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Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks on Billboard 200 Chart

Rema's debut album, 'Raves & Roses,' has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. 

Rema’s debut album, ‘Raves & Roses,’ has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart.  This accomplishment marks it as the second longest-charting Nigerian album in the history of the prestigious chart, following Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos,’ which has spent 133 weeks on the chart. Since its release, ‘Raves & […]

Super Eagles to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualification today

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their opponents for the qualification race of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals later today.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their opponents for the qualification race of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals later today. According to the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, the draw for the 2025 AFCON will be conducted in Johannesburg, South Africa. The draw will serve the 48 participating countries into […]

First Lady announces N20m cash award for One Nigeria unity fabric competition winner

Senator Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that the selection process for the winning entry of the #ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric has commenced.

First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that the selection process for the winning entry of the #ONE NIGERIA/ Unity Fabric has commenced. Senator Tinubu who disclosed this at the commencement of the process which was held at the State House, Abuja, noted that the quality of the entries […]

Show Dem Camp reveals new collaborative album with Cavemen & Nsikak

Nigerian musical legends Show Dem Camp (SDC) and Cavemen & Nsikak are about to release a collaborative album.

Nigerian musical legends Show Dem Camp (SDC) and Cavemen & Nsikak are about to release a collaborative album. The highly anticipated new record, a collaborative effort between the award-winning duo and Singer Nsikak and the neo-Igbo highlife/folk group Cavemen, has been revealed. On July 1, 2024, SDC announced the news on their social media channels. […]

Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ Breaks Spotify Nigeria’s Opening Day Streaming Record

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single 'Higher,

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single ‘Higher,’ which has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. Since his breakthrough international hit ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has established himself as one of the […]

Sports Minister says Osimhen/Finidisaga is not NFF’s priority

Minister of Sports, John Enoh, says addressing the recent outburst by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen,against former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is not the immediate priority for the Nigeria Football Federation.

Minister of Sports, John Enoh, says addressing the recent outburst by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen,against former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is not the immediate priority for the Nigeria Football Federation. In a radio interview in Abuja, Enoh noted that the Federation needs to prioritize other pressing issues within Nigerian football, rather than being sidetracked […]

Big Brother Naija Set for New Season in July

The highly popular reality show, Big Brother Naija, is gearing up for a new season starting this July. The announcement was made via the official X account of the show on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

The highly popular reality show, Big Brother Naija, is gearing up for a new season starting this July. The announcement was made via the official X account of the show on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The post teased the theme of the upcoming edition with a photo creative and a caption that read, “What’s better […]

South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May's elections.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in May’s elections. In a televised speech on Sunday, Ramaphosa said “the government of national unity… is unprecedented in the history of its democracy”, as the ANC will have 20 out of 32 […]

Pheelz drops New EP Pheelz Good II

Nigerian singer and producer Pheelz has released his new EP Pheelz Good II, which is available for streaming and download across all major streaming platforms.

Nigerian singer and producer Pheelz has released his new EP Pheelz Good II, which is available for streaming and download across all major streaming platforms. After starting 2024 with the number one album on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart thanks to his songwriting and production work on Usher’s ‘Coming Home’ album, Pheelz returns with a new EP titled ‘Pheelz Good II’ to wrap up his ‘Pheelz Good’ trilogy series, […]

Nicki Minaj wishes Davido and Chioma a happy wedding

American rapper Nicki Minaj has taken a moment to congratulate Afrobeats star Davido on his recent traditional marriage to his longtime partner Chioma.

American rapper Nicki Minaj has taken a moment to congratulate Afrobeats star Davido on his recent traditional marriage to his longtime partner Chioma. The rapper acknowledged Davido’s recent marriage by pausing her performance on June 27, 2024, during her GAG City tour stop in Portugal. “Wait,” she inquired. Wait, wait, wait—did Davido get hitched?” The […]