Entertainment

Famous rapper Erigga has crowned Phyno the greatest Nigerian rapper of all time, citing his consistency and enduring relevance in the music industry. In a recent chat with Echoo Room, Erigga revealed that he had always wanted to collaborate with Phyno, saying that their recent hit single “Up Iweka” was a result of their...

While many of his contemporaries have fallen into the ‘old school’ category, Richard Mofe-Damijo took a different path. RMD has consistently reinvented himself from one generation to the next.The heartthrob made his breakthrough when he starred in the Nigerian TV series ‘Checkmate’ in the late 1980s. Since then, RMD has...

Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba and Congolese contender Martin Bakole fought to a dramatic majority draw in their highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia.  Judges scored the contest 95-95, 94-96, and 95-95, with one narrowly favouring Ajagba while the other two ruled it even.  The intense 10-round battle saw Ajagba, boasting a record of 20...

Expose Talent Records has added to its long list of music artistes with the unveiling of a Liberian singer, Terrence Smith Blayee, popularly known as ‘Katlic Preest’. The record label, announced the signing of the new artiste during a press conference on Friday. The Chief Executive Officer of the entertainment...

Award-winning singer Odumodublvck has advised upcoming artists to be cautious when dealing with record labels or organisations, especially regarding advances. He warnee that if an artist’s music isn’t ready for the industry, taking an advance can lead to debt that’s difficult to repay. He emphasised the importance of patience and hard work,...

Big Brother Naija has officially announced the audition dates for its highly anticipated tenth season.  According to the post on X, aspiring contestants can register for the online audition, which will take place from May 3- 7, 2025. After the online audition, selected participants will be invited to physical auditions, which...

Businessman E-Money has urged Nigerians to respect the Naira and avoid spraying it at parties or events, citing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) directive against currency abuse. Instead, he advised celebrants to place gifts in a basket, bowl or box in front of the person being honoured. E-Money,...

Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has demonstrated remarkable generosity by gifting a substantial amount of money to Popoola Ajoke Abidemi. The gesture began when Popoola shared her account details in response to a post asking people to tag a celebrity who might gift them N1 million. Don Jazzy spotted the...

Lagos, the bustling cultural and commercial heartbeat of Nigeria, is once again highly favoured to host Africa’s most prestigious music celebration, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared the state’s readiness to host the event. He made this commitment when he received a delegation from the African...

Famous Senegalese-American singer Akon has claimed to have played a significant role in the creation of the Afrobeats genre through his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music executives in the late 2000s to 2010s. In a recent interview with Sherri, Akon recalled working with Wizkid, Banky W, P-Square, D’banj, and...