Khaby Lame, a popular Tiktoker, has been deported from the United States for overstaying his visa. The social media sensation, who is known for his silent reaction videos, was detained by U.S. immigration officials earlier this month. Arrested in Las Vegas The 25-year-old content creator, who holds both Italian and Senegalese citizenship, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, 2025. According to an official statement…

Maje Ayida, a well-known fitness entrepreneur and former husband of Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa, has spoken publicly about the difficult mental health struggles he faced following their very public divorce. He revealed how the breakup left him battling depression and withdrawing from the world around him. Ayida shared his story recently while speaking at a church event in the United Kingdom. A video clip of his testimony quickly went viral…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Not once, not twice, Falz has been styling these lace looks in different colours, and this raises concerns among netizens that the price of lace is about to go up. The No Less crooner is nowhere apologetic for wearing this look. Even in a recent video, he professed his newfound love for lace materials. We love how Falz consistently puts Yoruba culture at the forefront of his art. Falz released…

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…