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May 19, 2026

Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 11 billion streams on Spotify 

Earlier in January, the singer became the first African artiste to reach 10 billion streams on Spotify.

Wizkid
May 19, 2026

Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Burna Boy bag 2026 BET Awards nominations

Tems led the Afrobeats nominees with three nods, while Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy each received one nomination in the major categories.

Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 13, 2026

Alexx Ekubo died of kidney cancer, says family

The family appealed for privacy during the mourning period.

Alexx Ekubo
May 13, 2026

Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final

Israel’s Eurovision entry, Noam Bettan, was booed during his performance as five countries were eliminated from the Eurovision Song Contest during its first semi-final.

Eurovision
May 12, 2026

Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40 

His colleague, Godwin Nnadiekwe, in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, confirmed the actor’s demise. 

Alex Ekubo
May 11, 2026

Fake rape victim TikToker Mirabel is undergoing rehabilitation: Ogun Govt

“Like every girl under us, she (Mirabel) is properly being taken care of psychologically and physically,” said the Ogun government on Monday.

TikToker Mirabel
May 11, 2026

Netflix’s Adolescence makes history at 2026 BAFTAs

Netflix’s limited series Adolescence made history at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards 2026 becoming the most awarded television production in the award’s history.

BAFTA 2026 event
May 10, 2026

Sanwo-Olu urges collective action against piracy

Mr Asein reinforced the need for stronger collective action against piracy and copyright abuse.

Dr John Asein And Babajide Sanwo-Olu