The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) for 2023 have announced the nominees. Ghanaian artists such as King Promise, Stonebwoy, Gyakie, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and Kwesi Authur, among others, have received nominations. In addition to them, Nigerian musicians Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Kizz Daniel have also been nominated in the Best African Artist category,…
Davido has reemerged on social media by sharing a video in which he announces his upcoming album titled “Timeless.” In the video, he contemplates the significance of various stages of life, stating that there is a time for every activity, such as mourning, healing, laughing, dancing, speaking, and remaining silent. Davido expressed his appreciation to…
26-year-old Rukayat Shittu made history by winning a seat in the Kwara State House of Assembly, representing the Owode/Onire constituency in the Asa local government of Kwara State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Professor Hakeem Ijaya announced her victory. B Rukayat, who previously served as the Senate President of Congress of NOUN…
Be prepared for an exhilarating crime-thriller as Prime Video debuts its inaugural African Original film, “Gangs of Lagos,” on April 7th. This highly awaited movie is helmed and produced by Jáde Osiberu. The plot of the movie revolves around a clique of childhood buddies as they confront their fate while maturing in the lively streets…
The UEFA has revealed through their official social media accounts that Burna Boy, a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has won a Grammy Award, will be one of the co-headliners for the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi. This event will be held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on…
Over time, the biscuits gained popularity in various parts of the world, including Africa, where they were introduced in the 1950s. The biscuits were a hit among the locals, particularly in West Africa, where they were widely consumed and enjoyed as a snack. In Nigeria, Cabin Biscuit became a household name in the 1970s and…
Barinada Marvellous, a junior secondary school student, was reportedly expelled from a school in Epe, Lagos because her bag had a sticker of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The school gave her an exeat note, and the note, allegedly signed by the school principal, stated that she was sent home “to campaign for…
Rufai Oseni, a news presenter and author at Arise TV, has entered the recent tribal debates among Lagos residents regarding the “ownership” of Lagos State. These discussions have been prompted by the candidacy of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a Labour Party gubernatorial aspirant in the state whose mother is Igbo, and Peter Obi’s victory in Lagos State…
In accordance with a Supreme Court judgment, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that old banknotes of N200, N500, and N1,000 denominations will continue to circulate alongside the new ones until December 31st, 2023. The CBN made this announcement in a statement released on Monday, which can be read in its entirety below:
On the latest episode of Taymesan’s podcast show “Tea With Tay,” Denrele Edun, a prominent figure in fashion and entertainment, is the special guest. During the revealing interview, Denrele discusses his upbringing, his family’s financial struggles, dealing with family drama, providing for his loved ones, his mother’s challenges as a foreigner, coming to terms with…