Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician. Widely celebrated as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global appreciation for African music, following the international success of Afrobeats and the …
A heated online exchange between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has divided Nigerian celebrities and sparked a wider debate over legacy, influence, and greatness in Nigerian music. The dispute began about a week ago after Seun Kuti called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, …
Nigerian music star Davido has publicly thanked his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for defending him amid a renewed paternity dispute involving an alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh. Davido shared the appreciation on Thursday via his Instagram page, posting a photo of himself with his father and writing, “Thank you, my loving Father.” The controversy resurfaced last …
American online sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known globally as iShowSpeed, celebrated his 21st birthday in Lagos on January 21, 2026, by live streaming his first full day in Nigeria. The YouTube and Twitch star’s arrival was part of his ambitious “Speed Does Africa” tour, a 28-day, 20-country journey that began in Angola on December …
Celebrity Nigerian crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has officially trademarked the name “Ratel” and issued a cease and desist to social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), barring him from using it without permission. Blord announced the move in a viral Instagram post, stating that VDM can only use the name after obtaining …
Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed the arrest of Ann Izuegbu Anthonet, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. The arrest drew public attention after Daniels questioned its legality on social media. She highlighted accusations against her friend, including alleged involvement in drugs and theft. Nwoko’s communication team described Daniels’ claims as …
Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone. Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, …
Actress Regina Daniels’ close friend, Ann, has been released after spending two nights in detention in connection with an alleged $40,000 theft. Ann regained her freedom on Wednesday evening after the case was adjourned to March 5, 2026. The development was confirmed by Regina Daniels’ elder brother, Sammy Daniels, who shared updates on his Instagram …
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in custody after he was arraigned on multiple criminal charges at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State. Portable appeared in court on Monday to face a nine-count charge bordering on assault, theft, causing bodily harm, and resisting arrest. The Ogun State …
Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has made cinematic history with her latest film, Behind the Scenes, which has become the first African movie to surpass ₦2 billion in box office revenue. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that the movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This landmark achievement cements Akindele’s status …
