Temilade Openiyi aka Tems has opened up on what inspired one of her current songs, โBig Daddy.โ In a recent interview, Tems admitted that the song is a feel good song that was inspired by an experience. In her words, โBig Daddy was inspired by an experience of a type of person. I would describe…
Gabrielle Union is stepping into darker territory with her next big-screen role. The actress has officially signed on to lead โPerdita,โ a paranormal psychological thriller. Inspired by a short story from Henry James, the film centers on Pearl (played by Union), a solitary island park ranger whose life begins to unravel after a chilling supernatural…
Hollywood has officially announced the nominations for this yearโs Academy Awards, celebrating the most acclaimed films and performances of the past year, with one title rewriting the record books. Leading the pack is Sinners, which earned a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing the long-standing benchmark jointly held by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La…
Speedโs arrival in Nigeria for his streaming tour instantly turned into a cultural moment. Almost as soon as he landed, clips began flooding social media, showing crowds of excited fans surrounding him, phones raised, chanting his name, and trying to get into his live stream. What started as a simple visit quickly became a full-blown…
Mavin Records, the French Embassy in Nigeria, and Sacem have jointly announced an unprecedented collaboration between French and Nigerian composers with the launch of AFROCROISER, an international initiative designed to grow music composition. Designed as a platform for collaboration and artistic experimentation, AFROCROISER brings together songwriters from both countries to create music collectively while fostering…
Kunle Afolayan has released the trailer of his highly anticipated series, Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens, teasing a gripping narrative of power, love, and survival. The sequel to the award-winning film Anikulapo, the six-part series premieres on Netflix on January 30. โOfficial trailer. Anikulapo The Ghoul Awakens A Kunle Afolayan series. Once power is awakened, it…
Raye just cemented her status as one of musicโs most fearless voices. For, she has bagged her first-ever GRAMMY Award. It has been announced that the British singer-songwriter has been honored with the Recording Academyโs Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award for โIce Cream Man,โ officially making her a GRAMMY-winning artist. The track…
Top 30 Hottest African Artists of 2025 AFRICA HALL OF FAME in partnership with Africa Arts and Culture Academy Looking back from 2026, 2025 stands as one of the most defining years in African music. Across Afrobeats, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Francophone pop, and African hip hop, the continentโs artists did more than dominate charts. They…
The countdown to Super Bowl 2026 just kicked into high gear. Today, Bad Bunny and Apple Music officially unveiled the trailer for the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show, and it is already setting the tone for what promises to be a cultural moment. Vibrant and vivacious and rooted in the sounds of Puerto Rico, the…
The Recording Academy has announced the introduction of two new categories ahead of the 2026 Grammy awards ceremony. The new categories are Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. According to the Academy, the additions reflect its commitment to recognising a wider range of artistic expression and the evolving ways music is created and…