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Burna Boy’s Houston Concert Faces Backlash After Controversy

Burna Boy’s Houston Concert Faces Backlash After Controversy

November 28, 2025 4:56 pm

Low turnout, refund demands and public criticism follow Burna Boy’s Texas show after reports of a confrontation with a homeless mother at the venue.

Nigeria’s Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is facing mounting criticism in the United States after a major concert in Houston drew a sharply reduced crowd, following weeks of online outrage over his behavior toward a homeless woman and her infant.

The late-November 2025, event at the Toyota Center, a 19,000-seat arena, attracted an estimated 5,000 attendees, according to organizers — a striking contrast to the artist’s usual sold-out performances. Large sections of the venue remained empty, prompting …

Rihanna Welcomes A Baby Girl, Honors Irish Roots In Her Name

Rihanna Welcomes A Baby Girl, Honors Irish Roots In Her Name

September 26, 2025 6:13 am

Rihanna, a Global music icon, has given birth to her third child, a daughter, and revealed that the baby’s name carries a nod to the singer’s Irish heritage.

The 37-year-old Barbadian star shared the news on X, posting a photo of herself holding the newborn with the caption: “Rocki Irish Mayers, Sept 13 2025.” The announcement immediately drew worldwide attention from fans and media outlets.

Rihanna, known for chart-topping hits such as Umbrella and Rude Boy, has often spoken about her diverse background. Her late father, Ronald Fenty, was of Barbadian and Irish descent, and Irish media have long connected …

Tiwa Savage Performs At UN 80th Anniversary Event In New York

Savage Performs At UNGA’s 80th Anniversary Event In New York

September 25, 2025 3:39 am

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage took center stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Hall in New York on 19 September, performing before world leaders as the UN marked its 80th anniversary.

The high-profile event, known as the UN80 Commemoration, brought together global dignitaries including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, and Under-Secretary-General for Policy Guy Ryder.

Hosted by Melissa Fleming, the UN’s head of global communications, the evening celebrated eight decades of multilateralism through music, storytelling, and film. Fleming introduced Savage as “one of Africa’s leading voices” and a …

The Rock Explores New Roles In ‘The Smashing Machine’

The Rock Explores New Roles In ‘The Smashing Machine’

September 2, 2025 1:46 pm

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said Monday that a “burning desire” to explore more complex roles drove him to accept a part in The Smashing Machine, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Known for his wrestling career and big-budget action films, the 53-year-old explained that Hollywood’s emphasis on box office success often pushes actors into predictable roles. “I understood that, and I made those movies, and I liked them, and they were fun, and some were really good and did well, and some not so,” Johnson said, speaking at his first European festival.

“But I just had this burning desire …

Real Reason I’m Still Single – Don Jazzy

Real Reason I’m Still Single – Don Jazzy

October 24, 2022 5:28 am

Label owner and Mavin Records producer, Don Jazzy has finally revealed why he is still single at 39 years old despite the pressure from many quarters

In a post on his Instagram page which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York Don Jazzy pointed out that he is treading carefully.

The singer, who was once married, disclosed that he doesn’t want to be a scapegoat again.

He had last year revealed that he got divorced when he was 22 year old and since then had stayed away from love and marriage because he was hurt.

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Attempted Murder FFK Withdraws Suit Against Estranged Wife

Attempted Murder: FFK Withdraws Suit Against Estranged Wife

October 7, 2022 6:13 am

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an alleged attempted murder suit brought by a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, against his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu.

The dismissal of the suit by Justice Inyang Ekwo came on the heels of the dramatic withdrawal by the former minister. When the case came up for arraignment, the prosecution counsel, Mr John Ijagbemi, informed the court that he had the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to discontinue with the matter.

‘The matter was slated for re-arraignment of the defendants today. However, we want to plead to your lordship for …

What I Experienced After Quitting Marijuana - Tekno

What I Experienced After Quitting Marijuana – Tekno

October 6, 2022 4:29 am

Popular Nigerian music star, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has disclosed what his experience has been so far after deciding to start abstaining from marijuana.

In a post on his InstaStory on Wednesday, the singer said he found it a little hard to sleep the first night after he quit smoking.

Tekno said it was difficult for him to sleep at first after quitting the substance, stressing that he has, however, stayed 24 hours without the drug.

He said, ‘My first 24 hours of not smoking cannabis, marijuana, weed or whatever you decide to call it. It …

Devils Work: Paul Okoye Says what caused Brawl With Brother

Devils Work: Paul Okoye Says what caused Brawl With Brother

September 27, 2022 11:56 am

Paul Okoye, a famous musician from Nigeria, known with the name Psquare that he and his brother share, has given an explanation for why he had a falling out with his twin brother Peter and ended up severing all relations with him for six years.

Paul claimed that the devil was to blame for their six-year separation in an interview that was captured on camera and shared on Monday.

But he went on to say that they were reunited for good and that they had humiliated the “devil” for having broken them up.

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AFRIMA Releases List Of Nominees For 2022 Edition (Full List)

AFRIMA Releases Nominees List For 2022 Edition

September 15, 2022 5:33 am

The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Wednesday released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition.

The AFRIMA jury selected a total of 382 nominations across 39 categories, to represent all five regions in Africa, as well as in the diaspora which was culled from a total of 9,067 entries submitted – the highest number ever recorded by the awards, since its inception.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that the jury, composed of a 12-member panel of music experts, as well as the AUC, …

Turkish Singer, Gulsen Arrested For Insensitive Jokes

Turkish Singer, Gulsen Arrested For Insensitive Jokes

August 27, 2022 5:18 am

A Turkish musician, Gulsen had just been detained and charged with incitement to hatred after jokingly making a comment concerning religious schools.

The singer made a mockery of the ‘perversion’ of one of her band members in April by joking that he had been to one.

Although the statements were made years ago, they suddenly gained popularity online and came under fire from conservative groups.

Analysts believe that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the arrest in an effort to increase his credibility in the run-up to the 2018 elections.

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'I Consume $40,000 Worth Of Weed Monthly' – Mike Tyson

‘I Consume $40,000 Worth Of Weed Monthly’ – Mike Tyson

August 23, 2022 9:05 pm

American Boxing legend and business tycoon, Mike Tyson has declared the whooping amount of money which he spends on his weed cravings monthly while declaring that he blows up to $40,000 while puffing the now legalised cannabis plant every month.

This estimated figure is around the average selling price for a new light vehicle in the United States as of February, 2022.

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Boxing champion, Mike Tyson who is now 56years old had also revealed to the Muscle and Health magazine that he puffs an estimated $40,000 worth of …

Bandele's Last Film Will Break People's Hearts — Kosoko

Bandele’s Last Film Will Break People’s Hearts — Kosoko

August 20, 2022 3:01 am
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has asserted that the set-to-be-released film by the recently deceased Biyi Bandele which is due to be released next month will break many people’s hearts when they watch it.  
Africa Daily News, New York recalls that on August 7, 2022, filmmaker Biyi Bandele unexpectedly passed away. This shocked many, considering that he had just finished directing the film “Death and the King’s Horseman.” The movie is a reimagining of the same-titled play by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka; the play has not yet been released, but it is eagerly awaited by many.
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