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Nigerian actress Wumi Toriola has fired back at self-proclaimed food critic Opeyemi Famakin after he weighed in on her ongoing dispute with popular food blogger, Chef T (Diary of a Kitchen Lover). The drama began when Toriola publicly called out Chef T for ignoring her request for a collaboration in August 2024. While the issue sparked mixed reactions online, Famakin …

Elem3nta1s, a one-of-a-kind Afrobeats band, is thrilled to announce the release of its single, ‘Mon Amour,’ a subtle yet vibrant Afrobeats soundtrack perfectly capturing the joy and excitement of falling in love. The energy and synergy from the different elements of Elem3nta1s brings an entirely new perspective to this collaborative love storytelling. Astro’s sultry vocals, KHiiD’s fluidity, Fortune’s adaptability, and …

Nigerian actress Wumi Toriola has taken to social media to call out popular food blogger Chef T, Aka Diary of a Kitchen Lover, for not responding to her collaboration request. On March 13, 2025, the Nollywood actress posted an old screenshot of an Instagram conversation between herself and the food blogger in August 2024, showing that she had asked Chef …

Davido has released a new single titled ‘Be There Still’. The 5-time Grammy-nominated singer earlier shared the news in a post on his social media account on February 26, 2025. The single, released on March 14, features uptempo Amapiano log drum fusion and a blend of pidgin and English. The song sees Davido restate his status as a superstar who …

Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Hibreed is challenging conventional norms with his latest single, ‘Bad.’ Produced by Alhaji Tunga and featuring a fierce guest verse from Hot Keed, the track melds edgy Afrobeats grooves with modern trap elements, capturing the raw emotion of defiance and the power of unapologetic self-expression. “I wanted ‘Bad’ to represent breaking free from expectations and celebrating the …

A Lagos State High Court has ruled in favour of the Isale-Eko Descendants Union (IEDU) in its lawsuit against Amazon Web Services Nigeria and the producers of Gangs of Lagos, compelling them to issue a public apology for misrepresenting the revered Eyo Festival and the Isale-Eko community. The case, filed under Suit No: LD/6903GCM/2023, was brought forward by members of …

Rybeena is one of the rising stars whose music is adding much-needed diversity to Nigerian street pop. The singer first made waves from his hit record ‘Id.Me’ which earned him attention of fans and notable stars like Nigerian hip hop icon Olamide Baddo. Since breaking into the mainstream, the singer has become one of the exciting Street hop stars whose …

The countdown has officially begun for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s biggest celebration of film and television excellence.  At a press conference held at the Africa Magic Studios in Lagos, key dates and exciting updates were unveiled, setting the stage for another spectacular showcase of African storytelling. A new decade, a new chapter …

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has taken to social media to celebrate his wife, Priscilla’s 24th birthday. On March 13, 2025, he posted a video sharing bits from their ongoing holiday in Saudi Arabia, doting on her and expressing his love for her. Ever since you came into my life everything started making sense, you colored my life in ways I …

Early Life & Education Born in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 22, 1982, Agbani Darego grew up as one of eight siblings. Her family later relocated to Port Harcourt, where she spent most of her childhood. She attended Bereton Montessori Nursery and Primary School, but at age ten, she was sent to a boarding school to shield her from her mother’s …