Dammy Krane has stirred conversations online with the unveiling of his upcoming album, which he has intriguingly titled 5ive—the same name as Davido’s anticipated project. To add to the curiosity, he has also selected April 18 as the release date, directly mirroring that of the four-time Grammy nominee. This move, seen by many as strategic, is raising eyebrows, particularly given […]

Nigerian music star Skales has achieved a significant milestone by reaching 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify for the first time, largely fueled by the unexpected commercial resurgence of his 2014 hit single, Shake Body. Released a decade ago, the track, which was once a major hit in the Afrobeats scene, has found new life, particularly through the viral trends […]

The Metropolitan Club in Lagos recently hosted the grand premiere of a powerful and thought-provoking documentary titled The Decolonisation of Africa. It was an evening of reflection, storytelling, and an awakening of the African spirit, as dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and storytellers gathered to witness the birth of a project that aims to reframe the narrative of the continent’s complex history. […]

In a powerful and impassioned statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka strongly condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its recent ban of veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, Tell Your Papa. The globally revered literary icon did not mince words, describing the NBC’s action as a dangerous regression into a culture of […]

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has expressed unwavering support for Benue State’s plans to craft a robust film policy aimed at revitalizing the region’s creative sector. During a recent courtesy visit to the Board’s Abuja headquarters, the NFVCB’s Executive Director, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, lauded the Benue delegation led by Ambassador David Allgreen Eiase, Consultant on Film Development, […]

Nigerian alté music star Johnny Drille is gearing up to take his signature soulful sound across the United Kingdom with a new tour titled Johnny’s Room Live. The highly anticipated tour will span four major UK cities, offering fans an immersive and emotionally rich experience that goes beyond music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics and genre-blending style, Johnny is promising […]