Afrobeats sensation Runtown has rescheduled the arrival of his much-anticipated album, Soundgod Fest IV, moving its release from June 13 to June 27. The artist shared the update via Instagram, posting a teaser along with the album’s official artwork. Explaining the delay, Runtown said the extra time would allow him to fine-tune the project to meet fan expectations. “Moved the drop to the 27th of June to make sure it’s absolutely fire for you guys! Meanwhile, hit the pre save link in bio. #SoundgodFestIV,” he wrote. READ ALSO: Ahead of the full project, Runtown has already delivered two singles —…
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Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has defended Nollywood’s storytelling, saying the industry is rich in originality and continues to gain traction with international audiences. In a video shared online, Oboli addressed frequent criticisms that Nigerian films are too predictable. She argued that predictability doesn’t lessen the impact of a good story, emphasizing that the real value lies in the storytelling process itself. “A story can be predictable, but if it’s well told, people will still watch it and enjoy it,” she said. READ ALSO: Highlighting Nollywood’s strength, Oboli said, “Stories have never really been our problem. I feel like in…
Nollywood icon Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, is commemorating 60 years in the film industry with the premiere of a new project titled Her Excellency. The 72-year-old actor began his artistic journey in 1964 with the Young Concert Party, a theatre troupe led by the late Ojo Ladipo. Following Ladipo’s passing, Salami took over the group’s leadership and became a key figure in shaping Yoruba theatre and film. He appeared in Ajani Ogun, the first Yoruba-language film, and later produced Ogun Ajaye in 1985, marking his debut as a film producer. READ ALSO: To celebrate his six-decade-long career,…
Comedian and actor Woli Arole has taken a firm stance against women who choose surrogacy despite being physically capable of carrying a pregnancy, describing such decisions as products of misguided modern thinking. In a post shared on Instagram, Arole stressed that childbirth is a sacred blessing and an essential part of God’s divine design for women. He urged women not to give in to what he called “wokeness,” advising them to honour their natural role in procreation. READ ALSO: “Listen carefully. It is a blessing for a woman to carry her baby in her womb. That’s how God wants it.…
Best Amakhian, founder of Glitch Studios, has spoken publicly for the first time about the circumstances surrounding OAP Nedu’s departure from the Honest Bunch podcast, following the controversy stirred by allegations from social media figure VeryDarkMan. Back in February, Nedu came under intense scrutiny after being accused of sexual misconduct and fraud — claims he strongly denied. In response, he issued a pre-litigation notice demanding ₦500 million in damages for defamation. The backlash eventually led to his exit from the podcast. READ ALSO: In a new episode released on Monday, Best revealed that he made several efforts to encourage Nedu…
Nigerian rapper Olamide has shared the official tracklist for his much-anticipated self-titled album Olamide, scheduled to drop on June 19. In a post on Instagram, the YBNL boss revealed the 17-track project, which features an impressive lineup of collaborators from across the globe. Guest appearances on the album include international names such as Dr Dre, Popcaan, Darkoo, Daecolm, and Fadi, as well as Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, DJ Spinall, and rising act Muyeez. READ ALSO Tracks on the album include: “Rain,” “Prelude,” “Hasibunallah,” “Kai,” “Luvaluvah,” “Billionaires Club,” “Free,” “Duro,” “Special,” “Indika,” “1 Shot,” “99,” “Ruba,”…
Media personality Toke Makinwa has advised individuals not to lower their standards in relationships, stressing that there are countless potential partners across the globe. Speaking on a new episode of her podcast, Makinwa encouraged people to seek partners who align with their values rather than giving in to societal expectations or online criticism. “There’s no need to attack someone for wanting more,” she said. “If their standard doesn’t suit you, keep it moving. There are billions of people in the world.” READ ALSO: She pushed back against the trend of mocking others for their preferences—especially when finances are involved—arguing that…
Reality TV personality Ka3na has urged Nigerian celebrities—particularly women—to stop misleading the public with fake pregnancies and instead speak honestly about their motherhood experiences, including the use of surrogacy. In a message posted to Instagram, the mother of one encouraged public figures to be transparent with their followers, saying their influence should be used to spread truth, not curated images. “Dear Nigerian Public Figures (especially women), we are privileged to be more informed, more exposed, and better travelled. With that comes the responsibility to be honest with our followers,” she wrote. READ ALSO: Ka3na took aim at what she described…
Renowned Nigerian singer and Benue State’s Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continuous violence in his home state, describing the situation as a national crisis that can no longer be ignored. In a video message shared on Monday, 2Baba expressed deep sadness and frustration over the repeated attacks, stating that the loss of lives and lack of lasting solutions from authorities have become unbearable. “My heart is heavy. I am terribly sad and angry. What is happening in Benue State has become a national emergency. I can’t wrap my head…
Controversial Nigerian street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has publicly called out Ric Hassani over their recent collaboration on the singer’s latest album, Lagos Lover Boy. Ric Hassani had featured Portable on one of the tracks from the project, reportedly paying him N5 million for the verse — a deal that was accepted by Portable’s manager at the time. However, following the album’s growing success and widespread attention, Portable now insists he deserves an additional N5 million. READ ALSO: In a video posted via X, Portable claimed his contribution played a major role in the album’s popularity and…