Multichoice Nigeria has announced that Season 9 of Nigerian Idol will premiere on 21 April. The programme, spanning 12 weeks and culminating on 14 July, will showcase young, undiscovered Nigerian musicians. Last year, the competition crowned Victory Gbakara as the winner and rewarded him with a grand prize valued at ₦50 million (about $111,000 last year). This included N35 million …

Omowumi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, has taken to Instagram to plead for assistance and address Nigerians. In a heartfelt message, she questions whether Nigerians will allow what happened to Mohbad to happen to her and her son. Expressing her concerns, Wumi reveals that she feels threatened and robbed of her freedom on a daily basis. She vows …

A Nigerian lady named Florence Clement has expressed her frustration on social media after her ex-boyfriend, identified as Adamz, tagged her in his pre-wedding photos with his new wife, Phoebe. Adamz recently got married in Abuja, sharing the pre-wedding pictures on Facebook and explicitly tagging Clement in the post. In her Facebook response, Clement questioned why her ex-boyfriend felt the …

Nollywood veteran and renowned comedian, Mr Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor, has sadly passed away at the age of 62. The actor, known for his infectious smile and rib-tickling performances, left an indelible mark on the world of Nigerian cinema. Reports indicate that Mr Ibu breathed his last at Evercare hospital, sparking an outpouring of condolences from fans …

Renowned Nigerian singer, Davido, has made a remarkable announcement on Twitter, revealing his plan to donate a substantial N300 million to orphanages throughout Nigeria. This generous act is set to be his yearly contribution to the country’s welfare causes. While the exact distribution plan for the funds remains undisclosed at the moment, Davido assured his followers that he would provide …

As news broke of the tragic demise of Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former president of the Nigeria Stock Exchange, in a helicopter accident in the United States on Feb. 9, 2024, tributes have been flooding social media from all over the world. Leading media mogul Peace Hyde, who interviewed Wigwe for the award-winning business …

Two days ago, on Monday, January 15th, 2024, a TikTok user with the ID @engriykeagbons shared a poignant video, unveiling the distressing plight of a Nigerian music producer and artist stranded on the streets of Ghana. Little did the identifier know that the struggling artist was an emerging talent from Nigeria, known as C-Tro (Clinton Rigoton, as his Instagram bio …

Ghanaian rapper and singer, D-Black, has pointed out that the success of Nigerian artists compared to their Ghanaian counterparts is due to their strong business orientation. According to him, Nigerian artists focus on the business aspect, while many Ghanaian artists create music solely for the love of the art. During a recent episode of The Afrobeats Podcast, D-Black expressed, “Why …

Title: “Wizkid Shares His Top Picks: Favorite Nigerian Artists Right Now” Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid, recently revealed his current favorite Nigerian musicians on his social media. In a post on Monday, November 20, 2023, he shared the names of artists he finds entertaining and impressive in the music scene. Wizkid’s current favorites include Rema, Asake, Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian, and Shallipopi. …

Nicki Minaj has sparked excitement among her Nigerian fans by revealing her intentions to include Nigeria in her upcoming world tour. The rapper, often referred to as the “Queen of Rap,” expressed her interest in touring Nigeria after a fan raised concerns about the exclusion of Africa from her initially announced world tour venues. In response, Nicki Minaj’s verified X …