The fifth season of the popular gospel concert— Simpli Praise— is set to be held on December 24, 2024, at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. According to the organisers, thousands of people will gather for the annual all-night praise concert, which is convened by Edna Ubebe. Sharing her vision for the event, Ubebe said,
Budding afro hip-hop artiste, Chinonso Eze, aka Zino Pee, who is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand, has stated that afro music is well received in Thailand and across Asia. Speaking in a statement sent to Saturday Beats, he said, “Afro music is generally accepted worldwide, and Bangkok is no exception. The vibe and energy of
In a dramatic turn of events this week, popular artistes— Crown Uzama (Shallipopi) and Moshood Abdulmuiz (Muyeez)— at different times announced their decisions to sever ties with their record label, Dapper Music.
The city of Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, recently came alive as kids of various age groups stormed the Balmoral Convention Centre by Sheraton for the maiden edition of The Kid Lit Fest.
The 19th edition of popular gospel music concert, The Experience, has come and gone, but its echoes are still resonating across social media and beyond.
This December, art lovers have a reason to rejoice as ‘The Awakening’ exhibition kicked off on Friday with a private viewing and continues till December 20, 2024.
Even though she had been in the news for saying that she had dumper her family name and that no relative had reached out to her after her decision, reality TV star and actress, Ijeoma Otabor, aka Phyna, has maintained that she is living her dreams.
Afrobeats sensation, Tiwa Savage, has been setting social media ablaze with her latest stunt, raining millions of naira on fans who can sing the lyrics of her latest song titled, ‘Mega Money Mega’.
An actress and filmmaker, Mojisola Adebanjo, has opened up on her approach to playing intimate scenes, emphasizing professionalism and respect for her craft.
Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has not been a stranger to acclaim and adulation in the course of his career. However, his fans have apparently taken it a notch higher with the release of his latest movie series titled, ‘Seven Doors’. Though his last project, ‘Jagun Jagun’, was well acclaimed and it received several awards,
In what appeared to be a fitting emphasis of the title of her latest movie titled, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, celebs and admirers alike turned out en-masse for actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele’s premiere on Sunday, December 8, 2024, proving that indeed, “everybody loves the Jenifa brand” . Held at the Filmhouse Cinema IMAX in Lekki,
G-Worldwide artiste, Pryme, has said that his collaboration with singer, Chike, for the remix of his hit single, ‘Carry Go’ will resonate with fans. Speaking about the project, Pryme expressed his excitement, “Chike brought a whole new vibe to this remix, and I believe fans will feel the passion and energy we poured into this
The journey to the crown has officially begun for contestants of the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant, as they recently participated in a sashing ceremony. The 45th coronation gala is set to take place on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Royal Box Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. During the sashing ceremony, finalists representing Nigeria’s geopolitical
Social media comedian, Mark Angel, has addressed misconceptions regarding his role in the careers of his proteges— Emmanuella and Success. Stating that he had never functioned as their manager, Angel told Saturday Beats, “Our contract is not related to management but distribution. I do not manage them. They have agencies that manage them. When they
A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has said that some influencers and celebrities rely on wealthy men to sustain their lavish lifestyles. In an interview with a United Kingdom-based media personality, Madame Joyce, she added that she had no blame for girls who do so because of the expectations
A new series, ‘The Struggle Is Real’, is set to start showing in early 2025 on YouTube. The movie, which is directed by Temilolu Fosudo and Debola Ogunshina, explores the complex realities of young people into the daily lives of young Nigerians navigating love, friendship, and survival against the backdrop of a challenging economy. The
Legendary Afro-Juju musician Sir Shina Peters revealed on Friday that his ordination as a bishop was in fulfilment of a divine calling. In 2021, Shina Peters was ordained as a bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos,
South African singer Tyla has emerged as the Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, beating Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake. The awards ceremony, broadcast on Thursday night, saw Tyla make history with double wins. She also claimed the Top Afrobeats Song title for her global hit, Water. Tyla, born
Nigerian music label Dapper Music and Entertainment, owned by Damilola Akinwunmi, has refuted allegations from two of its former signees, who announced their decision to terminate their agreements with the company. In statements shared on social media on Wednesday, Crown Uzama, aka Shallipopi, and Moshood Abdulmuiz, aka Muyeez, accused Dapper Music of mismanagement, exploitation, and
Up-and-coming Nigerian artist Moshood Abdulmuiz, known professionally as Muyeez, has made a public announcement revealing his decision to terminate his contract with Dapper Music & Entertainment Limited. In a statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, Muyeez, a protégé of Nigerian artist Seyi Vibes, expressed his deep dissatisfaction with his experience under the management
