Asake Tops Spotify’s All-Time Nigeria Charts as Platform Marks Five Years
Asake has emerged as the top artist on Spotify’s all-time charts in Nigeria, as the streaming giant celebrates five years of operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. To mark the milestone, Spotify unveiled fresh data highlighting remarkable growth across the region. In Nigeria alone, listeners streamed a staggering 1.4 billion hours of music in 2025, […]
Manchester United Edge Everton 1‑0 to Move Into Fourth Place
Manchester United climbed back into fourth place in the Premier League on Monday after edging Everton 1‑0 at Goodison Park. Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 71st minute, finishing a quick counter‑attack to secure the win and extend United’s unbeaten run under interim manager Michael Carrick. […]
Fido Apologises, Promises Growth After Backlash
Afrobeats singer Awosika Josiah, known as Fido, apologises after months of online backlash over his rapid rise in Nigeria. On X, the “Joy Is Coming” crooner admitted, “I messed up,” blaming sudden fame, ego, and inexperience for past mistakes. He sparked heated debates among Wizkid and Davido fans, especially after using “Osakpolor FC” during a […]
Tems Cracks Up Fans with Cheeky Pidgin Definition of Love
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems had fans laughing after sharing a playful Pidgin English definition of love during a recent chat online. The lighthearted moment quickly went viral, with fans praising her humor and relatability. Many reshared the clip, turning her witty take into memes and trending conversations across social media. Known for her soulful music […]
Simi Sparks Backlash After Calling for Castration of Rapists
Nigerian singer Simi has sparked intense debate online after calling for the castration of rapists, a comment that quickly drew both support and criticism. The singer made the remark while addressing sexual violence and the need for stronger consequences against offenders. Many supporters applauded her tough stance, saying harsh penalties could serve as a deterrent […]
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 and Sunday 2nd August 2026, Reggae Land is matching demand by expanding into a three day festival for the first time, with Friday 31st July just announced and headlined by global superstar Burna Boy, who plays the festival for the first time. Sign up now for Friday […]
Odumodublvck Blasts Blaqbonez Over TG Omori Health Remarks
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has publicly called out fellow artist Blaqbonez over what he described as insensitive remarks regarding the health struggles of renowned music video director TG Omori. The controversy erupted after comments perceived as dismissive surfaced online, prompting Odumodublvck to speak out in defense of the ailing director. He stressed the importance of empathy […]
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 a Nigerian artist. Her 7th entry, “What You Need,” matches the record set by the African Giant. Nigerian music superstar Tems has hit another career milestone after logging another song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This sees her tie Burna Boy as […]
BNXN Teases New Track, Fans Predict Global Hit
Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, shared a new music teaser via promoter Benny on social media early Wednesday, sparking excitement among fans. The 28-year-old artist appeared in the clip wearing a Shark shirt over a rhythmic beat, hinting at a forthcoming release. Fans are already predicting BNXN could land another global hit reminiscent […]
Kunle Afolayan Responds to Mixed Reviews of Aníkúlápó Season Two
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed mixed reviews of Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre season two, urging critics to watch the entire series before passing judgment. He stressed that he creates films for intellectually inclined audiences, not for mass appeal, and said scholars and deep thinkers have praised the show’s layered storytelling. Afolayan recalled that critics […]