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Who is Wande Coal? Wande Coal is a popular Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his many hit songs including “Iskaba”, “You Bad” and “Bumper to Bumper”. Wande Coal’s early …
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Who is Cubana Chief Priest? Cubana Chief Priest is a popular Nigerian entertainer, show promoter, and celebrity barman. He is also a businessman and the owner of Xhrine Nightclub and …
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Who is Stonebwoy? Stonebwoy, pronounced as “Stoneboy”, is an award-winning Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and reggae musician. He owns a record label called Burniton Music Group. He won the “Best International …
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Who is Sarkodie? Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter and businessman. Sarkodie’s full name is Michael Owusu Addo. He was born on July 10, 1985, in Tema, Ghana. He is …
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Music videos play a crucial role in the success of any song. There have been many cases where a music video turned a song around and helped establish it as …
10 best Nigerian music videos of the last decade Read More
Who is Yemi Alade? Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. She is often cited as one of the biggest and globally recognized female artists from Nigeria with …
Yemi Alade Biography: Age, Marriage, Husband and Children Read More
It’s December and not even Omicron can stop us (hopefully the Lagos Government won’t). The lineup for this December is looking really maaad and there’s no reason not to join …
December 2021: List of events/music concerts in Lagos plus ticket prices Read More
Nigerian music star Davido launched the 30BG gang in 2017 after a line from his hit 2019 single ‘IF‘ became catchy. The line from the song – ‘30 billion for …
Full list of Davido’s 30BG gang members (DMW Crew) as of 2021 Read More
Who is Peruzzi? Peruzzi is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performing artiste. His real name is Tobechuckwu Victor Okoh, but he is mostly known by his stage name, Peruzzi. Peruzzi …
Full biography, life and career of Nigerian musician Peruzzi Vibes Read More
Who is Ebiye Victor? Ebiye Victor is a Nigerian comedian, actor, MC, and entertainer. He does stand-up comedies as well as Instagram skits. Ebiye Victor is widely known for his …
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Cameroonian fashion designer and model Dencia took to her Twitter handle on Monday, May 31, to announce the purchase of a new Rolls Royce. Dencia claimed the gold-plated machine is …
Full story of Dencia’s Rolls Royce drama with Naira Marley and Gifty Powers Read More
Nigerian music star Davido made a guest appearance in a wedding scene in the recently released “Coming 2 America” movie. Watch Nigerian musician Davido performing his 2019 hit song ‘Assurance’ …
Watch Nigerian music star Davido performing in ‘Coming 2 America’ movie Read More
Some of the richest Nigerian celebrities are musicians. The number of billionaire Nigerian musicians have risen in recent years following the introduction of additional platforms of content monetization, most notably …
Top 10 richest Nigerian musicians ranked in 2021 Read More
Who is Blaqbonez? Blaqbonez is a popular Nigerian musician currently signed to 100 Crowns, an affiliate label of Chocolate City. Blaqbonez is primarily a rapper, and he is widely known …
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2020 is a year a lot of people will not forget in a hurry. For the majority of us, it was the first time of going face-to-face with a global …
Top 50 best Nigerian songs of 2020 Read More
Fans of ex-BBNaija housemate Tolanibaj are currently divided on whether the reality TV star indeed appeared in Wizkid’s “Smile” music video or not. Tolanibaj started the controversy herself when she …
Fans divided over Tolanibaj’s alleged appearance in Wizkid’s music video Read More
US former President Barack Obama has released a list of his favourite songs of the year 2020 and “Essence” – a song by Nigerian singer Wizkid which featured Tems, made …
Wizkid and Tems make Obama’s list of 2020 favourite songs Read More
Who is Rema? Rema is a fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeats singer, songwriter, stage performer, recording artist and a model. Rema’s full name is Divine Ikubor and he is currently signed to …
Rema updated bio and net worth – 2020 Read More
Nigerian music star Wizkid has beaten some of the industry’s greatest to clinch the coveted “Best African Act” award at the 2020 MOBO Awards. The 30-year-old father of three beat …
Wizkid beats Davido, others to win “Best African Act” at 2020 MOBO Awards Read More
Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter whose full name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. He is the owner of the record label, Starboy Entertainment. Wizkid was born on July 16, …
