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UK court confirms rape, four other sexual offence charges against Poco Lee

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been formally charged in the United Kingdom with five sexual offences, including two counts of rape. ... Read More


Malian singer Salif Keita cancels South Africa shows over 'xenophobic violence'

Nigeria, Aug. 27 -- Malian singer and songwriter Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over reports of xenophobic violence against African migrants, his spokes... Read More


Poco Lee's team breaks silence on UK case, denies 'drink spiking' reports

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims... Read More


Dolly Parton dies at 80

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- American country music legend Dolly Parton, whose six-decade career produced global hits, including Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You, has died at the age of 80. Parton's... Read More


UK court confirms Poco Lee's September hearing amid assault allegation

Nigeria, Aug. 25 -- Popular Nigerian dancer, hypeman and entertainer Poco Lee is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom and is scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court in Lond... Read More


I won't be 40 'dragging' spotlight with younger artistes - Davido

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Afrobeats star Davido has suggested that he may step back from the centre of the music industry within the next five to six years, saying he does not intend to remain in the spotli... Read More


Burna Boy, Tems secure 2026 MTV VMAs nominations despite scrapped Afrobeats category

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), despite the removal of the Best Afrobeats category from this year's awa... Read More


Angelique Kidjo makes history with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Nigeria, Aug. 19 -- Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has become the first African musician and the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Gram... Read More


Celestial Church launches probe into Tope Osoba's death, allegations against fiance

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, amid allegations involving her... Read More


How Tope Osoba died - Family reveals

Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- The family of Yoruba Nollywood actress and producer, Tope Osoba, has provided an account of the circumstances surrounding her death, saying she had been battling emotional distress... Read More