Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner among 19 other contestants at the pageant held over the weekend at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The 26-year-old, who is originally from Rivers State but competed on behalf of Bayelsa, will now represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss …
Nigerian music heavyweights Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr have been selected to feature on the official soundtrack album for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, further highlighting the global rise of Afrobeats. The four artists are among a diverse lineup of international stars unveiled by FIFA Sound ahead of the tournament, which will be …
Rapper Rick Ross has shown that business and music can remain separate from personal disputes after performing several of his biggest collaborations with Drake during the opening night of his new tour. Ross kicked off his 17-city “Port of Miami” anniversary tour at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, celebrating two decades since the release of …
Canadian rapper Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist after Janice STFU debuted at the top of the chart following the release of his three new albums. The latest milestone gives Drake 14 No. 1 hits, tying him with Rihanna …
Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has revealed that her Instagram account was suspended amid her ongoing clash with social media critic VeryDarkMan. The controversy began after Phyna accused VeryDarkMan of turning the public against her after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances. Reacting to the allegation, VeryDarkMan denied the claims, stating that asking for …
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have received nominations for the 2026 BET Awards scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on June 28. Tems emerged as one of the top Nigerian nominees, earning multiple recognitions across major categories. She was nominated for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, the BET Her Award for her …
Reality TV star and businesswoman has opened up about her intense health routine, revealing that she takes up to 35 supplements every day. The 45-year-old made the revelation during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang, on Tuesday, May 19. “I take probably 35 supplements a day,” Kardashian said, adding that she spreads them …
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day spotlighted the increasing fusion of Africa’s film, fashion, music and digital content industries, as creatives and brands leveraged the platform to showcase the continent’s expanding creative economy. Held recently in Lagos ahead of the main awards ceremony, the event attracted actors, fashion designers, musicians and digital …
Organizers announced that online registration runs from May 16 to May 20, with limited slots available for physical auditions in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu from May 22–24. Interested applicants must be 21 years or older and possess a valid means of identification to participate. To audition, applicants are required to register online, fill in their …
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has opened up about the financial realities of the movie industry, saying many actors are not as wealthy as people assume. Speaking during a podcast hosted by fellow actor Baaj Adebule, Rosman said one of the biggest misconceptions about Nollywood stars is that they are all rich and living lavish lifestyles. …
