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Nearly 30 years after his death, legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been awarded one of global music’s highest recognitions, as the Recording Academy announced it will honour him with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award. According to reports by the BBC, the prestigious award will be presented at the Grammy Awards, making Fela the first African artist to receive the Lifetime Achievement distinction. The award recognises Fela’s lasting impact on global music, culture and political consciousness, solidifying his status as one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century. Reacting to the news, Fela’s son and renowned Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, described the honour as deeply emotional and symbolic. “Fela has lived in the hearts of the people for...

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Premium Times reported.  Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was arrested in September 2025. The actor's last Instagram post was on 19 September, shortly before his arrest.  This is the first time the actor’s alleged role in the alleged coup plot is being made public. The publication gathered that the actor was hired to play the role of a propagandist by the alleged coupists who planned to assassinate top government officials last year. The officers allegedly planned a violent takeover in which the top government officials were marked ...

created by photogrid Two-time Grammy nominee Ayra Starr, has revealed that Afrobeats superstar, Burna Boy remains her top choice for a future collaboration. The singer, made the disclosure in a Billboard interview shared on Thursday while speaking with Love Island USA star Chelley , as she reflected on her 2026 Grammy nominations. “Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with. I’ve collaborated with a lot of people, and I still want to collaborate with many more people,” Ayra Starr said. Ayra Starr recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for her collaboration with Wizkid on Gimme Dat, released on April 25, 2025. The nominations were announced in November 2025 ahead of the Grammy Awards ceremony scheduled fo...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has lifted the suspension placed on Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar, bringing to an end a disciplinary measure that lasted more than a year. Abubakar was placed on an indefinite suspension in October 2024 following allegations of defamation involving fellow actors and other prominent Nigerians. After an extensive investigation, a disciplinary panel found her culpable and barred her from participating in AGN activities and film productions. However, the guild announced on Thursday that the suspension had been lifted. The outgoing National President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this during the inauguration of the guild’s new National Executive Council (NEC) at the AGN national secretariat in Abuja. Rollas explained that although Abubakar had...

Lady Gaga has criticised U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert in Tokyo, condemning what she described as the agency’s “merciless” treatment of families amid ongoing immigration raids in the United States. The singer made the remarks while performing at her Mayhem Ball tour, pausing her set to address the situation back home. Gaga said her heart was “aching” for families affected by immigration enforcement actions and for communities living in fear. “I’m thinking about all of their pain and how their lives are being destroyed right in front of us,” she said, referencing Minnesota and other parts of the United States where residents are searching for answers amid heightened enforcement activity. She added that when entire communities lose their sense of sa...

Comedian, Deeone, has reacted after the Nigeria Police Force, Force Intelligence Department, Lagos annex, invited him for questioning hours after he made a video about  President Tinubu falling during his state visit in Turkey. The President was walking alongside with the Turkish President when he stumbled and fell. The presidency in a statement released dismissed any claims that the President suffered a medical scare.  In a video released online, Deeone asked the President to go home and rest. He went further to mention the names of past Presidents who passed away while in office. He also asked  APC and Seyi Tinubu to advice his father to go and rest. In a video shared online early this morning, Deeone said he has been invited for questioning by the police and susp...

TIKTOK star Shirley Raines, known for her selfless volunteer work with homeless people on Skid Row in Los Angeles, has d!ed at the age of 58. The content creator, known online as “Miss Shirley”, tragically passed away at her home in Nevada on Tuesday, January 27, according to her sister. Her non-profit organisation Beauty 2 The Streetz also confirmed the influencer’s de@th in a heartbreaking social media post. Shirley was found de@d in her home in Henderson by her bed, her sister Sheila told TMZ. She also told the outlet that their entire family is shocked. No foul play is suspected, and Shirley had reportedly been in good health and not taking any medication. Confirming her death, Shirley’s charity Beauty 2 The Streetz, which has over one million followers on Instagram, ...

Family of late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi has clarified the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of burial rites earlier proposed by some of her colleagues, dismissing claims circulating on social media. The family has now appealed to the public to ignore misleading online narratives and allow the late singer to be laid to rest with dignity and peace. Addressing guests during the service of songs and artistes’ night held on Wednesday, the singer’s brother-in-law, Mr. Femi Eretan, said the family resolved to independently manage the burial after disagreements arose with members of the gospel music community. Eretan refuted reports suggesting internal conflict within the family, insisting they remain united and calm, adding that “many people are crying more than the bereaved.”...

Popular content creator Iniobong Esther Louis, widely known as Sunshine, has been buried in Lagos amid grief and mourning. Naija News reports that Sunshine, aged 34, passed away on January 9, 2026, following complications arising from fibroid surgery, which reportedly began in December 2025. According to her friend, Chidera Madu, the late content creator, who was from Nnung Udoe Itak in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was first taken to Orchid General Hospital. However, due to the nationwide doctors’ strike at the time, she was said to have received only pain management without a full medical assessment, prompting her transfer to another hospital on January 2 for proper care. After her passing, friends and family appealed to the public for financial support to ensu...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Nollywood actress Angela Okorie to be remanded at Suleja Prison, Niger State, following her arraignment on charges of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. Naija News reports that Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after hearing an oral bail application from Okorie’s lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), shortly after the actress pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge filed by the police. The judge directed that Okorie, a single mother of one, remain in custody until January 30, when a formal bail hearing is scheduled. Okorie, residing at 1 Henry Montero Street, Lekki Palm City, Ajah, Lagos, faces prosecution under Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/278/2025. The police allege that she, along with Ifeoma Mbonu (currently at large), conspired...