Burna Boy builds clinic, library and school for his community in Rivers State
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reportedly completed a major community development project in Rivers State, providing a clinic, library and school for people in his community. According to details shared by the project supervisor, the development includes several facilities…
Popular Osun-Born Singer, Toluwanisings Reportedly Dies
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has reportedly passed on. The Osun-born singer’s death was announced by Pelumi Olajengbesi on Wednesday. Olajengbesi, who expressed concern over the death of young Nigerians in a post on Instagram,…
18th Headies Awards postponed to April 2027 in Toronto
Organisers of The Headies Awards have postponed the 18th edition of the ceremony to April 10 and 11, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. The event was initially scheduled to be held on October 23, 2026, before the organisers announced the revised…
Nigeria’s Oma Esele records historic win at Miss Continental World 2026
Nigerian model Oma Osele has emerged winner of Miss Continental World 2026, securing an international pageant crown at the grand finale held in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Osele defeated contestants from different countries to clinch the title, while India’s Shreeya Panda…
Popular Nigerian rapper Lord of Ajasa becomes US citizen
Veteran Nigerian rapper Olusegun Osaniyi, popularly known as Lord of Ajasa, has become a United States citizen, drawing congratulatory messages from fellow artistes, music producers and fans. The pioneer of mainstream Yoruba rap shared photographs and videos of himself celebrating…
EU plans new funding, projects to support artists across Nigeria, Africa
The European Union (EU) is developing new projects and funding opportunities to support cultural events, artists and creative collaborations across Nigeria and Africa. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, disclosed this on Saturday at the maiden Lagos…
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm
Two sold-out shows that Kanye West was due to play in Russia have been cancelled after weeks of confusion, organisers have confirmed. The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, had been due to perform at the Gazprom…
US Rapper Rick Ross Arrested Over Domestic Violence
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami, Florida, over allegations of physical abuse and assault. The arrest came after the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accused him of physically abusing her, including allegedly choking her during an August dispute….
South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness.
South African music veteran Babsy Mlangeni has died at the age of 83 following a short illness. Mlangeni was a distinctive voice in South African music for more than five decades, building a career that produced a catalogue of memorable…
Nollywood actor CJay Nwoks dies in Lagos hospital
Nollywood actor, Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks is dead. CJay died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State. The sad news was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who recently…