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“I No Be Thief”—Peter Okoye Reacts After Namesake’s Arrest in Ghana Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of P-Square has addressed the confusion caused by the arrest of a man who shares his name in Ghana. A viral video captured Ghanaian police arresting a 31-year-old suspect named Peter Okoye for alleged fraud and kidnapping. The clip […]
Burna Boy Ends ‘African Giant’ Era, Embraces New Persona ‘Big 7’ Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy shook fans on social media after announcing the end of his famous African Giant era. Burna Boy posted a heartfelt Instagram Story on his backup account, declaring that his former persona, the “African Giant,” no longer exists—“killed” by his […]
Seyi Vibez Surprises Fans with English R&B Track “Pressure” Seyi Vibez is switching things up in 2025! The street-hop star just dropped a new single titled ‘Pressure,’ and it shows a whole new side to his sound. Known for blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and Apala, Seyi Vibez takes a bold turn by embracing smooth R&B […]
Billboard Recognizes YBNL Founder as 2025 Global Power Player in Music Industry Nigerian rap superstar and YBNL boss Olamide is making waves worldwide. Billboard officially named him one of the 2025 Global Power Players, spotlighting his impact as a label head. Olamide’s YBNL record label has dominated the scene, driving the success of Nigerian […]
Davido’s ‘With You’ Lands on Spotify’s 2025 Songs of the Summer List Afrobeats giant Davido has once again secured his place on the global music radar, this time with his hit song ‘With You’ featuring Omah Lay. Notably, the track has officially earned a spot on Spotify’s 2025 Songs of the Summer list! Recently, Spotify released […]
Shallipopi Explains Weight Loss, Says He’s Preparing for Modeling Career Nigerian music star Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has cleared the air about his sudden weight loss that sparked concern online. Fans flooded social media with reactions after recent photos showed the Laho crooner looking noticeably slimmer. Many assumed health issues, but Shallipopi quickly […]
Styl-Plus and Ladipoe Spark Excitement with Surprise Studio Jam Nigerian music fans are buzzing with excitement after legendary R&B group Styl-Plus made a surprise return to the studio—this time, with rapper Ladipoe. Nigerian music fans are buzzing with excitement after legendary R&B group Styl-Plus made a surprise return to the studio this time with rapper […]
Banky W Celebrates Earning Master’s Degree from Georgetown University Nigerian singer, actor, and politician Banky W has officially added “Master’s degree holder” to his long list of accomplishments. On May 20, 2025, Banky W, whose real name is Olubankole Wellington, shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing that he completed a Master’s in Policy Management […]
Davido Proudly Embraces His Igbo Heritage After Tribal Comment Sparks Online Buzz Afrobeats superstar Davido has stirred up positive conversations online after proudly affirming his Igbo roots in response to a tribal remark aimed at him on social media. The drama began on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Yakbel, threw […]
Timaya Recalls Odi Massacre, Shares How It Shaped His Music Career Nigerian singer Timaya shared personal memories of the tragic 1999 Odi massacre that affected his hometown In a recent interview, the Bayelsa-born artist recalled when the Nigerian Army invaded Odi on federal orders. The attack killed many and destroyed properties, including his mother’s bakery. […]
