AMVCA: Organisers ‘open doors’ for entries
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has announce the call to entry for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Entries opened on Monday, December 23, 2024, and will close on Friday, January 31, 2025. In a statement sent …
Detty December: Global stars descend on Lagos to celebrate music, culture
Lagos took a different hue this festive season as a host of influential personalities, including foreign stars, descended on the city to revel in the excitement of Detty December. Detty December marks the end of the year when serious activities give wa…
True story behind ‘Seven Doors’ – Femi Adebayo
Actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has revealed that the inspiration behind his latest film, ‘Seven Doors’, came from the life of a king he was close to. Speaking in an encounter with Saturday Beats, he said, “It is extremely important to preserve our …
‘Shout Out To My Ex’, Kwate proclaims in new EP
Singer, David Idukomose, aka Kwate, has released an Extended Play, titled, ‘Shout Out To My Ex’. A statement sent to Saturday Beats noted that other artistes such as Portable, Magnito, Big Smart and Black Jerzee, also worked to make sure the project ap…
Jimmy Jatt marks 40 years on stage with Rewind concert
Veteran disc jockey, Jimmy Jatt, in collaboration with comedian and on-air personality, Steve Onu, aka Yaw, is set to entertain his fans with ‘The Rewind A Flashback Concert’, on December 30, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. A…
Africa Magic opens entries for 11th AMVCA
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has called for entries for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, confirmed this in a statement on M…
Speed Darlington granted bail, says lawyer
Stanley Alieke, the counsel for popular controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington, said the singer has been granted bail after nearly a month in police custody. Alieke disclosed this on his Instagram handle on Monday. “Apki has bee…
Rising afrobeats acts who made waves in 2024
As the music scene continues to evolve, some rising stars have made significant strides this year, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL takes a look at some of them Ayo Maff Ayorinde Ayodele, popularly known as Ayo …
Wizkid, Davido, other celebrity beefs that shaped 2024
2024 was indeed an eventful year in the entertainment industry with some celebs involved in ‘beefs’ (fights) with one another. TOLULOPE FASUAN takes a look at the significant ones VDM vs Iyabo Ojo/Paulo Controversial social media activist, Vincent Otse…
Most prominent gospel artistes of 2024
The Nigerian gospel music scene has continued to evolve and captivate global attention. NAOMI CHIMA writes about the leading gospel acts whose contributions have shaped the genre this year Nathaniel Bassey Nathaniel Bassey remains one of Nigeria’s most…