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Rema Announces Release Date for First Single of 2025

After his standout appearance at the 67th Grammy Awards, Rema is kicking off 2025 with a bang! The Nigerian music sensation has just announced the release date for his highly anticipated new single, titled Baby (Is It A Crime). Set to drop on Friday, February 7, 2025, the track samples the iconic Is It A Crime from British band Sade's legendary Promise album. This new single marks Rema's first release of 2025 and follows his appearance at the Grammys, where […]

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The 17th Headies Awards to Hold on April 5, 2025, in Lagos

Exciting news for music fans! The 17th Headies Awards will take place on April 5, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This date was officially revealed by the Headies Executive Producer, Mr. Ayo Animashaun, during an unveiling event held on Tuesday, January 28. The build-up to the highly anticipated awards ceremony will begin in March 2025, with the grand finale scheduled for April 5th. In a groundbreaking move, the Headies will be hosting two editions in one year, with the 18th edition […]

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Simi Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message to Adekunle Gold: ‘I Love You in All of the Universes’

Nigerian singer Simi has showered her husband, Adekunle Gold, with love on his birthday, celebrating him with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. In her emotional post on January 28, 2025, Simi praised not just her husband's talent, but his incredible character as well. She shared how much she’s come to appreciate him as a person, writing, "Over the past year, I've been very aware of how much I actually like you as a human being... because I realise it's not […]

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2Baba Maintains Divorce Stand, Debunks Instagram Hack Claim

In case you missed it, Nigerian music legend 2Baba made headlines over the weekend, and the drama is far from over. On January 26, 2025, the singer posted a shocking message on Instagram announcing his separation from Annie Idibia after 13 years of marriage and revealing that divorce proceedings had already begun. But just hours later, the post was deleted, and 2Baba followed up with a claim that his Instagram account had been hacked. Fast forward to January 27, and […]

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Adekunle Gold to Co-Produce Documentary on 100 Years of Yoruba Music

Award-winning Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold is set to co-produce an exciting new documentary titled The Odyssey, which will explore the rich 100-year history of Yoruba music. In collaboration with White House Productions, the documentary will dive into the evolution of iconic Yoruba music subcultures, including genres like Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji. Gold, alongside a team of prominent producers like Tosin Ashafa, Papa Omotayo, and director Abba Makama, brings his deep knowledge of the industry and passion for […]

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Olamide Teases Fans with the Upcoming Release of ”Ikigai Vol. 2”

Nigerian music legend Olamide is getting fans buzzing with excitement after hinting at the release of Ikigai Vol. 2. Following the recent success of his freestyle "Idan Buruku," the Grammy-nominated rapper took to X to respond to a fan who expressed disappointment that the track was too short. In his reply, Olamide promised that the much-anticipated Ikigai Vol. 2 is "almost here." The first installment of Ikigai, which translates to "a reason to live" in Japanese, was a massive hit. […]

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Court Orders Arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager Over $345k Fraud

A Lagos federal court has ordered the arrest of Mercy Chinwo's former manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, over allegations of defrauding the gospel singer of $345,000. The arrest warrant was issued on January 16, 2025, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a motion. According to the EFCC, Mercy Chinwo accused Onyedikachukwu of receiving royalties from her digital platforms and events without informing her, as well as diverting a significant amount of money for his personal use. The EFCC has […]

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Mohbad’s Mother and Yomi Fabiyi Clash at Press Conference Over Singer’s Death

There was a heated moment at a press conference held by Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi on Wednesday, where Mohbad's mother, Abosede, clashed with the actor over claims about her son's death. Fabiyi, speaking through his Break the Silence foundation at the "Justice for Mohbad 2025" event, accused Mohbad’s younger brother, Adura, of demanding N3 million for information about the singer’s death. Abosede immediately disputed Fabiyi’s claims, explaining that it was not Adura who sent the message, but rather a friend […]

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Nollywood Hits Big: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ and ‘Alakada Bad & Boujee’ Make ₦2 Billion at the Box Office

Nollywood is buzzing with success as two major films, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Alakada Bad & Boujee, have collectively raked in an impressive ₦2 billion at the Nigerian box office. Everybody Loves Jenifa, the much-anticipated sequel by Funke Akindele, brought in a staggering ₦1.6 billion, accounting for 80% of the total earnings. Meanwhile, Toyin Abraham's Alakada Bad & Boujee contributed ₦401 million, securing its place as one of the top holiday releases. Both films premiered in December 2024 and have […]

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