All of our exclusive D23 2026 interviews in one collection. We’re at D23 2026, and interviewing some of the biggest names in film and television! This includes Rosario Dawson teasing epic lightsaber battles in the next season of Ahsoka, James Spader discussing Ultron’s VisionQuest role as ‘psycho therapist,’ and Lisa Kudrow laughing it up with Romy & Michele 2 co-star Mira Sorvino. Star Wars: Starfighter Director Shawn Levy on Why Ryan […]
August 22, 2026
Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari sit down with RT correspondent Jacqueline Coley to talk about their upcoming film Good Fortune. This sharp and heartfelt comedy marks Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut. The film follows Gabriel (Keanu Reeves), a guardian angel who intervenes in the life of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) by swapping his life with that of a […]
August 22, 2026
A consensus emerged at NECLive 2025 that African creators must prioritise building robust local infrastructure and monetisation systems before aggressively pursuing global markets, with panellists revealing that over 80% of African content’s monetisable value currently flows outside the continent. During the panel on “Accessing the Global Creative Innovation in a Digital Economy,” moderated by Tomiwo Ojo, industry […]
August 21, 2026
MTN’s Chief Digital Officer has identified content quality improvement and business model transformation as the two critical factors that will determine African creative products’ global competitiveness over the next five years. At NECLive 2025, A’isha Umar Mumuni outlined MTN’s comprehensive strategy to build platforms supporting content creator communities across video, gaming, music, education, agriculture, and health sectors, targeting […]
August 21, 2026
MTN‘s representative has outlined an ambitious vision positioning the telecommunications giant as an infrastructure builder for Africa’s creative economy, leveraging access to 200 million subscribers across the continent. Speaking at NECLive 2025, Funso Finnih declared that “MTN needs to start building dams”—infrastructure designed to enhance distribution, improve access, and enable monetisation for African content creators across multiple […]
August 21, 2026
The CEO of Stream Pay Platforms has exposed a critical weakness in Africa’s creative economy, revealing that over 80% of monetizable views for African content originate outside the continent, leaving enormous local value untapped. At NECLive 2025, Dominique Ntirushwa challenged the prevailing focus on global expansion, arguing that platform providers and creators must first address massive […]
August 21, 2026
Rema – Rave & Roses (Ultra) Album Nigerian Albums With the Longest Runs on Billboard World Albums Chart Nigerian music continues to make a lasting impact on the global stage, with several projects achieving remarkable longevity on the U.S. Billboard World Albums Chart. Leading the list is Rema’s Rave & Roses, which has spent an incredible 197 weeks on the chart, […]
August 21, 2026
ALBUM: CKay – BANGER BOY CKay’s SHEGE Debuts on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart CKay has secured another international chart milestone as his latest single SHEGE makes its debut at No. 44 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart. The debut highlights the continued global reach of the Nigerian singer-songwriter, whose unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop influences has earned him a […]
August 21, 2026
Ayra Starr – Starrgirl Ayra Starr & ZAYN’s Heaven Baby Hits New Spotify Peak With Biggest Streaming Day Yet Ayra Starr and ZAYN continue to gain momentum with their hit collaboration Heaven Baby, which recorded an impressive 891,028 streams globally on its fourth day on Spotify. The figure marks the song’s biggest streaming day yet, highlighting its rapidly growing popularity among listeners worldwide. Taken from Ayra Starr‘s latest […]
August 21, 2026
Ayra Starr The Heaven Baby TikTok Trend Just Got Ayra Starr’s Attention Ayra Starr is showing love to the thousands of fans bringing her latest hit, Heaven Baby, to life on TikTok. As the song continues to dominate streaming platforms and social media, the singer shared a special message for everyone creating videos with the viral collaboration featuring ZAYN, expressing her […]
August 21, 2026
