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Simi Sparks Backlash After Calling for Castration of Rapists
Nigerian singer Simi has sparked intense debate online after calling for the

REGGAE LAND EXPANDS TO THREE DAYS WITH FIRST-EVER FRIDAY SHOW FEATURING BURNA BOY
Following a record-breaking and fastest ever sell-out of its 2026 edition on Saturday 1st

Odumodublvck Blasts Blaqbonez Over TG Omori Health Remarks
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has publicly called out fellow artist Blaqbonez over what

Tems Ties Burna Boy for Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries by a Nigerian
Tems ties Burna Boy for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by

BNXN Teases New Track, Fans Predict Global Hit
Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, shared a new music teaser

Kunle Afolayan Responds to Mixed Reviews of Aníkúlápó Season Two
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed mixed reviews of Aníkúlápó: Rise of the

Fathia Williams Mourns Mother After Joyful 55th Birthday Bash
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Fathia Williams has announced the death of her

MCSN Receives ₦1.2bn Copyright Levy, Hails Tinubu for Reviving Music Industry Framework
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) has announced the receipt of the
"That Might Even Been Discount Price"- Qing Madi On Charging ₦19 Million For A Show - #morningrush
Shallipopi Talks New Single "Order" with Olamide, Detty December Plans & Upcoming Project - on the #MorningRush