Toni Braxton Files For Divorce from Birdman Just One Month After Secret Marriage
In a surprising turn of events, legendary R&B singer Toni Braxton has filed for divorce from rapper and businessman Birdman, just one month after the couple secretly tied the knot. The high-profile pair had dated for over 16 years before…
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80
Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon,…
NBC bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ from radio, TV
The National Broadcasting Commission has barred Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating…
Saga is My Gossip Partner, Not My Boyfriend – Liquorose
Reality TV star Liquorose has finally addressed ongoing speculations about a possible romantic relationship with fellow ex-housemate, Saga. Speaking candidly at an event, Liquorose made it clear that while she shares a deep bond with Saga, romance has never been…
Spotify Royalty Payout To Nigerian, South African Artists Boom In 2024
Spotify’s royalty payments to artists from Nigeria and South Africa – its two biggest African markets – increased to around $59 million last year. The audio streaming giant paid out some $10 billion in royalties worldwide in 2024 as performers…
South African Rapper Cassper Nyovest Celebrates 1-Year Wedding Anniversary with Heartfelt Message
South African rapper Cassper Nyovest and his wife, Pulane, are currently celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary. Nyovest took to social media to reflect on their first year of marriage, writing: “Can’t believe it’s been a year already since I got…
Gospel artistes, Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo, star on Glo-sponsored African Voices
Gospel artistes OpenLife Nigeria reports that reputable gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey and his equally accomplished female colleague, Mercy Chinwo will be starring this week on African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme bankrolled by telecommunications company, Globacom. The 30-minute soar-away…
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: 17 Years of Love and the Meaning Behind Number Four
Beyoncé and Jay Z celebrate their 17th year of marriage Friday, and their anniversary date, April 4, is no coincidence. The power couple chose to get married on the fourth day of the fourth month for a reason. Both Jay…
Nollywood Actor, Kunle Afolayan Discusses the Intersection of Culture, AI, and Filmmaking
At the Series Mania Festival, 30 African delegates, including producers, distributors, broadcasters, and other industry professionals, gathered in Lille, France, to foster new partnerships and discover emerging talent. Among these delegates were ten Nigerian representatives: Mimdoo Bartel, Chioma Ude, Zulumoke…
Hollywood Actor, Val Kilmer Passes Away at 65″
Legendary Hollywood actor, Val Kilmer, is dead. It was learnt that the daughter of the deceased, Mercedes Kilmer, confirmed her father’s demise on Tuesday night, April 1, 2025. Val Kilmer reportedly died on Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of…