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Goodluck Jonathan, former president of Nigeria, has been unexpectedly trapped in Guinea-Bissau following a sudden military coup in the West African country. On 26 November 2025, a group of army officers seized control of state institutions in Guinea-Bissau, deposing and detaining incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, suspending the electoral process, closing all borders, and imposing …
Nigerian music fans were caught off guard earlier today after veteran singer Jazzman Olofin publicly called out Adekunle Gold over a rehearsal clip that surfaced online. In the video, AG Baby was seen vibing with his band to a melody that sounded strikingly similar to Jazzman’s early-2000s hit, “Raise the Roof.” Jazzman, clearly surprised, took …
The Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is getting the documentary treatment; his new film, titled Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, will drop on HBO on December 11, 2025. Part of the “Music Box” doc-series on HBO, this feature traces Wizkid’s journey from Lagos to international stardom, with behind-the-scenes access, archival footage, and exclusive interviews. For fans, it’s not …
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has announced that it will prosecute TikTok creator and social media personality DJ Chicken after what it describes as a worrying pattern of road-traffic incidents. On November 1, 2025, the Ministry says DJ Chicken caused a collision in Sagamu, Ogun State, where he allegedly crashed into two motorcycles, injuring …
Over the weekend, Olamide delivered one of the most talked-about Afrobeats concerts of the year as he headlined his highly anticipated show at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. The arena was packed with thousands of fans who had waited nearly a decade to see the YBNL boss take on a major UK stage again, …
Nicki Minaj added her voice to international concern over violence in Nigeria this week, posting a public prayer under a video of Pope Leo XIV appealing for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon, and asking for “immediate intervention” for victims and their families. Her prayer follows a high-profile appearance at a U.S.-hosted U.N. …
Over the weekend, a cryptic Instagram story from Zinoleesky, a black-screen post, and a later-deleted message that fans read as a criticism of how some artists are treated, sparked widespread rumours that he was leaving Naira Marley’s Marlian Records. Within hours, the singer moved to calm nerves: he deleted the worrying story, posted clearer messages …
A heated exchange erupted after actor/content-creator Lege Miami criticized several Super Eagles players following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, taking special aim at goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, even referencing his late father. Nwabali fired back on Instagram: “Lege Miami, remove my late dad’s name from your mouth … If you don’t respect people’s …
The recent attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) parish in Kwara State, where worshippers were killed and abducted, has reignited outrage among Nigerian celebrities. The viral video of the incident triggered a wave of reactions across social media, with actors, musicians, and influencers demanding urgent government action. Don Jazzy, Funke Akindele, Nathaniel Bassey, Falz, …
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 …
