ARISE Fashion Week, one of the biggest fashion events in Africa, is underway in Lagos, Nigeria, as 30 young designers converge on Africa’s entertainment capital to compete for prize money

Supermodel and businesswoman Naomi Campbell is in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, for Arise Fashion Week, an event she’s backed since its launch in 2018. This season, the main attraction is the

Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat Rema, US artists Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, the late Pop

As part of preparations for its upcoming event, ARISE FASHION WEEK on Tuesday hosted select media personalities and social media influencers to a high style, laid back brunch at Circa

Rihanna, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have made it on to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. The publication offered their list of influential women who

Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has announced an experimental plan for fans of his music to earn money by buying shares in his songs. The star, whose hits include ‘Skin Tight’

This year’s Flytime Music Festival, Nigeria’s first multiple day festival, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the first time in sixteen years the festival, which has seen

Keanu Reeves and Will Smith both didn’t receive bonuses for Warner Bros.’ decision to put their 2021 films on HBO Max. Reeves is starring in the highly anticipated The Matrix

As 2020 draws to a close, Nigerian superstar Burnaboy is picking up a number of accolades to add to his growing repertoire. The self-styled African Giant was the most searched

Universal Music has struck a deal to buy the rights to Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of 600 songs, from Blowin’ in the Wind to Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, in the

US R&B singer Teyana Taylor has announced that, due in part to being unappreciated in the music industry, she is “retiring” from her music career. In an Instagram post, Taylor

Rapper and singer Jeremih has been released from the hospital after undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Jeremih was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Friday night, accompanied by his mother. “First

Radio Disney, the US nationwide radio network that helped jump-start the music careers of Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers and Selena Gomez, is set to end

It’s another bittersweet victory for Pop Smoke. The fallen Brooklyn rapper’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon debut album is reportedly now certified 2x-platinum. Pop becomes the third

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s son Femi Kuti and grandson Made Kuti have announced their new joint double album ‘Legacy +’ with two new songs. Set to be released February 5, 2021, Legacy

Rap superstar and entrepreneur Kanye West is Billboard’s top Gospel artist of 2020. West, who repeats his 2019 triumph, is also the top male gospel artist this year. On the

Chadwick Boseman will receive posthumous honours during MTV’s ‘Greatest of All Time’ special and at the 30th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. Although the late actor is best known for

The nominations for the Headies, Nigeria’s premier music award show, have been released, with Wizkid, Davido, Fireboy DML and Burna Boy gaining the most nods. Wizkid earned nominations for Best Recording of

Mariah Carey has teamed up with two vocal powerhouses, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson, for a new version of her original Christmas song, “Oh Santa!” The festive song was released along with Carey’s Magical Christmas

Letitia Wright has faced Twitter backlash after posting a link to a YouTube video questioning whether people should take any prospective COVID-19 vaccine and the safety of vaccines generally. The Black