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Debbie Nelson, Mother of Eminem, Passes Away at 69 After Long Battle with Lung Cancer
Debbie Nelson, the mother of renowned rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69. Her death was confirmed by the rapper’s spokesperson on Tuesday, December 4, who revealed…
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Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ Debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 Chart
Wizkid’s latest album, Morayo, has made a strong entry into the global music scene, debuting at No. 98 on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. The news was confirmed by Chart…
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Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr Featured in Rolling Stone’s ‘Best 100 Albums of 2024’
In a major recognition for Nigerian music, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have all earned spots in Rolling Stone‘s prestigious “Best 100 Albums of 2024” list. The magazine’s annual roundup,…
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Mirrors of Our Time: Nine Artists Reflect Nigeria’s Complex Realities Through Art
“No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” Oscar Wilde Art is a way society sees the world.…
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Colman Domingo Wins Best Actor at 2024 Gotham Awards for ‘Sing Sing’
Colman Domingo has won the coveted Best Actor award at the 2024 Gotham Awards for his moving performance in Sing Sing, a poignant film about a New York prison’s educational…
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Goldove Entertainment Sues ‘Wild About Movies’ for Fraud Over $4 Million Loss on ‘Lumina’
Goldove Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against distribution partner Wild About Movies, alleging fraud and breach of contract following the underwhelming performance of its sci-fi thriller Lumina. The lawsuit, filed…
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Wizkid Dazzles at 2024 British Fashion Awards with Performance of ‘Troubled Mind’ from ‘Morayo’
Wizkid captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance of his latest hit, Troubled Mind, at the prestigious 2024 British Fashion Awards held on Monday night at London’s Royal Albert Hall.…
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Timaya Slams Eedris Abdulkareem: “He’s a Talkative No One Is Afraid Of”
In a recent interview on Naija FM, Timaya didn’t hold back when discussing fellow musician Eedris Abdulkareem, labeling him as “a talkative who no one is afraid of” in the…
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Asake sets new record with his chart-topping album ‘Lungu Boy’
Asake, popularly known as the landlord of the Nigerian music charts continues his claim to the title with his third album ‘Lungu Boy’. After the heavy success of his first EP…
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Nigerian Actress Princess Chineke Joins the U.S. Army
Nigerian actress Princess Chineke has embarked on a surprising new journey by enlisting in the United States Army. The former Nollywood star shared her monumental decision with fans on Instagram,…
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Elton John Announces He’s Lost His Sight, Thanks Husband for Support
Music legend Elton John has revealed he has lost his eyesight, sharing the heartbreaking news with fans and the theatre audience at the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: The…
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Lagos came alive as Showmax and Firewood Rice Nigeria hosted star-studded jollof fest
November 30, 2024, was a day for the books as Muri Okunola Park in Lagos morphed into a vibrant hub of flavors, culture, and entertainment at the Firewood Jollof Festival.…
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Where is Officer Monday?
“Officer Monday!” I hailed across the window as soon as the officers opened the car doors and asked us to step out for searching. I had grown to love Officer…
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Zayn Malik Honors Liam Payne with Heartfelt Tribute During Concert in Liam’s Hometown
Zayn Malik honored his late former bandmate Liam Payne with an emotional tribute during his concert in Liam’s hometown of Wolverhampton on Friday night. As he performed at the University…
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Seven Nigerians on How They Enjoy Their Detty December
A friend of mine asked me the other day about my plan for next month. At first, I paused; I was blank for a second, wondering what grand event I’d…
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6 Types of Nigerians You’ll Meet at Every Concert
If you’re Nigerian and you’ve been to at least one concert, you already know it’s a whole movie. Concerts in Nigeria are a true jungle, packed with unique species who…
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King Sunny Ade to Feature in Toyin Abraham’s ‘Alakada’ Movie
Legendary juju musician King Sunny Ade (KSA) will appear in Toyin Abraham’s highly anticipated film, Alakada! Bad and Boujee. Set to hit cinemas on December 20, the movie marks the…
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Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Eats $6.2 Million Banana Artwork, Calls It ‘Iconic’
Justin Sun, the Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur best known for his bold investments, has taken his latest acquisition to a whole new level — by eating it. Sun, who made headlines…
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Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ Sets New Record for African Albums on Spotify
Wizkid continues to solidify his place as one of Africa’s biggest music icons with the release of his latest album, Morayo. Released on November 22, 2024, the album has already…
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Kizz Daniel’s Uncle K EP fails to arrive on streaming platforms
In weird fashion, the much anticipated EP by Kizz Daniel titled Uncle K which was supposed to drop today has failed to arrive on streaming platforms. This left fans in…
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Billboard Apologizes to Taylor Swift After Nude Wax Figure Fiasco in Tribute Video
Billboard has issued an apology to Taylor Swift after a video celebrating her career mistakenly featured a nude wax figure meant to depict the pop star. The mishap occurred when…
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Davido announces new album for first quarter 2025
Davido has announced to the public that he has a new album on the way. In a recent interview with The Baller Alert, Davido talked about his upcoming album while…
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Hello France, welcome to Afrobeats!
