There was a time when Nigerian pop music needed to maintain domestic relevance. Now, it needs a distinction. Riding on the umbrella term “Afrobeats”, the music has become one of the most recognisable genres in global music. After its conquest in gaining local dominance, it fought through to become a global cultural export. From dominating […]
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Since his breakout into Nigerian mainstream music, Nigerian singer FOLA has been on a continuous ascent. Today, September 10, 2026, the internet sensation announced the arrival of his sophomore album titled 9, pronounced “Striker”, as scheduled for October 9, 2026. Following his critically acclaimed debut album Catharsis, the Dangbana Republic signee confirmed this […]
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Nigerian music’s most prominent artistes are increasingly venturing into the realm of cinema, merging the worlds of music and film. This movement transcends mere trends—it signals a cultural transformation. A new generation of storytellers is emerging, using their voices, visions, and influence to shape the future of African entertainment. Why are artistes entering film? […]
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Nomy has become the first housemate of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 to be disqualified, following persistent disobedience of Big Brother. Big Brother handed out the ultimate disciplinary action on Monday evening, September 7, after the Show Ya Sef housemate refused to serve her punishment for coming last in the weekly Head of […]
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Gerard is the latest housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 house. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced his exit during the live eviction show on Sunday, September 6. Unlike last Sunday, when Goddessa and Sultex were shown the door, only one housemate — Gerard — was evicted in this round. […]
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September is here, and Nollywood continues to build on its record of producing high-quality stories and groundbreaking films, as it did earlier this year. Last month, August opened with promising, must-see true-crime thrillers, epics, and intriguing drama short films like Almajiri, Before We Fall Asleep, Ikenga, and others. September promises to be an eyegasm […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, setting the offer price at ₦525 ($0.40) per share. The Dangote Group announced the approval in a statement on Friday, September 4. The proposed sale covers 4.1 billion ordinary shares, with the potential […]
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The Gambit twist on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 is officially over. Aikou and Flora are back in the running for the ₦160 million grand prize. Big Brother ended the experiment on Monday, August 31. The news followed a public poll that host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced to viewers during the live show on […]
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Sultex and Goddessa are the fifth and sixth housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 to be evicted from the show. The duo were shown the door on Sunday night, August 30, during the weekly live eviction show. Sultex, who earned the lowest vote total with 4.77 per cent, was the first name […]
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Leading the charge for this week’s Fresh Out episode is the powerhouse link-up of rising artist Fxrtune and Joeboy with their highly anticipated single, “Perspe”. The heartbreak-themed track is a brilliant Afro-pop record that seamlessly weaves Joeboy’s signature silky melodies with Fxrtune’s emotive vocals. Up next is street-pop star Seyi Vibez, who leans into an […]
Legendary Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was 66. His death came less than a week after his daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, took to social media on Monday, August 17, to reveal that hospitals were refusing to continue treating their father, who they […]
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Steering the ship for this week’s episode of The Pick is rising artist Faith Martins with her breathtaking new single “Dàjú,” a record that effortlessly bridges traditional Yoruba expression with a groovy Afro-House framework. The Afro House scene has been steadily buzzing lately with Nigerian female acts taking the frontline. It’s safe to say […]
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