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Wizkid Wishes for Better Governance in Nigeria and Africa.

Wizkid Wishes for Better Governance in Nigeria and Africa.

Afrobeats star Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has expressed his wish for better governance in Nigeria and across the African continent. Speaking at the premiere of his documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday, Wizkid emphasized that improved governance is a crucial area he […]

Gyakie Opens Up on Early Career Regrets and Emotional Toll of Fame.

Gyakie Opens Up on Early Career Regrets and Emotional Toll of Fame.

Ghanaian singer Jackline Acheampong, popularly known as Gyakie, is getting candid about the mistakes and emotional challenges she faced in the early stages of her music career. In a heartfelt interview on Hitz FM, shared widely across social media, the “Forever” hitmaker revealed that she sometimes wishes she had answered certain interview questions differently when […]

Femi Kuti Reveals Father Fela Kuti Initially Called His Music "Rubbish".

Femi Kuti Reveals Father Fela Kuti Initially Called His Music “Rubbish”.

Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has disclosed that his decision to leave his father, Fela Kuti’s, band in 1986 and form his own was met with resistance from both Fela’s fanbase and Fela himself. Speaking on the Sonically podcast, Femi explained that Fela’s fans viewed his departure as an act of rebellion. Adding to this challenge, […]

Burna Boy Alleges Industry Gatekeepers "Did Everything" to Hinder His Rise.

Burna Boy Alleges Industry Gatekeepers “Did Everything” to Hinder His Rise.

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has asserted that influential figures within the Nigerian music industry actively attempted to impede his journey to stardom. His statement comes in response to comments made by veteran music executive Obi Asika on the Afropolitan Podcast, where Asika highlighted the early challenges Burna Boy faced, including being denied opportunities to perform […]

Ghana Mourns Loss of Influencer and "Lady Carpenter" Ama Endorsed at 29.

Ghana Mourns Loss of Influencer and “Lady Carpenter” Ama Endorsed at 29.

Ghanaian social media is in deep mourning following the sudden passing of popular influencer and entrepreneur, Comfort Esime Adzigbli, widely known as Ama Endorsed, on April 17, 2025. The news of the 29-year-old’s untimely death has sent shockwaves across social media, leaving her numerous followers and fellow celebrities in disbelief and grief. Tributes and expressions […]

Davido Claims "Dami Duro" Was President Jonathan's Ringtone, Won Over His Father.

Davido Claims “Dami Duro” Was President Jonathan’s Ringtone, Won Over His Father.

Afrobeats superstar Davido has made a surprising claim, stating that his 2012 breakthrough hit, “Dami Duro,” served as the ringtone for the then-President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. Davido recounted in a recent interview that the song’s widespread popularity, including its alleged presidential status, played a crucial role in gaining his initially disapproving father Deji Adeleke’s […]

Drake Shatters All-Time RIAA Certification Record, Surpassing Half a Billion Units.

Drake Shatters All-Time RIAA Certification Record, Surpassing Half a Billion Units.

Canadian music c Drake has reached an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first artist in history to accumulate over 500 million RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certification units. This landmark achievement, reported by music chart authority Chart Data, underscores Drake’s unparalleled commercial success and enduring influence within the global music landscape, particularly in the United […]

Kizz Daniel: "I Still Live Like a Poor Man," Despite Fame.

Kizz Daniel: “I Still Live Like a Poor Man,” Despite Fame.

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has sparked a discussion about wealth and happiness, revealing that despite his success, he maintains a lifestyle akin to that of a “poor man.” This candid admission follows his earlier post questioning the correlation between money and happiness. Kizz Daniel initially posed the question, “Why when money comes, happiness dey always […]

Funke Akindele: "Success Requires Getting Your Hands Dirty".

Funke Akindele: “Success Requires Getting Your Hands Dirty”.

Nigerian actress and producer Funke Akindele has shared her insights on achieving success, emphasizing the necessity of hard work and perseverance. In an interview on the “WithChude” podcast, she stressed the importance of “doing the dirty work” and not shying away from demanding tasks.   Akindele also highlighted the crucial role of spirituality, self-awareness, and […]

Kanye West Urges US Rappers to Emulate Nigerian Artists.

Kanye West Urges US Rappers to Emulate Nigerian Artists.

American rapper Kanye West has sparked controversy by suggesting that US rappers should learn from the business strategies of Nigerian Afrobeats artists, as well as Jewish investors, and Chinese and Indian tech leaders. In a recent interview with DJ Akademiks, West criticized the financial and legal naiveté he perceives among his American peers. West claimed […]