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Portable Set to Return to School This Time for the Business of Music Street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola , popularly known as Portable , is taking a new step in his career one that goes beyond the microphone. The Zazu  crooner has revealed plans to return to school, with the goal of gaining deeper insight into the business side of music . Although he already holds an Ordinary National Diploma (OND)  from Kwara State Polytechnic , Portable says this new academic pursuit is ab

Young Jonn: The Wicked Producer Who Dared to Evolve In the history of Afrobeats, few transformations have felt as deliberate and as audacious as Young Jonn’s. Known for years as the brilliant producer behind some of the continent’s defining hits, he already held a secure place in modern Afropop history. Yet, at the height of his success as “The Wicked Producer,” he stepped away from the console to find his own voice. For Young Jonn, the evolution from producer to performer wa

President Claudia Sheinbaum Assaulted in Mexico City: A National Reckoning on Gender Violence Mexico is in shock after President Claudia Sheinbaum  was assaulted during a public walk in Mexico City an incident that has reignited debate about gender-based violence and the urgent need for legal reform. The Assault On November 4, 2025 , President Sheinbaum was greeting supporters near the National Palace  when a man, later identified as Uriel Rivera , approached and groped her.

From Harare to the World: Spunj Is Redefining Zimbabwe’s Amapiano Sound Harare, Zimbabwe – From the vibrant nightlife of Harare to the global stage, Zimbabwean DJ and producer Spunj, born Panashe Mbanje, is on a mission to amplify his city’s sound and place Zimbabwean amapiano and dance music firmly on the map. With his breakout single “Pakawanda” and a series of major collaborations on the horizon, Spunj is redefining what it means to be a DJ from Zimbabwe in 2025. The Rise

AFRIFF 2025: When Fashion Meets Film Latasha Ngwube, Folake Folarin-Coker, Ugo Mozie, Qing Madi, and Jennifer Oseh Redefine Nollywood Style At this year’s Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) , the panel on Fashion × Film × Afrobeats hosted by Latasha Ngwube became much more than a technical discussion. It turned into a manifesto. Gathering powerhouse voices Folake Folarin-Coker  (founder of Tiffany Amber), Ugo Mozie  (LA-based creative director), Jennifer Oseh  (sty

UNILAG Partners with University of Birmingham to Bring British-Quality Education to Lagos The University of Lagos (UNILAG)  is taking a bold step toward transforming Nigeria’s higher education landscape through a new partnership with the University of Birmingham , further deepening Nigeria–UK educational ties and bringing British-quality learning directly to Lagos. This milestone comes shortly after UNILAG’s impressive performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) glob

Wande Coal Teases Bold New Era with Upcoming Single “Dem Go Pay” Afrobeats legend Wande Coal  has set the music scene buzzing once again with the release of a captivating teaser for his forthcoming single, Dem Go Pay . The short but striking visual, unveiled on Thursday, November 6, 2025 , signals what could be the start of a daring new chapter for the artist fondly known as the Black Diamond . In the cinematic teaser, Wande Coal appears in a dark, intense setting surrounded

Odumodublvck Faces New Legal Trouble Over Alleged Online Intimidation Afrobeats rapper Odumodublvck  is once again in the spotlight this time, not for his music but for a deepening legal crisis that seems to echo one of his own lyrics. In his hit track “Industry Machine,”  he famously rapped, “They been dey find me for court all along…”  Now, that lyric has taken on a life of its own. According to The Cable Lifestyle , the Abuja-based artist, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogw

Odumodublvck Breaks Silence on Feud with Blaqbonez, Says It’s “Beyond Music” Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck  has finally addressed his much-discussed fallout with fellow rapper Blaqbonez , revealing that the dispute stems from a deeply personal issue rather than a musical rivalry. In a detailed statement shared on X (formerly Twitter)  on Monday, November 3, 2025 , the Declan Rice  crooner explained that his actions were motivated by loyalty and protection, not competition. The