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The singer made this claim in a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast where he touched extensively on his career and how it played out. May D recalled that in 2011, his hit single ‘Soundtrack’ was bigger than Wizkid‘s ‘Holla At Your Boy’ which was one of the biggest hits of the year. “Back then, it was Wiz, David, …

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that power generation in Nigeria increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex on Monday, January 13.   Adelabu said that when he assumed the leadership of the power ministry in …

Internationally rising reggae fusion artist Kaiya is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, “Lane”, a soulful and uplifting anthem produced by Nigeria’s award-winning producer Spellz. This fresh track showcases her signature blend of soulful Afro-Caribbean flair, solidifying her place as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary music. “Lane” delivers a powerful message of self-discovery and …

DJ Maphorisa is one of the biggest artists in South Africa from where the pulsating Amapiano genre started before spreading globally. In a recent interview with BBC, the award-winning hitmaker shared the story of how he got influenced to start making Amapiano. According to Maphorisa, Nigerian superstar Wizkid played a notable role in his journey to becoming one of the …

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has recounted the humorous story of how he proposed to his wife, Mo Bimpe, after just three months of dating. Speaking during his interview with Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude Podcast, the actor revealed that his wife thought he was joking when he proposed marriage to her over the phone. Adedimeji stated that Bimbe’s initial …

As Nollywood continues to make waves both locally and internationally, one of its most bankable stars, Funke Akindele, has once again made history with the release of her latest project, Everybody Loves Jenifa.  In just 12 days, the movie raked in a remarkable ₦1.4 billion at the box office; surpassing even Mufasa: The Lion King, one of the most anticipated …

Mr. P‘s handlers One Management have responded to the allegation of sabotage levied against the legendary musician by Darkoo. In a lengthy press release signed by Ayo Oke on behalf of One Management, the company called the claims opportunistic and selfish. Darkoo had earlier accused Peter Okoye AKA Mr. P who is one half of the legendary P Square of …

With Netflix and Prime scaling down, what does the future of Nollywood look like? Let’s talk. Nollywood has experienced a seismic shift over the last decade. With the advent of streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video commissioning original productions, Nollywood entered a new era of global visibility and financial backing. These platforms not only opened up international audiences …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has released a list of approved items required for marriage for Christians in the Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State.      The letter dated January 11, 2025, and signed by Rev. Daniel T. Tumba and Bro. Paul Zirra said there will no longer be Rakiya in Christian marriages.     Rakiya is …

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has once again come under fire on social media after an innocent post with her husband turned the heads of some Nigerians online. On January 12, 2024, Veekee James posted a video to Instagram showing an adorable moment between her and her husband Femi exchanging kisses over the phone on a FaceTime call. The video, …