By Deborah Ifeanyi Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has earned the prestigious Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom for her hit single “Rush” for surpassing 600,000 units in combined sales and streams. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) officially recognised “Rush” with a platinum plaque, making the “Sability” crooner the first NigerianContinue Reading
Pop icon Rihanna showed off her baby bump after her third pregnancy was announced on a star-studded Met Gala blue carpet. The singer and make-up mogul, who revealed her second pregnancy during the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show, was seen rushing into a New York hotel hours before the gala,Continue Reading
By Blessing Tanko Afrobeat superstar Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest and other Nigerians have condemned the arrest of social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan(VDM). The celebrities and fans of VDM said his arrest was carried out like an “abduction”, which left many NigeriansContinue Reading
By Patience Aliyu The Government of Plateau has signed a partnership with Chocolate City Music for the establishment of a creative hub and radio house in the state. The ceremony, which took place on Monday in Jos, had members of the state’s Executive Council and Chocolate City’s representatives present. TheContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), says the Federal Government, through the ministry, has launched the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to ensure that creative industries thrive. The minister said the fund was a strategic national investment designed to unlock the vastContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa An entertainment lawyer, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, who is a partner at Hightower Solicitors and Advocate, has been named one of the most important music lawyers in the world by Billboard for 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recognition highlights Ayinoluwa’sContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has honoured Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, with the title of “Yeye Ataiyese Omoluabi Odua Agbaye”. The title means ”The mother, who beautifies the world, who is also an honourable person of Oduduwa clan worldwide”.Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting the music industry, emphasising the importance of intellectual property protection for its growth. Asein made the remark during a sensitisation programme to commemorate the 2025 World Intellectual Day, tagged “CelebratingContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Rapper OdumoduBlvck has emerged as the big winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 17th Headies Award ceremony, with the theme “Back to Base”, took place at the Landmark EventContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, Falz, Kiekie, and other creative voices have shared their life stories on the Chude Live Conversation Show. Speaking during the show, entrepreneur and storyteller, Chude Jideonwo, said the live conversation show was his debut of #WithChude Live. According to Jideonwo, it is notContinue Reading
