Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night. Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness. He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fast-rising compatriot Shallipopi,…
Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where they have been granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing. Majors, a star of Creed and Ant-Man, said becoming citizens would allow the couple to “bridg[e] the gap” and bring together their stories…
Ghanaian musician and cultural ambassador Wiyaala has announced her upcoming ordination as the Paramount Queen Mother of the Funsi Traditional Area in the Upper West Region. The historic ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 17 and is expected to attract traditional leaders, cultural enthusiasts, and supporters from across the region and beyond. Wiyaala’s…
A civil lawsuit filed in New York is casting a shadow over the legacy of Grammy-winning gospel singer and pastor Donnie McClurkin, accusing him of sexually abusing a young man over the course of several years while positioning himself as a spiritual mentor. According to NBC News, the complaint was brought by Giuseppe Corletto, who…
Ghanaian reggae/dancehall powerhouse Ras Kuuku, signed to PUOM Music, releases a brand-new freestyle titled “RAMPUTU,” now available on all major streaming platforms. Streaming Link: https://song.link/RAMPUTU-Freestyle_RasKuuku “RAMPUTU” is not just a song — it’s a signal. A raw, unfiltered freestyle dropped to reconnect with the streets, energize his core fans, and set the tone for a…
Will Smith has been sued by a tour violinist who is accusing the rapper of sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation. According to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, acclaimed violinist Brian King Joseph has sued Smith and his production company, accusing him of sexual harassment, grooming, and wrongful termination. Joseph alleges he…
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from the hospital two days after he was hurt in a deadly car crash that claimed the lives of two of his friends, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, in Nigeria. In a joint statement released on Wednesday by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, and…
Actor Idris Elba has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours. Recognised for his advocacy against youth violence, the ‘Luther’ star receives the honour for his work with the Elba Hope Foundation. The British actor, producer, DJ and long-standing cultural figure has been named in the UK’s New Year Honours list, officially earning the…
Sean Combs, widely known as Diddy, has filed a fresh appeal challenging both his conviction and sentence, with his legal team accusing the trial judge of overstepping his role during sentencing. In court documents filed late Tuesday, Diddy’s lawyers urged an appellate court to overturn his conviction and order his release from prison, or, alternatively,…
Ghanaian national Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, was on Monday, December 23, 2025, arraigned before the Gbese District Court in Accra under heavy security following his arrest over an alleged $8 million international romance scam targeting elderly Americans. The alleged scam, which reportedly defrauded victims of millions of dollars, has attracted global attention…