Aaron Pierre Aaron Pierre Caught Vibing to Asake & Wizkid’s MMS at BBC Studios British actor Aaron Pierre was recently spotted vibing and singing along to Asake and Wizkid‘s hit collaboration, MMS, during a visit to the BBC studios alongside presenter Nadia Jae. The viral moment, which quickly made the rounds on social media, showed the actor fully immersed in the Afrobeats anthem, much to the delight of fans. His […]
August 21, 2026
Blaqbonez on The Genesis of the Feud with Odumodublvck Blaqbonez Breaks Silence on the Real Reason Behind His Feud With Odumodublvck Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has shared his account of how his long-running feud with fellow rapper Odumodublvck began, offering fans fresh insight into one of the most discussed rivalries in the country’s hip-hop scene. According to Blaqbonez, the fallout traces […]
August 21, 2026
Angélique Kidjo – Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially made history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The landmark recognition celebrates Angélique Kidjo‘s decades-long contribution to global music and her enduring influence as […]
August 21, 2026
MTV VMAs MTV VMAs Remove Best Afrobeats Category From 2026 Awards The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have officially discontinued the Best Afrobeats category ahead of the 2026 MTV VMAs, bringing an end to a category that celebrated the global rise of African music. Introduced in 2023, the category was created to recognize the growing influence of Afrobeats on the international […]
August 21, 2026
Tame Impala Tame Impala Scores First-Ever No. 1 on Spotify Global With Loser Tame Impala has reached a major career milestone as his latest single, Loser, climbs to No. 1 on the Spotify Global Top Songs Chart. The achievement marks the Australian artist’s first-ever chart-topper on Spotify’s global ranking, highlighting the song’s massive worldwide appeal and continued streaming momentum. Known for his genre-defying sound […]
August 21, 2026
Dapper Group Dapper Group CEO Damilola Akinwunmi Addresses Contracts With Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi & T.I Blaze Dapper Group CEO Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi has released a fresh statement addressing the ongoing discussions surrounding the contractual relationships between his company and artists including Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi, and T.I Blaze. In the statement, Akinwunmi pushed back against claims suggesting the artists were unaware of […]
August 21, 2026
Rema & Don Toliver Rema Joins Don Toliver on Stage for Live Performance of Secondhand American singer Don Toliver surprised fans at his Atlanta show by bringing out Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema for a special performance of their collaboration Secondhand. The moment saw both artists share the stage for the first time, delivering an energetic performance of the fan-favorite track and […]
August 21, 2026
Victor AD Victor AD Announces New EP The Therapist Ahead of Friday Release Nigerian singer-songwriter Victor AD is set to make his return to the music scene with a brand-new EP titled The Therapist, arriving this Friday. The upcoming project promises to showcase Victor AD‘s signature blend of Afrobeats, soulful melodies, and emotionally driven storytelling, while featuring collaborations with some of the […]
August 21, 2026
ALBUM: CKay – BANGER BOY E Clear Is the Summer Feeling We Needed — DJ Dazz Praises CKay’s Latest Hit American DJ and music personality DJ Dazz has shared his appreciation for CKay’s latest release E Clear, describing the record as the perfect song for the summer season. Taking to social media, DJ Dazz praised the track’s refreshing energy, saying: “CKay’s ‘E Clear’ captures […]
August 21, 2026
Ruger Explains Why He Wouldn’t Be Upset if a Girl Took His Partner Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger has sparked conversation online after making a surprising statement about relationships during a new interview with Reprezent. Speaking candidly, the singer said: “If a girl takes my girl, I won’t be pissed.” The remark has quickly gained attention across social media, […]
August 21, 2026
Playboi Carti Continues His Fashion Run With New Slawn Custom Chain American rapper Playboi Carti has given fans a look at his latest custom jewelry piece, a unique chain designed by renowned artist and creative Slawn. The new piece showcases the bold, unconventional aesthetic that has become closely associated with Playboi Carti‘s style, blending high fashion, art, and hip-hop […]
August 21, 2026
