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Nigerian Afrobeats star, Rema, has been announced as one of the headliners at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA confirmed on Saturday that the “Calm Down” singer will perform alongside South African star Tyla, American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta and BLACKPINK member LISA during the Los Angeles …

Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura, has assured fans that reality TV personality Ilebaye Odiniya is now safe after a disturbing social media live broadcast sparked widespread concern. Earlier on Saturday, Ilebaye sparked panic online after appearing in an emotional Instagram live where he was seen crying and pleading for help. The BBNaija All Stars winner also appeared with a …

The singer revealed the incident in a video shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday evening, explaining that the scary experience happened while she was driving. According to Portable, he suddenly realized his car’s brakes stopped working properly while the vehicle was moving. Acting quickly, he swerved his car to the side of the road to avoid a collision. “God …

(Left to right), Danny Kioropourglo, General Manager, Eko Hotels and Suites; Caline Chagoury-Moudaber, co-founder of ChessMasters, and Damilola Okonkwo, founder of Key Academy, recently at ChessMasters 2026 in Lagos. By Justina Okpanku The Indian Language School, Lagos has won the inter-school chess competition, ChessMasters 2026, held recently at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre. At the moment, ChessMasters 2026 …

Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a temporary break from music, suspending shows and public appearances for 60 days to focus on political mobilization in Osun State. The singer revealed his decision at an event in Ede, where a youth campaign committee was inaugurated ahead of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has been appointed …

Content creator Carter Efe took to social media to call out his colleague Shank after he congratulated him for defeating musician, Portable during the Chaos in the Ring 4 boxing fight staged on Friday night. Carter Efe in a live session on TikTok asked Shanks to delete his congratulatory message because he cannot celebrate someone he has blocked on social …

Seun Kuti, the descendant of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has revealed that he has had a lifelong grudge against Afropop star, Wizkid for speaking ill of his late father. Speaking on the Sela Meditate podcast aired Sunday evening, Seun said that Wizkid cannot speak ill of his father and thinks everything is fine. Seun who discussed his long-standing rift …

Content creator Carter Efe produced a calm and clinical performance to beat street-hop artist Portable by unanimous decision and claim the celebrity boxing title at Chaos in the Ring 4 in Lagos. The fight, held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, saw Efe take control in all three rounds. The judges scored the contest 30–27 in his favor, …

Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has revealed why his father rejected a luxury car he gifted him. According to Peller, the car, given to him by businessman Emeka Okonkwo (E-Money), was meant to be a special gift for his father. His father, however, instead of accepting it, rejected the gesture and asked for something more practical. Explaining why, Peller said …

Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Adebimpe Oyebade, have welcomed a set of triplets, all boys. The couple shared the news on Instagram on Friday, May 1, 2026, sparking excitement among fans and peers in the entertainment industry. Adedimeji described the arrival of the children as the most significant moment of his life, revealing that he had stayed …