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More than 100,000 fans turned out to see K-pop superstars BTS’s first concert in nearly four years, their label said Sunday, a smaller number than originally expected for the highly anticipated event in central Seoul. The seven-member group took to the stage together for the first time following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, with some stationed near the heavily fortified border with North Korea.
Afrobeats heavyweight Davido is taking his showmanship to new heights, announcing his first personally curated festival in the United Kingdom. The Nigerian superstar will headline the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14, 2026, in what he has described as his sole outdoor appearance in the city this summer.
A soldier, Amoke Gunshot Simeon, served in Abia state during the days of the terror kingpin, ‘Osisikankwu’. Osisikankwu’, whose real name is Obioma Nwankwo, was the leader of the kidnap gang that terrorised Aba and environs from 2008 to 2010. He held the town captive, kidnapping residents and visitors, leading to the exodus of people from Aba until he was arrested in 2010 by Amoke.
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have confirmed that nominees for the 2026 edition will be revealed on Sunday, March 29. The announcement was made via the awards’ official social media platforms, with Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo set to host the live nominee reveal.
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the “Walker, Texas Ranger” television series, has died, his family said Friday. He was 86. Norris passed away Thursday morning, the family said on Instagram, after media reports that he had been hospitalised for an undisclosed condition while on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has finally reacted to his Grammy loss at the 68th edition of the awards held in Los Angeles with a message of faith and resilience, affirming that God is on his side, despite his recent loss. In a post shared on his Instagram page, Davido shared lovely photos alongside his wife at the award ceremony and ended the post with a praying emoji and musical symbols. The singer wrote: “Oluwa Dey my side”
Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has praised the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award given to his late father, describing it as “a win for Africa and global peace.” Fela became the first African musician to receive this award, marking a new dawn for Afrobeat music. The award was received by his children, Yeni, Femi, and Kunle, at the 2026 Special Merit Awards,held in Los Angeles on Saturday night before the main Grammys ceremony.
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his current wife at their Delaware home in December, local police said Tuesday. William Stevenson, 77, was married to Jill Biden from 1970 until their divorce in 1975. Jill Biden married former president Joe Biden in 1977. Stevenson is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection to the December 28 death of his wife, 64-year-old Linda Stevenson, according to New Castle County Police in Delaware.
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into music history, becoming the most awarded rapper at the Grammy Awards after a dominant showing at the 2026 ceremony on Sunday, February 1. The Compton-born rapper entered the night with 22 Grammy wins and walked away with five more, bringing his career total to 27. In doing so, the 38-year-old surpassed Jay-Z’s record of 25 and pulled ahead of Kanye West, who has 24, claiming the title of the most decorated rapper in Grammy history. The milestone came early in the night when Lamar won Best Rap Album for GNX, his third win…
Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role in shaping contemporary praise and worship music. His ministry and music resonated far beyond the United States, reaching churches across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, where his songs became an integral part of modern worship services.
Fast-rising afrofusion artist SEAN DAMPTE opens his 2026 account with ‘GBERA’, a bold and infectious melodic anthem born from a mindset shift – the moment he realised that life had entered a new season, and the world is far bigger than the boundaries people place on themselves. Instead of over-explaining the journey, Dampte created ‘Gbera’ to represent that confident elevation, charged with both celebration and spiritual awareness. At the heart of the record is an ancestral salute that frames its momentum and intention. As Sean Dampte puts it, “This is a new season song for me. After everything I’ve seen and realised,…
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of normal time. But Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the weak attempted chip by the Real Madrid winger, who was clearly distracted by the long delay of almost 20 minutes that followed the penalty award.
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to applause from peers including Colin Farrell and Emilio Estevez, with whom he has shared the screen, and the renowned Steven Spielberg, who directed him in “Minority Report” and “War of the Worlds.”
In a clear and powerful demonstration of its immense fiscal contribution to the nation, MTN Nigeria has announced that it has paid over ₦6.9 Trillion in taxes, levies, and duties contribution. This gargantuan figure solidifies the telecommunications giant’s position as one of the largest corporate taxpayers and fiscal partners to the Federal and State Governments, directly funding critical sectors of the economy.
Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology following his in-flight confrontation with comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, which caused delays on a United Nigeria Airlines flight. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Otse said he took “full responsibility” for the disruption and acknowledged that the incident should not have happened.
NEW SINGLE SETS THE STAGE FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2026 ALBUM AND WORLD TOUR. ‘SHAWA SHAWA’ is the exciting and thought-provoking new single from afropop Queen and global music icon YEMI ALADE as the renowned Nigerian musician begins to tease towards her 2026 album and accompanying world tour. Releasing on November 13 via Effyzzie Music, ‘Shawa Shawa’ caps off an eventful 2025 for Yemi Alade, which began with her first solo GRAMMY Award nomination, two cover stories with Forbes Africa and OkayAfrica, birthed a series of chart-topping and fan-favourite hit singles including ‘Worry’ featuring Fave’, ‘My Padi’, and ‘Mbali’, and culminated…