Awards

Sports

Tolu Arokodare Wins 2025 Ebony Shoe Award

Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare wins the 2025 Ebony Shoe Award after a standout season with Genk, becoming the sixth Nigerian to claim the prestigious Belgian honour.

15 May 2025

Entertainment

Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’ Earns RIAA Gold Certification in the U.S.

Tems earns RIAA gold certification for ‘Love Me Jeje’ after surpassing 500K U.S. sales. The Grammy-winning Nigerian star continues to shine globally.

14 May 2025

Breaking News

Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors, Lisabi: The Uprising, and Freedom Way Shine at 11th AMVCA

Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors, Lisabi: The Uprising, and Freedom Way were the major winners at the 2025 AMVCA, with nods to veterans and rising stars alike.

11 May 2025

Entertainment

2025 BET Awards: Ayra Starr Bags Three BET Nominations

Nigerian stars Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy, Rema, and Shallipopi dominate the 2025 BET Awards nominations, reflecting Afrobeats’ global rise.

9 May 2025

Entertainment

Ayra Starr “Rush” Hits UK Platinum Certification

Ayra Starr earns a UK platinum plaque with hit track “Rush”, drops new song ‘Gimme Dat’ with Wizkid, celebrates MOBO win

7 May 2025

Entertainment

Lagos Set to Host AFRIMA 2025

Lagos is poised to host AFRIMA 2025, reinforcing its reputation as Africa’s creative capital. Governor Sanwo-Olu confirms readiness, backed by strong AU support.

1 May 2025

Entertainment

Shallipopi Criticizes Poor Organization at 17th Headies Awards

Shallipopi slams poor organization at the 17th Headies Awards despite winning Best Rap Song, fueling criticism of the once-prestigious Nigerian music event.

29 April 2025

Entertainment

OdumoduBlvck Wins Next Rated Award at 17th Headies

OdumoduBlvck wins the Next Rated award at the 17th Headies held in Lagos, celebrating emerging talent in Nigerian music. See full list of winners

28 April 2025

Entertainment

Shallipopi, Flavour, Chike, and More to Perform at 17th Headies “Back to Base” Awards

Headies returns to Nigeria for its 17th edition with performances from Shallipopi, Flavour, Chike, Qing Madi, and others at the Landmark Centre on April 27, 2025.

15 April 2025