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…
By Ayomide Otitoju A cross-section of stakeholders in Africa’s music industry gathered over the past two days for “Reverberation,” a workshop focused on shaping the continent’s digital music future through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Held at the organisers’ event centre, the workshop brought together industry leaders, operators, music creators, and emerging talents to discuss…
Latin pop star Shakira launched her free mega-concert on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, drawing an estimated two million fans in what is expected to be one of the largest performances of her career. The Colombian singer took to the stage under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music star Asake has released his fourth studio album, M$NEY, a 13-track project that signals a new phase in his career following his exit from YBNL Nation. The album, released on Friday, May 1 under GIRAN Republic and EMPIRE, is his first full-length project under his independent imprint. It comes amid…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade have announced the birth of their triplets, nearly five years after their widely celebrated wedding in 2021. The couple, known for maintaining a relatively private personal life despite their prominence in the Nigerian film industry, revealed on Friday that they had welcomed three baby boys….
