Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido has refuted false reports that he was arrested for drug offenses, denouncing them as “entirely untrue.” He announced on social media his intent to take legal action against those behind the April Fools’ prank article, which claimed he was detained after cocaine was allegedly found on his private jet.Davido emphasized the irresponsibility of fabricating such serious allegations, […]

A group of around 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, Jon Bon Jovi, and Sheryl Crow, have signed an open letter penned by the Artist Rights Alliance, urging AI developers, technology companies, and digital music services to refrain from using AI in ways that infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists. The alliance acknowledges AI’s potential to enhance creativity […]

Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan, a prominent filmmaker and former Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), has passed away. He died on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, following a battle with an undisclosed illness. His death was confirmed by Victor Okhai, President of the DGN, in a recent telephone conversation with Vanguard. Vaughan, born in the 1960s, had recently […]

Forbes has released its 2024 list of celebrity billionaires, showcasing the financial success of prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Among those featured are Taylor Swift, Steven Spielberg, Kim Kardashian, JAY-Z, Rihanna, and others. These individuals have not only achieved fame and influence in their respective fields but have also amassed significant wealth, solidifying their status as some of the […]

Nigerian singer Burna Boy broke his streak of award show losses by winning Best African Music Artist at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards. The event, hosted by Ludacris and aired live on FOX, also saw Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ ft. Selena Gomez win Best Collaboration of the Year. Beyoncé received the iHeart Innovator Award, while Cher was honored with the […]

In exciting news, British rapper J Hus has confirmed the upcoming release of a joint EP with Burna Boy in 2024. The announcement was initially made by a Burna Boy fan account (@benny7gg) on April 1, with Burna Boy’s official X handle endorsing the news with a pointing finger emoji.  J Hus’ X handle also echoed Burna Boy’s post with […]