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Ruger has teased a new collaboration featuring rapper Zlatan. The hitmaker revealed this in a post on his Instagram story where he shared an image of the song which is one of the tracks of his upcoming album. Ruger raved on Zlatan’s verse in a post on his X account where he revealed he has listened to the verse over …

Comedian Trevoh Noah has been unveiled as the host of the 67th Grammy Awards. This will be the fifth consecutive year the South African will host the event with his first gig in 2021. The 2025 Grammy is set to be held on Sunday, Feb. 2, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the …

American singer Chris Brown has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging defamation and emotional distress over a docuseries that portrays him as a serial abuser. The series, which aired in late 2024, revisits Brown’s infamous 2009 assault on Rihanna and other alleged incidents involving violence against women. Brown, through his legal team, argues the documentary misrepresents …

After nearly two decades away from the Nollywood scene, actress Bukky Wright is making a triumphant return and this time, she says, she’s here to stay. The veteran, who has spent over 15 years in the diaspora, recently revealed her plans to take on significant roles in the Nigerian film industry, signalling an exciting new chapter in her career. Reflecting …

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has shared his thoughts on success, saying that money and fame don’t really matter to him. The rapper appeared as a guest on HIPTV, explaining that while he works hard to promote himself and make money, he’s not obsessed with it. He voiced that he values being authentic and living simply, instead of chasing money or fame, …

Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has slammed Africans living abroad over what he calls ‘an unwritten rule’ whereby they don’t discuss the realities of living abroad. Speaking during a recent Instagram live session, Seun claimed that many Africans who have relocated to pursue “greener pastures” often conceal the true challenges of their day-to-day lives from those back home. “There …

Controversial musician, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington has regained his freedom after almost two months in Kuje prison.  Darlington’s freedom comes days after he was admitted to a twenty million naira (20,000,000) bail last Wednesday by a federal high court in Abuja.  The singer’s lawyer, Stan Alieke confirmed his release, sharing photos with Darlington on Instagram.  Alieke said …

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has taken a moment to celebrate her best friend Bisola Aiyeola’s birthday by penning an emotional and loving tribute. Taking to Instagram on January 21, 2025, the actress celebrated Bisola’s special day with a heartwarming post that highlighted their deep bond, shared memories, and mutual admiration. In her post , Sharon described Bisola as a true …

Being an emerging musical talent can be very challenging, especially in a highly competitive space. In a musical landscape like the Nigerian music industry where the mainstream stars command all the attention, getting listeners to notice you as an emerging talent can be a very daunting task. However, it’s good to keep in mind that all superstars first started as …

Taking to Instagram on January 21, 2025, the DJ, whose real name is Nonso Temisan Ajufo, recounted the traumatic events of Sunday, January 12th, and reflected on how the experience has reshaped his outlook on life. Sharing pictures and videos of his gruesome wounds, he recalled, “On Sunday, January 12th, a night out turned into both the worst and most …