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:…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. The 35-year-old Nollywood actress revealed on Instagram that the couple welcomed a baby boy, surprising many fans after keeping the pregnancy private for several months. The announcement was accompanied by maternity photographs featuring the actress and her…
Canadian rapper Drake has released a surprise new project, unveiling a main album alongside two companion records, totalling 43 tracks and running for nearly two and a half hours. The rollout follows a relatively quiet period for the chart-topping artist after his high-profile rap feud with Kendrick Lamar and a legal dispute involving his record…
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS are set to headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, FIFA announced on Thursday. The show will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will be curated by Chris Martin. It will mark the first time a half-time…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Alexx Ekubo, the popular actor, model and entertainer, who died on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 40. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief across Nollywood and among fans across Africa and the diaspora who…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Uzor Arukwe clinched the Best Lead Actor award for his role in the fantasy epic Colours of Fire. Arukwe was honoured for his portrayal of Akinbode in the film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, edging out strong contenders including Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Ezuruonye, Kanayo…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Rema is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies alongside an array of global artistes, as FIFA unveiled plans for a trilogy of star-studded celebrations across the tournament’s three host nations — Mexico, the United States, and Canada. FIFA confirmed on Friday that international stars…