According to BusinessDay, Funke Akindele’s latest directorial effort, Behind The Scenes (BTS), has become the first West African film to surpass ₦2.29 billion at the Nigerian domestic box office. The drama explores the emotional toll of “b…
Soundcity reports that Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake have unexpectedly released a collaborative EP titled REAL. The project—anchored by the single “Jogodo”—is already generating heavy activity across Spotify and Apple Music Nigeria, wit…
Covers.com reports that Kendrick Lamar is heading into the 2026 Grammy Awards with nine nominations, positioning him to potentially break Jay‑Z’s all‑time record for Grammys won by a rapper. Lamar reportedly has 22 Grammys and would need f…
Legit NG reports that businessman Adedeji Adeleke has addressed renewed paternity claims involving a 12‑year‑old girl identified as Anuoluwapo. The report says multiple DNA tests have been conducted to settle the dispute, though the situat…
The Express Tribune reports that Drake has filed an appeal after a judge dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), tied to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The dismissal reportedly hinged on a finding that the ly…
Vanguard News reports that a TikTok clip showing Tiwa Savage hosting U.S. streamer IShowSpeed in Lagos has gone viral, drawing millions of views in under a day. The item notes that Speed—who has amassed a massive subscriber base—has been t…
CBS Sports reports that Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a season‑ending ACL tear during a game against the Mavericks, dealing a major blow to the team’s title ambitions as the trade deadline approaches.
Vanguard News reports that Yeni Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s eldest daughter, has intervened in the online clash between her brother Seun Kuti and Wizkid over Fela’s musical legacy. The feud has sparked days of heated commentary across Nige…
BusinessDay reports that Toyin Abraham’s comedy‑drama Oversabi Aunty took second place at the Nigerian box office over the weekend, adding ₦53.3 million and bringing total gross to about ₦951.1 million—placing it within striking distance o…
According to Premium Times reporting, President Bola Tinubu has officially cleared the deployment of four high-level ambassadors-designate to represent Nigeria’s interests in the United States, United Kingdom,…