We’ve always been nomads with our music. Traveling, borrowing, constantly moving. Our sound is built on fusion and cross breeding. In our quest for global dominance, we’ve borrowed from many…
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African Rivalries: Could Ayra Starr and Tyla be the next Wizkid and Davido?
Ayra Starr is well on her way to becoming one of the best things to happen to Nigerian Music. Recently, she became the only African artist to surpass 500m streams…
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Speed Darlington’s Lawyer blames Burna Boy for Speedy’s recent arrest
The battle between Speed Darlington and Burna Boy is yet to reach a compromise as a new update has been introduced to the story. Speed Darlington’s lawyer Deji Adeyanju revealed…
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Who’s Defining Afrobeats? Billboard’s Questionable Choices in 2024
The Billboard Music Awards introduced nine new categories in 2023 to better reflect the sprawling diversity of global music. Among these were the “Top Afrobeats Artist” and “Top Afrobeats Song”…
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Nightclubs to Raves: A shift in the Nigerian nightlife scene
With the country’s current economic situation, it’s no surprise that the owners of nightclubs are complaining. The state of the economy has seen the number of regular clubbers reduce significantly.…
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Kendrick Lamar vs Drake: What the lawsuits could mean for streaming
It has been referred to as the biggest feud in rap history. The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar never fails to live up to this title. Shocker after shocker,…
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Drake Files Lawsuit Against UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Artificial Inflation of Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has filed legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us, while…
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Zuchu, Master KG, Chino Kidd, Linah Sanga, More Stars To Perform At Bata la Disemba Beer Carnival
As the year draws to a close, Dar es Salaam is gearing up to host what promises to be an exciting end-of-year celebration. Tagged ‘Bata la Disemba’, the End-of-Year Beer…
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Album Review: “Morayo” – Wizkid’s Sonic Rebirth and Emotional Tribute
In the years following the success of “Made in Lagos”—an album that not only solidified Wizkid’s place at the top of Afropop but also introduced a new sonic era that…
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‘Jagun Jagun’ Triumphs with Six Wins at the 2024 BON Awards
Femi Adebayo’s epic film Jagun Jagun emerged as the night’s biggest winner at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, taking home six impressive awards. The 16th edition of the…
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Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan End Feud at Their Mother’s Funeral
Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan has reconciled with his brother, renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, after years of public tension. The emotional reunion took place during the wake-keep ceremony for their mother,…
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From Zanku to Kese, dance has propelled Nigerian music to global heights
Anytime Wizkid and Davido drop songs, there is always a conversation about the music quality and its ‘dance-worthiness’ because these two artists have had the Nigerian music industry in a…
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Wizkid x Asake’s Bad Girl: A glimpse of magic, but it is not enough
When two of the world’s hottest Afrobeats artists, like Wizkid and Asake, join forces on a track, expectations soar. The idea of the duo collaborating is a dream for fans…
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‘Pure Joy!’ Nigerian fans on X rave about Wizkid’s Morayo
Wizkid released his 6th studio album earlier today and the initial impression on the Nigerian social media scene is positive. The musician has been termed “Nigeria’s greatest export” in the…
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