Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have expressed disappointment on social media following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido, nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, lost to South African singer Tyla, who won with her viral track Push 2 Start. Other nominees included Burna Boy (Love),…
Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake will headline Afro Nation 2026, organisers have confirmed. The three-day festival, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of Afrobeats and Amapiano, will take place from 3 to 5 July at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Burna Boy will open the festival on 3 July, sharing the…
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, describing him as a revolutionary artist whose influence remains global. In a statement released on Sunday, Tinubu said Fela was more than a musician, portraying him as a bold voice of the people who used music…
Whisky Mistress, an Abuja-based hospitality and nightlife brand, has commenced a structured recruitment exercise aimed at addressing unemployment, particularly among young Nigerians. The initiative, according to a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Adenike Isi Adeeko, is part of the organisation’s broader commitment to economic inclusion, skills development and job creation within…
Nigeria’s film industry recorded notable growth in 2025, with the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) approving and classifying 1,185 films within the year. The figure, released in a statement by the NFVCB Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ogbonna Onwumere, represents an increase over the 1,088 films classified in 2024, according to the News…
A heated confrontation between social media influencer Martins Otse (Verydarkman, VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) disrupted a commercial flight in Nigeria on Monday, generating widespread attention on social media. Footage circulating online shows the two celebrities fighting aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly travelling from Asaba to Lagos. Other passengers intervened, and…
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Obi Emelonye is set to release his latest drama, Safari, in cinemas nationwide on 21 November, marking a new milestone for Nollywood’s growing international presence. Announcing the film on his verified Instagram page, Emelonye teased the story as “a journey of adventure, pain, courage, and triumph — one story you’ll never forget.”…
The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, setting the stage for music’s biggest night. This year’s list, unveiled on Friday, features Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, among those nominated in the Best African Music Performance category. Other nominees in the category include Eddy Kenzo & Mehran…
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, known globally as 2Baba, has written a moving open letter to commemorate his 25 years in the music industry, expressing deep appreciation to those who guided and supported him along the way. In his message titled “Open Letter of Gratitude – 2Baba @ 25 Years in the Industry,” the multi-award-winning…
After 72 thrilling days in the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged as the winner of the Season 10 edition, walking away with a cash prize of ₦80 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand finale was held on Sunday night, following weeks of intense competition, strategy and…
