Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid is currently leading the race for International Male Artist at the 2026 BreakTudo Awards, according to the first partial ranking released by the Brazilian entertainment awards. Wizkid currently sits at number one in the category, ahead of global stars Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. The ranking was…
Nigerian-American DJ and producer Michael Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, has been named Best DJ Africa at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). The award adds another major achievement to the career of the DJ, who is widely recognised for his work across the Afrobeats scene and his long-standing association with Nigerian music…
Actor Camron Jones has been cast to portray legendary rapper Tupac Shakur in the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, titled Snoop. The Universal Pictures film, directed by Craig Brewer, will chronicle Snoop Dogg’s rise from Long Beach, California, to becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars. Jones, known for his roles in Panic, Grown-ish, The Purge and…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, is mourning the death of his mother, Esther. The Mavin Records artiste announced the heartbreaking news on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in an emotional tribute shared on social media. He described her passing as one of the most painful experiences of his life, admitting that he…
Nigeria’s film industry is mourning the death of veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the age of 66. Hassan’s death was confirmed by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional social media broadcast. Overwhelmed by grief, Kira struggled to hold back…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially kicked off his 2026 music campaign with the release of his highly anticipated new single, “I Know Who I Be.” The energetic track marks the award-winning singer’s first release of the year and introduces an exciting cross-border collaboration with South African artists Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The singer, whose real…
Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has responded strongly to criticism from rapper Ycee, escalating an online debate about the influence of content creators and social media culture on modern success. The controversy began after Ycee expressed concern over what he described as the growing “Peller culture” in Nigeria. The rapper argued that society is increasingly…
Global music star Drake surprised fans worldwide after releasing three albums in a single day, marking one of the most unexpected moves of his career. Fans had initially been counting down to the release of Drake’s highly anticipated album ICEMAN on May 15, 2026, after months of teasers and speculation. However, in a dramatic twist,…
Indian actress, singer, and performer Nora Fatehi is set to achieve another major career milestone as she prepares to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, becoming the first Indian artist scheduled for a 10-minute performance at the global sporting event. The highly anticipated opening ceremony is expected to take place on June…
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into grief following the reported death of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who passed away at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. According to reports, the actor died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after quietly battling the illness for several months. News of his…
