- Moody’s upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating from ‘Caa1’ to ‘B3’
- Africa can be global mineral powerhouse – Okonjo-Iweala
- Nigeria, ECOWAS move to accelerate work on Abidjan–Lagos highway project
- Appeals Court temporarily reinstates Trump-era tariffs
- Trump administration bans race, sex statistics in federal hiring
- China slams U.S. plan to revoke student visas for chinese nationals
- Tinubu: Fuel subsidies, corrupt FX crippled Nigeria for decades
- Fuel subsidy removal: Two years after – gains, pains, what comes next?
- Nigeria’s public debt nears N180trn as President seeks new leading
- Tinubu writes NASS for $21.5b foreign loan, N757.9b pension bond approval
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Nigerian music icon Davido has congratulated fellow artists Tems and Chris Brown on their victories at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Tems secured the award for Best African Music Performance, a category that featured some of Africa’s biggest stars, including Davido, Asake, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Yemi Alade. Her win solidified her growing influence in the global music industry. Taking to social media, Davido praised Tems, calling her the “Queen”…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Yemi Alade has proudly unveiled her Grammy nominee medal on social media, celebrating this prestigious honour with fans worldwide. The singer was honoured at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony and Nominees Reception in Los Angeles, California, ahead of the highly anticipated 67th Grammy Awards. Brimming with excitement, Alade shared her emotions with fans, calling the experience surreal. She expressed gratitude for the recognition and described the moment…
Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Tems, won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance, at the 2025 Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. Earning her second golden gramophone, Tems defeated a predominantly Afrobeats-nominated category at the 67th Recording Academy Awards, with her love song “Love Me Jeje”. She overcomes strong opposition from fellow countrymen Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid for their collaboration on “MMS,” Yemi Alade, and…
Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold raised concerns about the music industry, highlighting challenges such as unfair treatment and low royalties for artists. He believes unqualified individuals now control key discussions, shaping narratives that hurt creativity and talent. Gold criticized industry leaders who, according to him, lack passion and a deep understanding of music. He accused them of prioritizing mediocrity over genuine artistry. The singer expressed frustration over how these figures dominate…
Funke Akindele is playfully asking fans to help her reach a major milestone in box office earnings for her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. Akindele, known for her engaging sense of humor, is asking her followers to contribute to the movie’s success by pushing its earnings over the N2 billion mark. A lighthearted plea for support The actress recently took to social media to share her thoughts, adding a lighthearted…
Gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye pens emotional tribute to late Dr. Korede Are, famed as “Baba Gbenro” in the acclaimed ABATTOIR movie series. Dr. Are passed away on November 14, 2024, and was laid to rest on January 31, 2025. His death left a deep void in the Christian drama community, where he was known for his powerful performances and unwavering dedication to ministry. In his heartfelt message, Bamiloye reflected on…
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu strongly warns singles and married individuals to prioritize their well-being in relationships for a healthier life. In a recent video, Agu shared heartfelt advice on love, marriage, and the dangers of ignoring red flags. Caution for singles: Avoid desperation Agu advised single people to be cautious when seeking a life partner. He warned against rushing into marriage out of desperation, saying this often leads to…
Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky recently shared a personal story about how he impregnated a woman during his university days. Speaking during an Instagram Live session, he recounted an unexpected romantic encounter with a female student named Lamide at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). According to Bobrisky, Lamide initiated the experience, which ultimately led to his first and only intimate moment with a woman. He claimed that the relationship was short-lived but…
Renowned filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini has admitted that he has lost track of the number of movies he has produced over the years. The sheer volume of films under his belt is so overwhelming that he hesitates to put an exact figure on them. Early career mistakes in filmmaking Yekini, popularly known for his work in Nollywood, confessed that his approach to filmmaking and marketing was not well-structured in…
Tada! Movies for the Weekend It is finally February after 1000 days of January. Yes, relax! Against all odds, take a moment to relax and savor the newness of a new month. To chill this weekend, I have got quite a handful of Netflix movies you can chill with this weekend. I am sure you are done with your weekend chores. Some are second sequels of movies we loved from…
Here’s a list of the nominees in major categories for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place this Sunday in Los Angeles. Beyonce leads all nominees with 11 on the strength of her groundbreaking country album “Cowboy Carter”: Album of the year “New Blue Sun” – Andre 3000 “Cowboy Carter” – Beyonce “Short n’ Sweet” – Sabrina Carpenter “Brat” – Charli XCX “Djesse Vol. 4” – Jacob Collier…
Nigerian international superstar, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has unveiled dates for his Morayo tour. The Grammy-Award winner is set to kick off the tour in Paris France, Rotterdam Netherlands, and Berlin Germany as he sets to go on the road for the first time in nearly three years. Big Wiz will be headlining the 12,000-capacity Velodrome Arena in Berlin Germany on May 21 before taking to the Ahoy…
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