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PHOTOS: 2Baba, Natasha Osawaru Wed Traditionally

By Hamilton Nwosu Afrobeat legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, widely known as 2Baba or 2Face, has officially married Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State House of Assembly member, in a private traditional wedding held in Abuja on July 25, 2025. The ceremony, attended by close family members and friends, including 2Baba’s mother, has sparked widespread buzz across…

FULL LIST: Davido, Tems, Rema, Zerry DL, Others Bag Award at 17th Headies Awards 2025

By Abiola Olawale The 17th Headies Awards, held on April 27, 2025, in Lagos State, delivered a night of electrifying performances with many celebrities gathering to celebrate another edition of the award event. Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Tems, Rema, and rising star Zerry DL emerged as standout winners, cementing their dominance in the African music…

PICTORIAL: How Sanwo-Olu Appreciated Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Others After Star-studded New Year Show In Lagos

By Abiola Olawale Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his heartfelt gratitude to renowned Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage, along with all residents who contributed to what he called the vibrant atmosphere of the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thanked the artists…

Visualized: Top Streamed Song on Spotify Every Year, 2014-2023

Spotify is one of the most popular paid music streaming services, totaling 626 million users across 180 markets, as of July 2024. With so many users worldwide, which songs were the most listened to each year over this past decade? This chart shows the top-streamed song of the year on Spotify from 2014 to 2023,…

How Nollywood ‘Bad Boy’ Stereotype Affected Me – Segun Arinze

By Joel Okwara Seasoned actor Segun Arinze has explained reason why he took a break from acting. In an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Arinze spoke about how being stereotyped as a ‘bad boy’ made him bow out of acting. Arinze discussed his success in the Nollywood film, "Silent Night' (1996), which helped him…

FG Prohibits ‘Money Rituals,’ Other Vices In Nollywood Films

By Joel Okwara The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood, held in…

Alleged N14m Debt: Portable Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions

By Abiola Olawale Popular Nigerian Music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Lagos State Police Command. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benajmin Hundeyin, confirmed the release of the singer to the members of the press. Hundeyin said Portable was released on Wednesday…

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PHOTOS: 2Baba, Natasha Osawaru Wed Traditionally

By Hamilton Nwosu Afrobeat legend Innocent Ujah Idibia, widely known as 2Baba or 2Face, has officially married Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State House of Assembly member, in a private traditional wedding held in Abuja on July 25, 2025. The ceremony, attended by close family members and friends, including 2Baba’s mother, has sparked widespread buzz across…

FULL LIST: Davido, Tems, Rema, Zerry DL, Others Bag Award at 17th Headies Awards 2025

By Abiola Olawale The 17th Headies Awards, held on April 27, 2025, in Lagos State, delivered a night of electrifying performances with many celebrities gathering to celebrate another edition of the award event. Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Tems, Rema, and rising star Zerry DL emerged as standout winners, cementing their dominance in the African music…

PICTORIAL: How Sanwo-Olu Appreciated Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Others After Star-studded New Year Show In Lagos

By Abiola Olawale Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed his heartfelt gratitude to renowned Nigerian artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage, along with all residents who contributed to what he called the vibrant atmosphere of the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thanked the artists…

Visualized: Top Streamed Song on Spotify Every Year, 2014-2023

Spotify is one of the most popular paid music streaming services, totaling 626 million users across 180 markets, as of July 2024. With so many users worldwide, which songs were the most listened to each year over this past decade? This chart shows the top-streamed song of the year on Spotify from 2014 to 2023,…

How Nollywood ‘Bad Boy’ Stereotype Affected Me – Segun Arinze

By Joel Okwara Seasoned actor Segun Arinze has explained reason why he took a break from acting. In an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Arinze spoke about how being stereotyped as a ‘bad boy’ made him bow out of acting. Arinze discussed his success in the Nollywood film, "Silent Night' (1996), which helped him…

FG Prohibits ‘Money Rituals,’ Other Vices In Nollywood Films

By Joel Okwara The Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini, says the Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and glamourising of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood, held in…

Alleged N14m Debt: Portable Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Conditions

By Abiola Olawale Popular Nigerian Music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Lagos State Police Command. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benajmin Hundeyin, confirmed the release of the singer to the members of the press. Hundeyin said Portable was released on Wednesday…

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