Mayour and Smur Lee are set to drop a new afro-fusion single on July 31, adding to the growing buzz around their collaboration. The release follows Smur Lee’s recent run of projects and keeps attention on her expanding presence in the Afrobeats scene.
The 2026 AFRIMMA Awards have returned after a two-year break, with Davido leading the nominations with five nods. Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Peller and several other African stars also earned nominations ahead of the awards ceremony and music festival scheduled for September 12 in Dallas, Texas.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially released his first single for 2026, titled "I Know Who I Be," marking his return to the music scene this year.
Nigerian streamer Peller has completed the traditional marriage rites of his fiancée, Jarvis, after paying her bride price in Benin City, marking a new step in their relationship.
Nigerian rapper CDQ has claimed that upcoming musicians face major challenges in the music industry if they do not belong to influential groups or circles.
Nollywood mourns veteran actor and lecturer Patrick Okoye (Energy), who reportedly died on May 28, 2026, with tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans nationwide.
LinkedIn is facing a privacy complaint over its data practices, with advocacy groups alleging mishandling of user information and potential breaches of data protection laws. The complaint focuses on how the Microsoft-owned platform tracks and uses professional and behavioral data for targeted advertising. Critics are calling for greater transparency and stronger user control as regulatory scrutiny of big tech continues to intensify globally.
Ice Prince has revealed plans to step away from music in the long term, saying he intends to pursue higher education and later transition into farming. The “Oleku” hitmaker noted he sees his next phase at around age 40, focusing more on family and agriculture as he gradually moves beyond his career in the music industry.
Olakunle Adediwura Oni says managing celebrities is like marriage, noting that disagreements are normal but must be resolved quickly for business to continue. With over a decade managing talents like Femi Adebayo, Ruth Kadiri, and Ronke Odusanya, he highlighted social media pressure on Nollywood careers and paid tribute to Alexx Ekubo.