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Written by Deborah Oladapo Who is Efe Irele? Efe Irele Michelle is an award-winning Nigerian actress who has featured in over 50 movies and TV series, including Scandals, The Real …
Full biography of Nollywood actress Efe Irele and other facts about her Read More
A man named Kenechukwu Okeke had on Monday, November 9, 2020, filed a criminal complaint at the Magistrate Court, Abuja against Aisha Yesufu, Davido, Falz and 47 others for their …
Meet Kenechukwu Okeke – man who sued all Nigerian #EndSARS promoters Read More
Nigerian former senate president Bukola Saraki recently shared a photo of himself vibing to Wizkid’s recently released album ‘Made In Lagos’. The 57-year-old Nigerian politician described the album as ‘brilliant’ …
Former senate president Saraki vibes to Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ Read More
Who is Omah Lay? Omah Lay is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for the hit songs “You” and “Bad Influence”. Omah Lay is famous for the degree of emotional …
Full biography of Nigerian singer Omah Lay and other facts about him Read More
Nigerian music star Rema set social media platforms buzzing with activity in the early hours of Monday after embarking on a Kanye West kind of Twitter rant. Rema, 20, poured …
Check out all the Rema Twitter rants you missed Read More
Poco Lee is known for a lot of things – he is a dancer, hypeman, MC, etc., but he is most famous for his mastery of the Zanku dance (legwork). …
Zanku made Poco Lee popular, now he is on ‘Turn Up Friday’ Read More
by Staff writer The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. The show recognized the best works of music …
Angelique Kidjo’s electrifying performance at the 2020 Grammys Read More
by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …
8 most talked about Nigerians this year Read More
by Staff writer The REDTV Rave party is perhaps this year’s ultimate Detty December event. The show remained true to its theme, ‘The shutdown’, with over 25K guests attending. On …
Exclusive pictures from the REDTV Rave 4 Shutdown party in Lekki Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Detty December is all about the shows and concerts and the parties. Detty December is a way to cool off after the stress of the year. No …
What does Detty December mean to you? Read More
by Staff writer There is no better city to have a Detty December this year than Lagos City. With all the amazing shows and concerts going down in Lagos this …
Ticket prices for Lagos music concerts this December Read More
by Staff writer Almost all Nigerian artists are currently in Dubai for the 2019 One Africa Music Fest. The concert, which is certainly one of UAE’s top music events, saw …
Video of Wizkid ‘rocking’ Tiwa Savage at One Africa Music Fest gets fans talking Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado. A sugar mummy is an older woman who dates a younger person that she spends money on. This younger person may be male or female (if the …
My experience with a sugar mummy in Lagos Read More
by Staff writer American superstar Beyoncé has released the track list for her Lion King-inspired album, The Lion King: The Gift, and Africans have gone into frenzy. The album, while …
All the African artists in Beyoncé’s new ‘Lion King’ album Read More
by Staff writer From sudden arrests to shocking revelations and addiction to building statues, these 10 Nigerians rocked 2017 back and forth with bursts of controversy: 13. The Okoye Brothers …
13 most controversial Nigerians of 2017 Read More
Content note: This article discusses social exclusion, reputational harm, gossip, public shaming, minority stress[5], and some references to group sex and chemsex-adjacent social spaces. Introduction: When Harm Does Not Need …
The Role of ‘Runners’ in Distributing Harm in UK Black Queer Spaces Read More
Mandem simply means “my friends” or “the boys” and carries a positive communal meaning. This article talks about “Mandem Performance”: the strategic adoption or exaggeration of urban masculine aesthetics, mannerisms …
Mandem, DL and Power: Masculinity as Control in the UK Black Gay Scene Read More
1. Muscularity vs. Hypermasculinity—Why the Distinction Matters For Black gay men, a muscular body often attracts assumptions—about sexual role, aggression, and even threat. And sometimes, too, macho labelling. While muscularity …
Muscularity vs Hypermasculinity in Black Gay Men—Key Differences & Signs Read More
If you’ve been searching for the full list of Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2025, you’re in the right place. The year 2025 has truly been a baby boom …
Full list of Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2025 Read More
The Headies Awards, originally known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music award ceremonies. Since its inception in 2006, the Next Rated category has …
