Femi Kuti in a recent interview spoke about being nominated for a Grammy. The afrobeat legend has been nominated for a Grammy Award four times in the world music category in 2003, 2010, 2012 and 2013. When asked if he…
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Davido Replies Accusations that He Killed His Friends, and it’s Emotional
It’s been one hectic week for Davido since the news of the death of his friends surfaced, and the singer struggles to remain positive in his response to trolls. In case you missed it: DJ Olu, the son of billionaire…
I respect MI Abaga but I’m not into being phoney, says Vector
Vector has said the respect he has for fellow rapper MI Abaga cannot stop him from being blunt about his standpoint whenever the need arises. The ‘Lafiaji’ rapper said this in reaction to a recent Instagram spat that played out…
Jhene Aiko Finalizes Divorce From Dot Da Genius
Big Sean‘s girlfriend Jhene Aiko is no longer a married woman. E! News has learned that Aiko and Dot da Genius have finalized their divorce. Aiko filed for divorce back in August 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences” as her reason for ending the marriage. According to documents…
Davido silent as Caroline Danjuma cries out over Tagbo’s death
Superstar singer, Davido and his camp are yet to react officially to a weighty allegation by former actress, Caroline Danjuma over the death of one of the singers crew members. Rather, Davido only shared a photo of his upcoming 30…
Tiwa Savage makes BBC’s 2017 list of 100 most inspirational and innovative women
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has been recognized for her roles and activities by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and selected as part of 100 women across the globe for their inspirational and innovative activities in their respective fields. Tiwa is…
What Diamond is Willing to Do to Earn Zari’s Forgiveness is Unbelievable
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platinumz has said he was ready to do anything humanly possible to earn the forgiveness of the mother of his two children Zari Hassan, even if it means walking on his knees from Tanzania to South Africa…
Nigerian society is hard on women – Simi
Singer Simisola Ogunleye, a.k.a Simi, seems to be positioning herself for a more sensitive role in the society nowadays. With the way she is going about it, by frequently commenting on critical social issues, including gender relationships, the petite…
Kechi Okwuchi emerges America’s Got Talent 2017 finalist
Kechi Okwuchi has emerged a finalist of the 2017 edition of America’s Got Talent. The Sosoliso plane crash survivor’s qualification, was confirmed on the official Instagram account of AGT, in a post that read: “Your #DunkinSave votes turned @kechi_agt into…
Comedians honoured at seventh annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards
The 2017 instalment of the Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards (Savanna CCAs) celebrated humour that aims to break down barriers and open borders between African countries. It was the first year the Savanna Pan-African Award was handed out, with the five nominees being flown in…