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Ayra Starr Aims To Unite African Female Artists. Why Aren’t The Men Doing This?
June 9, 2026

Ayra Starr Aims To Unite African Female Artists. Why Aren’t The Men Doing This?

Ayra Starr is currently enjoying the high of her upcoming album titled “Starrgirl,” but the singer is staying true to herself and carrying African female artists along. At a recent event in London, Ayra Starr shared the stage with Tiwa Savage, where the duo performed their hit song “Stamina.” Still, it is not Ayra’s first... Read More
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June 8, 2026

Weekend Recap | Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

Ariana Grande returns to touring with the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour after seven years After seven years away from the road, Ariana Grande has finally returned to touring, opening her Eternal Sunshine concert run on Saturday night at Oakland Arena in California. The show drew on material from the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ album as well as tracks... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
June 6, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Phyna apologises to Police as she retracts arrest claim Reality TV star Phyna has apologised to Nigerians and the police after earlier raising an alarm that her cameraman had been taken away by men she believed were not security officials. In a new video, the former BBNaija winner explained that the situation had been resolved.... Read More
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Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience
June 4, 2026

Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience

The content creation industry has slowly become a pipeline for creatives to enter the industries of their choice, be it fashion, music, or film. These creators start out their careers as social media influencers, which helps them build an audience and eventually catapults them into a bigger scene. However, while it is incredible that they... Read More
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Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week
May 30, 2026

Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week

Artists pull out of Trump-backed America 250 concert series Several musicians have withdrawn from a concert series organised by Freedom 250, a nonprofit group supporting Donald Trump, just a day after the event’s lineup was announced. Among the artists who pulled out are Young MC, Morris Day, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Martina McBride, and Bret... Read More
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The 2026 BET Awards Removed The International Category And Put African Artists In the Main Race. Is This Progress Or A Trap?
May 29, 2026

The 2026 BET Awards Removed The International Category And Put African Artists In the Main Race. Is This Progress Or A Trap?

The 2026 BET nominations were announced, as the event will take place on June 28th, 2026, and notably absent was the “International” category, as African artists are now included in the main categories, which has us wondering: what was the motivation behind the move, and does this count as progress for African artists or a... Read More
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May 25, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in the international and Nigerian media was filled with news from the political sector, football news, financial tensions and a return back to the cinemas for the most awarded AMVCA film in 2026.  Tinubu Awarded APC 2027 Presidential Ticket  Ahead of the 2027 Presidential Elections, Nigeria’s sitting president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
May 23, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Starz cancels ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ after one season Starz has cancelled Spartacus: House of Ashur after one season, according to reports from Deadline. The series, created by Steven S. DeKnight, premiered in December and concluded its 10-episode first season in February. Reports said the show failed to reach the same audience numbers as the... Read More
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Best Nigerian Content Creators Based in the UK You Should Follow
May 19, 2026

Best Nigerian Content Creators Based in the UK You Should Follow

There are Nigerian content creators in the UK who have become big names in the creator industry. Some of these creators have won awards for their crafts, and others have been nominated for awards for their content. In this article, we list out 10 Nigerian content creators in the UK you should look out for. ... Read More
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10 Creators Under 50k Followers We Should All Subscribe To
May 18, 2026

10 Creators Under 50k Followers We Should All Subscribe To

There are creators who have revolutionized the marketing industry in Nigeria and others who have made social media just a little bit more fun for us. Today, however, we are focusing on the smaller creators who are slowly becoming big names with refreshing, out-of-the-box content. Here are 10 creators under 50k whose content we think... Read More
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May 18, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in the international and Nigerian media was filled with drama from the political sector, growing tensions and an international victory for Nigeria from the sports sector.  Desmond Elliot Alleges Political Victimization  Member of Lagos State House of Assembly, and actor Desmond Elliot has cried for help in a now viral video. The house... Read More
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Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week
May 16, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Nana Akua Addo denies stealing AMVCA dress design Nana Akua Addo has denied allegations that she stole the design concept behind her cathedral-inspired outfit worn to the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The controversy began after Paris-based fashion brand ALmee Couture accused the actress of using its artistic vision and... Read More
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May 11, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Kanayo O. Kanayo condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa at AMVCA Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, describing the violence as a threat to African unity. The veteran actor made the appeal while accepting the Industry Merit Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos,... Read More
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Weekend Recap | Here's What You Missed Over the Week
May 9, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

This week’s reports range from new music collaborations and the World Cup opening headliners to box office disappointments and more. Find out what you may have missed this week in our weekly highlight. Adekunle Gold Releases ‘Fuji Xtra’ Album With Olamide, Simi, and TML Vibez Adekunle Gold has released Fuji Xtra, a five-track extension of... Read More
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Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle's Political Campaign
May 6, 2026

Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle’s Political Campaign

Davido has announced a two-month break from music to support his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign. Speaking in Ede, Osun State, the singer was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team, a group focused on mobilising young voters ahead of the governorship election. He said his decision goes beyond family ties, noting his... Read More
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Ranking Our 10 Best Nigerian Albums Of The Last Five Years
April 24, 2026

Ranking Our 10 Best Nigerian Albums Of The Last Five Years

Nigeria has produced hundreds of talented artists who have also put out amazing tracks and albums. In this article, we rank our 10 best Nigerian albums of the last five years, albums that have touched our hearts and also left us wanting more.  Not agreeing with our ranking? Let us know how you would rank... Read More
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Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops
April 24, 2026

Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops

Asake announced his fourth studio album, MNEY, is his first full album under Giran Republic, the imprint he set up after quietly leaving Olamide’s YBNL in early 2025. Distribution sits with EMPIRE, a San Francisco-based independent that’s moved its catalog since 2022. Ownership of the label is finally Nigerian. Ownership of the pipes is not.... Read More
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Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week
April 18, 2026

Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week

Ayra Starr sets July release for ‘Starr Girl’ album Ayra Starr has announced that her third album, ‘Starr Girl,’ will be released in July. The 23-year-old shared the news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. She described the project as a major step in her career, reflecting growth, intention, and a stronger sense... Read More
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April 15, 2026

The Attention Currency: Don Jazzy’s Lesson for African Creators

Creators Veteran music producer Don Jazzy recently exposed a critical failure point in the African creator economy. Emerging artistsand digital creators continue to treat marketing as a cultural taboo. They rely entirely on a drop-and-pray strategy. This approach guarantees obscurity in a highly saturated market. The era of the elusive artist is dead. Digital consumers process information... Read More
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From “Sade” to “Big Fish": Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention
April 15, 2026

From “Sade” to “Big Fish”: Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention

Adekunle Gold has never stayed in one place for too long, and that is exactly why his career still feels fresh. From his breakout moment in 2015 with “Sade,” a highlife-infused cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” to his current status as a global Afrobeats act, Adekunle Gold has built a career on... Read More
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April 13, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in international and Nigerian media was filled with exciting news from Coachella, to marital disputes and surprise appearances. It was an exciting and memorable weekend.  Davido Makes Debut On Coachella Stage, Surprises Fans with Adekunle Gold Afrobeats Popstar, Davido has made his anticipated debut at the American music festival, Coachella. Davido who shared... Read More
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April 11, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

The Nigerian media space this week was filled with news from the tax sector, the legal sector and the entertainment industry. Ranging from rumor clarifications to album listening parties and tax deadline extensions. .  Tax Returns Deadline Extended   The Lagos state government has once again moved the deadline for filing individual annual tax returns. The... Read More
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