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Nigerian singer Timaya believes breaking into music has become much easier for modern artists compared to his generation. The veteran performer shared his thoughts during a recent Afrobeats Intelligence podcast episode with host Joey Akan. Technology and social media platforms have simplified...

Grammy winner Tems received a special honor at Billboard's first Global Power Players Event. The Nigerian singer joined British legend Elton John and music executive Ghazi Shami as the main award recipients. Billboard held the ceremony Wednesday at Shoreditch House in east London. Tems collected...

Nigerian singer Rema broke African music records on YouTube Music with his debut album. The ultra version of Rave and Roses became the first African project to reach 3 billion streams on the platform. Divine Ikubor achieved this milestone through his popular songs that fans played millions of...

Tanzanian model Karen Bujulu explained why she ended her relationship with singer Juma Jux after false stories spread online. She said people wrongly blamed her for cheating when the singer actually betrayed her trust during their time together. The model stayed faithful through multiple...

Popular singer Bella Shmurda admits celebrity life brings fewer freedoms than before stardom arrived. The Cash App artist spoke about fame pressures during a recent Channel Tweety7 interview session. He became famous at age 25 but says the lifestyle feels restrictive compared to earlier days...

Popular rapper Folarin Falana criticized President Bola Tinubu's performance after two years of leadership. The artist known as Falz said Nigeria moved backward under the current government instead of forward. He told Arise TV that citizens have seen little progress since Tinubu took office. The...

Kaduna State police rejected claims that criminals kidnapped 200 people from the Abuja-Kaduna highway. Command spokesman DSP Mansir Hassan called the social media reports completely false and made up. Police said no kidnapping happened on that major road during the past two years. Security...

The Nigerian Defence Academy set June 14 as the date for screening tests of selected applicants. Academy spokesman Major Mohammad Maidawa announced the decision Thursday from Kaduna. The screening covers candidates who applied for the 77 Regular Course program at the military school. Officials...

A court delayed ruling on a major lawsuit against Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike until July 10. Poor residents want 500 million naira from the government for violating their basic rights. The people claim police and security forces arrested them without charges and treated them...

A northern advocacy group criticized Catholic bishops for wanting emergency rule declared over Benue State violence. The Pathfinders Arewa Project warned that religious framing could worsen tensions across Nigeria's diverse communities. Group chairman Abdulhamid Abdullahi Jakadan said the...

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared that wealthy people cannot escape the law in Abuja. He spoke Thursday at Obafemi Awolowo University and rejected claims that some residents remain untouchable. Wike said his nearly two-year administration enforces rules equally for all...

Former President Muhammadu Buhari called his military friend to celebrate a major court victory. The Supreme Court ruled that Major-General Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar should become the rightful emir after twenty years of legal battles. Bashar and former emir Major Haruna Jokolo fought over the...

Nigeria's fire chief warned Muslims about kitchen safety during Eid al-Adha celebrations. Federal Fire Service Controller General Abdulganiyu Jaji told families to avoid filling cooking pans more than one-third with oil. He said festival cooking causes most home fires because families prepare...

Twelve Nigerian universities will design and build electric shuttle buses for campus transportation. The Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council picked two schools from each of the country's six regions for the project. Director General Oluwemimo Osanipin announced the plan during a...

The Ooni of Ife called Nyesom Wike's appointment a political mystery that universities should research. Oba Enitan Ogunwusi spoke Thursday at Obafemi Awolowo University where Wike gave a major speech. The traditional ruler praised President Bola Tinubu for choosing someone from the opposition...

The African Union criticized America's new travel restrictions against seven African countries. Union leaders worry the ban will damage relationships built over many years between Africa and the United States. They fear fewer students will study abroad and business deals will suffer from the new...

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike rejected claims that secret power groups control President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke at a major lecture event at Obafemi Awolowo University on Thursday. He said Tinubu shows real courage and runs the country without hidden influence from...

Princess Cruises banned all Zimbabwean workers from leaving their ships at Canadian ports. The cruise company made this rule after many crew members from Zimbabwe ran away from their jobs during trips to Alaska. Company leader Elio Autiero sent a letter to ship captains about the new policy. He...

A fake doctor from Bulawayo received seven years behind bars for tricking sick people at Mpilo Central Hospital. Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone pretended to be a real doctor and cheated patients out of money. The 29-year-old man used the false name Prosper Mpofu during his crimes. Court officials...

A court issued an arrest warrant for Lewis Matutu after he missed his fraud trial hearing. The former Zanu PF youth leader faces charges of stealing $150,000 worth of company shares from Shisib Investments. Four other people face the same charges with Matutu. Police say the group worked together...