Joeboy reveals a new project in which he collaborates with MUSON
Joeboy, a Nigerian singer and composer, delighted fans by revealing his highly awaited new album and a partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) during a private evening at the event’s launch in Lagos. Fans were treated to a rare glimpse into Joeboy’s world during the intimate evening, which blended insightful conversation with the […]
Rema, Burna Boy win at 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards
SZA was the largest winner at the 2024 iHeart Radio Award, which took place in Los Angeles on April 1. She won three prizes, including Song of the Year for her song “Kill Bill.” Burna Boy saw off competition from Wizkid, Tyla, Tems, and Rema to win the Best African Music Act. Rema and Selena Gomez also won the award for Collaboration of the Year […]
Gcaba family denies allegations of a role in AKA’s murder
South Africa’s influential Gcaba family has denied speculation that one of its members was involved in the murder of popular rapper AKA. AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, and his close friend, Tibz Motsoane, were shot dead outside a restaurant in Durban in February last year. Last Wednesday, prosecutors in the trial of the rapper’s suspected […]
Why I wear my late son’s clothes- Joseph Aloba
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, says his late son was a friend with whom he shared things in common, which is why he is comfortable wearing his clothes. Joseph who was replying to his critics who wondered why he wore his late son’s clothes, said he wears his son’s clothes […]
Primeboy Files Petition Against Mohbad’s Widow For Wrong Accusation
Nigerian singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy, a childhood friend of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has filed a petition against Omowunmi, the widow of MohBad. Primeboy had been asked to visit the police every week since the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death started. In the petition filed through his lawyers and to […]
Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent in 2023
Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according to figures released today, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era. According to the annual report by International Federation of the Phonographic Industry which represents global record companies, the biggest artist in the world was […]
Mohbad’s family to conduct separate autopsy in US
The family of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad has revealed plans to conduct a separate autopsy and toxicology test as part of efforts to determine the cause of the deceased’s death. The head of the family’s legal team, Monisola Odumosu, who disclosed this said the family was planning to file an application at the […]
The autopsy results of Mohbad will be ready in the next four weeks
Director of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr Richard Somiari, has said the results of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad) would be ready in the next three or four weeks. Somiari gave the assurance on Wednesday while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer. […]
Why I don’t want to be labelled Afrobeats artist – Wizkid
Nigeria singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has revealed why he refuses to be labelled an Afrobeats artiste. He recently asked the public not to refer to him as an Afrobeats artiste. while announcing his forthcoming album titled ‘Morayo’. In a now-deleted post via his Instagram story, the 33-year-old singer said although he is African, he […]
CAF grants NFF’s late kick-off request for Super Falcons vs Bayana Banyana match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have granted Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) request to move the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture, first leg encounter between Nigeria and South Africa by one hour. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications on Wednesday in Abuja, quoted Ruth David, NFF’s Director of Competitions as […]