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Tyla, the South African sensation, edged out Nigerian singers Wizkid, Burna Boy and Rema to clinch the ‘Best Afrobeats Artiste’ category at the 2026 American Music Awards (AMAs).The 52nd AMAs took place on May 25, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and was hosted by actress Queen Latifah.South Korea’s BTS alongside Bruno Mars and Cardi B were the biggest winners of the night, clinching three awards each.Tyla walked away with two awards: Best Afrobeats Artist for the second consecutive year, following her triumph at the 2025 edition and Social Song of the Year for her hit single ‘Chanel’.She became the first international artist ever to win ‘Social Song of the Year’.Below is the full list:Artist of the YearBad BunnyBruno MarsWINNER: BTS ...

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has reportedly lost access to her Instagram account.Her page was suspended on Monday amid her ongoing public clash with social media critic and influencer, VeryDarkMan.The controversy followed allegations by Phyna that VeryDarkMan attempted to turn public opinion against her after she allegedly rejected his sexual advances.Responding to the accusation, VeryDarkMan denied the claims, stating that there was nothing wrong with asking another adult for consent and challenged her to provide evidence.In an attempt to support her allegations, Phyna later shared screenshots of what she claimed were conversations between herself and the influencer on her Instagram page.Shortly after the posts surfaced online, her Instagram account was susp...

Veteran actor Ejike Asiegbu has expressed concern over what he described as a growing obsession with fame among many young actors in Nollywood.Speaking on the Radio podcast, the 66-year-old actor said many younger actors appear more focused on stardom than improving their craft or telling meaningful stories.According to him, some now carry an “I have arrived” mentality, adding that many expect older actors to greet them first because they already see themselves as stars.The veteran filmmaker also alleged that many young actors do not properly prepare for roles, claiming some only read scripts after arriving on set.However, Asiegbu noted that one of the beautiful things about acting is that experience improves performance over time, saying actors often get better as they gro...

The family of late Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has officially released details of his burial programme, with final funeral activities set to conclude on June 18, 2026.According to a statement shared on his Instagram page, the family also requested continued prayers for the deceased, his wife, and relatives as they navigate the period of mourning.The announcement follows reports by Naija News that the actor passed away on May 11 after a battle with kidney cancer.The funeral schedule begins with a service of songs on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Guests are expected to dress in white.A wake will take place on June 17, 2026, at 7 Ekubo-Okwaraeke Avenue, Aziukwukwa, Ujari Village, Arochukwu in Abia State.The f...

Canadian rapper, Drake has made history after claiming the top three positions on the Billboard 200 albums chart simultaneously for the first time ever.The Billboard report confirms ICEMAN opens at No. 1 with 463,000 equivalent album units in the United States for the week ending May 21, followed by HABIBTI at No. 2 with 114,000 units and MAID OF HONOUR at No. 3 with 110,000 units. All three projects were released on May 15.The achievement also gives Drake his 15th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, placing him ahead of Jay-Z among solo male artists and tying him with Taylor Swift among solo performers overall.Only The Beatles, with 19 chart-topping albums, remain ahead.According to Billboard’s data, ICEMAN’s first-week performanc...

The Kannywood film industry is mourning the passing of veteran actress Wasila Isma'il, who d!ed at the age of 46 after a prolonged illness.Her ex-husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, confirmed her demise in a social media post on Sunday.“Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Wasila Isma’il is dead. She d!ed at the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria Hospital, Kaduna,” he said.He said the actress died on Sunday, May 24,  after a prolonged illness.The late actress is survived by her children.Wasila was one of the prominent figures in the Kannywood film industry and was widely known for her roles in several Hausa films..lShe began her acting career in 1998 with the film, “Jinin Masoya,” but rose to fame in 1999 after starring in “Wasila,” directed by Yakubu Le...

Popular Ghanaian actress and Media personality, Beverly Afaglo, has passed away. Her husband, Eugene Kwadwo Baah popularly known as Choirmaster of the popular Hiplife music group, Praye confirmed her passing in a post on social media on Sunday, May 24, 2026.The cause of her d3ath is unknown. In a heartfelt tribute, the husband expressed deep grief over her passing, describing her as the pillar of his life and happiness.“My heart is shattered beyond words over the d3ath of my beloved wife Beverly Afaglo,” he wrote. “It would have been just like four more days to your birthday, but I guess the Lord wanted to celebrate with you, so He called you."“You were my strength, my happiness, and the reason my life felt complete. Every moment with you was a blessi...

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has described himself as a “mysterious” person while explaining why he turned down an offer to join Mavin Records despite allegedly being offered $1 million.Naija News reports that the rapper, whose real name is Emeka Akumefule, disclosed this in a post shared on his 𝕏 handle.According to Blaqbonez, he rejected the deal because he is not comfortable with being overly active on social media or constantly interacting with fans online, something he believes is expected from artistes signed to major record labels.“I need to get this off my chest before Chanel drops. The reason I didn’t sign to Mavin when they were begging me with a million dollars is because I don’t really like posting. I prefer one tweet per year than engaging my fans. I’m too big for tha...

Veteran actress Shan George has weighed into the trending marital controversy involving media personality Frank Edoho, his estranged wife Sandra, and singer Chike. In a recent social media statement, George strongly criticized the singer who allegedly had sexual relations with Sandra while she was still married to Frank. She argued that any man who sleeps with a married woman commits an "unacceptable sacrilege.” She added that Chike owes Mr Edoho an apology. Addressing the core of the ongoing online debate, the actress pointed out that keeping malice is a normal part of life, experienced even among parents and professional colleagues. She maintained that a spouse keeping malice should never be used as an excuse for infidelity. George concluded by advising...

Popular Nigerian musician, Mr Eazi, and his newly wedded wife, Temi Otedola, are expecting their first child.The couple announced the good news on Thursday in a trending Instagram post which has garnered about 500,000 likes and over 30,000 comments in less than three hours.Sharing her baby shower video and pictures, Temi, in a joint post with Mr Eazi, flaunted her baby bump.Accompanying the post, she expressed faith in God’s protection and plans for the unborn child.She wrote: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart.”Reacting to the post, her sister and celebrity disc jockey, DJ Cuppy, wrote: “I’m going to be an auntyyy.”Other celebrities who congratulated the expectant parents include Cute Abio...