Simi Breaks Silence After Twitter Bullying Over Old Tweets: The Full Story Behind the Controversy

Nigerian music star Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has released a detailed public statement following a wave of online criticism and bullying triggered by the resurfacing of her decade-old tweets. The backlash erupted after Simi made a powerful post on X (formerly Twitter) condemning sexual violence and calling for stronger accountability against rapists. The…

Spotify Celebrates Five Years in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana: Revealing the Most Streamed Songs

Spotify, the global audio streaming leader, is commemorating five years of operations in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana — a landmark period that highlights the rapid growth of digital music consumption and the expanding influence of African artists on the world stage. The platform entered these markets on 23 February 2021 as part of a major…

Annie Macaulay Sparks Romance Rumours With Lavish Valentine’s Surprise

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay Idibia has set social media abuzz after sharing clips of an elaborate Valentine’s Day surprise, fuelling speculation that she may have found love again following her widely publicised separation from music icon 2Baba. In videos posted to her Instagram story, Annie was seen walking into a living room beautifully decorated with…

Fans Raise Alarm as Teni Appears ‘Unrecognizable’ in Valentine Visuals

Nigerian singer and songwriter Teni has stirred widespread reactions online following the release of her Valentine-themed single titled Labubu, with fans expressing shock over her noticeably transformed appearance in the music video. The romantic Afrobeats track, released in celebration of Valentine’s Day, arrived with dreamy, love-soaked visuals that showcased the singer in a flowing white…

Spotify Reveals Top Engineers Haven’t Written Code Since December as AI Takes Over Development

Global music streaming giant Spotify has revealed a dramatic shift in how software is built inside the company, disclosing that some of its most experienced developers have not manually written code for months, following deep integration of artificial intelligence into its engineering operations. The disclosure was made during Spotify’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, where Co-CEO…

Leaplings in the Spotlight: Famous Public Figures Born on February 29 Who Won’t Celebrate Their Official Birthday in 2026

In most calendar years, birthdays arrive like clockwork. But for a unique group of people born on February 29 known as leaplings, their actual date of birth only appears every four years. Because 2026 is not a leap year, these public figures will technically not have an official date to mark their birthdays. Many will instead…

Asake and Wizkid Break Spotify Nigeria Records with “Jogodo,”

Nigeria’s digital music dominance reached another historic milestone as Afrobeats heavyweights Asake and Wizkid smashed Spotify Nigeria streaming records with their collaborative single, “Jogodo.” The track, released in January as the lead single from their joint EP REAL, Vol. 1, posted unprecedented numbers within hours of release and maintained extraordinary momentum throughout its first week…

Nollywood’s Valentine Treat: Kayode Kasum’s Historical Epic ‘Love & New Notes’ Hits Cinemas February 2026

Film enthusiasts and cinema-goers are in for a historical treat this Valentine’s season as the highly anticipated Nollywood drama,  Love & New Notes, prepares for its nationwide theatrical release on February 13, 2026. Directed by the prolific Kayode Kasum and produced by Timini Egbuson under his Film Trybe Media banner in collaboration with FilmOne Entertainment, the film is set against…