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The 2026 Grammy Awards have concluded, with American rapper Kendrick Lamar emerging as the night’s biggest winner after taking home five awards, including Record of the Year for Luther, his collaboration with SZA. While Kendrick Lamar dominated the overall tally, the major categories were spread across several artistes. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year,…
South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, edging out Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr. She claimed the honour with her song Push 2 Start, defeating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring Omah Lay, Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, as well…
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has spoken candidly about why she does not live as extravagantly as some of her colleagues, attributing her stance to what she described as the tough financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry. In a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the idea that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, noting that…
Eedris Abdulkareem Enters Fela–Wizkid Debate with New Song The ongoing comparison between Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and contemporary global star Wizkid has continued to dominate social media and entertainment discussions, drawing reactions from fans, critics and industry stakeholders. The debate, which began online, focuses on influence, cultural impact and whether Wizkid’s international success places him…
Actress Nkechi Blessing has raised concerns after her phone number was reportedly leaked online, leaving her overwhelmed by messages from men seeking a relationship. In a video shared on Instagram, the actress explained that her Facebook account, which is linked to her phone number, has become a source of daily distress. According to her, she…
The Ogun State Police Command has started investigating the death of a 22-year-old singer, Adesina Afeez, also known as Destiny Boy. This was made known in a statement released in Abeokuta by the police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi. He said the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCIDhttps://scidlagos.ng/), Homicide Section, for…
Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie, has died after an explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The film production company, RockBottom Flix, said the accident happened when Akaie was testing an unauthorised special effects setup using a gas cylinder, along with two assistants. Akaie was badly injured in the explosion and later…
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has reacted to Wizkid fans over the nickname “Big Bird,” saying the name belongs to him and Wizkid should choose his own. The issue started during Seun’s Instagram live when a Wizkid fan asked him to stop using the nickname, claiming Wizkid is the “Biggest Bird.” Seun refused and said he…
The singer, Portable, is facing nine criminal charges, including assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. The judge refused to grant him bail because the police officer he allegedly assaulted was not in court. The judge said she needed to see the officer before making a decision on bail. Portable was therefore kept in custody,…
The Opta Supercomputer has released its prediction for the countries most likely to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament will kick off this weekend in Morocco and run until January 18, 2026. Ivory Coast are the defending champions, having won the last edition after a 2–1 victory over Nigeria’s Super Eagles…
