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Davido has emerged as the latest Nigerian musical luminary to voice discontent with the Afrobeats label, echoing sentiments expressed by predecessors like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Fireboy. During a recent guest appearance on the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ maestro lamented the tendency to categorize all African artists under the broad umbrella of Afrobeats, regardless […]
Renowned American rapper Soulja Boy has expressed strong interest in acquiring TikTok, the popular social media app. This announcement follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s signing of a foreign aid legislation, which could result in the platform’s ban within the United States if it remains unsold within nine months. Soulja Boy criticized the new legislation, suggesting […]
Kim Petras, the Grammy-winning German singer based in the United States, has made the difficult decision to withdraw from all her festival performances scheduled for this summer. This announcement follows advice from medical professionals, indicating that Petras is facing health challenges that necessitate her temporary absence from the stage. While the specifics of her […]
Renowned music producer Dr. Roy recently revealed that gospel sensation Mercy Chinwo remained unaware of the unjust treatment he faced during their tenure at a former record label. Dr. Roy, in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, alongside popular on-air personality Nedu Ani and other guests, shared insights into his time at Eezee […]
Afrobeat sensation Seun Kuti boldly claims to stand alone among Nigeria’s music elite in his refusal to partake in the tradition of currency spraying during performances. In a landscape where many artists, particularly those in the fuji genre, actively encourage audiences to shower them with money, Kuti’s stance is a striking departure. His remarks come […]
Idris Okuneye, widely recognized as Bobrisky, has taken legal action against the six-month maximum prison sentence handed down by a Federal High Court in Lagos State for naira abuse. The charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pertained to allegations of naira abuse. Okuneye, in a show of transparency, admitted […]
Renowned Nollywood veteran, Zack Orji, bravely shared his ordeal of experiencing amnesia before undergoing critical surgical procedures. In a recent development, Orji underwent two intricate brain surgeries after collapsing unexpectedly in his bathroom. Delving deeper into his journey, he revealed during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday that he endured a challenging five and […]
Tyla, the Grammy-winning South African songstress, has lauded the impact of Nigerian counterpart Tems in propelling the visibility of young African female artists onto the global stage. In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh, UK, Tyla expressed her admiration for Tems’ exceptional talent and acknowledged the pivotal role Tems played in her journey towards international […]
Simi initially had reservations about her popular 2017 track “Joromi,” featured in her self-titled album “Simisola.” Discussing her creative process in a recent CNN interview, the Afrobeats artist revealed that despite feeling frustrated at the time, she penned the song to meet a deadline. In the interview, Simi elaborated on the complexities of her songwriting […]
Nigeria’s chess sensation, Tunde Onakoya, has etched his name in the annals of history, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted chess record marathon. His remarkable achievement surpasses an astonishing 58 hours of continuous play, during which he emerged victorious in every encounter, showcasing not only his exceptional skill but also his […]
