Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P and one half of the now-defunct P-Square, has ruled out any possibility of the duo reuniting. The group, made up of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, gained fame for their electrifying performances and hit songs. After initially splitting in 2017, they reconciled in 2021 following a four-year…
Ayra Starr secured a major win at the 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. The milestone 30th anniversary event was held on Thursday, March 26, at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, in the UK. Ayra Starr emerged as the evening’s most distinguished African voice, winning the Best International Act award for the second…
Singer, Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa, has announced the de@th of her mother following a battle with a brain tumour. The singer shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday, March 24. In her post, Asa explained that the illness came suddenly and without warning, leading to her mother’s passing. She paid tribute…
Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, has revealed that his father strongly opposed his decision to pursue a career in music. The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO, noting that the disagreement created a strain in their relationship. Despite his father’s objections, Asake said he chose to follow his passion. He…
Nigerian skit maker and streamer Shank Comics has sparked debate online after claiming that comedians earn more than music artists. Speaking during a livestream, he argued that many people assume musicians are wealthier simply because they are more likely to flaunt their riches than comedians. He further suggested that leading Nigerian comedians like Bovi and…
Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of billionaires. On March 10, Forbes released its updated World’s Richest People list, with the legendary music producer appearing for the first time with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, largely earned through his music career and his headphone brand empire. The new ranking places Dr. Dre…
Alice Walton has once again been named the world’s richest woman, topping the latest ranking of female billionaires published by Forbes. According to the magazine’s annual World’s Billionaires list, Walton’s fortune is estimated at $134 billion, securing her position as the wealthiest woman globally for the second year in a row. Walton, the daughter of…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a suspected scrap dealer for allegedly possessing vandalized electrical cables. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, March 9, 2026. According to the statement, the suspect, Muhd Adamu, 50, a resident of…
Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalogue in a deal estimated to be worth about $200 million, according to US media reports. The agreement covers chart-topping hits including “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again,” tracks that defined late-1990s and early-2000s pop. Celebrity news outlet TMZ, citing sources…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week. This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in…
