Nigeria: Entertainment Trends of 2024
[This Day] A Resurgence of Epic Movies
Nigeria: I’m Not Fela, I’m for Peace – Burna Boy
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has distanced himself from comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
Nigeria: Channels TV’s ‘Fund It Forward’ Season Two Ends With Much-Anticipated Season Finale
[Premium Times] Fund It Forward combines business reality with social purpose, nurturing innovators dedicated to impacting their communities.
Nigeria: 13 Explosive Celebrity Beefs of 2024 From PSquare Brothers to Vdm
[Premium Times] From fiery social media spats to intense legal battles, these clashes were not just gossip fodder but intense spectacles that kept fans and observers talking all year.
Nigeria: ‘I Won’t Stop Kissing in Movies, Leave My Wife Alone,’ Frederick Leonard Tells Critics
[Premium Times] “Y’all should leave us alone! Since we married, y’all have been sniffing like hungry dogs, looking for what you will never find…”
Africa: Nigerian Tiktok Star Charity Ekezie Uses Hilarious Skits to Dispel Ignorance About Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny.
Nigeria: Dalyboy’s ‘Omoge’ Hits Major Milestones On Boomplay Playlists
[Vanguard] Dalyboy Hyppolite, popularly known as “Dalyboy aka Dalyboy Belgason,” continues to solidify his presence in the music industry with the success of his latest single, OMOGE.
Nigeria: Tems’ Debut Album Makes Billboard’s Best R&b Albums of 2024 List
[Premium Times] ‘Born in the Wild’ and “Love Me JeJe” also earned her 2025 Grammy nominations for Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance, respectively.
Nigeria: Sultan Decries Present State of Almajiri Practice
[Daily Trust] The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the present state of the Almajiri system in the northern part of the country, describing it as embarrassing and needing total condemnation.
Nigeria: Queen Dami Is Reason I Haven’t Won Grammy Award – Portable
[Premium Times] “I prayed to Ifa. I was told to say that anything blocking my way, whether a woman or a man I accommodated, that hinders my progress, should leave me. Can’t you see that girl has run away?”