Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has earned the prestigious Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom for her hit single “Rush”, for surpassing 600,000 units in combined sales and streams. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) officially recognise “Rush” with a platinum plaque, making the “Sability” crooner first Nigerian female artist to achieve this remarkable feat in the…
The Government of Plateau has signed a partnership with Chocolate City Music for the establishment of a creative hub and radio house in the state. The ceremony, which took place on Monday in Jos, had members of the state’s Executive Council and Chocolate City’s representatives present. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the…
Afrobeat superstar Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest and other Nigerians have condemned the arrest of social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan(VDM). The celebrities and fans of VDM said his arrest was carried out like an “abduction”, which left many Nigerians worried, and therefore demand his release. VDM was…
Zimbabwe has started celebrating its National Culture Month from May 1 to May 31, following Cabinet approval of the 2025 programme under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices.” According to the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere, the initiative was intended to promote cultural heritage, diversity, and unity. This news was reported by…
Afrobeat star Tiwa Savage has stated that Nigerian men often lack romance despite their stylish appearance and charm. Speaking during a conversation on GRM Daily’s Thoughts in a Culli, the singer described Nigerian men as “swaggalicious but not romantic,” noting that while they know how to flaunt wealth and style, they frequently fall short in…
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, sentenced Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, to three months in prison for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He was offered the option of paying a N30,000 fine. The court found Portable guilty of two charges stemming from a November 18, 2022, incident…
Lagos, the bustling cultural and commercial heartbeat of Nigeria, is once again highly favoured to host Africa’s most prestigious music celebration, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially declared the state’s readiness to host the rest of the continent and the world for the 2025 edition of the award ceremony. Governor Sanwo-Olu,…
Popular streamer, Peller explains why he doesn’t miss his family anymore, as he laments over the struggles of being a breadwinner. During a live session with his colleague Sandra Benede, he said that he cannot live anymore with his family. Why I don’t like seeing my family anymore – Peller According to him, he has…
Nigerian music megastar, Davido, has hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event to commemorate the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, “5IVE”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was powered by Spotify music streaming platform. It brought together 50 lucky superfans and five media partners for a rare, behind-the-scene look at…
Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, Falz, Kiekie, and other creative voices have shared their life stories on the Chude Live Conversation Show. Speaking during the show on Sunday night, entrepreneur and storyteller, Chude Jideonwo, said the live conversation show was his debut of #WithChude Live. According to Jideonwo, it is not just a talk show but…