All the Headies Next Rated Award Winners – Ranked Read More
Who are the Zabron Singers? Zabron Singers is a famous gospel music group from Tanzania. They are popularly known for their hit songs like “Mkono Wa Bwana” and “Sweetie Sweetie,” …
Zabron Singers – Members, Country, Genre, Songs, Conflict Read More
P. Diddy and 50 Cent have never been friends, and in fact, their feud dates back to the mid-2000s. This hip-hop rivalry started in 2006 when 50 Cent released a …
Why are P. Diddy and 50 Cent not friends? Read More
Who is Jacqueline Marleni Perez? Jacqueline Marleni Perez is an American woman charged with a felony count for abandoning her newborn baby in Yonkers, New York. Perez was reportedly born …
Who is Jacqueline Marleni Perez and what is her crime? Read More
Who is Shemar Moore? Shemar Moore is an American actor, producer, model and presenter. He is popularly known for his portrayal of “Sergeant Daniel Harrelson” in the hit TV series, …
Full details of Shemar Moore’s marriage, wife and kids Read More
Who is Bob Marley? Bob Marley was a Jamaican musician, singer and songwriter. He has been credited as one of the biggest pioneers of reggae music. During his life, Bob …
All about Bob Marley’s family, marriage, wife and 12 children Read More
Who is Kirk Franklin? Kirk Franklin is an American gospel singer, songwriter, record producer, choir director and author. He is popularly known for leading gospel choirs like, “The Family”, “God’s …
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Who is Adele? Adele is an award-winning English singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her hit songs, “Easy On Me”, “Hello”, “One and Only” and “Rolling in the …
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Who is Paul Qualley? Paul Qualley is an American rancher and former model. Before becoming a rancher, Paul Qualley was a model, musician and actor. He appeared in the 2009 …
Paul Qualley Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife, Kids, Career Read More
Who is Drake? Drake is a Canadian-American rapper, singer, dancer and actor. He is one of the most influential figures in modern music and hip hop culture. Drake’s trademark style …
All About Drake’s marriage, wife, girlfriends and children Read More
Port Harcourt is the largest city in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the fifth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, Ibadan and Kaduna. The city of Port Harcourt …
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Who is Megan Thee Stallion? Megan Thee Stallion is an American rapper and songwriter. She is popularly known for hit songs like “Sweetest Pie”, “Hot Girl Summer” and “Savage”, which …
All about Megan Thee Stallion’s marriage, husband and children Read More
Who is Governor Wike? Governor Wike is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and the current 6th governor of Rivers State. He is also a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). …
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Who is DJ Sbu? DJ Sbu is a famous South African disc jockey, music producer, TV and radio host. He is also a businessman and the owner of the popular …
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Who is Pearl Thusi? Pearl Thusi is a popular South African actress, model, television host and radio personality. She gained popularity after her role as Patricia Kopong in the 2008 …
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Who is Akon? Akon is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer and businessman. He is popularly known for his hit songs “Locked Up” (2004) and “Lonely” (2005). Akon’s full name …
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Who is Tyler Perry? Tyler Perry is a multi-talented American actor, author, filmmaker and screenwriter. He is most famous for his creation and performances as the vicious “Mabel Earlene Simmons” …
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Who is Nadia Nakai? Nadia Nakai is a South African rapper, songwriter, red carpet host and TV personality. She has been cited as one of the best female rappers in …
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If you are travelling from Lagos and you live far away from the airport, it might be necessary to go stay in a hotel close to the airport the night …
10 cheapest hotels in Ikeja close to the airport Read More
Who is Junior Pope Odonwodo? Junior Pope is a Nigerian actor, movie producer, brand influencer, and content creator. He is famous for playing “rugged and hard-man roles” in Nollywood movies, …
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Who is Lojay? Lojay is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who became widely known following the release of his 2021 massive hit song – “Monalisa”. Lojay’s real name is Lekan …
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