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From Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl to Wizkid’s Detty December announcement, the Nigerian entertainment scene had plenty to talk about. Catch up on the biggest stories from the weekend on MAX FM.
The Nigerian entertainment scene had a packed weekend, with new music, major announcements, controversies and personal revelations keeping fans busy from August 13 to 16.
From Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl to Wizkid’s Detty December announcement, the music scene delivered plenty of excitement. Meanwhile, allegations involving Dapper Music, Davido’s political involvement in Osun and Erica Nlewedim’s candid comments about therapy added even more talking points.
So, if you missed some of the weekend’s biggest stories, here is the gist.
Ayra Starr released her third studio album, Starrgirl, over the weekend, marking another important moment in her fast-growing career.
The project includes “Heaven Baby,” featuring Zayn Malik, giving the album an international touch while allowing Ayra to continue exploring her sound.
Interestingly, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty also congratulated the Nigerian singer with flowers and a special package following the release.
As a result, the album has placed Ayra firmly back in the centre of the Afrobeats conversation. More importantly, Starrgirl shows how the singer continues to develop her sound while building her identity on the global stage.
Meanwhile, December already has one major name attached to it.
Organisers announced that Wizkid will headline the opening night of Detty December Fest 2026. The singer is scheduled to perform on December 18, with the festival expected to run for 13 days until December 30.
The announcement has added another major attraction to Lagos’ already busy festive calendar.
Furthermore, last year’s edition featured international and Nigerian stars including Busta Rhymes, Gunna, Tiwa Savage, Juma Jux and Phyno.
For music fans, the big question now is what other names will join the lineup.
The weekend also brought a serious conversation about artist management.
T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi raised allegations concerning their dealings with Dapper Music. Their claims touched on areas including royalties, licensing and contractual arrangements.
However, DapperDam, the label’s founder, rejected allegations of wrongdoing. He called for an audit and maintained that the facts and appropriate legal processes should determine the outcome.
Therefore, the claims remain allegations rather than established findings. Still, the dispute has renewed conversations around artist contracts, financial transparency and management practices within Nigeria’s music industry.
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Back home, Davido also attracted attention during the Osun governorship election.
The singer publicly supported his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, during the election period. He also spoke about developments surrounding the voting process and alleged that soldiers were preventing him from entering Osun.
At the same time, Omoyele Sowore criticised Davido over his political position.
Adeleke eventually secured another term after the August 15 election, according to reports.
Consequently, the weekend highlighted just how far Davido’s public influence now extends beyond music.
Erica Nlewedim brought a more personal story into the entertainment conversation.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate spoke about the emotional impact of the online criticism she faced after appearing on the reality show. Reports indicate that she eventually sought therapy while dealing with years of online insults.
She has also said she would not return to reality television.
Her comments offer an important reminder that the reality-TV experience does not simply end when contestants leave the house. For some stars, the attention and criticism can continue long after their time on the show.
Elsewhere, the Scream Honours recognised several African entertainment personalities, including Diamond Platnumz, Funke Akindele and Jux.
Similarly, the 2026 Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards celebrated several names from the country’s gospel music scene, including Kunle Ajayi and Frank Edwards.
From Ayra Starr’s new album and Wizkid’s Detty December announcement to the Dapper Music controversy, Davido’s Osun involvement and Erica’s therapy revelation, the weekend delivered plenty for entertainment lovers to unpack.
And that is the beauty of Nigerian pop culture right now. One moment, fans are debating a new song. Before you know it, the conversation has shifted to concerts, contracts, politics or the realities of fame.
