Category: Entertainment
Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation, Partners With Berklee to train African Creatives
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a new initiative aimed at supporting young African creatives across different areas of the music industry. The foundation is designed to broaden access to professional training for aspiring producers, songwriters, sound engineers and other creative professionals who play key roles in shaping the…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s ‘Mother’s Love’ Screens at Pan African Film Festival
Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde premiered her directorial debut “Mother’s Love” at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd of diaspora creatives including Jimmy Jean-Louis and Dami Kujembola. Following its screening at SVAFF and TIFF, the film will premiere in Nigeria on March 1 and release nationwide on March 6, 2026. As…
Mayor of Brampton Honors Kidbaby with Certificate of Recognition in Canada
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Salman Aliyat Olamide, popularly known as Kidbaby, has added another feather to her cap after receiving an official Certificate of Recognition from the City of Brampton, Canada. The honor was presented during her recent visit to the Mayor’s Office, where the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, handed over the certificate on…
Seyi Vibez Achieves Biggest Streaming Year for an Artist in Nigeria
Street pop star Seyi Vibez has set a new record for the biggest streaming tally for a Nigerian artist in a single year. The artist whose music captures the pulse of the street and moves the people whose love and patronage have rocketed him to superstar status. In another major feat, the hit maker has…
How We Propagated The Gospel Of Afrobeats In The UK – Billy Que
One of Nigeria’s foremost music promoters, Biliamin Olabanji who is popularly known in the entertainment circuit as Billy Que has revealed how himself and other UK based showbiz music promoters like SMADE, Ayo Shonaiya, DJ Abass, Tim Westwood among others pushed Afrobeats music into the UK mainstream music industry by inviting and staging various promotional…
Taye Arimoro Files ₦100M Lawsuit Against Peggy Ovire
The ongoing dispute between actor Taye Arimoro and actress-producer Peggy Ovire has entered a dramatic phase. What began as a chaotic altercation on November 11 has now resulted in a ₦100 million legal demand, a potential landmark rights-based lawsuit, and an industry-wide debate about professionalism, safety and accountability on Nollywood sets. The new developments were…
I Love Seeing People Shine In Their Own Lane; It Always Motivates Me To Keep Growing And Evolving Too – Iwalogboneda Abolore Omotayo
Iwalogboneda Abolore Omotayo is the founder and lead makeup artist at Darabeauties, a beauty brand dedicated to enhancing confidence through flawless, professional makeup artistry. Renowned for her elegant and timeless looks, she combines creativity with a strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Beyond her work as an artist, Iwalogboneda Abolore Omotayo is passionate about…
Wizkid’s Son, Champz Launches Music Career With EP ‘Champion’s Arrival’
Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Tife or Champz, has officially stepped into the spotlight with the release of his debut extended play titled Champion’s Arrival. The five-track EP features Afrobeats production with Champz delivering rap verses in a British accent, reflecting his upbringing in the United Kingdom. Tracks focus on personal…
Petals and Dust Secures Semi-Finalist Position at the 2025 Washington Film Awards
Nigerian short film Petals and Dust has been announced as a Semi-Finalist at the 2025 Washington Film Awards, marking another notable international recognition for African storytelling. Based on a true story, Petals and Dust follows Ringret, a young woman from Northern Nigeria whose life is shattered after suffering a brutal assault from a persistent admirer….
AFRIMA Postpones 9th Edition To January 2026
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have postponed the 9th edition of the awards to January 2026. Â The organizers confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, announcing that the event will now be held from Wednesday, January 7 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, in…