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The new era of afrobeats has officially begun in viral fashion, and leading the charge is “Plutomania” himself. Crown of Uzamacommonly known as Salipopcemented his transformation from internet sensation to certified superstar by being nominated TikTok Artist of the Year 2025! 🏆The news was announced at the TikTok Sub-Saharan Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, and it’s not just a win for Shalipi; This is a huge endorsement of Nigeria’s dominance in the digital creative space.The power of “Raho”Shalippi’s victory was driven by his single, “rot,” TikTok itself describes it as “Cultural Reset”.The song not only topped the charts; It…

The numbers are in, and they paint a shocking picture: Music consumption in Nigeria has reached staggering, culture-defining heights. according to Spotify’s highly anticipated Wrapped 2025 dataNigerians collectively spend More than 1.3 billion hours Consume audio content on the platform this year! 🎧This staggering statistic is more than just an indicator; It’s a clear economic and cultural sign of a country fully embracing its digital destiny, and it confirms two major trends currently dominating the African beat scene.1. The rise of the new vanguard (the battle between the “Big Four”)While the old royals like Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy continue…

Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She has gained attention for her creative and humorous music promotion strategies. On December 9, 2025, Turni upgraded her loaner act by involving Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy. Nigerian singer-songwriter Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has created a buzz by promoting her music in a creative and humorous way. Turney took her borrowed car antics up a notch on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with the participation of Nigerian Grammy winner, Burna Boy. In a hilarious video shared on social media, Turney dressed up as Burna Boy,…

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi believes that kidnapping school children, while undeniably wrong, is “the lesser of two evils” compared to killing soldiers. In a recently shared interview, Gumi said that while both acts are evil, taking hostages is more serious than taking a life. He insisted that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent more deaths, citing past cases such as the Kebbi school kidnapping where the victims were released unharmed. Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has called the kidnapping of schoolchildren the “lesser of two evils” compared to the killing of soldiers and insisted Nigeria must negotiate…

Activist Judy Osas has publicly criticized Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, accusing her of overstepping her authority in political matters involving the elected governor. Osas stressed that the position of First Lady has no constitutional backing or executive powers, noting that unlike the governor, Mrs. Tinubu was not elected by the people. He argued that any message she wanted to convey should be channeled through aides, stressing that the governor’s mandate comes directly from voters, while the first lady’s influence is informal and not legally defined. Activists accuse Remy Tinubu of ‘crossing the line’, say first lady has no…

Akpoazaa Group has named Dr. Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, Managing Director of Obijackson Group and founder of Nestoil, as the inaugural recipient of the Person of the Week Recognition Award. The honor recognizes his contributions to education, healthcare, community development, cultural preservation and industrial development in Nigeria. Through the Obi Jackson Foundation, Dr. Obiese has made significant investments in scholarships, hospital facilities, health services and social welfare. Akpoazaa Group is pleased to announce Dr. (Sir) Ernest Azudialu Obiejesi, Managing Director of Obijackson Group, as the first recipient of its prestigious Person of the Week Award; an honor that recognizes individuals and…

Nigerian woman Sakina Sani sparked an online debate after she posted on Facebook that Christmas food was “taboo” for Muslims. Her message aimed at the Muslim community has reignited discussions around interfaith relations, religious tolerance and different interpretations of Islamic rules for sharing holiday meals during Christmas celebrations. Nigerian lady Sakina Sani has sparked debate online by taking to social media to remind Muslims that Christmas food is considered Haram (forbidden or illegal in Islam). In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Sani addressed the Muslim community directly: “Using this medium to remind all Muslim ummah that Christmas food is…

Shola Ogudu, the mother of Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife, shared a reflective post highlighting her son’s five years of growth after expressing confidence in her son’s future. She looked back at her 2020 tweet about instilling strong confidence in her then 8-year-old, celebrating the progress he had made and expressing her gratitude to God in the updated caption. Shola Ogudu, the mother of Boluwatife Balogun, the eldest son of Nigerian music star Wizkid, has shared a throwback post looking back on her son’s journey five years later. Ogudu shared a screenshot of her own tweet from January 6, 2020, in…

Gospel singer Victor Thompson shared a heartfelt video on Instagram expressing his love for his wife Henrietta. The couple welcomed their first child a few months ago. Thompson has previously discussed the challenges they face in parenthood. Gospel singer Victor Thompson once again expressed his deep love for his wife Henrietta in a touching video shared on Instagram. The musician, who became a father a few months ago, had earlier opened up about the struggles they faced in their journey to parenthood. In the video, Thompson invites his wife outside their home, where she unexpectedly discovers her push gift. She…

Regina Daniels’ mother Rita Daniels returns to social media following AGN presidential election loss. On December 9, she shared a video on Instagram showcasing her charity work. In the video, she hands out food to children from her car. Rita Daniels, mother of actress Regina Daniels, has resurfaced on social media days after reports emerged that she had lost the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) presidential election. On Tuesday, December 9, Rita posted a video on her official Instagram page showing off her charity work. In the video, she can be seen handing out what looks like food to the…