

Trump reportedly weighing presidential pardon for Diddy ahead of sentencing
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly giving serious consideration to issuing a full presidential pardon for Grammy-winning rapper and music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, who faces sentencing in October, 2025 following his conviction on charges related to prostitution. According to sources close to the administration, discussions around a potential pardon have escalated in recent weeks, moving beyond…

Barclays Center erupts as Davido shocks fans with surprise guest performance
The global rise of Afrobeats was on full display last night as Nigerian superstars Davido and Victony delivered a surprise performance that electrified the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. During a sold-out stop on Davido’s U.S. tour, the award-winning singer shocked fans by bringing out Victony for a live rendition of their hit collaboration, Holy Water. The Barclays…

Davido responds to troll who questioned his privileged background
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to a social media user who mocked him for coming from a wealthy background. The exchange occurred on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), where a user suggested that Davido’s success was solely due to his privileged upbringing. The troll wrote: “If no be silver…
Davido breaks silence after VeryDarkMan denies receiving financial support
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to claims made by social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), regarding their past interactions. The exchange, which gained traction online, began after VeryDarkMan addressed a long-standing public perception that Davido had sponsored his hotel and flight during their linkup in Lagos. In…

Everything you need to know about Jorrel Hato?
Chelsea Football Club have reportedly reached an agreement with one of the best Dutch defenders Jorrel Hato ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Blues are looking to strengthen their squad after they defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup to be crowned Champions. If the Blues can seal a deal for…

Rema commands the dancefloor with exposive new single ‘KELEBU’
Fresh off the heels of his back-to-back releases, Baby (Is It a Crime) and Bout U, Nigerian international superstar Rema has just dropped his latest single, KELEBU, and it has triggered a frenzy, already shaping up to be a summer anthem. Co-produced by London and Ambezza, the song simply just electrifies; it demonstrates exactly why he remains one of…

Magixx and Blaqbonez slam fake streaming numbers in Nigerian music industry
Nigerian artists Magixx and Blaqbonez have sparked a heated conversation online over the growing trend of stream manipulation in the country’s music industry. In a blunt tweet posted on X (formerly Twitter), Afrobeats singer Magixx accused unnamed artists of faking their streaming numbers, calling it a form of self-deception. “Y’all faking your numbers. I hope…

Davido shares major milestone ahead of sold-out Barclays Center show
Davido shared a major career milestone on his Instagram Story ahead of his sold-out show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on July 31, 2025. Nigerian music superstar Davido took to his Instagram Story on Thursday, July 31, 2025, to share a jaw-dropping update that has sent waves through the global music scene. The award-winning Afrobeats artist…

Odumodublvck responds to stream farming allegations
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding stream manipulation in the Nigerian music industry, responding pointedly to recent claims made by fellow rapper Blaqbonez. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Odumodublvck cautioned the public against being misled by accusations of stream manipulation asserting that true popularity cannot…

BNXN set to embark on North American tour this August
Nigerian music sensation BNXN (formerly known as Buju) is gearing up to hit the road as he kicks off his highly anticipated Captain North American tour in August 2025. The acclaimed Afro-fusion star is set to bring his signature sound and magnetic stage energy to fans across the United States and Canada. The tour is slated to…