Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has been released from the custody of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, ICPC, the musician’s lawyer has said. “The ICPC released D’banj… after the agency could not find anything incriminating on him,” said a statement signed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, D’banj’s lawyer. D’banj was arrested earlier this week on …
Read More »Black AD wins RFI’s Découvertes 2022 award
The jury chaired this year by the Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has chosen the Malian singer Hawa Dialo, known as the artist Black AD. For her, the fight for the African beauty is “that of a life”. Among the 10 finalists, Black AD seduced the jury and became the winner …
Read More »Nigeria: eight arrested over popstar Davido son’s death
Lagos state police command confirmed the death of the three-year old son of famous Nigerian popstar Davido as well as the arrest of eight people in connection to the incident. The toddler is said to have drowned in a swimming pool at his father’s house on Banana Island in the …
Read More »Fally Ipupa’s words after tragic concert in Kinshasa
Congolese singer Fally Ipupa has sent his condolences to the families of 11 people who died on Saturday during his concert in the largest stadium in the capital, Kinshasa. The stadium was packed beyond its 80,000 capacity – even the corridors were jammed, according to one witness. Reports said the …
Read More »Nicki Minaj announces possible visit to Ghana
Rap queen Nicki Minaj answered a question during an Instagram live about the likelihood of traveling to Ghana to work with a Ghanaian artist on a project. “I would love to come to Ghana. I may be doing something major, a business type of situation, with an artist from Ghana,” …
Read More »US: ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio passes away
US rapper Coolio, 59, known for the iconic hit Gangsta’s Paradise, was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles, his longtime manager Jarez Posey told US media. The exact cause of his death on Wednesday has not yet been revealed. He recorded eight studio …
Read More »These Nigerian artists starred in Hollywood movies
While Nigerian films are still struggling to gain international recognition, Nigerian musical artists are now recognized worldwide and some appear in Hollywood films. Nigerian artists are now winning global awards, charts and competitive spaces. Here are 5 Nigerian artists who have appeared in Hollywood movies: 1. Davido David Adedeji Adeleke, …
Read More »Nigeria: singer Ice Prince arrested for assaulting police officer
A popular Nigerian singer has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and abducting a police officer who had detained him. Ice Prince, whose real name is Henry Zamani, was arrested at 03:00 on Friday for driving without car licence plates, said Lagos Police Command spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin. “He, thereafter, abducted the …
Read More »Spain: prosecution demands eight years in jail for Shakira
The Barcelona public prosecutor’s office in Spain announced this Friday they will seek more than eight years in prison for tax evasion against the Colombian star. The singer, who claims her innocence, refused on Wednesday to seal an agreement with the prosecution and want to go to trial. The prosecution …
Read More »Spain: disagreement between Shakira and prosecution, on tax evasion charge
Colombian star Shakira is in full disagreement with the Spanish prosecutor’s office over the accusation of tax evasion, which she denied. According to her lawyers, the possibility of reaching an agreement remains open until the opening of the trial in a Barcelona court while the formal dismissal of the 45-year-old …
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