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Burna Boy has always walked that fine line between confidence and chaos, and his latest concert moment didn’t miss a beat. At his Red Rocks Amphitheatre show in Denver, the African Giant paused mid-performance when he spotted a couple in the front row sleeping. Front row seats oozing prime energy, and someone decided to take …
Nigeria has produced some of the most successful athletes on the planet – and a good number of them are now retired, cashing in on smart investments, endorsements and long careers at the top.Here’s a tight look at some of the highest-paid retired Nigerian athletes, what they’re worth (as far as public estimates go), and …
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has officially launched its rebranded distribution company, and it’s a major win for independent artists everywhere. By merging Roc Nation Label with its Equity Distribution arm, the company has created Roc Nation Distribution, a streamlined, artist-first powerhouse designed to give creatives real control over their music. At the center of this rollout …
After turning a routine Asaba–Lagos flight into an unexpected action film, VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof are now publicly backtracking, delivering apologies that have quickly become as talked-about as the fight itself. Mr Jollof was the first to step out with his mea culpa, dropping a video on Instagram that felt like a calm press conference …
Every December in Nigeria has its own soundtrack: bangers everywhere, jollof on standby, Detty December plans locked in… and, of course, blockbuster Nollywood films dropping like Christmas gifts. At this point, it’s not even a holiday season if these women aren’t lighting up cinemas and streaming platforms. So, as we gear up for another festive …
Global rap superstar Nicki Minaj is raising her voice for Nigerian Christians following recent reports of killings and targeted attacks across the country. The rapper has publicly thrown her support behind victims of religious violence and is now set to speak at a United Nations event today focused on the issue. Minaj recently reacted to …
Onyinyechi Basil is gearing up for the world stage, carrying Nigeria’s flag with confidence, cultural pride, and a clear sense of purpose as she prepares for Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Pageants may once have been all about glitz, gowns, and big smiles, but today they represent so much more, a platform for advocacy, intellect, …
London-based Nigerian creator Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as Bus Aunty, has officially taken her seat among TikTok royalty after winning TikTok UK’s Video of the Year. The 56-year-old mental health nurse has become a global sensation by doing something unexpectedly simple, sharing calm, joyful videos of herself admiring London’s iconic red buses. Her content, often …
Afrobeats star Wizkid is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of old tweets from 2010 resurfaced, showing him expressing attraction to a girl who turned out to be only 14 years old. At the time, Wizkid was 19. In one of the posts, he wrote: “Damn!!! … dis girl is to00000000000 cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! … bt she’s …
Nigerian music icon D’Banj has made a bold new declaration about his business empire. During a recent appearance on The Micon Podcast, the entertainer revealed that his talent-discovery platform, C.R.E.A.M., has reached a staggering $3 billion valuation, a claim that has quickly sparked conversations across the entertainment and tech industries. Launched in 2016, C.R.E.A.M., short …
