The Edo State Government has denied reports that it banned Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke from entering or performing in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, denied the reports in a statement on Friday after Kassy…

No fewer than a hundred star actors on Friday gathered at the BOS Hall (Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Hall), LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, to pray for their ailing colleague, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Ogogo was diagnosed…

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has declared that she will become the next governor of Abia State, saying her ambition is driven by what she considers the failure of Governor Alex Otti’s administration to match its public image with the state’s…

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 spotlight at 40 while competing with artists…

Multi-award-winning gospel artist Asu Ekiye has announced his separation from his wife, Kunemofa, after twenty-eight years of marriage. Ekiye, known as the “Prince of the Niger Delta”, announced in a Facebook post on Thursday. The gospel singer, who married Kunemofa…

The stage is set for the public presentation of Colours of My Mind, a 275-page book by Austin Emaduku, at the Egini Community Townhall in Egini, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. The book launch is scheduled for 12…

The Cape Town Regional Court has adjourned proceedings over the immigration status of former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidinma Adetshina, as protesters demand that she be sent back to Nigeria. Ms Adetshina appeared before the court on Wednesday to seek…

Halima Kazaure, former wife of Bashir El-Rufai, son of ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has opened up about the end of their marriage, revealing that the union ended in 2024 when their twin sons were two years old. PREMIUM TIMES…

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 awards lineup. Burna Boy received two nominations and Tems earned one.…

Beninese music icon Angélique 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 Grammy Award winner was honoured on Tuesday, during a ceremony in…

Africa Magic has announced August 31 as the premiere date for ‘Hello Future Me’, the sequel to its 2025 romantic drama series, Dear Future Me. The 26-episode series will premiere at 9 p.m. ‘Hello Future Me’ will stream in West…

Music executive and founder of Dapper Group, Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, has denied allegations made against him by his former signees, T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi. The three artistes accused the label of financial mismanagement, lack of transparency and exploitative…

Veteran actors Jide Kosoko and Yinka Quadri have explained why their ailing colleague, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, cannot be moved from his current hospital despite receiving hundreds of offers of medical assistance. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Ogogo’s daughters, Kira and…

Nigerian interior designer and entrepreneur Ehi Ogbebor has denied claims that she has a history of dating married men, saying transport union leader Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, is the only married man she knowingly dated. Ms Ogbebor,…

Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke has reflected on his uncle, Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as Osun State governor, claiming that he took on 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors with just his mobile phone. The “Unavailable” hitmaker, who played a key…