Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has received global acclaim after unveiling a commissioned portrait of former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago. The artwork, titled “The Obamas: Springing Forth (2026)”, was commissioned through the Obama Foundation and officially unveiled on Tuesday, drawing praise from…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Headies has announced that its 18th edition will be held in Toronto, Canada, marking another step in the awards’ international expansion while maintaining a strong connection to Nigeria’s creative industry. The announcement was made on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where entertainment stakeholders, government…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Recording Academy has announced a sweeping overhaul of its rules and the introduction of five new award categories ahead of the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 7, 2027. The changes, which affect eligibility requirements, voting procedures and award classifications, are aimed at ensuring the Grammys remain aligned with the…
Former England captain David Beckham has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining entertainment royalty in Los Angeles just hours before the United States hosts its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beckham, 51, received the honour on Friday in a ceremony attended by Hollywood star Tom Cruise,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced plans for the 2026 edition of its Live it 100 on Campus Tour, a youth-focused engagement platform aimed at combining entertainment, learning, technology, and rewarding experiences for students across tertiary institutions nationwide. The tour will commence at Delta State University, with activities scheduled to run from June 16…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido used his appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to draw international attention to the plight of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The Grammy-nominated singer performed on Wednesday at the Crypto.com Arena wearing a jacket bearing the names of the abducted…
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe made up of children from disadvantaged backgrounds, have expressed excitement after being selected by global music star Shakira to perform at the World Cup final half-time show in the United States this summer. Shakira announced the invitation on Instagram, naming the Kampala-based group as her first choice for…
Artificial intelligence-generated football songs are gaining popularity among fans ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup, with fan-made anthems attracting millions of views across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The trend has sparked debate within the music industry over copyright, artist compensation and the growing influence of AI in creative production. Many supporters have embraced the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Temi Otedola and Afrobeats singer Mr Eazi have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Thursday through a joint Instagram post featuring black-and-white maternity photographs and a video from their pregnancy shoot. Temi accompanied the announcement with a Bible verse from Jeremiah 1:5, writing:…