Broadcasting live from Central London Yoruba FM presents the latest news, music and entertainment
Yoruba FM
Broadcasting live from Central London The latest news, music & entertainment
ON THE RADIO NOW
ON THE RADIO NOW
15:00 - 18:00: Ijinle Express
MUSIC
ENTERTAINMENT
Natasha Osawaru adds Idibia to her name on Instagram
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on I…
Shooting of film on Duro Ladipo begins – Son
Shooting of a multi-million Naira epic film on the life and times of the late Duro Ladipo, Nigeria’s prime folklore plays/music icon, has begun at a location in Oyo State. Mr Wole Duro-Ladipo, son of the late playwright, disclosed this on Sunday in Iba…
Gospel music gave me strength during hard times – Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye
A gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom, Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, tells FAITH AJAYI about his journey into music and his forthcoming album Tell us about your background and how it influenced your journey into gospel music? My journey into gospel musi…
Jesus: Sola Allyson slams troll over Panam Percy Paul comparison
Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson has responded to criticism regarding the absence of direct references to Jesus in her latest album. An X user with the username @Folahanayo1 called her out on Friday following gospel icon Panam Percy P…
DJ Electra celebrates Epilepsy Awareness Day with football match
A disc jockey, Faith Stevens, popularly known as DJ Electra, organised a charity football match on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to commemorate the World Epilepsy Day (Purple Day). The event, which held in Lekki, Lagos State, was tagged ‘Ability vs Disabi…
ARTS & CULTURE
Odun Ifa Exhibition
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Defunds 2026 National Arts Festival, Jeopardising 3,000 Jobs and Makhanda’s Lifeline
[Daily Maverick] The National Arts Festival’s application for funding to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for the 2026 event has been refused, Minister Gayton McKenzie said in a written answer to questions raised in Parliament.
South Africa: Former Mashatile Bodyguards to Face Music After Court Dismisses Discharge Application
[Daily Maverick] Eight former members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit are set to stand trial following a magistrate’s dismissal of an application to have their assault charges dropped.
Nigeria: Regina Daniels Contemplates Returning to Ned Nwoko
[Daily Trust] Weeks after Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, and her estranged husband, Senator New Nwoko, made the headlines over their marital crisis, the actress has given reason why she would be returning to her husband.
Malawi: Bushiri Ignites a New Dawn for Malawi’s Film Industry – Turning Vision Into Global Action
[Nyasa Times] The Malawian film industry is on the brink of transformation — and at the center of this renaissance stands Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, a man whose passion for the arts has long transcended words.
Nigeria: ‘I’ll Return If That’s Only Way, Do Whatever He Says’ – Regina Daniels Cries Out Amid Brother’s ‘Detention’
[Premium Times] Regina further alleged that Mr Nwoko was trying to have her mother, Rita Daniels, arrested.
Nigeria: Kurrious – the Nigerian Afrobeat and RnB Sensation Taking His Sound to the World With ‘On the Road’ EP
[Vanguard] Olaniyi Innocent Omolola, known professionally as Kurrious, is fast becoming one of the most compelling new voices in Nigeria’s Afrobeat and RnB scene. His newly released 4-track EP titled ‘On the Road” has already begun attracting global at…