By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and producer Kayode Peters has passed away. He died peacefully on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, in Toronto, Canada, after a prolonged illness, according to a statement released by his family. The announcement was made via Peters’ official Instagram page, where the family described him as a cherished…
By Ayomide Otitoju Attorneys for R&B singer R. Kelly have accused prison officials of administering an excessive dose of medication that led to his collapse and hospitalization, according to recent court filings. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for federal racketeering and sex trafficking at a facility in North Carolina, allegedly received the overdose…
American R&B singer Chris Brown appeared in a London court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, stemming from an alleged nightclub assault in the UK capital in 2023. The 36-year-old artist, dressed in a dark suit, tie, and glasses, stood in the dock…
By Ayomide Otitoju Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper and YBNL founder, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has unveiled the official tracklist for his much-anticipated self-titled album, Olamidé, scheduled for release on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The 17-track project brings together a powerhouse of local and international collaborators, reinforcing Olamide’s position as a global force in music….
By Ayomide Otitoju With high anticipation and vibrant fanfare, veteran gospel artist Mike Abdul officially released his latest single, Fuji Rush, on June 20, 2025—ushering in what he described as a bold and rhythmic evolution of gospel music within Nigeria’s dynamic soundscape. Infused with deep percussions and intelligent lyricism, Fuji Rush amplifies the signature energy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats star Harrysong has called on the federal government to implement robust systems to protect artists’ intellectual property and curb rampant music piracy, which he described as a major threat to the country’s creative economy. The singer made the appeal on Thursday during the Youth Forum segment of Channels Television’s special…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nigerian AfroGospel artist, Mike Abdul, is set to release a new single titled Fuji Rush on June 20, marking another significant entry into his catalogue following the success of his hit track Ojoro. In a departure from his usual style, Fuji Rush infuses modern string and horn progressions into the traditionally…
By Ayomide Otitoju His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, hosted a royal reception over the weekend in honour of Sir Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, KOF, Otun Akile of Remoland, marking his 50th birthday in a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and community leadership. The ceremony, held…
By Ayomide Otitoju As the Celestial Church of Christ, Archdiocese, National Headquarters, Makoko, Lagos, prepares for the 40th Year Transition, Anniversary, Amissal, Remembrance Service in the Year 2025, the church is revisiting the remarkable spiritual journey of her founder, Reverend Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa. Born in 1909, Oshoffa was named “Samuel” in fulfillment of a…