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Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car accident during a live stream. Shank Comics was seen in a viral video driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed on a highway …

Popular business executive, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Miss Nigeria Patrons and Council Dinner, scheduled for March 22 at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites. The event, which marks the official opening of the Miss Nigeria Beauty & Fashion Fair 2026, is expected to attract the attention of industry leaders, policy makers, …

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew 15.2% in 2025, reaching US$120 million, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026. South Africa remains the largest market in the region, accounting for 78.1% of revenues following growth of 12.9% in 2025. This performance came amid global music growth of 6.4%, with worldwide revenues reaching US$31.7 billion, marking eleven consecutive years …

A queen in the palace of the Oba of Benin faces possible removal following an unauthorized visit by social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, in what the Benin Traditional Council described as a “serious breach of protocol and desecration.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its secretary, Frank Irabor, the council said Peller and his entourage …

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his decision to pursue a career in music led to the breakdown of his close relationship with his father, Fatai Odunsi. The Sungba singer shared his personal account during a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO that aired on Wednesday, offering insight into the sacrifices behind his rise in …

Warner Music Group (WMG) is facing increasing legal pressure in Nigeria as a dispute over rights to Burna Boy’s early catalog escalates, and the company risks becoming embroiled in ongoing civil and criminal proceedings. A coalition of Nigerian music entrepreneurs, led by 960 Music Limited, has petitioned the global entertainment giant over the alleged unauthorized sale and exploitation of the …

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has called on the federal government to introduce legislation regulating miracle claims made by religious leaders, and proposed strict penalties for those who cannot prove such claims. In a video shared online on Tuesday, Kuti argued that priests who claim to perform miracles should be asked to prove it under controlled medical conditions. He suggested that …

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to gross over $3 million on an Oceania tour. According to global tour analytics platform Touring Data, his “No Sign of Weakness” tour earned $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across four shows in Australia. Sydney’s games at Qudos Bank Arena were particularly prominent, generating $1.117 million …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello has opened up about the big personal decision she made 26: years ago regarding giving birth. The singer revealed that she underwent a medical procedure to prevent having more children. The actress said she had her fallopian tubes tied in 2020, a decision she said was based on her desire to limit the number of …

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke aka Davido has condemned the disturbing bullying incident involving students of Igbinedion Secondary School in Edo State, describing the act as “disgusting.” The singer reacted on Sunday after a video emerged online showing two male students physically attacking another student while a third person recorded the incident. In footage circulating on social media, the victim was …