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The world reads in disbelief as Chris Brown exchanges DM with suicidal fan
Dear Headies, there’ll be trouble if you snub Kiss Daniel’s album this year
Why I did it – Kanye West explains concept behind controversial ‘Famous’ video
Kevin Hart look-alike gets molested by bold stripper
Entertainment industry has a lot to learn from banks and telcos – Ayeni Adekunle
In pictures: How Phyno, Yeni Kuti, General Pype, Dede and more partied with Burna Boy’s grandpa at 80
Nine musicians headed for night performance drown as boat capsizes
BET Awards not stoned for awarding Black Coffee backstage? He’s Africa’s Best for crying out loud!
Here’s 2016’s most anticipated debut albums from Nigerian music stars
#TheRapReport – Dear Democracy, I thought we were in this together?
‘Kanye West is crazy’ – Chris Brown reacts to depiction in ‘Famous’ video
It’s Tunde and Wunmi Obe’s 18th wedding anniversary
Drake’s ‘One Dance’ with Wizkid and Kyla sets new record on Billboard Chart
Portugal to play Poland in Euro 2016 quarter-finals
Meet the parents: Taylor Swift introduces new heartthrob, Tom Hiddleston to family and friends
Falz walks out on doctor because of wrong diagnosis
South Africa’s Black Coffee beats off Wizkid, AKA, Diamond Platnumz to win BET award
HAPPENING NOW: 500 soldiers storm Ikorodu as militants resume killing
#BETAward2016: Falz wins Viewer’s Choice Best International Act Award
Euro 2016: McAuley’s goal error gifts Wales quarter-final ticket

The world reads in disbelief as Chris Brown exchanges DM with suicidal fan

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 04:47 AM PDT

Brown posted screenshots of their conversation on Instagram. In the caption he admits that he usually never responds to direct message requests, but in this situation he made an exception.

Dear Headies, there’ll be trouble if you snub Kiss Daniel’s album this year

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 04:40 AM PDT

Kiss Daniel went home empty handed last year. His critically-acclaimed debut album is proof he deserves better.

Why I did it – Kanye West explains concept behind controversial ‘Famous’ video

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 03:36 AM PDT

Despite the nudity featured in his 'Famous' video, the rapper said that he was 'very careful with shots that had [something] sexual to take them out.'

Kevin Hart look-alike gets molested by bold stripper

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 03:23 AM PDT

While having fun in a club, this 'Kevin Hart looking dude' was brought on stage by a stripper. See what she did to him.

Entertainment industry has a lot to learn from banks and telcos – Ayeni Adekunle

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 03:18 AM PDT

This is me calling on everyone that cares about Nigerian music to support us and use Orin. Artistes and labels can get details on orin.ng/guide.

In pictures: How Phyno, Yeni Kuti, General Pype, Dede and more partied with Burna Boy’s grandpa at 80

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 03:04 AM PDT

In spite of the heavy rain, guests party all night alongside Phyno, General Pype, Dede Mabiaku, ExTaSi band and Gloria Ibru with DJ Max Kendy who didn't fail to impress with his old school melodies...

Nine musicians headed for night performance drown as boat capsizes

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 02:58 AM PDT

Lake Victoria, Africa's biggest lake, is shared by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The musicians were members of a musical band. They were headed to an evening performance when the boat they were...

BET Awards not stoned for awarding Black Coffee backstage? He’s Africa’s Best for crying out loud!

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 02:56 AM PDT

June 2015 isn't one to forget easily. Celebrities including Wizkid, Fuse ODG and Yemi Alada led other Africans to voice their displeasure at BET organisers for awarding Best International Act...

Here’s 2016’s most anticipated debut albums from Nigerian music stars

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 02:49 AM PDT

High profile releases expected as some of the music industry's biggest names continue to work on their debut albums.

#TheRapReport – Dear Democracy, I thought we were in this together?

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 02:38 AM PDT

Dear Democracy, I thought we were in this together I thought the idea was for you to help me find the liberty in this freedom You were supposed to be the key to justice The peace in conflict The...

‘Kanye West is crazy’ – Chris Brown reacts to depiction in ‘Famous’ video

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 02:15 AM PDT

In probably just the sort of reaction Kanye West is looking out for, Chris Brown has reacted to the rapper’s depiction of him in the recently released ‘Famous’ video with seeming...

It’s Tunde and Wunmi Obe’s 18th wedding anniversary

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 01:17 AM PDT

it's been 28 years of friendship and 18 years of marriage and somehow they've managed to stay off controversies in their music and marital lives.

Drake’s ‘One Dance’ with Wizkid and Kyla sets new record on Billboard Chart

Posted: 26 Jun 2016 12:28 AM PDT

Drake's 'One Dance' featuring Kyla and Nigrian pop star, 'Wizkid has set a new record becoming the longest-running No. 1 Single in U.K.'s Digital Era.

Portugal to play Poland in Euro 2016 quarter-finals

Posted: 25 Jun 2016 03:39 PM PDT

The Portuguese recently clinch victory with a lone goal in round of 16 clash with group D front-runner, Croatia.

Meet the parents: Taylor Swift introduces new heartthrob, Tom Hiddleston to family and friends

Posted: 25 Jun 2016 02:54 PM PDT

Barely two weeks after the reported relationship between Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston, the singer has seemingly indicated her intent as she has introduced the actor to friends and family. Though a...

Falz walks out on doctor because of wrong diagnosis

Posted: 25 Jun 2016 02:18 PM PDT

Falzthebahdguy and Twyse joined hands in making this comedy skit. Falz who was irritated by Twyse's diagnosis walked out on Twyse not after he had given him a piece of his mind.

South Africa’s Black Coffee beats off Wizkid, AKA, Diamond Platnumz to win BET award

Posted: 25 Jun 2016 01:48 PM PDT

South Africa's DJ Black Coffee has been announced as the winner of 2016 BET Best International Act (Africa) award.

HAPPENING NOW: 500 soldiers storm Ikorodu as militants resume killing

Posted: 25 Jun 2016 12:50 PM PDT

The soldiers were deployed after renewed violence in Ikorodu, Lagos. Ilara in Ogijo, a community in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, is boiling as we speak. Neighbouring areas are also reportedly...