Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian Afrobeats icon D’banj has revealed that his legal team has taken steps against American music legend Marc Anthony. The reason? Anthony reportedly sampled D’banj’s 2012 hit single “Oliver Twist” without permission in his 2024 album. Marc Anthony used the sample in the lead track of his latest album, “Muevense”, which also serves as the title of the album. According to D’banj, the use of his song was done without prior notice or official clearance. “At first, I was happy”, D’banj Speaking in a recent interview on Adesope Live, D’banj opened up about his reaction when he first heard the…

Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has responded strongly to online trolls who have been mocking her following the breakdown of her marriage. The actress, known for her roles in several Nigerian films, took to social media to address the backlash and clear the air about her personal life. In a heartfelt video shared with her followers, Bayo stressed that she is human and deserves compassion rather than harsh criticism. She revealed that she once spoke openly about her marriage to control the narrative around her, but unfortunately, some people turned her honesty against her. Controlling the narrative She explained that she…

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has urged fellow musicians to make meaningful music and live lives that young people can look up to. Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the popular artist emphasised the importance of artists thinking beyond fame and wealth. He believes that music should convey a message and serve as a tool for positive change. According to him, many artists today have lost sight of this responsibility. Criticism of Western influence Shmurda did not hold back in his critique of the Nigerian music industry. He said it had absorbed too many bad habits from the West, especially from…

Ruger has revealed the amount of his first-ever music earnings entirely to his church.

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has made history by winning the 2025 BET awards, making it her first-ever.

Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name, Kizz Daniel, has successfully regained ownership of the master recordings for his debut album, New Era and two hit singles, Yeba and Sofa.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, is set to make history on the global stage. She has been announced as one of the headline performers for the first-ever halftime show at the FIFA Club World Cup final. On Monday, June 9, 2025, FIFA confirmed Tems will join American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian superstar J Balvin at the highly anticipated event. The final match will take place on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. This marks the first time FIFA is introducing a halftime performance for the Club World Cup final, and Tems…

Popular comedian-turned-musician Nasboi has made a startling claim against a police officer.  While on a nationwide tour, Nasboi said an unnamed officer stopped him and asked him to transfer money into a Sporty Bet account. The incident happened recently, and the musician shared the story on social media platform X. Nationwide tour: Nasboi’s 36-day kneeling journey Nasboi is currently on a unique tour across Nigeria. Over a week ago, he began a 36-day kneeling tour, travelling through all the states in the country. The purpose of this tour is to get a special verse from top Nigerian singer Davido. This…

Nigerians have rallied around veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George, showering her with overwhelming support just weeks after she opened up about her struggles with homelessness and illness. The actress, once a familiar face in many Yoruba and English-language films, had faded from the spotlight in recent years. Her story came to light in a heartfelt interview with fellow actress Biola Bayo. In the interview, Jumoke George revealed that she had been battling health issues and living without a stable home for over six years. Her emotional story quickly captured the public’s attention. Six years of silence and struggles Jumoke George’s…

American singer Teyana Taylor has officially confirmed her relationship with British actor Aaron Pierre.