Charley Pride, country music’s first Black star whose rich baritone on such hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” helped sell millions of records and made him the first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. He was 86. Pride died Saturday in Dallas of complications from Covid-19, according to Jeremy Read More…
The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on – but not with someone new in the iconic role. Marvel Studios said Thursday that it will not recast the character played by the late Chadwick Boseman. “(Boseman’s) portrayal of T’Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any Read More…
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says the new data tariff policy by the Federal government, will give way for monetisation of content by creative in the country. According to the Federal Government, the price of data has been reduced by more than 50 percent with a directive that the Nigerian Communications commission, NCC, should put Read More…
Two Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Burna boy won big at the Mobo Awards 2020 which was streamed live on YouTube in the early hours of Thursday. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy was named the Best International Act. The awards returned after a three-year hiatus on Nov. 24, with announcement of Read More…
In August 2020, Netflix US picked up every season of The Legend of Korra but didn’t hit Netflix in most other regions. Now, months later, the series will be touching down on Netflix on December 15th in most international regions. In case you weren’t aware, The Legend of Korra is the wildly successful follow-up TV Read More…
The winner of the Nigeria Idol 2020/2021 season 6 talent hunt, is to go home with N50m worth of prizes and a recording contract. The music reality show is sponsored by MultiChoice Nigeria. Gotv announcing the prize on Wednesday @ Gotv Ng said “It could be yours! Audition now for #NigerianIdol and stand a chance Read More…
The announcement of the death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was the most shared on Twitter worldwide in 2020, and got the most “likes” of any Tweet ever, the social media platform said on Monday. The Aug. 28 post by Boseman’s family saying the actor had died of colon cancer at age 43 was Read More…
Fast Rising young Nigeria Music star Niftyboi, has promised to flip discussion in the music scene after dropping his lead single titled, `Different Vibe’ from his upcoming album scheduled for release on Dec. 10. A statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, by the Niftyboi’s Manager, Ifeanyi Elumeziem, stated that the Kaduna born versatile Artiste just Read More…
Decked out in looks fit for a pre-revolutionary banquet, dozens of models paraded elaborate Chanel styles for the fashion house’s latest show, beamed out to audiences on Thursday evening from the hall of a 16th century Loire Valley chateau. Some luxury brands, including Chanel, had tentatively returned to the catwalk with live audiences, but governments Read More…
Davido’s music label, DMW, has unveiled its first female signing, Liya, with the release of her debut single, Melo. Released on YouTube, the music label announced: “The first of its kind! DMW is proud to present LIYA, the first female artist to adorn the 30bg crown. The new signee to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). First Read More…