Burna Boy Makes History with 7 Billboard Hot 100 Hits Grammy-winning Nigerian powerhouse Burna Boy—real name Damini Ogulu—has etched his name in music history, becoming the first African artist ever to notch seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The latest milestone came when “WGFT,” his collaboration with American rapper Gunna, landed at No. 96…
Former J‑Pop Idol Kenshin Kamimura Convicted of Indecent Assault in Hong Kong Court A major legal blow struck former Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura, who was found guilty of indecent assault against a female interpreter following a fan event in Hong Kong earlier this year. The verdict was handed down by Magistrate Peter Yu on…
“South Park” Dominates Summer TV Landscape with Explosive Political Satire This South Park summer season is proving to be its most explosive yet, with viewership soaring and ratings smashing records, as confirmed by newly released data from Paramount Global. Cable and Streaming Triumph: The most recent episode, which lampooned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, delivered…
Drake Pushes for Internal Documents in Defamation Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Drake (real name Aubrey Graham) is intensifying his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), seeking documentation and communications related to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us. The rapper is demanding UMG and its CEO, Lucian Grainge, hand over Lamar’s…
Afrobeats artist Oxlade has acknowledged Fireboy DML as a major influence and mentor in his musical journey, sharing that the “Peru” singer played a key role in teaching him the fundamentals of effective music composition. Afrobeats sensation Oxlade has opened up about the early days of his musical journey, crediting fellow artist Fireboy DML as…
Gunna Continues His Streak with New Album The Last Wun, Sparking Speculation About His Future Atlanta rap star Gunna has continued his consistent streak of releasing new music by dropping his latest solo album, The Last Wun, which officially arrived on streaming platforms on Friday, August 8. This marks the fourth consecutive year the artist…
Kola, a contestant on Big Big Naija 10/10, seized the moment to kiss his love interest, Dede, after she confidently walked up to him. During the Big Big Naija 10/10 reality show on Thursday, housemate Kola seized a romantic moment with his love interest, Dede, as she confidently walked the runway during the Extract Task….
Amethyst Amelia Kelly, the Australian-born rapper and songwriter popularly known as Iggy Azalea, who currently resides in the United States, has disclosed that Nigerian singer Anthony Ebuka Victor, widely recognized by his stage name Victony, is her favourite music artist. Australian-born rapper and singer Iggy Azalea, who is currently based in the United States, has…
Deyemi Okanlawon Highlights YouTube as a Growing Hub for Independent Nigerian Filmmakers Amid Cinema Challenges Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Deyemi Okanlawon has identified YouTube as an increasingly viable platform for Nigerian filmmakers, especially those working independently or outside the mainstream studio system. In a recent interview on Channels Television, Okanlawon explained that a significant…
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has once again opened up about her ongoing struggle with fibroids, disclosing that she may be facing the possibility of undergoing a third surgical procedure. Celebrated Nigerian filmmaker and director Kemi Adetiba has publicly shared an emotional update regarding her ongoing health battle with fibroids—a condition that affects a significant…
