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Iconic Nigerian Musician, Music Executive, Pastor and Politician Banky W has shared a surprising detail about how his love story with wife Adesua Etomi-Wellington truly began—and it turns out, she was the one who made the defining move. During a recent conversation with Teju Babyface, the couple peeled back the curtain on their relationship, offering […]
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austria media reported. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. The […]
Phyna, a former BBnaija reality TV winner, has stirred conversation online after revealing the only Nigerian music star she would consider having a one-night stand with — and her answer caught many off guard. During a recent livestream session with fans, the outspoken personality was asked a playful but revealing question: which Nigerian artiste she […]
American rapper Fat Joe has ignited fresh debate in the global music scene after claiming that Afrobeats has its origins in Jamaica—a statement that has drawn mixed reactions from fans and industry watchers. He made the comment during a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall icon Buju Banton as […]
Popular Nigerian singer Seun Kuti has stirred controversy after suggesting that American streamer IShowSpeed’s recent African tour may have been more than just a cultural visit. In a viral video, Seun alleged that the tour could have been linked to Elon Musk, claiming—without providing evidence—that it was sponsored to help map the reach of Musk’s […]
Tems just hit a billion streams in a single quarter, leading the pack of other African artists on the list of the most streamed for the first quarter of 2026. If you needed any more proof that the Afrobeats-to-the-world moment is still in gear, this is it. Q1 2026 streaming data shows 20 African artists […]
Renowned music executive Don Jazzy has opened up about one of the biggest hurdles he faces when working with Gen Z artists signed to his label. During a recent appearance on the Who’s In The House podcast, the Mavin Records boss shared his frustration over what he describes as a growing reluctance among younger artists to […]
After building anticipation around ICEMAN for more than a year, Drake is finally inching closer to delivering—but in typical fashion, he’s not doing it in a straightforward way. The Toronto superstar has revealed the release date for what would be his 17th studio album… except the actual date remains a mystery. Instead of simply announcing […]
Katy Perry is currently at the center of a police investigation in Australia following serious allegations made by actor Ruby Rose, who claims the singer sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub in 2010. Perry’s team has firmly denied the accusations, according to Variety. The controversy surfaced on Sunday, April 12, when Rose took to […]
Mr P has officially shifted his birthday celebration from November 18 to November 30—another striking development in the long-running P-Square family rift. What started as a simple social media announcement has now been made formal. Just hours after hinting at the change, Peter Okoye shared an open letter confirming that November 18—the date he has […]