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Yemi Elesho: "Asake's Performance Fee Was Rice and Coke".

Yemi Elesho: “Asake’s Performance Fee Was Rice and Coke”.

Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has shared a glimpse into his early relationship with Grammy-winning singer Asake, revealing their humble beginnings at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Elesho recalled that during their undergraduate days, Asake would feature in his movies and skits for a modest performance fee: “I used to give Asake a ₦700 […]

Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Tems Makes History: First Female African Artist to Achieve 1 Billion Streams on Spotify.

Nigerian singer Tems has made history by becoming the first female African artist to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. This milestone was achieved by her collaborative hit “Wait For U,” featuring Future and Drake, which recently crossed the 1 billion stream mark on the popular streaming platform. Released in 2022, “Wait […]

Tems Sees Off Stiff Competition to Win Second Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

Tems Sees Off Stiff Competition to Win Second Grammy for Best African Music Performance.

Nigerian singer Tems has once again made history at the Grammy Awards, winning the coveted Best African Music Performance category. This marks her second Grammy win, solidifying her position as a global music icon.   At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Tems’ soulful track “Love Me Jeje” triumphed over stiff competition from fellow Nigerian artists […]

The Working Woman Diaries (Adeola)

The Working Woman Diaries (Adeola)

Adeola” Being the HR queen of my firm isn’t for the faint-hearted. People think it’s just emails and memos, but try telling someone they’re being put on a performance improvement plan or worse, that their beloved work-husband is being let go. I’m used to being the villain. Someone has to be the bad guy, and […]

Koffi Olomide Leaves Kisumu Fans Disappointed.

Koffi Olomide Leaves Kisumu Fans Disappointed.

Kisumu residents were left frustrated and disappointed after Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide delivered a significantly abridged performance at the Msuqa Festival. Despite paying high ticket prices, fans were met with a brief appearance by the musician, who performed without his full band and largely relied on pre-recorded tracks. “I can’t believe that I paid […]

Kenya Bids to Host African Grammy Awards.

Kenya Bids to Host African Grammy Awards.

President William Ruto has announced Kenya’s official bid to host the prestigious Grammy Awards. The Kenyan government has already invested a significant sum of Ksh. 500 million (approximately Rwf5.3 billion) to support this ambitious initiative. Ruto emphasized his administration’s commitment to fostering the growth of the creative industry and establishing Kenya as a global leader […]

Jamie Foxx Brings the Laughs and Emotion in Atlanta with New Comedy Special.

Jamie Foxx Brings the Laughs and Emotion in Atlanta with New Comedy Special.

Jamie Foxx is back and better than ever, proving once again why he remains a powerhouse in comedy and entertainment. His latest stand-up special, What Had Happened Was…, premiered on Netflix on December 10, 2024, following a three-night live performance at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta earlier in October. This marked Foxx’s triumphant return to […]

Diamond Platnumz and Willy Paul Clash at Furaha Fest.

Diamond Platnumz and Willy Paul Clash at Furaha Fest.

The Furaha Fest in Nairobi, Kenya, was thrown into chaos when a scheduling dispute erupted between Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz and Kenyan artist Willy Paul. Diamond requested an earlier performance slot, disrupting Willy Paul’s scheduled stage time. This triggered a heated confrontation between the two camps, with reports of physical altercations. Feeling disrespected, Diamond ultimately […]

Tyla Breaks Beyoncé's Spotify Record.

Tyla Breaks Beyoncé’s Spotify Record.

South African singer Tyla has made history by breaking Beyoncé’s record for the most streamed album by a Black female artist released in 2024. Her self-titled debut album achieved this milestone, surpassing Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” with an impressive 1.565 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement solidifies Tyla’s position as the most streamed female African artist […]

Nasty C Kicks Fan During Shineboy Fest Performance.

Nasty C Kicks Fan During Shineboy Fest Performance.

South African rapper Nasty C sparked controversy at the recent Shineboy Fest in Kigali after kicking a fan who pulled him during his performance. The incident occurred as Nasty C was performing on stage. A fan, excited by the performance, approached the stage and pulled the rapper. In response, Nasty C instinctively kicked the fan […]