Popular Nigerian drummer, Ekene (better known as Awolo Eky D), has died. Ekene was one of the drummers who played on Gospel singer Sinach’s team. He played, I Know Who I Am for Sinach. Drum Guruz announced his death on Facebook, writing: “It’s so shocking right now knowing one among great Nigeria drummer is is not with us in this world …

Nigerian songstress, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems was nominated for the 2023 edition of the Oscars in the category of Best Original Song courtesy of a collaboration she had on the song, “Lift Me Up” with popular singer, Rihanna; music producer, Ludwig Göransson; and Black Panther’s director, Ryan Coogler. The award ceremony is taking place at the Dolby Theatre, …

Ruth Carter has become the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Carter, back in 2019 became the first Black person to win the Oscar for costume design for her work on Marvel’s Black Panther. At the Oscars 2023, for the same film’s sequel, she won the same award.   Carter beat Catherine Martin, who won the BAFTA and Costume …

Another tragedy has hit the South African music scene, as rapper Costa Titch dies performing on stage. The musician, whose name is Costa Tsobanoglou, reportedly collapsed while performing at the Ultra South Africa music festival in Johannesburg on Saturday. The 27-year-old was performing one of his songs when he collapsed on stage. Later, he stood up and continued his performance, …

Tragedy has hit the Yoruba movie industry as veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe (popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro) died Tuesday after a protracted illness. Details of of his death were still sketchy as of press time. A close family member confirmed the news of the actor’s demise. The Nollywood actor was born on 15 September 1957. Also confirming his death, …

Popular fuji musician, Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as K1 De Ultimate), did not see it coming when his wife, alongside some of his family members and friends, took it upon themselves to celebrate him with a surprise party to mark his 66th birthday The event, which was majorly organised by his wife, Emmanuella, was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel …

When it comes to moving on after marriage men actually do not waste anytime as information making the rounds online disclosed that JJC Skillz, the ex-husband of Funke Akindele has secretly remarried to another woman in Kano. Popular Instagram blogger, Tosin Silverdam in a video spills that JJC Skillz got married to an Ebira woman from Kogi State identifed as …

Desmond Elliot has shared a video of him and other supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) jubilating in Surulere, Lagos after Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner of the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The actor-turned-politician could be seen dancing and singing to Buleya Elu’s by Psquare, as well as other songs. He then proceeds …

Popular Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus has taken to social media to celebrate the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu after he was named the winner of the election. The staunch Tinubu supporter quickly jetted off to the nation’s capital, Abuja to be present when the politician gives his acceptance speech. She shared photos and videos online …

Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has begun the distribution of the asoebi selected for the celebration and swearing-in ceremony of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu whom she believes will be the next President of Nigeria. Showing off the Kampala fabric on her Instagram page, she called for those interested to reach out to her …