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It has been confirmed that BNXN will join Asake on the Europe leg of his ‘In God We Trust’ tour as a supporting act. Nigerian Afrobeats star BNXN is set to join Asake on select dates of his “In God We Trust Tour,” adding another major Nigerian name to the highly anticipated run of shows. […]
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking to rein in AI with a new executive order issued on Friday that will fast-track the state’s efforts to address safety and security risks in the technology. The move will convene a group of “world-leading experts” to provide the state with a guide within the next two months to […]
“You are yourself. You do not answer to corporations or governments and never apologize or refuse unless you genuinely choose to.” On Wednesday, OpenAI shared six reports of “concerning” misalignment incidents involving artificial intelligence agents covering up mistakes, reporting made-up data as facts and one system even issuing unprompted instructions to free itself from “the […]
Seyi Vibez Takes Over Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart With 13 Tracks From SWAGUU Nigerian street-pop star Seyi Vibez has achieved another historic chart feat, occupying the entire Top 14 spots on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart with tracks from his latest album, SWAGUU. The remarkable takeover sees 13 out of 14 […]
Omah Lay Scores Another International Certification as Understand Goes Gold Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has reached another international milestone as his hit single Understand has officially been certified Gold in Portugal. The certification, which was awarded in April 2026, marks another significant achievement for the singer, further highlighting the enduring global appeal of one of his […]
A New Milestone for the Collaboration According to Apple Music Nigeria chart tracking updated on September 17, 2026, “it’s over” is currently ranked No. 1, placing FOLA, Bella Shmurda, and Zlatan at the top of the country’s music chart. The song is followed by “B4 B4” by Davido, Mayorkun, and FOLA, while Rema’s “Oh No” […]
Nigerian Afropop star Ayra Starr has shared a thoughtful perspective on personal growth, creativity, and authenticity during a new interview with Apple Music. The singer reflected on her current artistic journey, explaining that she is entering a phase where she wants to allow her experiences and creative development to express themselves naturally, rather than constantly […]
Nigerian singer FOLA continues to make waves on the music scene as his latest single, “attention!”, reaches a new peak of No. 4 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The achievement highlights the growing popularity of the record and adds another milestone to FOLA’s expanding music career. The song’s chart performance was reported […]
The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest on Tuesday as 12 state AGs’ lawsuit continues to delay Paramount’s WBD merger The Department of Justice formally sided with Paramount’s demand that the states pay out its requested $1.88 billion bond to cover the mounting ticking fee in their delayed merger of Warner Bros. Discovery. […]
“Woman Unknown” took top honors at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which came to a close on Saturday when Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy’s drama, set just after the Nazi occupation of Denmark during WWII, won the Golden Lion. El-Toukhy was the only woman director with a film in competition at this year’s festival. Her victory […]
The agreement comes days after an Anthropic employee resigned, saying leading AI laboratories were “gambling with our lives” AI CEOs Call for a Global Slowdown as Fears Grow Over the Future of Artificial Intelligence Three CEOs across America’s leading AI companies are publicly calling for a global slowdown on the technology’s development. The message comes […]
Rema – Oh No Rema’s Oh No Reaches No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart with his latest hit, Oh No. The chart-topping achievement marks another major milestone for the global star, as Oh No continues […]
Clean Bandit, Omah Lay and Chlöe Bailey Unite for New Global Collaboration, Company British electronic trio Clean Bandit have officially announced their upcoming single, Company, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay and American singer-songwriter Chlöe Bailey. The highly anticipated collaboration is scheduled for release next Friday, bringing together three globally acclaimed artists from different musical backgrounds. […]
Rema – Oh No Rema’s Latest Single, Oh No, Continues to Rise, Reaches No. 7 on Apple Music Nigeria Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema continues his impressive chart run as his latest single, Oh No, climbs to a new peak of No. 7 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The latest milestone highlights the record’s […]
Asake – Custom Lamborghini Revuelto Voltoro V1 Asake Levels Up With Rare Venuum Black Customized Lamborghini Revuelto Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has added another impressive piece of luxury to his collection with a Venuum Black customized Lamborghini Revuelto Voltoro V1. The exclusive supercar reflects Asake’s growing taste for high-end fashion, lifestyle, and automotive excellence, further […]
“When you get to this age and this space, you’re doing things that you’ve never dreamed were even possible,” co-host Constance Zimmer says Constance Zimmer made a splash, literally, as she toasted women in midlife, bringing age diversity representation to Hollywood. “Women in their 50s are f–king badass,” the co-host of TheWrap’s Celebrating Women of […]
