A guitarist, composer and bandleader who died on Saturday, Taylor’s six-decade career played a key role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa.

Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has disclosed that her children received death threats during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, a development she said forced her to rethink how she engages in activism.

Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok personality, Hebeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has generated widespread social media attention after making an emotional appeal to his ex-girlfriend, Jarvis, during a recent livestream in which he invited her as a guest.

“I was angry that day. It was an unfortunate incident,” the singer said. “I let my emotions get the best of me. I want young boys and girls to learn from this. When you reacts in anger, you end up regretting what you do.”

Pascal Okechukwu, the Nigerian socialite popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has been appointed as the Imo State director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), a youth-oriented support group backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun led the people of the state on Thursday in a vibrant cultural carnival and road show that brought colour, music and excitement to major streets of Abeokuta, the state capital.

For billionaire businessman, Mr Femi Otedola, philanthropy is a second nature. In fact, most of Otedola’s philanthropic activities are never spoken about in public.

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague Mercy Johnson weeks after her arrest and detention over alleged cyber-related offences linked to their long-running feud.

US-based Nigerian music professional and a member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Richardine Bartee, has offered a simple explanation as to why South African singer Tyla beat Davido and other nominees to win the Best African Performance category award at the just concluded 68th Grammy ceremony.

There have been many African musicians and singers who have graced the Grammy stage at one time or another.

Singer Donna Adja, popularly known for her song No Forks, has revealed that she was betrayed by someone she once considered a close friend, an experience she says cost her a major opportunity.

Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about the personal and cultural significance of her latest film, Mother’s Love, in an interview with Yanga FM.

Latin music’s fast-rising star, Precious Perez, widely known as The Blind Reggaetonera, has unveiled her latest single, No Me Hizo Falta Verte, a heartfelt song she dedicates to her husband, Shane Lowe, as she ushers in a new phase of her music career.

Lagos recently hosted the first-ever Diaspora Ball at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, drawing celebrities, creatives, business leadersand socialites.

Renowned actress, producer, writer and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following her election as the National Vice President, South-West.