The 2026 FIFA World Cup presented Nigeria with two contrasting realities. On one hand, the nation shined in global acclaim as Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy headlined the opening ceremony and the first-ever World Cup final half-time show, further cementing Nigeria’s reputation as a global cultural powerhouse. On the other hand, the nation’s football team, the…
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Promotional artwork for the Adebayo Tijani-directed historical Nollywood epic King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos, premiering in cinemas across Nigeria on 28 August 2026.
Tyla traded the recording studio for the kitchen in the latest episode of Quenlin Blackwell’s Feeding Starving Celebrities, where the pair mixed cocktails, prepared a comforting South African-inspired meal and served up plenty of laughs along the way.
The Nigerian founders of a new E1 team believe the actor and other celebrity team owners will visit the West African nation as soon as the next race is held in its commercial capital, Lagos.
Mr Marwa said Afrobeats, as a globally recognised music genre embraced by young people, possesses enormous potential to influence positive behaviour.
The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, and the Lesotho Music Awards, LMA, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, establishing a three-year strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s music industry while creating new opportunities for Basotho artists to engage with the broader African creative ecosystem.
The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in music has reshaped conversations across Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with some of Afrobeats’ biggest veteran artists now facing online accusations that they are using AI-generated vocals or production in new releases.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has approved the first phase of funding for the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu after she publicly appealed for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries.
Afrobeats singer Mayorkun has teamed up with Afrobeats superstar Davido on a new song titled “B4 B4”, scheduled for release on Friday, July 31.
Grammy-nominated Nigerian hitmaker BNXN returns with his latest single, “Eja Meja,” featuring global superstar Asake, out nowrd brings together two of Afrobeats’ most celebrated voices for an uplifting anthem rooted in gratitude, perseverance, and the rewards of hard-earned success. Accompanying the release is an opulent visualizer that brings the track’s vibrant energy to life
