Nigerian musician Terry Apala, whose real name is Terry Alexander Ejeh, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre after facing charges of mutilating Nigerian currency.  The charges stem from an incident where the musician allegedly tampered with Naira notes during a social event. He was arraigned on Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos, with Justice Akintayo Aluko presiding over the case. EFCC charges Terry Apala with currency…

Popular Nigerian Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as Kwam1 or K1 De Ultimate, has revealed that he is a Christian. This comes as a surprise to many who had long assumed he was a Muslim. The 68-year-old music veteran made the revelation during an interview on the Agbaletu Radiovision podcast, where he opened up about his spiritual life. Contrary to public belief, Kwam1 said he is a committed…

Afrobeats star Burna Boy has claimed that powerful figures in Nigeria’s music industry made repeated efforts to hold him back early in his career. The Grammy-winning artist made this bold statement while responding to a video that went viral online. The clip featured veteran music executive Obi Asika, who stated in a recent interview that certain gatekeepers within the Nigerian music industry had tried to stop Burna Boy’s rise. Despite…

Afrobeat star Femi Kuti has opened up about the struggles he faced after stepping out of his father’s shadow to start his band. In a candid chat on the Sonically podcast hosted by Elmo Chong, Femi revealed that both his father, Fela Kuti, and the late legend’s loyal fans opposed his decision to leave. Femi, now a multiple Grammy-nominated artist, said he made the bold move in 1986. But it…

Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has finally spoken out about ongoing rumours surrounding his sexuality.  The actor addressed the speculations during a recent appearance on the talk show Unfiltered and Extra Spicy, where he firmly denied claims suggesting he is gay. The rumours, which have been making the rounds on social media and gossip blogs for some time, gained fresh attention earlier this year. Many of Arukwe’s fans and critics…

British pop star Ed Sheeran has shared a surprising story about a recent encounter with American rap icon Snoop Dogg. According to Sheeran, he briefly lost his vision after smoking weed with the rapper. The Shape of You singer made the revelation in a lighthearted TikTok video. In the clip, Snoop Dogg is seen rolling what appears to be marijuana, while Sheeran adds a cheeky caption: “Last time I smoked…

Daddy Showkey slams Niger State Gov Umar Bago over his order to arrest people with dreadlocks, calling the move unfair and discriminatory. The singer, famous for his reggae-influenced music and signature dreadlocks, took to social media on Thursday to express his anger and disappointment over the governor’s recent order. Bago had reportedly instructed security forces in Minna, the state capital, to arrest people wearing dreadlocks as part of efforts to…

Nigerian rapper Erigga has sparked a wave of reactions on social media after airing his views on Nigerian women and their approach to relationships.  In a post that quickly gained attention, the outspoken musician criticised what he described as a lack of emotional depth in romantic relationships in Nigeria. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, he wrote that many Nigerian women date for survival rather than love. He claimed…

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Iyanya, has denied claims that he has taken sides in the ongoing feud between fellow superstars Wizkid and Davido. The music star addressed the accusations on social media after a fan questioned his recent show of support for Davido’s music. Wizkid, Davido’s longstanding rivalry The tension between Wizkid and Davido has been a long-standing one. Last year, their rivalry escalated once again with a series of public…

Kwam1 criticises his former mentor, Ayinla Kollington, for not showing support after his mother’s death, despite once standing by him during his loss. Kwam1, also called K1 De Ultimate, lost his mother on January 18, 2025. She was buried the same day, in line with Islamic customs. But months later, the music icon says his grief has been made worse by what he sees as betrayal from someone he once…

Femi Kuti denies claims that late drummer Tony Allen co-created Afrobeat with his father, Fela Kuti, calling the widely held belief false. For years, both local and international media have described Allen as a co-founder of Afrobeat. As Fela’s long-time drummer and musical director, Allen is often praised for helping shape the sound that became a global cultural force. But Femi Kuti says that story is false. Femi Kuti speaks…

Jude, the elder brother of musicians Peter and Paul Okoye, and his company, Northside Music Limited, are facing a seven-count charge before Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.