Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, is gearing up for what he describes as his biggest comeback yet. The “Shake body” hitmaker has announced the release of his fifth studio album alongside a major tour across the United States. Iyanya revealed that his highly anticipated album will be released on September 12, 2025. The project marks his first full-length album in several years and comes at a time when he is eager to reclaim his space among Afrobeats heavyweights. Taking to Instagram, the singer teased fans with a brief but striking announcement: “Album arrives Sept 12,…

Nigerian singer and Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, has finally addressed the controversies surrounding his strained relationship with the late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In a tell-all video released late yesterday on the Marlian YouTube Channel, the embattled artist tackled long-standing allegations of bullying, financial exploitation, and his alleged involvement in the troubled career of his former signee. The nearly hour-long clip has reignited heated debates, as Marley made a series of startling claims about Mohbad’s lifestyle, finances, and mental health struggles. Drug allegations and substance abuse One of Marley’s most explosive revelations was his claim that…

Maverick Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olawale Olofooro, better known as Brymo, has called out some of the country’s biggest music stars, including Burna Boy and Davido, for what he described as an exploitative trend of jumping on remixes of hit songs by emerging artistes. In a fiery statement posted on his Instagram story, Brymo accused the A-list stars of using remixes as a strategy to maintain relevance rather than genuinely supporting rising talents. He argued that instead of allowing young artistes to grow organically, established acts often hijack their songs once they begin to trend. “Dear Nigerian mainstream ‘A-listers,’ Burna…

Nigerian singer and performer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, widely known as Terry G, has expressed outrage at American music publication Billboard, accusing the magazine of “robbing” him by excluding his hits from its recently released Top 50 “Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time” list. The list, curated by Billboard staff, celebrated the most influential and popular Afrobeats tracks from Nigeria and across Africa. Topping the chart was 2Baba’s (formerly 2Face) evergreen classic, “African Queen”, a song widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to global audiences. Other songs that cut include Timaya’s “Dem Mama”, Weird MC’s “Ijoya”, and Olu Maintain’s “Yahooze”, all of which…

Nigerian comedian and actor Woli Arole has sparked debate on social media after strongly condemning the growing trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a lengthy Instagram post, Arole described the practice as “highly indecent” and a threat to moral standards in society. He warned that if such dressing becomes normalised, future generations could lose their sense of decency. The comedian observed that braless dressing has become more noticeable at gatherings such as weddings, birthday parties, and even corporate events. According to him, the trend is not only inappropriate but also distracting in environments that should demand…

While Naira Marley continues to face scrutiny from sections of the public, the move by Agidigbo FM shows that some media houses are ready to separate ongoing controversies from artistic expression.

Popular Nollywood actor Ime Bishop Umoh, better known by his stage name Okon Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to release detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The comic actor appeared in a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, where he spoke about peace, reconciliation, and the need to address long-standing grievances in Nigeria’s South-East region. Okon argued that Kanu’s continued detention has become a stumbling block to national peace. According to him, the federal government should set aside strict legal considerations and embrace reconciliation by freeing the IPOB leader. “I am one million per…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks has opened up about his decision to leave Mavin Records, the record label that first shot him to stardom. The award-winning artiste admitted that his exit from the label in 2018 was premature, even though it was not driven by conflict. Reekado, born Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, made the revelation in a recent interview with reality star Teddy A on The Echoo Room podcast. Reekado Banks joined Mavin Records, founded by Don Jazzy, in 2014. Under the label, he quickly rose to prominence, earning back-to-back industry accolades. That same year, he won Rookie of the…

The revelation by Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of assaulting airline staff and security personnel, generated a storm of reactions on social media in the last couple of hours.

Niniola has opened up about the lingering trauma of witnessing the assassination of her father, Brigadier-General Simeon Apata (rtd.), nearly three decades ago.