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 […]

West Africa Defense chiefs propose deployment of 5000-standby force to fight insecurity

Defense chiefs of West Africa are proposing a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight the region’s worsening security crises.

Defense chiefs of West Africa are proposing a plan to deploy a 5,000-strong “standby force” to fight the region’s worsening security crises. The plan, which will cost $2.6 billion annually, was proposed to heads of state at a meeting of defense officials today in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja.  It also aims to prevent further coups following a […]

Olamide Announces New Project ‘Ikigai’ 

YBNL boss, Olamide, is cooking up a surprise 7-track project called 'Ikigai', which means "reason for being" or "life's purpose" in Japanese language.

YBNL boss, Olamide, is cooking up a surprise 7-track project called ‘Ikigai’, which means “reason for being” or “life’s purpose” in Japanese language. In a post on his X page, he dropped the tracklist for the album showing features from Asake, Fireboy Pheelz, Young Jonn, and Lil Kesh. Earlier on his Instagram story, Olamide shared […]

Cubana Chief Priest Ordered to Forfeit ₩10 Million in Settlement with EFCC

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered popular celebrity bartender and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, to forfeit the sum of ₩10 million to the Federal Government. 

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered popular celebrity bartender and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, to forfeit the sum of ₩10 million to the Federal Government.  This decision comes as a part of a settlement agreement concerning allegations of Naira abuse. The terms of the settlement were adopted by […]

Young Jonn Announces North American ‘Jiggy Forever’ Tour

Afro-pop star, Young Jonn, is set to kick-off his headline North American Jiggy Forever Tour, on September 6 in Montreal.

Afro-pop star, Young Jonn, is set to kick-off his headline North American Jiggy Forever Tour, on September 6 in Montreal. The tour is off the back of the release of his debut LP ‘Jiggy Forever’, and he is pumped to thrill fans with a collection of his hit singles. Kicking off on September 6, the 10-date tour will see Young […]

NFF denies talks with Herve Renardover Super Eagles coaching job

Nigeria Football Federation has denied it held talks with French tactician, Herve Renard, for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job.

Nigeria Football Federation has denied it held talks with French tactician, Herve Renard, for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. The dismissal comes after reports emerged that the Federation was in contact with Renard to lead the Super Eagles. The NFF are in the hunt for a new head coach for the Super Eagles following […]

Wizkid Hints at Collaborations with Nigerian Artists for Upcoming Album “Morayo”

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed plans to collaborate with fellow Nigerian artists on his highly anticipated sixth album, titled "Morayo." 

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has revealed plans to collaborate with fellow Nigerian artists on his highly anticipated sixth album, titled “Morayo.”  The album is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. During an interactive session with fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) today, Wizkid shared that he has been in the studio with several prominent […]