How Comedian Mortell Went Viral With His Garri Content Nigerian skit maker Motell Solomon, popularly known as Mortell, has become one of the country’s fastest-rising comedy creators by turning an ordinary food item—garri—into a social media sensation. His short, humorous videos, which often revolve around borrowing or begging for garri from neighbours, have won the …
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko has been hospitalised after she was involved in a motorcycle accident while filming a movie scene in Lagos. The accident happened during an on-set sequence in which she was riding on the back of a motorcycle operated by fellow actor Victory Michael. The motorcycle reportedly struck a metal barrier, causing the …
“Turbulence” is an inspirational Afrobeats record about navigating life’s ups and downs, combining Wizkid’s laid-back delivery with Asake’s vibrant energy.
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports. The achievement comes after several of his songs and collaborations successfully charted on the prestigious U.S. singles ranking over the years.
Yes, Asake and Wizkid’s hit collaboration “MMS” has officially crossed the 100 million streams milestone on Spotify, making it one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of recent years. The track, from Asake’s album Lungu Boy, has continued to gain streams steadily since its release in August 2024. Before reaching 100 million streams, “MMS” had already:Set …
FOLA (real name: Folarin Odunlami) is one of the fastest-rising Nigerian Afrobeats artists. He is known for blending Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, R&B, and soulful storytelling in songs that often focus on love, struggle, and personal growth.Who is FOLA?Folarin Odunlami began attracting attention through his music and social media freestyles before breaking into the mainstream with songs …
The headline “Money isn’t everything, GehGeh faults Peller’s marriage to Jarvis” refers to comments by Nigerian social commentator and financial influencer Geh Geh, who questioned whether Peller and Jarvis are truly ready for marriage despite their financial success. According to reports, GehGeh argued that marriage requires more than money, emphasizing emotional maturity, stability, and readiness …
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Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again rewritten Nigerian cinema history as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office, setting multiple industry records.The film reportedly hit the milestone in less than three weeks after its cinema release, making it one of the fastest Nollywood movies …
Rihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty) is a Barbadian global superstar, fashion icon, and entrepreneur. She rose to fame in the mid-2000s with chart-topping hits like Umbrella, Diamonds, and Work, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Beyond music, Rihanna redefined celebrity influence through her brands Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, praised …
