Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr is boldly moving into Hollywood, joining the cast of the highly anticipated film Children of Blood and Bone. The award-winning singer has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a bestselling fantasy novel by Nigerian American author Tomi Adeyemi. This marks a significant milestone in Ayra Starr’s career, as she transitions from the world of music to the big screen. She will star alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, acclaimed actress Cynthia Erivo, and Golden Globe nominee Idris Elba. The news comes just months…

On March 5, 2025, Nigerian celebrities, close associates, and family gathered to honour the late musician and entertainer, Sound Sultan, at a special event. The event, known as the Sound Sultan Ramadan Lecture, marked its fourth edition and was held at the headquarters of Temple Company Management. Celebrities pay tribute Among the notable attendees were popular entertainers L.A.X, Bisola Aiyeola, and Mimi Onalaja. They joined the late singer’s immediate family, including his widow, Faridah Fasasi, and their three children, Mayowa, Bidemi, and Zara. The gathering served as a heartfelt tribute to Sound Sultan, whose legacy continues to inspire many in…

Adenike Adeleke, widely known as Nikos, has officially stepped into the music industry with the release of her debut single, marking a bold new chapter. The daughter of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke released her debut single, “DND”, on March 7, 2025, marking the beginning of her career as a recording artist. Nikos comes from the influential Adeleke family, known for its strong presence in both politics and entertainment. She is the cousin of Afrobeats megastar Davido and sister to musicians B-Red and Sina Rambo. While her family name carries weight, Nikos is determined to carve her own path in…

Popular actress and filmmaker Wumi Toriola has shared the struggles she faced before achieving success with her blockbuster film Queen Lateefah. The movie became one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films of 2024, earning an impressive ₦350 million at the box office. The struggles behind the success In a recent interview, Toriola revealed that bringing Queen Lateefah to life was not easy. She faced multiple setbacks, including disappointments and unexpected delays. Despite these challenges, she remained determined to create a film that would leave a lasting impact. “I would have shot Queen Lateefah four years ago, but it didn’t happen,” she admitted.…

Nigerian musician and cultural advocate Charles Onyeabor has ignited a powerful conversation about the importance of indigenous languages in Africa. He challenges the widespread belief that fluency in English defines intelligence. Instead, he urges Africans to embrace their native languages as a core part of their identity. Criticizing society’s language bias Onyeabor condemns the societal bias that places English above African languages. He argues that many Africans have been conditioned to think that speaking perfect English reflects intelligence. According to him, this mindset unfairly devalues Africa’s rich linguistic heritage. “Perfect English is not proof of intelligence; it only shows linguistic…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, known as Davido, has earned a spot-on British monarch King Charles III’s personal music playlist. The playlist, featured in a new Apple Music show titled The King’s Music Room, highlights the King’s diverse taste in music. Recorded in his Buckingham Palace office, the show reveals the monarch’s love for different genres, including disco, reggae, and Afrobeats. It features artists from across the Commonwealth, such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Davido, and Raye. The special program will air next Monday in celebration of Commonwealth Day. King Charles III, who serves as the Head of…

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage explains why she chooses not to sign up-and-coming artists, stating that artist management is not her strength. In an interview with Forbes Africa, the award-winning singer revealed that artist management is not her strength. Tiwa, 45, explained that she lacks the ability to handle the challenges that come with mentoring young musicians. She believes managing artists requires patience and skill, which she admits she does not possess. Managing artists is too stressful “People always ask me, ‘When will you sign an artist?’ But I don’t think I have that gift,” she said. “Managing artists is…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hinted at the possibility of Canadian rapper Drake headlining the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final. This would mark a historic shift for the tournament, introducing a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle to the world’s biggest sporting event. FIFA recently announced that Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, is curating the inaugural halftime show. The initiative aims to bring a fresh entertainment experience to the World Cup final, set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026. Infantino supports the idea of Drake During an interview with Fox5, Infantino…

Amber Rose, the famous American model and media personality, has opened up about dating younger men and why she chooses to keep things casual. Speaking with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast, she explained that these relationships were casual and purely for fun. She made it clear that she never intended to take them seriously. Why younger men pursue older women During the interview, Rose highlighted how her former partners often ended up dating attractive women, or “baddies,” after their time with her. She suggested that her influence played a role in making them more desirable. “With women…

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has sparked a fresh debate on the growing issue of “stream farming” in the country’s music industry. He claimed that some artists artificially inflate their streaming numbers, but these numbers do not reflect real fan engagement. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Odumodublvck expressed his concerns. He stated that the manipulation of streaming numbers does not lead to increased concert bookings or ticket sales, both locally and internationally. “There’s a high level of stream farming going on in the Nigerian music industry,” he wrote. “Farming is crazy because it’s not translating…