Nigerian singer Fave has spoken about the challenges female artists face in the music industry, particularly the attention placed on their appearance, dressing and physical features.Speaking during a recent appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast, Fave said female artists are judged differently from their male counterparts.In her words:“It’s harder for female artists to blow. Female artists…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has demanded DNA tests for the two children he shares with actress and singer Ashabi Simple. The singer made the demand amid an ongoing dispute surrounding the welfare and financial support of the children. In a social media post, Portable said he wanted DNA tests carried…
Davido Brings ‘Oriadé’ Residency Home to Lagos for Three Nights at National TheatreDavido is bringing the Oriadé era back home to Lagos.The Afrobeats superstar has announced “Oriadé: The Residency,” a three-night concert experience scheduled to take over the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, from December 17 to 19, 2026.The announcement came directly from Davido, who described…
African cinema received international representation as the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF, participated in the inaugural Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. The summit brought together major figures from the global film and entertainment industry to discuss the future of cinema and the rapidly changing moving-image sector. Nigeria was represented by the Minister of Art, Culture,…
The Lagos International Theatre Festival is set to return for its 2026 edition, bringing Nigerian and international theatre productions to audiences in Lagos. The festival is scheduled to take place on November 14 and 15 at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. According to reports, this year’s programme will feature productions from Nigeria as well as…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to bring his music home in a major way after announcing a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre in Lagos. The singer announced that his upcoming “Oriadè: The Residency” will take place from December 17 to 19, 2026, giving fans three consecutive nights of live performances. Davido made…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Big Brother Naija Level Up winner Phyna have moved their online clash to the boxing ring, with a celebrity boxing match officially scheduled for October 1, 2026. The bout, tagged “Phyna vs Nkechi Chaos In The Ring”, is being promoted by Balmoral Group Promotions and will take place at…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is taking Afrobeats to another major international stage after the National Football League (NFL) announced that he will headline the halftime show of its historic Paris game. The Grammy Award-winning singer is scheduled to perform on October 25, 2026, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at the…
Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has publicly celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner. Charly Boy shared a video from the engagement ceremony on Instagram on Thursday, describing the couple as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband” while asking his followers to wish them well. “Folks,…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Spyro has sparked a fresh conversation about inheritance and generational wealth after revealing that he does not subscribe to the idea of accumulating money specifically for his children to inherit after his death. The “Who’s Your Guy?” hitmaker shared his thoughts during a recent interview, explaining that he cannot predict what his…