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‘No genuine friend in music industry’ – Ruger

Afrobeats singer Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, has said that true friendship is rare in the Nigerian music industry. According to him, an artist can only count one or two people as real friends in the music world. During a recent chat on The Stanley Agu Show, Ruger shared that most friendships […]

It’s unfair for artistes to sign others just as milestone – Simi

Popular Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, recently shared her thoughts on how some successful musicians sign new artists under their own labels. She believes this trend isn’t always fair to the upcoming talents. In a recent chat with media personality VJ Adams, Simi said she’s open to mentoring younger artists. But she […]

Your family made me look weak – Cynthia Morgan blasts Peter Okoye

Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan, also known as Madrina, has spoken out in response to recent comments made by Peter Okoye, one of the P-Square music duo. Peter Okoye had taken to Instagram to accuse his twin brother Paul Okoye and their older brother Jude Okoye, who was once their manager, of betrayal and stealing from […]

Ayra Starr Becomes First Nigerian Female Singer to Hit 1 billion YouTube Views

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has reached a remarkable milestone on YouTube. She is now the first Nigerian female artiste to achieve 1 billion views on the platform. Ayra Starr has surpassed Yemi Alade’s record of 805 million views to become the most-viewed female singer from Nigeria on YouTube. This achievement sets her apart as a […]

Peter of P-Square testifies against brother, Jude in alleged N1.38bn fraud

Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, has taken his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, to court over a serious money issue. Peter is accusing Jude and his company, Northside Music Limited, of fraud involving over N1.38 billion. The case is currently in front of Justice A. Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, […]

He only helped me halfway – Portable explains his beef with Olamide

Nigerian singer Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, has opened up about his ongoing disagreement with rapper and music executive Olamide. In a recent interview on EchoRoom, Portable said his problem with Olamide started because he felt Olamide didn’t support him enough when he was just starting out. Portable explained that Olamide gave him […]

Reekado Banks threatens to expose ‘demonic’ music industry figure

Popular Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has hinted at exposing someone in the music industry who deliberately holds back rising stars. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he claimed that this person always finds young, talented artists but ends up making bad decisions that ruin their careers. He described the figure as either completely clueless […]