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South African singer Tyla has urged the West to recognize Africa’s diverse musical genres beyond Afrobeats. MTV VMAs Speech: Accepting Best Afrobeats Song, Tyla emphasized African music’s breadth. “The impact that ‘Water’ has had on the world proves that African music can be pop music, too. This is so special but also bittersweet. Because I know there’s a tendency to group all African artists under Afrobeats.” Amapiano Representation: Tyla proudly represented South Africa’s Amapiano genre. “African music is so diverse. It’s more than just Afrobeats. I come from South Africa, I represent Amapiano. I present my culture.” Afrobeats Artists Shoutout:…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has lambasted critics, vowing not to let “two rats” from TV tarnish his reputation. Criticism Backlash: Ronaldo’s outburst follows pundits’ and fans’ disapproval over Portugal’s early Euro 2024 exit. Ronaldo’s Euro 2024 Performance: The Al-Nassr forward failed to score, sparking calls for retirement from international football. Ronaldo’s Response: On Rio Ferdinand Presents, Ronaldo declared: “People always take the worst part, not always the good part. But I’m not going to finish my career because two rats criticise me.” Motivation: “The world loves me, the fans love me. This is my motivation to carry on football. People…

The Labour Party’s National Working Committee, led by Julius Abure, has petitioned the National Security Adviser and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe alleged misappropriation of 2023 presidential campaign funds. Allegations: The party accuses Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Peter Obi, and Afenifere leaders of diverting over N12bn and $15m in donations. Call for Transparency: Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, urged an investigation into all bank accounts linked to the alleged misconduct. “The trio of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni were involved in financial infractions totaling over ₦600m, which they have kept in…

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has stirred controversy with his latest comments, blaming the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, for his own demise. In an explosive interview on Quincy Jonze’s ‘Echoo Room’ podcast, Portable claimed Fela’s activist stance led to his untimely death. “According to what we were told, if Fela had minded his business a little he would have lived longer. But he was busy fighting for Nigerians wey no fight for their selves,” Portable said. The singer’s remarks have sparked outrage among Fela’s fans and followers, who view his comments as disrespectful to the legendary musician’s legacy. Portable also…

A gruesome incident has shaken the Apete community in Ibadan, Oyo State, after a middle-aged man, identified as Alfa Ahmed, allegedly slaughtered his grandfather and uncle for an alleged money ritual. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the back of the popular Apete market, in the Ido Local Government Area of the state. According to eyewitnesses, the suspect took advantage of his grandfather’s visual impairment and his uncle’s poor health to carry out the heinous act. “The suspect, popularly called Alfa Ahmed in the area, took advantage of his grandfather’s condition because the man was visually impaired, while his…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has shared his opinion on the top three fastest and most skillful players in the current Nigerian national team. In a recent interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Osimhen named Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze as the quickest players in the team. “The quickest, first of all, Simon, Lookman, and Samuel,” Osimhen said, highlighting the speed and agility of these players. When it comes to skill, Osimhen identified Boniface Nwofor, Ademola Lookman, and Kelechi Iheanacho as the top three players in the team. “In match situations, the most skillful: Boniface, Ademola, and also…

Nigerian singer Tems brought her highly-anticipated ‘Born In The Wild’ tour to Toronto’s History venue on Saturday night, delivering an electrifying performance that left the crowd mesmerized. But what made the night even more special was the surprise appearance of Canadian superstar Drake, who was spotted in the VIP section, nodding to the music. Despite battling a cold, Tems took to the stage with her signature energy, announcing to the audience, “I have a cold but we’re gonna dance this cold away.” The crowd roared in approval as she launched into a medley of songs from her debut album ‘Born…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings in Mafia village, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, describing it as a stark reminder of the gravity of the nation’s security situation. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Saturday, expressed sadness over the horrific killing of several innocent people, urging the Nigerian government to acknowledge the reality and take bold steps to address the challenge. He stated that the relentless killings, maiming, and displacement of innocent Nigerians are a clear indication that the nation’s current security architecture is failing.…

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday in Ogun State when a car driven by a suspected Yahoo boy, Ishola Qudus, rammed into pedestrians, leaving a one-year-old baby dead and others injured. The incident happened opposite Rejoice Supermarket in Idi-Aba, where the 27-year-old driver, accompanied by three others, allegedly drinking inside the vehicle, lost control of the grey Lexus ES350 car with registration number APP429JN. Spokesperson of the Ogun Police Command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, saying that despite efforts to save the victims, one-year-old Sekiniat, who was on her mother’s back, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical…

Nigerian singer Shallipopi has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate over the high fees charged by local artistes, advising his colleagues to charge according to their values. In an interview with News Central TV, Shallipopi noted that an artiste’s value is directly linked to the success and reach of their music. He disputed the notion that Nigerian artists have overpriced themselves out of the local market, instead emphasizing that artistes who achieve similar streaming numbers as American artistes should charge comparable fees. “It depends on your music and where it has gotten, that is what your price is going…