Nigerian singer Jaywon has sparked a heated debate after declaring that his 2012 hit single, This Year, deserves far more recognition than it has received. The singer, whose real name is Iledare Oluwajuwonlo, accused both Afrobeats and gospel artists of copying the template of the record while Billboard ignored its lasting impact. The controversy began when Billboard released its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has taken time to reflect on his artistic journey, five years after the release of his groundbreaking album, Afro Pop Vol. 1. In a heartfelt post shared on his X with fans, the singer described the project as a “leap of faith” that transformed his career and marked a bold departure from the limitations he once faced in the industry. “This album was my leap…

Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma, have moved fans to tears with a heartfelt moment on Instagram. The couple, still healing from the tragic loss of their son, Ifeanyi, shared an emotional exchange that has drawn wide support from admirers across the world. Chioma Adeleke had been absent from social media for more than two years. Her silence followed the heartbreaking death of…

Nigerian singer Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has reportedly survived a violent robbery attack in Lagos. The shocking incident, which allegedly took place on Wednesday night, has left fans in panic and sparked widespread reactions across social media. According to reports by Hip TV, the Shoki crooner was stabbed in the neck during the attack. He was also said to have been dispossessed of jewellery valued at millions…

Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has shared her thoughts on marriage, urging women not to measure their union by the number of years spent together but by grace, intentionality, and peace of mind. The actress made her remarks in a heartfelt Instagram post, where she reflected on the challenges many women face in marriage. According to her, some men can remain unfaithful or take a second wife…

The Nigerian Police Force has denied reports that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was declared wanted.

Toke Makinwa stunned her fans in August when she revealed she was expecting her first child. In a heartfelt social media post.

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, is gearing up for what he describes as his biggest comeback yet. The “Shake body” hitmaker has announced the release of his fifth studio album alongside a major tour across the United States. Iyanya revealed that his highly anticipated album will be released on September 12, 2025. The project marks his first full-length album in several years and comes at…

Nigerian singer and Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, has finally addressed the controversies surrounding his strained relationship with the late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. In a tell-all video released late yesterday on the Marlian YouTube Channel, the embattled artist tackled long-standing allegations of bullying, financial exploitation, and his alleged involvement in the troubled career of his former signee. The nearly hour-long clip has reignited heated debates, as…

Maverick Nigerian singer and songwriter, Olawale Olofooro, better known as Brymo, has called out some of the country’s biggest music stars, including Burna Boy and Davido, for what he described as an exploitative trend of jumping on remixes of hit songs by emerging artistes. In a fiery statement posted on his Instagram story, Brymo accused the A-list stars of using remixes as a strategy to maintain relevance rather than genuinely…

Nigerian singer and performer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, widely known as Terry G, has expressed outrage at American music publication Billboard, accusing the magazine of “robbing” him by excluding his hits from its recently released Top 50 “Best Afrobeats Songs of All-Time” list. The list, curated by Billboard staff, celebrated the most influential and popular Afrobeats tracks from Nigeria and across Africa. Topping the chart was 2Baba’s (formerly 2Face) evergreen classic,…

Nigerian comedian and actor Woli Arole has sparked debate on social media after strongly condemning the growing trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a lengthy Instagram post, Arole described the practice as “highly indecent” and a threat to moral standards in society. He warned that if such dressing becomes normalised, future generations could lose their sense of decency. The comedian observed that braless dressing has become…