Jonathan Majors was arrested Saturday after being accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute, the New York Police Department said in a statement. Police responded to an emergency call in Manhattan late Saturday night, determining in a preliminary investigation that there was a domestic dispute between a man, 33, and a 30-year-old woman. “The victim informed police she …

Ahead of this year’s edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa Magic has announced the return of renowned film director and producer Femi Odugbemi as the Head Judge for the 9th edition of the awards show. Odugbemi served as head judge of the AMVCA from 2012 to 2014. He returned in 2019, as the Head Judge as …

David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has got many of his colleagues and fans jubilating after he announced his return to music and the social media during the week. The music star took a break from music and the social media after the demise of his only son, Ifeanyi, who drowned in the singer’s Banana Island, Lagos home last 31st …

This year’s edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) will hold on 20th May, the organisers have announced. According to the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr Busola Tejumola, the unveiling of nominees comes up on 9th April. Tejumola said that the awards would be a three-day event starting with a cultural …

Multiple award-winning Afrobeat star Burna Boy is billed to perform at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey. The Nigerian singer is one of the artistes booked to perform at the kick-off show at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10. The big news was announced on the Twitter page of the UEFA Champions League, accompanied by a …

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, …