Paul Calls for Stronger IP Laws to Protect Nigeria’s Music Legacy

In a recent podcast interview, Nigerian music icon, Paul Play, advocated the need to address Nigeria’s lack of proper intellectual property law. Paul Play said the nature of his agreement with his then label, Kennis Music, has made it impossible for him to make his songs available on streaming platforms. He also shared that since […]
Britain Got Talent Audition Cancelled Following Liam Payne Death

Auditions for the next series of Britain’s Got Talent have been cancelled, following the death of former X Factor contestant and One Direction star, Liam Payne. A statement posted on social media said the auditions in Blackpool had been halted. Recall that 31-year-old Liam Payne had died after falling from the third floor of a […]
Tiwa Savage to Release Her First Single of The Year Today

Tiwa Savage is set to release her first single of the year called ‘Forgiveness’ today Friday, October 18. Announcing this on her Instagram page, Tiwa shared a short video showing her dancing to the record, with the caption urging her fans to excitedly anticipate the single. READ ANOTHER RECENT POST HEREhttps://thebeat99.com/quadri-aruna-withdraws-from-2024-african-championships/
Last Photo of Liam Payne on Elevator Before Plunging to His Death

Liam Payne, a former member of boyband One Direction, reportedly died after falling from the third floor of a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Buenos Aires. Meanwhile, a photo has surfaced showing Liam Payne alive before plunging to his death from a third-floor balcony. The 31-year-old singer was captured on surveillance cameras going into […]
Femi Falana and Falz Demand a Public Apology From Bobrisky

Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction of defamatory statements made by the popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. In a letter issued by Falana’s legal representatives, Femi Akinyemi and Taiwo Olawanle, Bobrisky is accused of making false […]
Flamingos Run Riot in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener

Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, led by head coach Bankole Olowookere recorded a 4-1 victory against New Zealand, in their opener of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign. The Flamingos who won a bronze medal at the last edition in India, return to action in their second group game against Ecuador […]
Federal Government Orders Probe into Jigawa Tanker Explosion

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia town, to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital. The President, who further directed that emergency aid, including medical […]
El Niño Drought Devastates Southern Africa

The United Nations’ food agency says months of drought in southern Africa – triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon – have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region’s worst hunger crisis. The World Food Program spokesperson, Tomson Phiri, said yesterday that this is the worst food crisis […]
US Gives Israel 30 day Ultimatum to Boost Gaza Aid

The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally and comes amid a new Israeli offensive in northern Gaza that […]
Sean “Diddy” Faces New Allegations of Rape and Sexual Assault

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new allegations of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault after a series of new lawsuits were filed yesterday. The unnamed accusers allege some of the assaults happened at Diddy’s parties. The incidents alleged in the civil complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021. […]