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Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong Announces Retirement from International Football Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an emotional close to a remarkable decade-long journey with Nigeria. The decision comes just weeks after the Super Eagles’ disappointing failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a moment that intensified conversations about the future of the national team. End o

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Most Streamed Songs, Artists, and Albums in Nigeria Spotify has officially released its 2025 Wrapped, unveiling the most streamed artists, songs, and albums in Nigeria. The annual roundup also highlights the Nigerian acts making the biggest impact globally. Wizkid Tops Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Artists in 2025 For yet another year, Wizkid has claimed the No. 1 position as Nigeria’s most-streamed artist on Spotify. His dominance in 2025 comes on the back of

Wizkid Sparks Outrage With Series of Controversial Tweets Targeting Rivals Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has set social media ablaze after posting a string of unusually harsh and personal tweets on Friday, December 5, 2025, aimed at some of his long-time rivals. The tweets, shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, went far beyond typical industry rivalry, touching on deeply sensitive topics and sparking widespread condemnation across the entertainment space. One of t

Wizkid & Asake Announce Joint Project “Real Vol. 1,” Sparking Massive Excitement Across Afrobeats The Afrobeats landscape erupted in excitement on Thursday, December 5, 2025, as Wizkid and Asake officially confirmed that they are collaborating on a joint project titled Real Vol. 1. The long-awaited announcement arrived during an exclusive Apple Music Radio takeover, finally putting an end to weeks of speculation and fan theories. This collaboration marks a monumental moment f

Kizz Daniel Ends the Year in Style With “Holy Romance” A Masterclass in Feel-Good Afropop As the year draws to a close, Kizz Daniel returns once again to remind everyone why he remains one of the most consistent hitmakers in modern Afrobeats. Holy Romance, arriving shortly after his Uncle K: Lemon Chase EP, serves as the perfect finishing touch to a remarkably prolific year. The single is classic Vado: deceptively simple, irresistibly catchy, and produced with a level of clar

“Unfinished Business”: ID Cabasa Curates a Living Museum of Nigerian Music ID Cabasa is a name carved into the foundation of modern Nigerian music. As the founder of Coded Tunes, he shaped the sonic identity that helped launch the careers of giants like Olamide, 9ice, and Reminisce. Now, with the release of Unfinished Business, Cabasa is not simply dropping a producer album he is curating a living museum. The project takes some of his most iconic mid-2000s records and “reimag

Duncan Mighty & Tiwa Savage Reunite on “Be Happy” A Feel-Good Anthem for the Season Seven years after delivering the unforgettable smash hit “Lova Lova,” Duncan Mighty and Tiwa Savage have finally reunited and their new collaboration, “Be Happy,” feels like the long-awaited sequel fans have hoped for. Their first joint effort was defined by an electric chemistry: Duncan’s sweet Port Harcourt-rooted highlife met seamlessly with Tiwa’s smooth R&B finesse. With Be Happy, the duo

Basketball fans across Lagos are gearing up for what is already being called the most explosive one-on-one matchup of the year. This Saturday, December 6th, at Ivory Court, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, two players with a long, intertwined history will finally settle a rivalry that has lived in whispers for years. On one side: Jerris, popularly known as Morris a polished, explosive shooting guard currently playing for a respected team in Nigeria’s basketball circuit. On the other: Joe

Shallipopi Completes His Trilogy With Auracle: A Victory Lap for the Presido With the release of Auracle, Shallipopi has officially sealed the trilogy that began with his breakout Planet Pluto EP and evolved through Presido La Pluto and Shakespopi. If his earlier projects captured the raw energy of a disruptor storming into the Nigerian music industry, Auracle is the sound of an artist settling comfortably into the throne he fought his way into. Even the title Auracle, a fusi

For decades, independent musicians have navigated an industry where creativity and ownership don’t always align. Traditional music structures from record deals to distribution pipelines often leave artists with limited control over their masters, royalties, and long-term earnings.But a quiet revolution is underway. Blockchain technology is reshaping the future of music, and for independent artists, it’s opening the door to a new era of transparency, empowerment, and true owne

Tottenham, Liverpool, and Manchester City Set to Battle for Antoine Semenyo in January 2026 As the January 2026 transfer window approaches, three Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, and Manchester City have emerged as leading contenders in the race to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian attacker has enjoyed a standout campaign at the Vitality Stadium, quickly becoming one of the most in-demand players in the league. His explosive form and at

Premier League Announces Six-Man Shortlist for November 2025 Manager of the Month Award The Premier League has unveiled the six managers shortlisted for the November 2025 Manager of the Month Award, an honour designed to celebrate coaches who guided their teams to standout performances throughout the month. November delivered memorable results across the league, particularly among clubs in the top half of the table, but only six managers made the final cut. Below is the full

Mikel Arteta Provides Injury Update on Saliba, Gabriel, and Havertz Ahead of Key Fixtures Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered a fresh update on the fitness of several key players, including first-choice defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, as the club prepares for a demanding run of fixtures. Saliba picked up an injury during Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea, while Gabriel sustained his setback while on international duty with Brazil. Arteta confirmed that both

AFCON 2025: Coach Eric Chelle Unveils Strong Provisional Super Eagles Squad Ahead of Morocco Showpiece With excitement building ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced a broad and highly competitive provisional squad one that reflects Nigeria’s depth, ambition, and determination to reclaim continental glory. The newly released list features an impressive blend of established stars, returning talents, and pr