Nigerian street-pop singer Portable suffered a dramatic defeat on Friday after he was disqualified from his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha for walking out of the contest during the opening round. The bout, tagged “Unfinished Business,” took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, and served as…
South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her APOP World Tour following calls by some Nigerians to boycott her planned concert over renewed concerns about xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. A review of the singer’s official tour itinerary on Friday showed that the Lagos concert, originally scheduled for…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 every month on personal expenses while in Nigeria. The award-winning singer made the revelation during a live session on Davrel Twitch, where he explained that his spending habits differ significantly depending on whether he is in Nigeria or…
By Seun Ibiyemi Phil-Grace Homes, a modern apartment facility has position itself as a preferred destination for travellers and residents seeking comfort, convenience and quality hospitality. The apartment located at No. 3 Ajibade Crescent, Idi-Igba, Ibadan, offers a serene and secure environment, combining modern facilities with personalised services to provide guests with a home-away-from-home experience….
Nigerian music star, Davido has released his highly anticipated single, “I Know Who I Be”, marking his first official music release of 2026. The track features South African artistes and , highlighting a cross-border collaboration that blends Afrobeats with South African sounds. Davido announced the release on Friday via his social media platforms, with the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Chairman AKOD, has extended warm congratulations to the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on the occasion of her birthday, commending her leadership and contributions to the growth and welfare of traders across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Afrobeats star Asake has announced plans to release his fourth studio album titled M$NEY on May 1, marking a major milestone in his music career. The singer, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, revealed the release date on his Instagram page, @mrmoney, with a striking teaser video showing a stone carver crafting what appears to…
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new record as the first African artist to generate the highest revenue from a concert tour in Oceania. According to data released by Touring Data, a global tour monitoring platform, the singer’s “No Sign of Weakness” tour has become the highest-grossing tour by an African artist…
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has turned down a N50 million offer to face popular streamer Carter Efe in a proposed boxing match, calling the sum insufficient. The offer was made by music executive Soso Soberekon during a livestream session and was quickly accepted by Carter Efe, who called for the bout to be scheduled. However,…
Award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has revealed that there has been a tense phone call with actress and producer Funke Akindele. The conversation came after controversy over Afolayan’s remarks on film promotion strategies in Nollywood. In an interview with Arise News on Sunday, Afolayan said Akindele called him personally after his comments, which seemed to suggest…
