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The host nation, Morocco, faces immense pressure to win AFCON. Their world-class squad and home advantage make them favorites. Coach Walid Regragui has openly stated that the goal is victory. The team has only one historical tournament win from decades ago. They open against Comoros at the...

Influencer Peller has apologized after a police arrest in Lagos. He was detained for reckless driving and an apparent suicide attempt linked to a breakup. His former girlfriend, Jarvis, cited emotional issues as a reason for their split. Authorities confirmed the incident happened on the...

Wizkid called himself boring in a recent interview. He described a routine of waking up early to drive his children to school. The singer stressed that celebrities live normal lives like anyone else. He listed his daughter Morayo, his music, and God as his top priorities. Wizkid credits his...

Actors IK Ogbonna and Rita Dominic responded to religious criticism of a film title. The movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, faced backlash from the Christian Association of Nigeria. Ogbonna stated the cast, producer, and director are all Christians with no disrespect intended. He explained the...

Actress Juliana Olayode revealed she struggled with depression for three years. She hid suicidal thoughts while appearing normal in public. Olayode said her physical health declined, and she gained significant weight. She attempted therapy but ultimately turned to her faith for healing. The...

Actor Jamiu Azeez issued a public apology to fellow actor Opeyemi Aiyeola. He posted a lengthy statement on Instagram expressing deep regret. Azeez called Aiyeola his mother, confidant, and benefactor. He admitted to acting childishly and causing significant hurt. Azeez pleaded for forgiveness...

Liberian artist Larry G, real name Elvis Saywon, credits his recent award to hard work and consistency. He won the Next Rated Artist of the Year title at the MTN Liberia Music Awards. The singer says his dedication and life experiences fuel his music. Larry G, born in Nimba County, sees the...

Davido wants to collaborate with Rihanna and Kehlani. He mentioned this during a lengthy Twitch stream with Carter Efe. The Nigerian singer called a potential Rihanna track "dope". He also named local artists Tems, Ayra Starr, and Morravey as desired features. The livestream itself drew a huge...

Barack Obama shared his annual year-end favorites list, spotlighting Afrobeats. His music picks include Olamide's track "99" and Burna Boy's "TaTaTa". Nigerian-born artist Obongjayar also appears with the song "Not In Surrender. The broader list spans many genres and global artists. It has...

Davido will headline the AFCON kickoff concert in Rabat. The event features French Montana and Moroccan artists Douaa Lahyaoui and Says'z. French-Moroccan performer Lartiste is also on the lineup. The show happens at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone before the tournament begins. Entry requires a fan ID...

Ini Edo responded to criticism about her movie's title, A Very Dirty Christmas. The Christian Association of Nigeria had objected to the name. The actress stated she is a devout Christian and never meant to insult the faith or the holiday. She explained the title as a metaphor for the film's...

Musician SBLive, real name Oluwaseun Bankole, married Oluwatomisin Oyewole in Ibadan. The two-day event included a traditional ceremony at the Jogor Centre. A formal wedding and reception followed at the Sunlight Royal Event Centre. The wedding party featured fellow performers like Isegun...

Gospel artist Bisi Alawiye Aluko is holding a prayer event for Nigeria. Her Prophetic Praise Program will happen at the BTO Events Hall on Ilesa Garage Road in Akure, Ondo State. Several other ministers are scheduled to attend, including Evang. Elijah Akintunde and Prophetess Jumoke Olakanmi...

Morayo Afolabi-Brown is launching a new daily talk show. The program, called The Morayo Show, will be filmed in a high-end studio on the Lagos Mainland. It will air on News Central TV, NTA Lagos, and TVC Entertainment every weekday. Digital streaming will also be available. Afolabi-Brown brings...

The film Farmer's Bride and the series Seven Doors dominated the recent Best of Nollywood awards. The ceremony at the Wole Soyinka center in Lagos gave the top movie and director prizes to Adebayo Tijani's Farmer's Bride. Femi Adebayo's Seven Doors was the biggest technical winner. It collected...

Rising Afrobeats singer Mavo is joining the lineup for the GOtv Boxing Night Jams Festival in Lagos. He will perform alongside the Afro-fusion artist Showday. The event mixes live music with professional boxing matches at Tafawa Balewa Square. Mavo is known for his energetic tracks like...

The Coal City Film Festival just held its third Homecoming Conversations event in Enugu. The discussion centered on how Nollywood can help address local security issues through storytelling. Featured speakers included the filmmaker Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and a senior NSCDC commandant, Elijah...

The National Board for Technical Education just approved five new diploma programs for PEFTI Institute. This follows the school recently being named the top innovation enterprise institution in the country for two years straight. PEFTI can now offer National Diplomas in Business Administration...

A recent panel on entertainment journalism sparked a rare moment of agreement between artists and media. The discussion was part of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards program, broadcast live on TopRadio. Participants examined how media coverage shapes musical careers in Nigeria. Singer and media...

The musician known as Beautiful Nubia is calling out Nigeria's widespread deforestation. He pointed to the ongoing tree removal along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway as a prime example. The veteran singer described a national hostility toward nature during a recent performance. He criticized the...