Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, marking a proud moment for her state and the nation at large. The 25-year-old beauty queen secured the crown during the glamorous grand finale held on Saturday evening in Lagos, where she outshone 21 other contestants. She takes over the title from Chidimma …
By Esther Ososanya The Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 pageant has unveiled 22 contestants who will vie for the national crown and a chance to represent the country at the Miss Universe finals later this year. Unveiled on the competition’s website and social media platforms, the finalists showcase not just beauty but also intelligence, charisma, and …
By Esther Ososanya When Forbes released its 2025 roster of the world’s Black billionaires, Nigeria once again led Africa, but the story went deeper than the familiar names. Behind the expected heavyweight figures were several surprising entrants from tech, biotech, and hospitality whose rise defied predictions and broadened the narrative of Black wealth. Here are …
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken another global record, becoming the African artist with the most entries on the prestigious US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His latest collaboration with American rapper Gunna, titled “WGFT” from the rapper’s new album The Last Wun, debuted at number 96 on this week’s Hot 100, bringing Burna Boy’s …
By Esther Ososanya American music magazine Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, ranking 2Baba’s iconic hit African Queen at number one. Wizkid emerged as the only artist with double entries in the top 10, with Ojuelegba at number two and Essence featuring Tems at number five. …
..Miami got the jobs, tax revenue, prestige; Nigeria got Instagram pictures By Esther Ososanya The recent high-profile wedding of Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his long-time partner Chioma Rowland, in Miami, United States, has reignited conversations about capital flight, celebrity spending, and Nigeria’s economic priorities. Held on Sunday, August 10, …
By Esther Ososanya Afrobeats star Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, has weighed in on the buzz surrounding Davido’s extravagant white wedding in Miami. Paul's advice is coming on the heels of the various commentaries that have accompanied the lavish Miami wedding. Although absent from the star-studded event, Okoye took to Instagram to share his …
By Esther Ososanya Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi, in October 2022 profoundly transformed his life and career outlook. Ifeanyi, Davido’s three-year-old son with wife Chioma, drowned in a swimming pool at their Banana Island home in Lagos. Speaking in a recent interview, Davido shared …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has denylisted renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged airport security violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, confirmed the action during a press conference …
By Esther Ososanya Veteran Nollywood actor Don Richard has made a heartfelt plea to the public for financial assistance as he battles kidney disease, revealing that the cost of treatment has wiped out all his family’s savings and property. In a video shared Tuesday evening by actress Biola Bayo, the ailing actor recounted the toll his illness has …
