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CAF 2025 Awards: Final Shortlists Revealed as Race for African Player of the Year Reaches Its Peak The race for the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year has reached its decisive climax, and the Confederation of African Football has officially unveiled the final shortlist. This year’s top three contenders perfectly reflect Africa’s rich footballing diversity a prolific striker, a legendary winger, and a dynamic full-back all of whom delivered outstanding performances throughout

Don Jazzy Welcomes CupidSZN as the Newest Star at Mavin Records Mavin Records continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Africa’s foremost music powerhouses with the introduction of its latest signee, CupidSZN. The announcement was made on Thursday night through a video shared by music mogul Don Jazzy on his official Instagram page, officially welcoming the rising star to the iconic label. Born Stevenson Njoku Anyinachiso , CupidSZN hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers Stat

Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms 2026 World Cup Will Be His Last Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark his final appearance on the global stage, signaling the nearing end of one of the most extraordinary careers in sporting history. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar made the announcement during an interview at the Tourism Summit in Riyadh, where he also hinted at retiring from professional football within the next “one

Fireboy DML and Asake’s “Bandana” Earns RIAA Gold Certification in the United States Nigerian music stars Fireboy DML and Asake have achieved a major career milestone as their smash hit “Bandana” has officially been certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The certification confirms that the track has surpassed 500,000 units in combined sales and streams across the US another clear sign of Afrobeats’ expanding global footpri

Phenom and Ycee Clash on Social Media, Stirring Debate in Nigeria’s Hip-Hop Community Nigerian rappers Phenom and Ycee recently sparked intense conversations across social media after engaging in a heated exchange that highlighted deeper issues of collaboration, respect, and industry dynamics within Nigeria’s hip-hop scene. The dispute began when Phenom voiced his frustration on X (formerly Twitter) about the difficulty of securing features from top artists for his upcoming p

Mavin Records Unveils New Star Cupid Fszn With Debut EP Myth Era Mavin Records has officially introduced its newest artist, Cupid Fszn, marking the beginning of a promising career with the release of his debut EP, Myth Era. The announcement came from Mavin founder Don Jazzy, who shared a heartfelt backstory highlighting persistence, talent, and timing. According to him, Cupid Fszn’s journey with the label started four years ago when the artist’s father sent a demo of his then

Davido Reflects on His Early Hustle as ‘5ive Alive’ Tour Hits New Heights Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido took fans on a nostalgic ride on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as he reflected on his early, rebellious days chasing music dreams while celebrating the massive success of his ongoing “5ive Alive” national tour. Sharing on X (formerly Twitter), Davido posted a heartfelt story alongside footage from his recent sold-out show in Ibadan, a city that holds special significa

Asake to Headline Flytime Fest 2025 in Lagos This Christmas Eve Lagos is gearing up for a festive December highlight as Afrobeats superstar Asake takes center stage at Flytime Fest 2025. The chart-topping artist is set to headline the festival on Wednesday, December 24, at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island. The announcement confirmed through official festival promotional material positions Asake as one of the biggest names headlining this year’s “Detty December” even

Burna Boy’s Complete Grammy Journey: Every Nominated Album and Song (2020–2026) From African Giant to No Sign of Weakness, Burna Boy’s journey at the Grammy Awards has been nothing short of historic. Between 2020 and 2026, the Nigerian superstar born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu has earned over 10 nominations and a landmark win, achieving one of the most impressive Grammy records ever by an African artist. But Burna Boy’s Grammy story isn’t just about trophies. It’s about how Afrob

Super Eagles Captain Shares Crucial Update Amid Strike Ahead of Nigeria vs. Gabon World Cup Playoff With just hours to go before Nigeria’s must-win World Cup playoff against Gabon, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has provided a positive update on the team’s ongoing strike and preparations. After a tense period of uncertainty, Troost-Ekong confirmed that the players and staff will resume training ahead of the highly anticipated fixture, easing fears of a potential di

PlayStation 5 Crosses 84 Million Units Sold Cementing Its Place Among Gaming’s Greats Sony’s PlayStation 5  has officially sold over 84.2 million units worldwide , making it one of the fastest-selling consoles in history  and reaffirming Sony’s dominance in the global gaming industry. From Shortages to Success When the PS5 launched in November 2020 , it faced extraordinary challenges a global pandemic, chip shortages, and disrupted supply chains. Despite these hurdles, demand

Fimí Set to Drop Debut EP Fimi With The Flow  on November 14 Nigerian rap sensation Fimí , popularly known as Flow Daddy , is gearing up to make a bold statement with the release of her debut EP, Fimi With The Flow , arriving on Friday, November 14, 2025 . Born Sharon-Rose Similoluwa Banjo-Ogunleye , Fimí has quickly become one of the most exciting new voices in Nigerian hip-hop . Known for her fearless storytelling, sharp lyricism, and smooth fusion of Afrobeats and classic

Two Suspects Extradited in Connection with AKA’s Murder, South African Police Confirm South African police have confirmed the arrest and extradition of two key suspects  in connection with the 2023 murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes  and his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane . In an official report, authorities identified brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande  as the alleged masterminds behind the attack that took place on Durban’s Florida Road  in February 2023 . The

Odeal Announces New EP The Fall That Saved Us , Out November 21 British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Odeal  has officially announced his upcoming project, The Fall That Saved Us , set for release on Friday, November 21, 2025 . The new EP follows the success of his acclaimed summer project, The Summer That Saved Me , which earned widespread praise for its fusion of R&B and Afrobeats  and its introspective themes of freedom and self-discovery. With this sequel, Odeal seems re