There appears to be no end in sight for the PMAN leadership crisis as its national treasurer, Baba Ojonugwa, a key figure involved in the body’s finances, has disassociated himself from the activities of former members of the National Working…

While many entertainers have won over fans with memorable phrases and catchphrases, only a few have become cultural icons. Among these influential entertainers is actress Lola Idije, whose real name is Toyin Afolayan. Her numerous iconic slangs from her movies…

Fireboy DML, the Afrobeats sensation, has once again captured the hearts of music lovers with his fourth album, ‘Adedamola’, released on 29 August. This album is a unique fusion of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop, a blend that has become his…

Folagade Banks gained widespread recognition when he adopted the character of a self-righteous Yoruba mother, Mama Deola, in his skits. In Nigeria’s competitive field of content creators, Mama Deola stands out with her signature brown rope, head tie, quirky shoes,…

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has supported the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) with a $3 million (approximately N5 billion) grant to promote arts management and education in West Africa. Established in 2020, MOWAA is a Benin-based non-profit organisation…

The ongoing feud between singer Dammy Krane and his colleague, Davido, has escalated further as he (Dammy Krane) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, against the latter. The petition, submitted through the Centre for Prevention of…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host the fourth edition of its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND in Algiers, Algeria, from 16 to 19 October. According to the organisers, this year’s event will showcase Africa’s creative industries and feature diverse…

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has welcomed his second child with his fourth baby mama actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, popularly known as Ashabi Simple. The newborn is Portable’s third daughter from three mothers. PREMIUM TIMES recalls Portable and…

In the early 2000s, when the Nigerian music scene was gaining more spotlight, Lagbaja, the masked musical maverick, was right at the heart of it. His track “Nothing For You” became one of the most memorable songs of that period,…

Mohbad’s passing on 12 September 2023, cast the world’s spotlight on Ikorodu, his hometown, where he was hurriedly buried barely 24 hours after his mysterious death. Since then, mourners, particularly his fans, have been at a loss, seeking closure. But…

Nigerian entertainers have mourned the sudden death of filmmaker Shina Sanyaolu and gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, aka Dele Gold. Their colleagues broke the news on their social media handles on Wednesday. Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr Latin, who is…

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) winners have been announced. The award event was held on Wednesday at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, United States. South African rising star Tyla was announced winner of “Best Afrobeats” Music…

On Wednesday, singer Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, shunned the invitation to appear before a Coroner Court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos State, investigating the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. Mohbad died a year ago,…

One year after the mysterious death of the rapper and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, the head of the Aloba family legal team, Taiwo Odumosu, in this interview with DAYO OYEWO, speaks on the legal process and the relentless pursuit…

Olori Ashley, the fourth wife of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media for declaring her son the ‘Crown Prince’ to the throne of Oduduwa. The royal couple, who wedded on 15…