Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday.
Dance, laughter as Vanguard’s ex-staff return home to launch book, dine, wine with the family
By Benjamin Njoku Last Wednesday was a day of overflowing joy for the patriarch of Vanguard Family, Sam Amuka-Pemu, widely referred and revered as Uncle Sam. The journalists he had mentored, nurtured and sent out into the world returned to say ‘Thank you.’ The air was heavy with memories, laughter and gratitude. It was a […]
Seyi Vibez bows to pressure, after Hilda Baci threatens with lawsuit
By Benjamin Njoku & Tony-Okafor Favour Street pop star Seyi Vibez has deleted social media posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci hours after receiving a legal warning threatening a lawsuit. The move comes amid an ongoing feud between the singer and his former label, Dapper Music, owned by Damilola Akinwunmi, popularly known as Dapper. Seyi […]
Abike Ilu: ‘My drum hairstyle is my identity and mission to preserve Yoruba culture’
By Ishola Balogun She is impossible to miss in a crowd. Cultural entertainer and drummer Abike Ilu has a unique hairstyle in the image of a talking drum which has become her signature hairstyle. For Abike, the look is not just about style. It is a statement of identity and a mission to keep Yoruba […]
London prepares for ultimate cultural feast at ilaje day 2026
By Ayo Onikoyi The UK’s Premier African Cultural Showcase Blends High-Energy Music, Coastal Regatta Heritage, and a Star-Studded Healthcare Charity Drive on August 22. LONDON, UK — August 20, 2026 — London’s entertainment landscape is set for a massive surge of rhythm and culture as the Ilaje Welfare Association (IWA) UK & Ireland Chapter brings […]
O’jez’s Forum honours Toke Benson
By Benjamin Njoku All roads lead to OJEZ Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as The Forum by OJEZ honours Mrs. Toke Benson, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, for her contributions to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy in Lagos. A lawyer […]
