Typical Nigerian music beef, always a messy third wheel. Singer 2Baba, real name Innocent Idibia, told a crowd at the Makurdi festival that his old bandmate Faze is staying out of the drama with Blackface. He made the statement during the Made in Benue Festival. 2Baba insisted the long-running fight does not involve Faze at all. He mentioned Faze was there on stage with him to represent their classic group, Plantashun Boiz. He acknowledged the original trio was himself, Blackface, and Faze.
2Baba explained that Blackface was not present due to some unforeseen issues. He stressed that no matter the personal beef between him and Blackface, Faze remains neutral. The singer said Faze was right there with him to represent the group's...
Nobody in Afrobeats is more influential while staying this hidden. The Lagos-born twin producers Taiwo and Kehinde Kassim, known as The Kazez, have been the silent architects for over a decade. Their fingerprints are on pivotal tracks for massive artists like Adekunle Gold, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Oxlade, and Mayorkun, crafting more than forty major records that define the genre's evolution. They operate under a philosophy they call Refined Street Culture, blending raw Lagos energy with emotional depth and deliberate restraint, always prioritizing lasting meaning over flashy trends.
Their catalog reads like a modern Nigerian pop hall of fame. Key hits they helped create include Tiwa Savage's 10%, Rema's DND, Oxlade's INTOXYCATED, and...
Women absolutely ran Nollywood this year. A wave of female directors and producers like Funke Akindele, Kemi Adetiba, Omoni Oboli, Toyin Abraham, Biodun Stephen, and the group behind Gingerrr basically took over the industry in 2025. They smashed box office records and dominated streaming platforms by putting out stories about real power dynamics, modern ambition, and personal identity. These creators refused to stick to old formulas, sparking major cultural conversations and proving that female-led projects could drive both artistic innovation and massive commercial success.
Funke Akindele further cemented her status as the industry's top money-maker. Her recent films, including one from 2024 and another from this year, reportedly...
The Super Eagles' coach says his team needs to learn how to close out games. Eric Sekou Chelle made the statement after Nigeria's tense 3-2 win over Tunisia at the AFCON, a result that secured their spot in the knockout round. He praised the team's attacking intensity but highlighted the need for better game management after allowing two late goals. Chelle emphasized that staying focused for the full ninety minutes is a crucial detail at this level.
Man of the match Ademola Lookman echoed the sentiment, noting the team showed important character when the momentum shifted. He credited the coach's clear instructions for allowing players to express themselves on the field. Both acknowledged the victory as a growth opportunity, emphasizing...
Two former Super Eagles stars are calling for major defensive and tactical fixes. Ex-defender Kenneth Omeruo pointed directly at the leaky backline that has allowed three goals in two AFCON matches, urging coach Eric Chelle to stop the concessions. Former striker Emmanuel Emenike was more critical of the overall strategy, arguing the team lacks a clear game plan despite having talented players like Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze.
Emenike noted how opponents like Tanzania specifically targeted defender Zaidu Sanusi, which led to their goal. He emphasized that simply fielding star names is not enough without a structured approach. Both legends shared their views as Nigeria prepares for its final group match against Uganda, having...
The Nigerian football federation caved and doubled the player bonuses for the AFCON knockout stage. After the Super Eagles rejected an initial offer, the NFF agreed to pay each squad member thirty thousand dollars for reaching the round of sixteen. A source confirmed the agreement, which also covers bonuses for potential later rounds. The team has already earned extra cash from a separate goal incentive, banking twenty-five thousand dollars for their five goals so far in Morocco.
This offensive output under coach Eric Chelle marks a shift from the defensive strategy of the previous tournament. While they are now the highest scorers in the competition, the trade-off has been a leakier defense. The team has yet to keep a clean sheet...
A beer brand threw a chill watch party for the Super Eagles' AFCON win. Goldberg Lager set up an open-air viewing at Ilubirin Way in Lagos for Nigeria's victory over Tunisia, creating a shared fan experience they called 'Our Beat, Our Gold.' The space featured large screens and music, where fans drank beer and watched the match that secured Nigeria's spot in the knockout rounds.
Celebrities like actor Kunle Remi mixed with the crowd, while entertainment from groups like the Awajo dancers filled breaks. Former striker Brown Ideye also attended. The brand's senior manager, Kunle Aroyehun, said the goal was to reflect the natural rhythm of Nigerian football culture by providing a space for communal connection. Attendees described the...
A charity foundation's scholarship recipients just showed out at a national youth games. Two Robo Queens players, Sodiat Yusuf and Kemi Adegbuyi, who got support from the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation, led Team Lagos to victory at the recent competition in Asaba. Yusuf captained the championship team while Adegbuyi finished as the highest tournament scorer.
The foundation's technical head, Dotun Coker, said such success stories are exactly what they hope for, emphasizing that they track their beneficiaries' progress. The foundation held its annual event at Igbobi College, featuring exhibition matches between academy teams and a novelty game for alumni. Founder Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi thanked partners and reaffirmed the commitment...
An Ondo City marathon drew thousands of runners with big prize money. The second edition of the Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon saw around five thousand participants from Nigeria and abroad complete a 15-kilometer route through the city. Winners from Plateau State dominated, with Gang James Boyi taking first place in the men's category and Blessing Solomon Shambor winning the women's race. The top finishers received cash prizes totaling millions of naira.
Event founder and former presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo framed the marathon as a project to build discipline and national character, comparing development to a long race. He highlighted plans to grow the event into an internationally recognized fixture, citing...
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