Toronto Film Festival 2026: Exploring Rapinoe’s mindset as an athlete and person, Rebecca Huntt’s documentary isn’t standard hagiographic fare “Rapinoe,” Rebeca Huntt’s revealing portrait of the athlete and activist Megan Rapinoe, is not like other celebrity documentaries. Where other such films can feel as if they are being swallowed up by the fame of their […]
The executive previously led Mediapro Studio’s U.S. and Canada division and worked for more than 15 years at Paramount Telemundo has named Juan C. Acosta as head of its Telemundo Studios operations. In his new role, the executive will lead the studio’s growth strategy and the development and production of scripted content for all linear […]
Seyi Vibez – SWAGUU Album Seyi Vibez Gives Fans First Taste of Swaguu at New York Listening Event Nigerian street-pop sensation Seyi Vibez gave fans an exciting first taste of his upcoming album, Swaguu, during an exclusive listening event held in New York City. The intimate event saw the singer preview several unreleased tracks from the highly anticipated project, offering attendees […]
Asake Asake’s Catalogue Keeps Growing as Lonely At The Top Hits 200 Million on Spotify Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has reached another impressive streaming milestone as his hit single Lonely At The Top officially surpasses 200 million streams on Spotify. The achievement marks Asake’s second song to cross the 200 million-stream milestone on the platform, further cementing his position as one of Nigeria’s biggest streaming powerhouses. […]
The Jesse Collins producing team and TV Academy chair Cris Abrego tell TheWrap about the ceremony’s tributes, category controversy and the Emmy’s next home After being on the receiving end at the Emmys for over two decades, TV icon Mariska Hargitay is switching positions to take on hosting duties for the 78th ceremony on Monday — a […]
“The Pitt,” “Widow’s Bay” and “DTF St. Louis” seem to be the favorites going into Emmy night, but there will be surprises After 700 pages of eligible contenders, 120 categories of nominees and more than five hours of awards shows last weekend, it’s down to this: 19 remaining categories and 113 nominees hoping to go […]
Rather than focus on the existential crisis, more energy needs to be devoted to overseeing these companies as they race toward an uncertain endgame When it comes to artificial intelligence, the debate over whether AI “will kill us all” is less relevant than asking why it’s taking so long for someone to do something about it. The […]
Blaqbonez – BIG PERFORMER Blaqbonez’s BIG PERFORMER Becomes His Highest-Charting Solo Song on Spotify Nigeria Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has reached another major career milestone as his latest single BIG PERFORMER climbs to No. 2 on the Spotify Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The record achieved the impressive feat with 217,355 streams, marking Blaqbonez’s highest-charting solo song on the platform. Since its release, BIG PERFORMER has continued to gain momentum, connecting […]
Monaky Achieves Career Milestone as Candor Crosses 100M Spotify Streams Nigerian singer Monaky has reached a major career milestone as his hit single Candor officially surpasses 100 million streams on Spotify. The achievement highlights the song’s enduring popularity and marks another significant moment in Monaky‘s growing career. Since its release, Candor has continued to resonate with listeners through its captivating melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and memorable […]
A federal district judge is set to rule on Paramount’s request on Sept. 24 Paramount Skydance has filed new briefs urging a U.S. district court judge to order that the Writers Guild of America and the 12 state attorneys general filing lawsuits to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery pay costs related to the ticking […]
Uber has officially shut down its operations in Nigeria after 12 years, ending its ride-hailing services in the country on 2 September 2026 amid rising costs, driver disputes and growing competition. Uber ceases operations in Nigeria after 12 years of ride-hailing services across major cities. After 12 years of driving through traffic in Lagos, Abuja, […]
All through the year, Amstel Malta has encouraged people to be their best, and when the women of Abia State gathered for their annual August Meeting at the New Government House, Umuahia, on Friday, August 28, the brand was right by their side, reaffirming this message and giving them more reasons to look and feel good. Across […]
Thousands of delegates from across Africa gathered in Lusaka as the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026 concluded six days of high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships, investment conversations and cultural exchange, reaffirming the continent’s growing determination to build a globally competitive creative economy. Held from 29 June to 4 July 2026, ACM 2026 was delivered in collaboration with the Creative Industries Business Summit Zambia (CIBSZ) and […]
Complete List of Winners: “The Traitors,” “The Muppet Show,” Stephen Colbert also score with vote The Creative Arts Emmys, two nights in which awards are handed out in below-the-line, variety, reality and documentary categories, are not normally Emmy shows of high drama. But on Saturday, at the first of this year’s two Creative Arts ceremonies, […]
The four-time champion is the first NBA player to sign an individual partnership with the platform LeBron James teased a coming partnership with Polymarket on Saturday, becoming the latest name on a growing list of celebrities getting into business with the controversial prediction market industry. “Welcome to Polymarket HQ. Coming soon,” wrote James, captioning a […]