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Peter Obi congratulates Tems on Grammy win

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has congratulated Nigerian singer Tems for her big win at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Tems won the prestigious Best African Music Performance award for her hit song, “Love Me Jeje.” She triumphed over other notable nominees, including Yemi Alade, Asake & Wizkid, Chris Brown […]

Trevor Noah returns to host 2025 Grammy Awards for fifth consecutive year

Trevor Noah will be hosting the 2025 Grammy Awards for the fifth year in a row. The popular South African comedian and producer has been a familiar face at the prestigious event since 2021, and fans can expect his witty and engaging style again on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. This year’s Grammy nominations […]

Wizkid emerges as Africa’s highest-earning artiste on Spotify

Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has become Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify, raking in an impressive $1 million per month. This achievement was revealed by Chart Masters, a platform that tracks music earnings. Wizkid’s success on Spotify highlights the dominance of Nigerian artists in the African music scene, as the top […]

Don’t compare me to Asake, I don’t look like him. I look like Lil Wayne- Portable

Singer Portable has responded to Nigerians comparing his appearance to fellow artist Asake. Recently, Asake unveiled a new look with a fresh hairstyle and tattoos on his face. This sparked conversations online, with many saying he now resembles Portable, who is also known for his facial tattoos and unique style. Portable, however, is not happy […]

Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr Lead Nigerian Nominations for 2025 MOBO Awards

The prestigious MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards has revealed its nominees for the 2025 edition, with Nigerian artists taking center stage. Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Bnxn, Ruger, Shallipopi, and Odumodublvck are among the top contenders, showcasing the global influence of Nigerian music. Asake, Ayra Starr, and Tems earned nominations for the Best International […]

Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, and More Earn Nominations at the 67th Grammys

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards are out, and Nigerian artists are leading the way. The prestigious event has given a huge spotlight to Nigerian talent, especially in the Best African Music Performance category, which is completely filled with Nigerian stars. The nominees in this category include: Chris Brown is the only non-Nigerian artist […]

Ayra Starr and Tyla Bag Four Nominations Each at the MTV EMA 2024

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr and South African rising star Tyla have both earned four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). This year’s nominations reflect the growing international influence of African music, with both artists recognized in major categories alongside some of the biggest global names. The nominations were announced on Wednesday, […]

Singer Asake Playfully Boxes with His Bodyguard During Dublin Performance (Video)

Nigerian singer Asake gave fans an unexpected show during his recent performance in Dublin when he playfully boxed with his bodyguard. The moment, caught on video, showed Asake throwing light punches at his bodyguard, who dodged them with ease. This playful interaction left the audience both surprised and amused. This event happened just a few […]

Ronaldo Features Asake’s ‘Active’ in Latest Instagram Post

Cristiano Ronaldo, the most followed person on Instagram with 639 million followers, posted a video on his page on Wednesday. The video features Asake’s new song ‘Active’ from his album ‘Lungu Boy.’ The post quickly went viral, reaching 18.7 million views, 1.2 million likes, and over 20,000 comments in less than four hours. This is […]