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…

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer’s and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare virus spread by mice, according to autopsy results released Friday in New Mexico. Hackman, 95, Arakawa, 64, and one of their dogs were found dead Feb. 26 in separate rooms of the couple’s Santa Fe home. Hackman’s heart disease and…

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…

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…

A prolific Nigerian singer and songwriter, Mr. Eazi has announced the passing of his beloved mother, Mrs. Ifeoma Edith Ajibade. The deceased woman, Ifeoma, was of Igbo descent. She passed on late Thursday. Many of his colleagues in the music industry have sent messages of condolence and commiserated with him during this difficult time. 🕊 The artise, who is married to Temi Otedola, a younger sister of Florence Otedola, better…

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…

Popular Nigerian musician Teniola Apata, known as Teni, has opened up about her recent battle with malaria, sharing her experience with fans. Despite her wealth and success, she emphasized that money cannot buy good health. On Wednesday, Teni shared a video on Instagram showing herself receiving medical care in a hospital bed. In the clip, she revealed that she had been sick for two weeks after experiencing extreme weakness and…

American model Amber Rose has made bold allegations about her ex-boyfriend, rapper Kanye West, claiming he controls and influences his partners’ style. She alleged that West enjoys making his female partners dress provocatively so that other men fantasize about them. Rose shared these revelations while discussing his current wife, Bianca Censori, and her public nudity during a recent episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast. According to her, this pattern…

Popular Nollywood actress Chika Ike has welcomed her first child, sharing the joyful news with fans on social media. The movie star announced the birth of her baby on Instagram on Thursday, posting heartwarming photos to mark the special occasion. One of the images featured a background with the word “Princess,” revealing that she had given birth to a baby girl. Expressing her excitement, she captioned the post, “My baby…

World-renowned Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his smash hit single, “Kese (Dance)”. According to Live and Beats, the visuals for the much talked about song dropped at 8pm Nigerian time on Wednesday, sending fans into a frenzy. “Kese (Dance)” has been a phenomenal success since its release, shattering records with over 1.5 million Spotify streams within 24 hours –…

Actress Kate Henshaw praises Senator Natasha Akpoti for standing firm amid controversy over her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Henshaw commended Akpoti’s courage, calling her a symbol of resilience for women in politics. The conflict between the two senators erupted on February 20, 2025, during a heated plenary session. The disagreement reportedly stemmed from seating arrangements, leading to a tense exchange between Akpoti, who represents Kogi Central, and Akpabio.…

Nigerian actor Sanusi Izihaq, known as Apa, opens up about his struggles in Nollywood and why he stayed despite multiple attempts to quit. Apa, who began his career as a Continuity Manager before transitioning into acting, shared his experiences during an interview on the Talk to B podcast with actress Biola Bayo. He credited fellow actor Ibrahim Chatta for playing a crucial role in keeping him from leaving the industry.…