Entertainment

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, earning recognition in the Best African Music Act and Best International Act categories. Starr, who made history last year as the first African woman to win both categories simultaneously, will face strong competition once again as organisers […]

Afrobeats star Davido will perform at the official kick-off concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), organisers have confirmed. The concert is scheduled to be held on Saturday at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s opening match. Other artists billed to perform […]

NBC’s The Voice concluded its 28th season on December 16, 2025, with Aiden Ross from Team Niall emerging as the winner. The two-night finale featured the Top 6 finalists performing holiday-themed songs alongside their coaches. The finalists included Dek of Hearts, Max Chambers, Aubrey Nicole, Jazz McKenzie, Aiden Ross, and […]

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has credited fellow artist Wizkid with reshaping her understanding of confidence, saying his calm and composed personality taught her that confidence does not have to be loud. Ayra Starr shared the experience during an interview on Tuesday following her performance at the Grammy Museum, where she […]

The Academy Awards will be livestreamed on YouTube starting in 2029 after organisers reached a new distribution deal with the platform, ending ABC’s exclusive broadcast run that has lasted for more than five decades. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the partnership would expand the global reach […]

The Kwara State Government has congratulated Habeeb Olatunji Yahaya, popularly known as Baba Kamo Whiteberry, following his win at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, Baba Kamo was hailed as a pride of the state and a […]

YouTube has released its 2025 Nigeria Year-in-Review, revealing the artists, creators and videos that captured the country’s highest viewership this year. Gospel singer Akinade “Gaise Baba” Ibuoye topped the music category with his hit track “No Turning Back II” featuring Lawrence Oyor, which drew over 41 million views within six […]

Music producer Don Jazzy has officially introduced LOVN as the newest artist to join the Mavin Global family. The announcement was made on Don Jazzy’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, where he praised LOVN’s talent, resilience, and consistency. According to Don Jazzy, LOVN is a product of the Mavin Academy, […]

Nigerian music legend 2Face Idibia has opened up about the complex impact of his 2004 hit song “African Queen,” describing it as both a blessing and a burden over his decades-long career. The song propelled him to international fame, earning multiple awards and solidifying his status as one of Africa’s […]

Nawat Itsaragrisil, the Executive Director of the Miss Universe Organisation, has been removed from the 2025 pageant following an incident involving Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch. During a pre-pageant ceremony in Thailand, Itsaragrisil reportedly called Bosch “dumb” for not posting promotional content on social media, prompting her to leave the event […]