Nigerian singer Mayorkun has acknowledged Davido’s influence in securing his deal with Sony Music Africa. The Holy Father crooner was signed to Davido’s label, DMW, from 2016 to 2021. After parting ways with the imprint, he went on to unveil his sophomore album Back In Office under Sony Music West Africa in October 2021. Speaking in a recent interview on 3Music TV, now available on YouTube, Mayorkun revealed that Davido played a key role in the Sony deal. READ ALSO: “Aside from having my label, right now I’m also with Sony Africa. Shout out to Davido for that as well,…
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Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has disclosed that his legal representatives have taken steps to address the unauthorised use of his hit track Oliver Twist by American music legend Marc Anthony. During a conversation on Adesope Live, D’banj shared his reaction to discovering that the lead single—and title track—of Marc Anthony’s 2024 album Muevense carried elements of his 2012 classic. While he admitted to feeling proud initially, the lack of clearance prompted him to turn the matter over to his legal team. READ ALSO: “Marc Anthony sampling my song was one of my greatest highlights last year,” D’banj said. “He released…
Nigerian skit maker and actor Mr. Macaroni has praised chess master Tunde Onakoya for his impactful work with Chess in Slums Africa, describing his efforts as deeply inspiring and worthy of admiration. In a social media post on Tuesday, Mr. Macaroni applauded Onakoya’s commitment to empowering underprivileged children through chess, stressing that collective contributions in different capacities are vital to shaping a better Nigeria. He made the remarks after Onakoya visited President Bola Tinubu to present his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon, along with a gold-plated Adire chess set. READ ALSO: Tinubu applauded Onakoya’s accomplishments as…
A Nigerian pastor Ukpa Light has come out strongly in defence of Salvation Ministries’ founder, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, while calling out social commentator VeryDarkMan for what he described as baseless attacks against revered men of God. In a passionate sermon, the clergyman questioned VeryDarkMan’s credibility and societal contributions, insisting that the activist lacks the moral authority to speak against spiritual leaders who have impacted countless lives over the years. “One person calls himself a VeryDarkMan that has no record, has done nothing significant in society,” he said. “He comes and tells me that David Ibiyeomie is not a man of…
Nigerian singer Ruger recently shared his financial journey and the significance of his first earnings in the music industry, revealing that he donated his initial payment of N500,000 entirely to the church. During a candid interview with VJ Adams, the “Asiwaju” artist discussed how his earnings have evolved, noting that his payments increased from N500,000 to N1 million and beyond within just a year. “At every point in my career, I felt happy with what I had because it got bigger each time. My first payment was like N500k when I first came out, and I can remember how I…
Renowned Filmmaker Funke Akindele has confirmed the return of ‘Aiyetoro Town’ with its second season, five years after the original debuted. In a post shared on X, she disclosed that the eagerly awaited new season of the popular series will premiere on FAANtv’s YouTube channel on June 22, 2025. Funke hinted that the upcoming season will feature a blend of laughter, drama, and important life lessons, continuing the legacy established by the first season five years ago. READ ALSO: In her message of appreciation, Funke commended the cast and crew for their unwavering dedication and skill in bringing the narrative…
Nigerian rap veteran Olamide has released a brand-new single titled ‘99’, reuniting with his former signee Asake on the track. The song is part of his upcoming self-titled album, Olamidé, which is set for release on June 18, 2025. The energetic single also features contributions from hitmaker Young Jonn, street-pop artist Seyi Vibez, and British singer Daecolm. Prompt News reports that produced by Willis, ‘99’ blends diverse musical influences, continuing Olamide’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of Afrobeats. READ ALSO: Asake’s appearance on the track comes months after he launched his own record label, Giran Republic, and released his debut…
Nigerian music sensation Tems is set to reach another major career milestone as she headlines the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA Club World Cup final. FIFA revealed on Monday, June 9, 2025, that Tems will join international stars Doja Cat and J Balvin for the inaugural performance. The show is being curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced in collaboration with Global Citizen. The grand finale will be held on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Fans around the world will be able to stream the halftime event for free via DAZN.com. READ ALSO: Sharing her…
The first son of late highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, Emmanuel Ejeagha, has revealed that the music icon was buried just a day after his passing, in accordance with his final request. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a telephone interview on Sunday in Enugu, Emmanuel explained that his father had clearly stated he did not want his body embalmed after death. Respecting this wish, the family made arrangements to bury him within 24 hours. According to NAN, the revered highlife musician was buried on Saturday at his ancestral home in Umuagba, Imezi-Owa, located in the Ezeagu Local…
Popular reality TV star Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has called out Nigerian pastors, criticizing the conduct of many Christian leaders in the country. Her remarks came in response to the controversy surrounding a viral video of Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, confronting a car spotter. The video, which sparked outrage online, appeared to show Pastor Adefarasin holding a pistol-like object while warning a young man filming his luxury car. READ ALSO: Amid the backlash, the cleric clarified that the item in his hand was not a firearm and denied pointing it…