By Damilola Michael The Nigerian music scene is on fire, with various artistes dropping hits that are taking over music streaming platforms. From Apple Music to Shazam, here are the top Nigerian songs that are currently trending: Top 10 Nigerian Songs on Apple Music Top Nigerian Songs on Shazam Top Nigerian Songs on Mdundo These songs are currently trending on music streaming platforms, an indication that Nigerian music is taking…

…. ‘I went home and drank that night’ Denzel Washington reached for the bottle after losing out on the Academy Award for Best Actor to Kevin Spacey in 2000. The “Gladiator II” star, 69, who had already won an Oscar in 1989, received his fourth nomination for his role as Rubin Carter in the 1999 film “The Hurricane.” But in addition to Spacey — who was nominated for “American Beauty”…

Popular socialitePascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied being related to Bethel Okechukwu, a phone repairer who recently gained attention after being promised money by Grammy award-winning Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, AKA Burna Boy. Cubana Chief Priest, in his Instagram story on Sunday, clarified that the man in the viral video, who was alleged to be his brother, has no ties whatsoever to him. The Grammy award…

Renowned gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C. According to NAN, the Akwa Ibom-born cleric disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event. He wrote: “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.” The U.S. prayer breakfast is a non-political and…

A popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, has been suspended from appearing in films for one year by the Kano State Censorship Board. According to the Board, her suspension followed complaints from concerned citizens about her “revealing dress and provocative videos.” Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman in a statement revealed that Samha had been warned multiple times about her “crude dressing, vulgar displays, and…

Music legend D’banj has credited American rapper Kanye West for playing a pivotal role in introducing Afrobeats to the Western audience. Speaking on the “Listen” podcast, D’banj shared insights into how Kanye’s early interest in the genre helped pave the way for its global recognition and success. The Nigerian star revealed that Kanye was the first major international artist to embrace Afrobeats wholeheartedly. This collaboration, he said, opened doors for…

Renowned disc jockey DJ Lambo recently asserted that female DJs often surpass their male counterparts in skill and talent. Speaking on The Truth podcast, hosted by Mory Coco, she emphasized that women in the DJ industry face greater challenges yet still manage to excel. “Women, I believe, are even better DJs than men,” DJ Lambo declared, highlighting the unique talents of her peers. She specifically praised DJ DSF, describing her…

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed deep love and prayers for her close friend and fellow actress, Eniola Badmus. This public display of affection followed Badmus’ candid revelation about her desire to become a mother. The emotional moment took place during Badmus’ annual charity event, a tradition where she gives back to her community and supports the underprivileged. While addressing attendees, Badmus grew emotional as she spoke openly…

Nollywood actor Aliu Gafar (Esusu from Seven Doors) reflects on set experiences and hints at exciting 2025 projects. Fans await his next moves. Journey and challenges In an exclusive interview, Gafar reflected on his journey in the industry and his aspirations for the future. Playing the role of Esusu was both thrilling and challenging for him. According to Gafar, the character stood in stark contrast to his own personality, requiring…

Controversial social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan or VDM has claimed that Naira Marley owed his late label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad a substantial amount of money. Disclosing this during a recent live-stream session on TikTok, VeryDarkMan said Naira Marley admitted that he owed Mohbad money before his sudden death. VDM added that he was bothered that Naira Marley did not come out to…

Versatile actress, Mercy Aigbe’s latest work, ‘Thinline’ has set a new milestone in Nollywood after amassing N100 million in total ticket sales at cinemas. Cinemax, the film’s distribution company, made the announcement on Friday by via its Instagram page, @cinemaxng. ‘Thinline’ which was released on December 13, has quickly captured the hearts of audiences nationwide, setting a lofty sales record in the process. While expressing gratitude to fans, Cinemax shared,…

Lawyer Stan Alieke urges Burna Boy to show consistency in handling defamation claims, citing his actions against Speed Darlington versus Cubana Chief Priest. Alieke urged Burna Boy to press charges against socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for seemingly defamatory statements, just as he did with his client, Speed Darlington. This controversy stems from a social media feud involving Burna Boy, Speed Darlington, and Cubana Chief Priest.…