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Adekunle Gold Embraces Nigerian Roots in New Album, ‘Fuji’

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With the release of his sixth album, “Fuji,” on Friday, Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold pays homage to his homeland’s traditional sounds, marking a return to his roots. “That sound serves as Lagos’s theme music.” It is present everywhere. Afrobeats and everything else we hear today were born out of that sound,” Gold told AFP in Paris. The Indigenous Yoruba community, one of the biggest ethnic groupings in West Africa, serves as an inspiration for the Afropop icon, who is descended from the Kosoko royal line. The 38-year-old singer described it…

Nigeria’s debt to World Bank IDA hits $18.2bn – Report

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As of June 30, 2025, Nigeria still owes $18.2 billion, making it the third-largest debtor to the World Bank’s International Development Association. This is an increase of $1.7 billion, or around 10.3 percent, in just one year from $16.5 billion in June 2024. According to the most recent data from the IDA’s financial statements, Nigeria moved up from its prior standing as the fourth-largest borrower in 2023 to third place in 2024, where it remained until 2025. The World Bank Group’s concessional lending arm, the IDA, provides grants and loans…

Morayo Brown Steps Down as ‘Your View’ Host on TVC

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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…

Ogun: Police declare Portable wanted

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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…

Naira Marley shakes off backlash, declares ‘Marlians’ are back

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  Naira Marley has declared his music is once again thriving, despite the controversy surrounding Mohbad’s death. The rapper is celebrating the rising popularity of his latest track, which has quickly become a club and party anthem nationwide. He expressed excitement over the song’s warm reception, noting its high play count. This announcement follows a difficult period for Marley, who faced intense criticism and accusations following Mohbad’s passing, with many questioning his involvement. The controversy led to significant backlash, with some predicting the decline of his fan base. Marley has…

Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using

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    Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using The actress is alerting Nigerians to a crazy new scam that is circulating. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has warned the public about a new scam technique used by certain dishonest Nigerians to defraud gullible people of their hard-earned money. She explained how the dishonest Nigerians perform and carry out the act in a post that was posted on her Instagram page. The actress revealed the new technique, saying those who want to use…

Davido’s upcoming release will feature six cameos and fifteen tracks

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Davido’s upcoming release will feature six cameos and fifteen tracks Davido, a Nigerian music superstar, has dominated the Afrobeats market for more than ten years, garnering millions of admirers worldwide and gaining him numerous international prizes for his work. The Grammy Award-nominated musician revealed that his upcoming album is finished and prepared for release. In a live broadcasting session, Davido revealed that he has completed recording his upcoming album, which will feature 15 tracks and 6 guest appearances. Kai Cenat is a popular Twitch streamer and is presently in Nigeria. After…

A Nicki Minaj supporter who traveled to Arizona for an argument with a Dua Lipa supporter was contacted by police

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A Nicki Minaj supporter who traveled to Arizona for an argument with a Dua Lipa supporter was contacted by police Since the emergence of social networking systems, competing stan organizations have regularly engaged in ongoing online conflicts. But one Nicki Minaj follower decided to take the stan feud a step further, flying from Los Angeles to meet with a Dua Lipa fan in Arizona. According to the news provided by Dexerto, Kenzo (also known as popsongaesthete on X) had to have his altercation with police when David Corales, a lover…

Despite he claims to be a feminist, Broda Shaggi has standards for his partner

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Despite his claims to be a feminist, Broda Shaggi has standards for his partner “I too am a feminist. I think that men and women should have equal power. However, I believe that a woman ought to assign her partner a certain amount of responsibility,” he remarked. Broda Shaggi discussing the effects of being a feminist on his dating life Broda Shaggi, also known as Samuel Animashaun, is a strong proponent of gender equality. Nonetheless, he asserts that in a partnership, a woman “should give her man an appropriate degree…

Mohbad will have his music featured on the deceased musician Bella Shmurda’s memorial album

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Mohbad will have his music featured on the deceased musician Bella Shmurda’s memorial album Fans can expect a brand-new Bella Shmurda and Mohbad joint project. The legendary Street pop musician Mohbad passed away one year ago on September 12, 2024, and Bella Shmurda is scheduled to release a new album on the same date. During his appearance on the In My Opinion Podcast, Bella Shmurda disclosed that his next album will have a feature on Mohbad. The performer, who is presently on tour, also said that on March 15, 2024,…