Sarkodie drops ‘The Championship Mixtape’; features Joey B, Beeztrap KOTM, Xlimkid [Listen]
Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie has set the music world ablaze with the release of his highly anticipated mixtape titled "The Championship."The project has taken...
Banky W beats cancer for a fourth time [Video]
Nigerian singer, Banky W has triumphed over cancer for the fourth time, following a recurrence of a rare strain of skin cancer tumors that...
Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mike Okri slam ban on smoking and money rituals in Nollywood movies
Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo and Nigerian music icon Mike Okri have frowned at the Federal Government’s recent approval of the prohibition of smoking...
“Make it shorter”: Tiwa Savage supports Ayra Starr against critics
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has openly expressed her admiration for fellow artist Ayra Starr, emphasizing her support for Starr's bold fashion choices.In a recent...
Yemi Alade drops ‘Tomorrow’ ahead of 10th studio album
Global Afropop superstar Yemi Alade has released a new single, “Tomorrow”— an upbeat track that speaks on the importance of the gift of tomorrow...
New law bans money rituals, smoking scenes in Nollywood films
Nigeria's National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced the Federal Government's approval of a new regulation prohibiting the depiction of money rituals...
Nigerian students ordered to leave UK over financial issues
Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition...
Tekno joins forces with Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa
Renowned Nigerian artiste and producer Tekno has officially signed a deal with Mr Eazi's label services company, emPawa Africa, as an investor and partner.This...
Burna Boy joins Nollywood
Grammy Award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has ventured into film making.He is set to make his debut as an executive...
Nigeria: Police rescue at least 22 people kidnapped from country’s capital
Nigerian police and local residents successfully freed at least 22 individuals who were abducted by armed men in the suburban Dawaki district of Abuja,...
Throwing cash in the air – Nigeria’s wedding dilemma
A fundamental part of a wedding celebration for many Nigerians is under threat.The moment is always eagerly anticipated.The bride and groom start dancing and...
P Square’s Peter Okoye gets a hair implant [Video]
Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye of P Square fame has successfully undergone a hair implant surgery.Mr P as he is popularly known decided to undergo...
Mass wedding plans for Nigerian orphans spark outrage
A planned mass wedding of 100 orphans in Nigeria has been cancelled, following widespread public concerns about the welfare of those involved.The wedding, set...
Judge orders man to sweep court for 3 weeks for stealing purse
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered a man found guilty of stealing a woman’s purse to sweep the court grounds for three weeks.Inspector...
Worshippers locked in mosque and set on fire in Nigeria
At least 11 worshippers have been killed and dozens others injured after a man attacked a mosque in Nigeria's northern Kano state, police say.A...
Sarkodie gives fans opportunity to own shares in his music [Video]
Rapper, Sarkodie took to Twitter today to announce an exciting collaboration with Opulous App, offering his loyal fan base, affectionately known as "SarkNation," the...
Nigeria suspends cybersecurity levy after public uproar
Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has suspended a planned levy on electronic banking transactions following widespread public criticism of the scheme, Information Minister Mohammed Idris...
Nigerian gunmen seek talks after abducting dozens, families say
Gunmen who abducted 105 people in northwest Nigeria last week are not after ransom payments but negotiations with the Zamfara state government, five families of the...
Pastor, wife jailed for sexually assaulting 7 members
He abused children and adults for over 20 years after convincing the victims to take part in “spiritual bathing to cleanse them of evil...
Only fools stay married – Nigerian comedienne says
Nigerian comedienne and actress, Real Warri Pikin has stated that it is only those who make a decision to play the 'fool' stay married...
Man arrested for posting obscene images of his young daughter online
A Nigerian Police Command has arrested a father who uses his 4-year-old daughter for adult contents.This follows an alert from Nigerians on social media...
Ex-Super Eagles player’s son dies as wife loses eye in car crash
Tijjani Babangida, the former Super Eagles player, has lost Fadil, his one-year-old son, in a car crash involving his family along the Kaduna-Zaria highway,...
AMVCA 2024: Dazzling looks from the red carpet
The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual event that celebrates outstanding performances in the African film and television industry.It is also...
FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 winners
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held on Saturday, 11th May at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State in Nigeria.The AMVCA,...
Hunters join search for kidnapped Nigerian students
Gunmen have kidnapped nine university students in Kogi State, central Nigeria.Local reports say the gunmen attacked the Confluence University of Science and Technology late...
I always wanted to be an actor – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is known as the "Queen of Afrobeats" but now she's momentarily hanging up her microphone to make her acting debut...
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Nigeria for official visit [Photos]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, where they will meet with wounded soldiers...
Man kills client to escape paying debt
Man arrested for luring and killing his client to avoid repaying some monies he deceitfully collected from him.The Kano State Police Command said it...
Prince Harry and Meghan due in Nigeria today for private visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are due in Nigeria on Friday for a three-day private visit.The couple is...
IMF maintains Nigeria growth forecast at 3.3% for 2024
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday maintained its growth forecast of 3.3% for Nigeria's economy for 2024, up from 2.9% last year, citing a...
Justin Bieber and Hailey expecting their first child
Hailey and Justin Bieber have announced they are expecting their first child.The couple shared a video and images of Hailey, 27, debuting her bump...
Sarkodie claims seniority over Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in latest track [Listen]
In his latest track from the upcoming mixtape "The Championship," Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie makes waves as he asserts his seniority over some of...
Sarkodie announces ‘The Championship’ mixtape
Ghanaian rap icon, Sarkodie, is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled 'The Championship' on May 24, 2024.This highly anticipated project will mark...
Nigeria’s powerful ex-minister charged with corruption
A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Hadi Sirika, has appeared in court on corruption charges, along with his daughter and son-in-law.Mr Sirika was...
Real Warri Pikin reveals she had to refund contractual fees due to ill-health
Nigerian comedian, Real Warri Pikin has revealed that her weight before her gastric sleeve surgery was causing her a myriad of health issues.In an...
I almost regretted sharing videos – Real Warri Pikin on backlash after weight loss surgery
Nigerian comedian and actress, Real Warri Pikin says she has come to terms with celebrities who choose to keep their weight loss surgeries private,...
Tiwa Savage triumphs in the film ‘Water and Garri’
Tiwa Savage has long held a unique position in African music as the leading female artist in the Afrobeats genre.After headlining global tours, collaborating with Beyoncé...
Nigerian man buried alive for 24 hours to set new challenge
A Nigerian man simply identified as Young C caused a stir online on Wednesday, May 8, when he embarked on a challenge to be...
Africa Development Center in Nigeria set to close, Microsoft announces
Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in the continent's most populous nation, Nigeria, which will lead to job losses, a spokesperson said...
Outcry in Nigeria as government introduces money transfer levy
Many Nigerians have condemned the introduction of a new levy on electronic banking transactions, with some saying it will push them back to using...