Entertainment

Veteran record producer ID Cabasa has disputed Senegalese-American music executive Akon’s claim that he played a key role in creating the Afrobeats genre. Cabasa, in an interview with Wazobia FM, argued that Afrobeats was already thriving in Nigeria before Akon’s collaborations with local artists in the late 2000s. He cites...

Rapper Ice Prince has opened up about his struggles with smoking, revealing that his knowledge of rolling cannabis has made it challenging to quit. In a conversation on the Konnected Minds podcast, Ice Prince expressed regret over learning how to roll, stating that it has led to excessive smoking. He...

Grammy-winning singer Tems has encouraged people to look beyond stereotypes and explore the rich cultures of Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. During a brief interview at the Met Gala, Tems urged critics to visit these countries to truly understand the African experience. Tems highlights the continent’s beauty through its creativity, traditions,...

Actress Chioma Chukwuka broke down in tears on Saturday after winning the Best Lead Actress award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in “Seven Doors.” Sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, the actress was visibly overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. While sharing the video, she wrote, “Thank...

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has revealed why he broke down in tears after winning the Best Lead Actor award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in “Seven Doors.” He attributed his emotional reaction to personal reasons known only to him and Allah while expressing gratitude...

Author and filmmaker Arese Ugwu has opened up on how streaming platform Netflix’s rejection affected her.  Despite the massive success of her TV series “The Smart Money Woman” on the platform, Netflix declined her request for sponsorship to produce more seasons on a larger scale. The rejection, Ugwu said, left her devastated...

Wowed by his performance at a recent show, music fans have tipped a Nigeria’s rising music star, Mark Orji popularly known as WVLKNGXD (walkinggod) for greatness in the highly competitive music industry. Walkinggod who trilled audience at a recent musical show tagged, ‘High Voltage Doings’ to a top-level performance at...

The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day was a vibrant celebration of African heritage with Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem taking centre stage. The duo won the Best Dressed Female and Male titles, respectively, impressing the audience and judges with their stunning traditional outfits. Liquorose’s...

There is always a purpose for any action or decision taken by individuals in life. This is exactly the story of a Nigerian trained nurse based in Canada, Rachael Owojori, who combines her nursing career with being a gospel singer. Interacting with the highly talented gospel singer, Owojori bore her...

Grammy nominee and multiple awards winner, David Adeleke aka Davido has explained that he didn’t imagine he was going to become a global star at the the initial stage of his career. Davido made this known in a recent chat with Apple Music during the promotion of his fifth album...