Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced that the late “King of Afrobeat” will be honoured at the 2026 Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, Channels Television reported. The recognition carries strong symbolic…
Meta has announced plans to test paid subscription services across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, offering users access to exclusive features while keeping core services free. According to TechCrunch, the technology giant said the subscriptions would introduce premium tools and give users “more control over how they share and connect” on its platforms.…
Popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his recent visit to the country during his Africa tour. The 21-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, made Ghana one of the final stops on his live-streamed tour across 20 African countries. The tour, tagged “Speed Does Africa,” officially ended…
Pulse Party is set to return to Ibadan on April 24, 2026, with a special Y2K-themed edition. The event promises a night of good music, fun, and early-2000s inspired vibes. Known for its quality crowd and high energy atmosphere, Pulse Party brings together students, creatives, and nightlife lovers across the city. Event Details: 📅 Date:…
American rapper Cardi B has fired back angrily at a viral allegation claiming her father is a convicted sex offender. The claim, which spread quickly on social media, alleged that her father was arrested in the early 1990s, convicted of attempted rape, and served time in prison in the United States. Cardi B dismissed…
Nigerian singer Skales has opened up about a turning point in his career, sharing a heartfelt testimony during a church service. According to the music star, earlier this year was a very difficult period for him professionally. He said he fasted more than he ever had and cried out to God over how his…
Pop icon Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks. According to *Forbes*, her net worth has surpassed $1 billion following the massive success of her *Cowboy Carter* era. Her 2024 album *Cowboy Carter* and the subsequent 2024–2025 world tour proved to be career-defining, with the tour grossing more than $407 million and ranking as the…
China is set to impose a tax on contraception for the first time in more than 30 years as the government looks for ways to reverse the country’s declining birth rate. Under newly released tax regulations, contraceptive drugs and products; including condoms will lose their exemption from China’s 13% value-added tax starting January 1, 2026.…
The Federal Government has reopened all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut down over escalating insecurity across the country. The schools were closed in November 2025 following a wave of mass abductions of schoolchildren and violent attacks in parts of the North West, North East, North Central and some southern states. The reopening…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video that showed him driving recklessly and crashing his vehicle during a live stream. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola…
