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Afrobeats heavyweights Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to headline the Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal. The organisers shared the full lineup on X, showcasing a mix of leading Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and amapiano stars. The organisers wrote, alongside the line-up poster, “PHASE 3 IS HERE. Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of summer beginning to take shape. The three-day festival will take place from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. The festival will begin on July 3 with Burna Boy and South African celebrity Tyla,…

Actor and producer Yekini Ibrahim, popularly known as Iteledicon, has announced that his film “Koleoso” has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, a first for a Nollywood title and African movie. Ibrahim took pride in his accomplishment and thanked his team, family, and supporters in an Instagram post. He explained that the accomplishment was evidence of diligence, perseverance, and inventiveness. “History. Record. Legacy,” he wrote. Koleoso hits 100million + views. overall. Officially, this is the first Nollywood film and the first African film to reach this milestone together on YouTube. Yes, just one title. Just one tale. Just one motion. “Difficult…

The trailer for actor Timini Egbuson’s upcoming romantic drama, Love and New Notes, which is scheduled to open in theatres across the country on February 13, has been released. Actor Timini Egbuson has released the trailer for his upcoming romantic drama, Love and New Notes, set to hit cinemas nationwide on February 13. “Every house has its secrets…and love always finds a way out,” Timini posted on Instagram. Love & New Notes opens in theatres across the country on February 13. “Love & new notes from Timini Egbuson @_timini.” Sophie Alakija, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, and Kamo State were among…

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has stated that before his untimely demise, he settled a dispute with South African rapper AKA. Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has claimed he resolved a feud with South African rapper AKA before his tragic death. Burna Boy regretted that the two were never able to work together or carry out their plans in a posthumous birthday message on Instagram. The conflict between Burna Boy and AKA started in 2019 when Burna Boy threatened to deal with AKA if they ever met after he allegedly incited xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. “Happy birthday, Supa Mega,”…

Global rapper Nicki Minaj has proclaimed herself to be Donald Trump’s “number one fan”, saying that criticism of him only makes her more ardent. Global rapper Nicki Minaj has declared herself Donald Trump’s “number one fan”, stating that criticism of him only strengthens her support. At the Trump Accounts Summit, she made this statement and declared her support for the “Trump Accounts” initiative, which offers trust funds to children. “I will say that I am probably the president’s number one fan, and that’s not going to change,” Minaj stated while sporting a furry white coat. Furthermore, I am completely unaffected…

Prince Abdulrafiu Babajide Akanni Kosoko has been officially proclaimed the Oloja of Lagos-elect by the Kosoko Royal Family, a momentous occasion in Lagos’ long-lasting royal legacy. The Kosoko Royal Family has formally declared Prince Abdulrafiu Babajide Akanni Kosoko as the Oloja of Lagos-elect, marking a historic moment in the enduring royal heritage of Lagos. Members of the royal family flocked to the Kosoko Palace in Ereko, Lagos Island, on January 27, 2026, to witness the culturally significant announcement. As the royal family confirmed its choice in accordance with long-standing customs and traditions, the palace courtyard was filled with customary ceremonies,…

Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake, is a Nigerian singer who made history by being the first performer to dominate the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart with multiple entries. Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade aka Asake has made history by becoming the first artist to dominate the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart with multiple entries. With his most recent collaboration with Wizkid, Jogodo, peaking at number four this week, the Mr. Money crooner now has a record 60 entries on the chart. Fans celebrated on social media after the milestone was revealed by well-known music platform Chart Data on Elon Musk’s…

Singer Korede Bello has talked candidly about his Christian beliefs, offering perspectives on Christ’s resurrection and his own conversion from Islam to Christianity. Bello emphasised that Christ’s sacrifice is complete in a recent Instagram video, challenging the obsession with Jesus’ crucifixion. Does Jesus still deserve to be crucified? Know that I am a Christian and that Christ has already died on my behalf before you crucify me. That is unnecessary because he has already been crucified. Never once did Jesus say, “Remember me on the cross.” Do I mean that the cross is unimportant? “No,” he explained. The singer explained…

A US YouTuber IShowSpeed, completes a month-long tour of Africa; Ghana’s foreign minister announced that the influencer has been granted citizenship. Ghana has granted citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed, the country’s foreign minister announced, as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa. In an X post on Monday, Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that his government “has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to IShowSpeed” after “confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana.” “Continue to make our beloved African continent and our wonderful country, Ghana, proud.” “You are celebrated in Ghana,” the minister declared.…

In order to honour the late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) unveiled Junior Pope Nollywood City in Enugu State, which consists of 150 land parcels. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has unveiled Junior Pope Nollywood City in Enugu State, comprising 150 plots of land aimed at immortalising the late Nollywood actor, JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. As a tribute to their father’s contributions to the AGN and the Nollywood industry as a whole, the guild also gave one piece of land to each of Junior Pope’s…