Cash Crunch: PDP accuses APC of mopping-up cash for vote-buying (Vanguard) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress and its Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu of economic sabotage. The main opposition party accused the APC…
Tems wins Grammy: Nigerians celebrate rap award
Top Nigerian artists have joined music fans from across the world to congratulate singer Tems on winning a Grammy award. She won the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U with Future…
Burna Boy bags 2 awards at MOBO 2022
Music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has bagged two awards at the 2022 edition of the MOBO Awards. The event, which is held annually to recognise and award Music of Black Origins, celebrated its 25th year anniversary…
Full Winners List: Tems wins Best New Act at 2022 Soul Train Awards
Nigerian international singer Tems has won the Best New Artist award at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. The songwriter was nominated for the award alongside fellow Nigerians CKay and Fireboy. Meanwhile, Beyonce was the biggest winner on the night as…
*Lagos lawmaker Olawale slumps, dies at APC campaign flag-off in Jos (NewTelegraph)*Ataga’s murder: Chidinma to testify in trial within trial Nov 17 (Guardian)
Lagos lawmaker Olawale slumps, dies at APC campaign flag-off in Jos (NewTelegraph) A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Mushin Constituency II, Sobur Olayiwola Olawale has slumped and died in Jos, Plateau State. The lawmaker has the…
Black Panther 2: the full soundtrack is released, featuring Tems, Rihanna, Future and Burna Boy
The full soundtrack to the forthcoming second Black Panther film, titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By, has been released. The 19-track album, which runs at one hour and three minutes (just under half the running…
Rihanna to make long-awaited return to music with ‘‘Black Panther’’ movie sequel
After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The singer, 34, confirmed her involvement with the film Wednesday by teasing audio for the soundtrack’s lead single, “Lift Me…
Tems wins prestigious ‘Impact prize’ at London BMI awards
Afrobeats sensational singer/songwriter, Temilade Openiyi ‘Tems’ added to her record-breaking year as she took home one of the biggest awards at the annual BMI London Awards. She won the Impact Prize which spotlights and honours leading songwriters, composers, and music…
Global Citizen campaign raises $2.4b to end extreme poverty
Global Citizen has said that the 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in over $2.4 billion in commitments to end extreme poverty now. The six-week campaign concluded with a nine-hour festival across two stages, beginning in Black Star Square…
Burna Boy, Tems, Blxckie, Nadia Nakai, and Black Sherif nominated for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022
BET has announced the nominees for the 17th annual “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2022 honoring the past year in hip hop music across 17 categories, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders. Hosted by Grammy®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and…