Burna Boy’s associate, Rahman Jago confirms singer converted to Islam
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reportedly converted to Islam, according to his associate, Rahman Jago. The singer, who was raised Christian, hinted at embracing Islam during a recent podcast. A video shared by Jago on X shows Burna Boy praising Allah alongside friends, captioned “Allahu Akbar,” fueling speculation about his religious shift. Former presidential […]
Portable demands N350m to fight Cater Efe, rejects N50m offer
Nigerian singer Portable has reportedly demanded N350 million to face Cater Efe in an upcoming showdown, rejecting an earlier offer of N50 million. The musician stated that the sum reflects the stakes and his market value for the event. Sources close to the management revealed that negotiations had stalled after Portable dismissed the initial offer, […]
Simi Responds To Public Outrage Over Old Social Media Posts About Kids
Simi has spoken out after some of her old social media posts about children resurfaced online and sparked criticism. She explained that the tweets were written many years ago when she was younger and simply shared moments from her daily life. According to her, people are now misinterpreting them and creating false narratives. The singer […]
Rema breaks Wizkid’s record for longest-charting African album on Billboard World Albums
Nigerian singer Rema has made history as his debut album, Rave & Roses, became the longest-charting African album on the Billboard World Albums chart, spending 170 weeks on the list. This achievement breaks the previous record of 164 weeks set by Wizkid’s Made In Lagos. Other African albums that have achieved long runs on the […]
Ademola Lookman names Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, his favourite artists
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has shared his all-time favourite music artists, naming Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido as the top three. The Atletico Madrid winger revealed his choices while speaking at his new club following his recent transfer from Atalanta. Lookman joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal from the Serie A club on Monday, […]
‘Compare yourself with your peers, not Fela’ – Yeni Kuti tells artistes
Yeni Kuti, media personality and daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has cautioned modern-day artistes against comparing themselves with her late father. She said such comparisons miss the true meaning of legacy and fail to appreciate Fela’s lasting impact on music and culture. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV after the Kuti family received […]
Davido reacts to Grammy loss
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his emotions following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The singer admitted that the outcome affected him deeply and left him discouraged on the night of the ceremony. In a post on his Instagram page, Davido revealed that he initially did not feel […]
Grammy loss: ‘Davido being frustrated for refusing to do demonic stuff’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Popular Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has reacted strongly to Davido’s latest Grammy loss, claiming the outcome is part of a wider attempt to frustrate the singer. According to him, some foreign music executives are unhappy that Davido has refused to compromise his values, and this, he believes, is affecting his chances at the awards. […]
Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice’ — Ayra Starr reveals
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that Burna Boy is her number one choice for a future music collaboration. The singer shared this during a Billboard interview with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, while speaking about her excitement over her 2026 Grammy nomination. Ayra Starr described the nomination as a reassuring moment in her […]
Asake extends his record as artiste with most entries in Billboard Afrobeats Songs chart
Nigerian music star Asake has further cemented his place in Afrobeats history by extending his record as the artiste with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. The singer has now reached an impressive total of 60 chart entries, setting a new benchmark for African artistes on the global platform. […]