News Ayra Starr Announces Third Album “Starr Girl” for July 2026 Ayra Starr has announced her third studio album Starr Girl for July 2026, revealing the title and release date during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show and teasing a collaboration with Asake. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
TV Nigerian Pop Culture Finds Its Most Honest Arguments on ‘Black Table’ Late-Night Show Black Table, TVC’s unfiltered Friday night late-night show hosted by Olamide Jeanluc Oshoffa and Tyeng Gang, is delivering some of Nigerian television’s most honest conversations about religion, culture, music, and entertainment. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Fela Kuti and Sade Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Fela Kuti and Sade Adu have been inducted into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with Fela honored under the Early Influence Award and Sade inducted in the Performer Category alongside Phil Collins, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, and others. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Wizard Chan and Joeboy’s “Agaba Romantic” Is Built on Intent Wizard Chan and Joeboy deliver one of Afrobeats’ most intentional collaborative projects on their joint EP Agaba Romantic, blending Delta cultural identity, Highlife, Galala, and Reggae across seven cohesive tracks. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Olamide and Adekunle Gold Announce Debut Collaboration “Formation” Olamide and Adekunle Gold have announced their first-ever collaboration, “Formation,” set for release on April 9, nearly a decade after Adekunle Gold’s exit from Olamide’s YBNL Nation label. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Davido, Rema, Burna Boy Lead Nigerian Nods at Ghana Music Awards Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Shallipopi are among the Nigerian artistes nominated in the African Song of the Year category at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, with Davido leading with two nominations. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Lifestyle, Politics Interview: Dideolu Falobi Explains His Move Into Politics for Systemic Change Dideolu Falobi shares why he entered politics, revealing his vision for systemic change, leadership impact, and the future of governance. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Steve Monite on Fame, Silence, and the Revival of “Only You” Decades Later Steve Monite, the Benin City-born creator of the 1984 Afro-Boogie classic ‘Only You,’ reflects on his global rediscovery, Frank Ocean’s tribute, and a return to music three decades after being forgotten. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
Music Davido Announces Debut London Festival at Crystal Palace Bowl Davido has announced the Davido & Friends Festival at London’s Crystal Palace Bowl on August 14, 2026, where he will headline and curate the entire day’s lineup for his only outdoor show in London this summer. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
News Nigerian Artistes Earn ₦60bn From Spotify in 2025 Spotify’s Loud & Clear report reveals Nigerian artistes earned over ₦60 billion in 2025, generating 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours as revenue grew by more than 140% over two years. BY Abioye Damilare Samson
