Guinean artist and activist, Elie Kamano has released a powerful new music video for his single, Ils veulent l’Afrique sans les Africains (They Want Africa Without Africans), delivering a bold artistic statement that fuses political resistance, cultural memory, and Pan-African solidarity. Filmed on the sacred grounds of the Thiaroye mass graves in Dakar, the video honors victims of one of …

Veteran Afrobeats star D’banj has revealed that he is planning a joint tour with his colleagues, 2Baba and Timaya. He disclosed this in an interview with Adesope Live in London, United Kingdom, a copy of which was sighted by PUNCH Online on Wednesday. The ‘Oliver Twist’ hitmaker reflected on how Afrobeats has progressed from a rising West African genre in …

The Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Yeye Owa of Ijesaland on renowned industrialist, Dame Eunice Olayinka Obaleye, who owns Yinka Oba Foam Nigeria Limited, Ilesa, Osun State. In a statement, the monarch, who is also the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, said that he conferred the title on the octogenarian industrialist …

Koboko Master Show In Da Beginning is poised to make history as Abuja’s own Gbadamosi ThankGod Benard, widely known by his stage name, becomes the first comedian in Nigeria to utilise the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja’s newly completed 3000-capacity event centre. Also read: Warri show: Nobody can stop me performing anywhere, Davido replies Pinnick This landmark event, scheduled for June …

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has been announced as one of the headliners for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show, set to hold at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on 13 July. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced this in a statement on Monday. It marks a major moment not just for …

Dapo Opayinka is a prolific UK-based bilingual Nollywood actor, MC, and filmmaker shaping African narratives across borders

The Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun, has described cultural festivals like Ojude Oba as vital tools for stimulating the local economy and enhancing global recognition. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage—not just for the Ijebu people but for the benefit of humanity …

Nollywood actor and media personality Tobi Bakre has opened up about the central role his wife and family play in his life, describing his wife as his anchor and confidant. The suave, award-winning role interpreter made this known in an interview with Nollywire, where he also reflected on his role in Red Circle Bakre has starred in several acclaimed Nollywood …

Afrobeats star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said he wishes for Nigeria and the African continent to be better governed. Speaking at the premiere of his documentary ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday, the Starboy boss emphasised that governance is one of the key areas he hopes African countries …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned Disc Jockeys ( DeeJays)to obtain a licence from the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) before performing music to the public or face a five-year jail term. According to a copyright advisory statement by the regulatory body on Friday, failure to obtain a licence from MCSN constitutes copyright infringement, punishable by a fine …