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Popular comedian and actor AY Makun has ignited discussions online after questioning Nigerian banks over the numerous charges deducted from customers’ accounts. Taking to X on March 31, 2025, AY queried the massive profits declared by banks each quarter despite Nigeria’s struggling economy. Demanding accountability, he stressed that the banks ought to be challenged over the charges. Where do banks …

According to TurnTable Charts, Asake’s third album, ‘Lungu Boy,’ is the best-performing album of 2024. The album, which spent multiple weeks atop the chart, became Asake’s third consecutive project to achieve this feat after his sophomore album, ‘Work of Art,’ dominated 2023. Asake has topped every year-end album chart since its inception in 2022. His debut album‘Mr Money With The …

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has shared details about his recent time in prison, recounting the experience of being in a cell with accused criminals. During his recent interview on The Echooroom Podcast, the singer recalled being thrown into the cell after being arrested for assaulting Ogun state government officials. He narrated how he gave his cellmates money upon his arrival, …

Nigerian musicians, Portable and Speed Darlington, are set to enter the ring in a celebrity showdown this April. Fans are anticipating this boxing clash which will determine the ultimate winner between the warring entertainers. The match, set to hold on Friday evening, April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center promises to be explosive. The feuding stars were caught in …

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a great film story from a snoozefest, then you’ll have a good time reading this. So, you’re watching a movie, popcorn in hand, ready for a cinematic masterpiece. The lights dim, the film starts rolling, and… 30 minutes in, you’re already checking your phone. Why?  Because the story just isn’t gripping enough. We’ve all …

Nigerian superstars Asake and Ayra Starr have been named among the headliners for the Summer Jam 2025 conncert. The music concert organised by HOT 97, New York’s premiere station for Hip Hop is bringing together again global music star for one of the most anticpated show of the summer. Asake and Ayra Starr are part of the stars who will …

Get ready to move to the infectious rhythms of Spenta, a dynamic and rapidly ascending Nigerian Afrobeat artist making waves across the music scene. A foundation built on his early experience as a choir boy and a remarkable ability to play multiple instruments has shaped Spenta into a versatile and compelling artist. His impressive discography already boasts collaborations with Nigerian …

Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo has taken the Nollywood scene by storm, topping the box office and quickly becoming the second-largest debut for 2025.  In just its opening weekend, Labake Olododo amassed an impressive ₦50 million in box office revenue, marking an exciting milestone for the film and proving that audiences are more than ready for thrilling, captivating Nollywood stories. Labake …

Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Omah Lay is finally set to release his keenly awaited sophomore album titled ‘Clarity of Mind’. The revelation was made via the Instagram handle of label Keyqaad who announced May 16, 2025, as the release date for the album which will be a follow-up to his acclaimed debut ‘Boy Alone’. Ahead of his next album release, the …

Life is stressful, adulting is exhausting, and sometimes, the only logical thing to do is curl up with a good movie (or five).  Gone are the days when watching a movie was just a way to kill time. Now, it’s an experience, one that can help you de-stress, boost creativity, and even strengthen relationships.  So, if you’ve been feeling guilty …