Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has implored young Africans to invest in the development of their own countries rather than seeking greener pastures abroad. Speaking recently on The Honest Bunch Podcast, he criticised what he described as Africa’s “misplaced dependence on the West,” saying many of the continent’s youth still hold the belief that genuine success is found outside Africa. “We Africans must find a way. Our problem is here. We are helping those...

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 2025 edition of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), the country’s most commercially successful reality television show, will commence on Saturday, 26 July, with a follow-up premiere on Sunday, 27 July. This season, which marks the show’s tenth anniversary, is set to offer a record-breaking ₦150 million grand prize, the highest since the programme debuted in 2006. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Lagos, where...

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Nigeria’s legendary folklorist and highlife musician, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday, 7 June 2025, at the age of 95. The late Ejeagha, celebrated for his profound contributions to Igbo music and oral tradition, reportedly died at his residence in the Abakpa Nike area of Enugu after a prolonged illness. Until his death, he was revered as one of Nigeria’s most influential indigenous storytellers and songwriters,...

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Temilade Openiyi, alias Tems, has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Diego F.C. as a part owner, making her the first African female musician to own a stake in a top-flight football club in the United States. The club announced her involvement on Wednesday, stating that she joined through her company, The Leading Vibe, in partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm. “We Are Delighted to Have Tems” –...

After 71 days of thrilling competition, the curtains have finally closed on the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. In a grand finale that captivated viewers nationwide, Kellyrae emerged as the ultimate winner, securing a cash prize of N60 million and a brand new car worth N40 million. Kellyrae, who entered the house with his wife Kassia, defied the odds of previous seasons where couples often struggled to last long in the...