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Burna Boy Produces First Film ‘3 Cold Dishes’ 

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking.

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stepped into a new role in the film industry as an executive producer, co-producing the upcoming thriller, titled: 3 Cold Dishes, which tackle Sex trafficking. Burna Boy will produce the film through Spaceship Films, the production company he started back in 2015 with his mother, Bose […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated For 2024 BET Awards (FULL LIST)

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact.

The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant impact. While the ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/POP Artist categories, Burna Boy is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr, and Seyi […]

BURNA BOY BAGS TWO NOMINATIONS AT 2024 BET AWARDS

Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards.

Afrobeats superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has secured two nominations for the 2024 BET Awards. The ‘African giant’ featured in the Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male   R&B/POP Artist categories. The singer is joined by fellow Nigerian acts – Asake, Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez. BET announced the 2024 BET Awards […]

Mavin Records celebrates 12 years Anniversary

Mavin Records was founded in 2012 by Don Jazzy as a beacon of creativity and talent in the African music scene. Building on the legacy of the now-defunct Mo Hits Records, Don Jazzy’s vision for the future of Afrobeat took flight, propelling Mavin Records to unprecedented heights. Mavin Records has been a breeding ground for some […]

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Chomzy, welcomes baby boy

Former Big Brother Naija star, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and her husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child, a boy. The reality TV star husband, Chinonso, with a heart of gratitude, took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of their child as he disclosed the gender of the child. He described the […]

Ayra Starr Unveils Artwork and Tracklist for Sophomore Album “The Year I Turned 21”

Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has thrilled fans with the revelation of the artwork and tracklist for her highly anticipated sophomore album, titled “The Year I Turned 21.”  The Grammy-nominated singer took to her social media platforms to share the exciting news, generating waves of anticipation and excitement among her […]

D’banj marks 20 years on stage with a new single

Afrobeats icon, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has announced a new single titled ‘Since 04’. In a post on his Instagram page, D’banj shared that he will be dropping the new single on May 3, 2024, which marks the start of his career 20 years ago. The multi-award-winning star who recently headlined the Trace […]

Megan Thee Stallion accused of harassment by cameraman 

American Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of fat-shaming her former cameraman – and having sex next to him in a car – in a new lawsuit. The US rapper is alleged to have made an “intolerable” work environment by ex-employee Emilio Garcia, who also claims a change to his contract left him with […]

Music Producer Napji calls out Davido over alleged unpaid royalties

Napji, who produced three tracks, including the huge hit song “FEM,” off Davido’s third album “A Better Time,” is complaining about unpaid publishing and royalties. The hitmaker Davido has come under fire for outstanding debts from the producer of his hit song “FEM.” In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on April 22, […]

Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record

Nigeria’s Diana Paul is attempting to break a Guinness World Record (GWR)

Nigeria’s Diana Paul will today begin an attempt to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) of 105 hours in singing marathon event. The one-of-a-kind event scheduled to hold at the Blake Resort, Garki, Abuja, would see the song writer, and girl-child enthusiast attempt to set the new singing marathon record currently held by India’s Sunil […]