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7 years after Burna Boy, Davido pulls out of London concert over disrespect to afrobeats
By Tosin Brown Seven years after Burna Boy criticized the organizers of Coachella for disrespecting Afrobeats, Davido has withdrawn from a highly anticipated concert in London. In a statement, Davido confirmed he will no longer headline the iconic show scheduled to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK, on July 3. The event also features artists such…
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How I married my wife Titi against our parents’ wishes – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared how he and his wife, Mrs. Titi Abubakar, defied their parents’ wishes to get married, as he celebrated her 75th birthday. Speaking on their decades-long union, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate said their marriage, which has lasted over 50 years, has been filled with joy and true companionship. Atiku praised his…
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Fela’s ‘Zombie’ inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame 49 years after release
By Tosin Brown Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s iconic album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame. The album was inducted posthumously by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS). Zombie is receiving global acclaim 49 years after its original release in 1976. The album is a powerful critique of the Nigerian military, likening…
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Ibrahim Chatta opens up on 2025 Ojude Oba parade
By Tosin Brown Nollywood star actor Ibrahim Chatta has opened up about his appearance at the 2025 Ojude Oba parade in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The event, which took place on Sunday, June 8, had several dignitaries in attendance, including Governor Dapo Abiodun, Olori Adetona, the Minister of Culture, Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa. Speaking on how…
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Bisola Aiyeola celebrates daughter at 16
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress and TV show host Bisola Aiyeola got emotional as she celebrated her daughter’s 16th birthday. The proud mother took to Instagram to share photos of her daughter, expressing gratitude for God’s kindness to her family and reflecting on how quickly time has passed. She wrote, “My princess is 16 today, fam, and yes, guys, I’m…
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PHOTO NEWS: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism rocks Ojude Oba
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa was a cynosure of eyes at the grand Ojude Oba cultural fiesta in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday. The Minister who joined sons and daughters of Ijebuland was resplendent in her immaculate and gorgeous dressing, which attracted commendations and applause on social media. As Minister, Hannatu Musawa has made it a duty…
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Deola Art Alade expresses gratitude as multimillion-naira car goes up in flames
By Tosin Brown Deola Art Alade, wife of popular singer Darey Art Alade, recently lost her multimillion-naira automobile to a fire. Deola, who co-owns Livespot Entertainment, shared that the car caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. In a post on Instagram, she revealed that the driver escaped safely and no lives were lost. “It was a shocking…
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President Tinubu pays tribute to late music legend Mike Ejeagha
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of legendary Igbo folklorist and musician, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday at the age of 95. In a condolence message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Ejeagha as one of Nigeria’s greatest cultural icons. He praised the musician’s unique…
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Musawa mourns passing of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian highlife icon, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the late musician, praying for…
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‘Gwo-Gwo-Gwo’ star, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95
By Tosin Brown Legendary Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. The highlife icon, whose hit song Gwo Gwo Gwo recently regained popularity after skitmaker Brainjotter danced to it, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Ejeagha was widely celebrated for blending traditional Igbo folklore and proverbs into his distinctive musical style. He was pronounced…
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