By Ayomide Otitoju The gospel music community is in mourning following the untimely death of rising star Aduke Ajayi, widely known by her stage name, Aduke Gold. The news of her passing was confirmed on Tuesday by fellow gospel artist Esther Igbekele, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. Alongside a picture of Aduke…
Five prominent music figures will feature on CNN International’s “African Voices Changemakers,” a magazine programme sponsored by telecommunications leader Globacom. The stars set to appear include Chike Osebuka, known as Chike; Damilola Afolabi, also known as LAX; Blessing Akiode, who performs under the name Candy Bleakz; Ekeh Joseph, or Majeeed; and Ghanaian sensation Wendy Shay….
A Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian heritage has decided to withdraw from the beauty pageant amid a national controversy and a government investigation. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, made the announcement on Instagram, citing concerns for the safety and wellbeing of her family. Adetshina, a law student, faced xenophobic attacks and questioning of her credentials on…
London, UK – Renowned music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is set to perform at the iconic O2 Arena in London for the second time on September 21. This event is part of his highly anticipated “Lungu Boy” world tour. The O2 Arena, located in the heart of the O2 entertainment district on…
Lagos, Nigeria – Skit makers Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, popularly known as Sabinus, and BrodaShaggi topped the latest report on the activities of Nigerian skit makers on Instagram for the last quarter. The quarterly insights, published by data intelligence and digital ecosystem firm Dataleum on Tuesday, revealed that Sabinus and BrodaShaggi dominated the platform. Sabinus emerged as…
During his sold-out concert at Koko Camden in London, marking the fifth anniversary of his 2019 album “African Giant,” Grammy winner Burna Boy was honored with a prestigious plaque for achieving 2 billion streams. This accolade is a significant milestone in his career, highlighting his international acclaim, especially catapulted by the viral success of his…
Four African film production studios have been awarded a joint grant of €80,000 to produce a musical drama titled A Dream To Die For. The studios include Nigeria’s Guguru Studios, Ghana’s Driving Park Limited and AdomiBridge Studios, and Togo’s Togo Films. The film, penned by David Masterwille, explores the lives of young musicians entangled in…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on her 76th birthday. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu praised Mrs. Adeboye for her wisdom and strength, calling her a guiding light for…
Renowned Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has recently expressed deep admiration for the Islamic faith, signaling a potential shift in her spiritual journey. Known for her vibrant presence both on and off screen, Dikeh’s comments have sparked significant interest and discussion among her fans. Dikeh, who previously served as the running mate for the Rivers State…