Following the release of Billboard’s Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, which featured 2Baba’s African Queen at the top, Nigerian music fans are ecstatic. Third place went to Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix), followed by Wizkid‘s Ojuelegba. Fourth place went to Rema’s Calm Down, while fifth place went to Wizkid’s Essence with Tems. The list was created to “celebrate the game changers of the genre,” according to Billboard, which also stated that songs were chosen for their financial success, global reach, local appeal, and cultural influence. SEE FULL…
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My account of Mohbad’s story, Naira Marley speaks out
Well-renowned artist Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, has given his version of events leading up to the passing of Promise Aloba, also known as Mohbad, his former signee. In a two-hour documentary on Wednesday, Naira Marley revealed how his former signee started his musical career in his label and how he ultimately passed away. He claims that he never killed the “Ask About Me” and “KPK” crooner or harassed Mohbad. At the age of 27, Mohbad passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. A Magistrate’s…
LASG reacts over Tiktoker Peller’s N36m tax demand claim
Regarding tax matters, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has the best judgment. This was alluded to by Abdulkabir Ogungbo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Tax and Revenue, after TikTok celebrity Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, bemoaned a fictitious N36 million tax bill that he said he received from Lagos State. Last week, the young online streamer and content creator criticized the state government for what he called exorbitant taxes. The 20-year-old TikToker disclosed that the government had requested N36 million…
Tiwa Savage Opens Up on Sex Tape and Losing Her Fathe
Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, has spoken about moving behind the 2021 leak of her sex tape, which stirred controversy as she confessed being blackmailed over it. In a YouTube interview with British media personality, Zeze Mills which started trending on Friday, Savage characterized the experience, with the death of her father, as the lowest points in her career. “My dad passed away, and my s3x tape was made public,”Tiwa Savage claimed. I could only have survived if I hadn’t given it any thought. “Being here on the couch with you…
Morayo Brown Steps Down as ‘Your View’ Host on TVC
After 12 years at TVC Communications, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the longtime anchor of Your View and managing director of TVC Entertainment, has formally left. Her final day of employment will be Thursday, August 29, 2025, according to a statement released on Monday by Edward Akintara, TVC Manager, PR, Corporate Communications & Marketing, confirming her resignation. According to the network, Morayo decided to resign in order to focus on a long-standing passion project that she had been nurturing for a long time. The statement said, in part, “We honor her for the…
EFCC Arraigns P-Square Brother, Jude Okoye Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Jude Okoye, the elder sibling and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye from the now-defunct music group P-Square, for allegedly laundering ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. It is worth noting that Okoye appeared in court alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, facing a total of seven charges. One of the charges states that Jude Okoye Chigozie and Northside Music Ltd, in 2022, acquired a…
Ogun: Police declare Portable wanted
The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable,” wanted over allegations of a violent attack on state government officials carrying out lawful duties. It stated that a valid court order had been issued for his arrest and presentation at any police station. It was recalled that three government officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office, were attacked on February 5 while conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu, Ota. The…
Shakira’s Health Scare Forces Concert Cancellation in Peru
Colombian pop star Shakira has been hospitalized in Peru due to a stomach issue, forcing her to cancel her scheduled performance on Sunday. The singer announced the news in a social media post, apologizing to fans for the unexpected change. “I’m sorry to let you all know that last night I had to go to the emergency room for an abdominal issue and I’m currently hospitalized,” she wrote. “The doctors taking care of me have let me know that I’m not well enough to perform tonight.” Shakira arrived in Lima…
JUST IN: ‘Free my son,’ 2face mother begs Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru
Rose Idibia, the mother of veteran singer Innocent, popularly known as 2face, has raised the alarm that Nigerians should help her beg Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawuru, to leave her son. She made the appeal in a video that went viral on Thursday evening. According to Mrs Idibia, 2face is presently not in his right frame of mind due to the divorce proceedings with his estranged wife, Annie. “Good evening, Nigerians. My name is Mrs Rose Idibia, the mother of 2face. This message is for Miss Natasha Osawaru of Edo…
Nedu’s Departure from Honest Bunch Podcast: A Controversial Split
Nigerian media personality Nedu Wazobia has announced his departure from The Honest Bunch podcast due to growing scrutiny and accusations. His exit comes after a recent episode sparked controversy, with social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM) accusing Nedu of attempting to bribe him to appear on the show. In a statement on Instagram, Nedu described the accusations as baseless and stated that his decision to step down was necessary for his well-being, family, and the integrity of the podcast. Nedu expressed hope that his exit would bring an end to the…
