Rema, Burna Boy, Asake lose out on Brit Awards
The 44th edition of the Brit Awards ceremony presented by British Phonographic Industry (BPI) was held at the weekend, at the O2 Arena in London. Nigerian superstars Burna Boy and Asake lost the Best International Artist category to American R&B superstar SZA. Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ nominated for the International Song of the Year lost to […]
President Tinubu mourns Nollywood actors Mr Ibu, Sisi Quadri
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sadness, the news of the passing of two of Nigeriaâs ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, and Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri. According to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday, Tinubu […]
Asake and TG Omori reunite for the music video for “Only Me”
Asake debuted his popular song “Only Me” on his birthday to kick out 2024. Now, he’s unveiled the newly created visuals, which were shot by master cinematographer TG Omori. Asake plays a colourful priest in the video, leading a procession that is evocative of classic Nollywood occult scenes while wearing a white and gold cloak. […]
âIwĂĄjĂșâ: Nigeria-based âfirst-of-its-kindâ animated series premieres on Disney+
In a first of its kind ever in Africa, American film production giant, Walt Disney Animation Studios have announced the production of an upcoming animated mini-series called IwĂĄjĂș. According to producers Disney and Pan-African entertainment company Kugali Media, viewers are in for an exciting watch, as the original animated series is set in a âfuturisticâ […]
Liverpool scores 3 Goals in FA Cup Win Over Southampton
Teenager Jayden Danns called it “the best day of my life” after scoring twice off the bench as Liverpool beat Southampton 3-nil to set up an FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United, who beat Nottingham Forest 1-nil last night. Conor Gallagher scored a last-minute winner as Chelsea snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds […]
Ghana Parliament Passes Tough Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s parliament has approved a stringent new bill that imposes harsh penalties, including prison sentences of up to three years, for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Additionally, forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups can result in a maximum five-year jail term under the new legislation. Attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counseling were met […]
Super Falcons Vs South Africa Showdown Gets 2024 Olympic Qualifier Dates
Nigeriaâs Super Falcons will entertain old foes South Africa in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifying fixture in April at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with the second leg billed for the Mbombela Stadium on April 8. The Super Falcons defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 on aggregate to seal […]
First exhibition to document 500 years of Black music in Britain opens at the British Library this spring
Beyond the Bassline (26 April â 26 August 2024) at the British Library is the first major exhibition to document the 500-year musical journey of African and Caribbean people in Britain. Inspired by the British Libraryâs sound archive, the exhibition explores the people, spaces and genres that have transformed the landscape of British music. Traversing musical genres, […]
BeyoncĂ©âs âTexas Hold âEmâ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
BeyoncĂ©âs âTexas Hold âEmâ has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, having debuted at number two in the previous week. Chart rankings are based on sales, both physical and digital, radio play, and online streaming in the United States. Jack Harlowâs âLovin On Meâ holds the second spot on the chart, while Teddy Swims âLose […]
Charles Inojie Announces End Of âThe Johnsonâ Family TV Show
Renowned Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has announced the conclusion of the popular family show, The Johnsons. Inojie shared the news via his Instagram page yesterday, and praised the followers of the show for their support. He also noted that the show has been on for 13 years and during that time it has become Africaâs […]