A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a N500 million suit instituted against a popular singer, Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as KCee, and two others over alleged copyright infringement of the song ‘Som Too Chukwu’. In his judgment, Justice Kehinde Ogundare held that the claimant, Jude Nnam, failed to prove the alleged infringement of his copyright work and …

Nigerian social media personality and cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye (popularly known as Bobrisky) has filed a lawsuit against internet activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan (VDM), seeking N1 billion in damages. The legal battle stems from VDM sharing a voice recording, which he alleged was that of Bobrisky claiming to have bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with N15 …

Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has opened up about how he handles the pain of losing loved ones. The singer is no stranger to grief, having lost his mum, Mrs Victoria Imade Adeleke, at 11, and his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer Fortune, in quick successions. Speaking …

Nigerian music superstar Adekunle Gold, through his foundation, has provided over 300 people with vital health and medication aid. The outreach conducted by Adekunle Gold Foundation, in partnership with the Advocacy and Management Initiative, provided medical aid to persons with sickle cell disease across different areas of Lagos state. The medical outreach is the latest in the foundation’s provision of …

In a bid to promote environmental wellbeing with drama, Thespian Theatre’s Kommuniti Project has partnered the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). The partnership culminated in the staging of The Flood’s Fury, a play that demonstrates the danger of pollution and other forms of environmental abuse. It was performed by UNIPORT’s Theatre Arts students, and staged on the campus. It thus …

Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz and son of renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN has given social media influencer VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract alleged defamatory statements made against him. The ultimatum was issued through a letter from Falana & Falana Chambers, demanding an immediate retraction and apology for the claims made in a 25 September, 2024 …

Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome popularly known as Alibaba, has shared how his wife, Mary, persuaded him to have triplets. The couple welcomed their triplet boys in April 2024. In an exclusive interview on the Leadership podcast, Alibaba recounted how his wife’s persistence and enthusiasm ultimately won him over. He shared that after their two daughters went abroad for …

The French Embassy as part of its commitment to support industry development, has partnered with the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS) to sponsor a Nigerian delegation, comprising about 20 companies with dedicated stands, at the Nigerian Pavilion at Cannes. The Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS) is a leading platform dedicated to advancing the film and television …

Award-winning Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has arrived in New York City to perform at an official event during the 78th United Nations General Assembly. The musician, who revealed that this would be his first time attending the assembly, expressed his excitement on X, saying, “Touchdown New York City for the #UN General Assembly… My first time …

The Deji’s palace in Akure, Ondo State, has prohibited drumming in Akure for seven days due to the annual leave of Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure, Mr Michael Adeyeye, on Tuesday in Akure. According to the statement, the …