Nigeria: MTV EMA Creates Afrobeats Category, Nominates Burna Boy, Asake, Others
[Leadership] Organisers of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) have introduced a new category called ‘Best Afrobeats’ in the 2023 event.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Asake, Others Nominated for MTV EMA ‘Best Afrobeats’ Category
[Vanguard] Afrobeats superstars Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr and Davido have been nominated for the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category of the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Nigeria: 50 Cent Set to Visit Nigeria, Hold ‘The Final Lap Tour’ Concert
[Vanguard] American rap icon, 50 Cent, is set to visit Nigeria for his ‘The Final Lap Tour’ concert, with a date unannounced yet.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley, Sam Larry to Remain in Custody for 21 Days – Court
[Vanguard] A Magistrate Court sitting in the Yaba area of Lagos State on Wednesday has remanded Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, alias Sam Larry, to police custody for 21 days.
Nigeria: 70-Year-Old Host Curses Party Guests for Not Buying ‘Aso-Ebi’
[Premium Times] “Anyone that did not buy my clothes, I am speaking from a place of anger. If you eat the food, it will choke you. If you don’t go out, I’ll help you out myself. Don’t provoke me.”
Nigeria: What We Know About Prime Boy, Mohbad’s Friend Wanted By Police
[Vanguard] Afro singer and songwriter, Owodunni Ibrahim popularly known as Prime Boy is the childhood friend of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad who has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police force over circumstances that led to the death …
Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Declare Singer Primeboy Wanted, Place N1m Bounty
[Premium Times] Primeboy earlier debunked allegations that suggested he killed his friend.
South Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya Have Most R&B Listenership in Africa – Report
[Premium Times] “R&B has undergone a notable resurgence across the continent, with an average year-on-year growth of 13 per cent.”
Nigeria: Mohbad – Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Two Others
[Premium Times] The judge also ordered that the suspects be granted access to medicals and lawyers of their choice.
Nigeria: Akada Children’s Book Festival Hosts Fifth Edition, Celebrates African Authors, Illustrators
[Premium Times] The festival showcased children’s books written by African authors or books from around the world.