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Tense Moment at Davido’s ‘5ive’ Tour in Ibadan as Zlatan Faces Confrontation Backstage What began as a night of high-energy performances at Davido’s “Nigeria 5ive” album tour  on Sunday, November 9, 2025 , in Ibadan  took an unexpected turn for rapper Zlatan Ibile . The event, held at the 25,000-capacity Obafemi Awolowo Stadium , drew massive crowds eager to see top acts including Davido , Mayorkun , Dremo , and B-Red . However, following Zlatan’s performance, tension briefly

Simi’s “Duduke” Earns Gold Certification in New Zealand, Marking a Global Milestone Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi  has achieved a remarkable international feat as her 2020 hit single “Duduke”  has been officially certified Gold  in New Zealand  her first-ever foreign certification. The certification, awarded by Recorded Music NZ , recognizes sales and streaming equivalents surpassing 15,000 units , underscoring the song’s continued resonance with global audiences five years

Spain–Barcelona Rift Deepens Over Lamine Yamal’s Surprise Medical Procedure Tensions between the Spanish national football team and FC Barcelona have reignited following a fresh controversy involving teenage sensation Lamine Yamal . The Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF ) has voiced its “surprise and concern”  after learning that the 18-year-old winger underwent a groin procedure without the federation’s prior knowledge just as he was due to join Spain’s camp for their World

Inside the Explosive Regina Daniels–Ned Nwoko Scandal: A Marriage in Crisis and Six Shocking Allegations The highly publicised marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels  and billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko  has once again erupted into public drama this time more intensely than ever. After weeks of swirling rumours of marital tension, the controversy reached a disturbing climax on Sunday, November 9 , when both parties took to social media to air deeply person

Asake Makes History at Red Bull Symphonic New York With a Surprise Wizkid Moment That Shook the Internet Afrobeats just had another defining moment. On a crisp night in New York City, Asake  took center stage at Red Bull Symphonic , fusing street-pop with orchestral brilliance in a performance that proved the genre can hold its own with any sound in the world and still make the crowd move. Following rapper Rick Ross (Atlanta, 2022) and producer Metro Boomin (Los Angeles, 2023

Tems Sparks Viral Moment at AFROPUNK Brasil 2025 and the Internet Can’t Stop Talking About It Tems has done it again. The Afrobeats star isn’t just breaking records she’s breaking the internet. During her first-ever South American performance at AFROPUNK Brasil 2025  in Salvador on November 9, the Nigerian singer delivered a show that was equal parts breathtaking and headline-making. With flawless vocals, cinematic visuals, and her signature stage presence, Tems captivated th

The Death (and Rebirth) of Originality: How AI is Redefining Art, Copyright, and Creativity in 2025 In 2025, artificial intelligence is transforming what we call “original.” From digital artists to photographers, AI tools are reshaping creativity, raising deep questions about ownership, authenticity, and the meaning of artistic expression. The End of the “Original Image” Gone are the days when an original image meant something crafted purely by human imagination. Today, platf

Pastor Adeboye Warns Tinubu: “China and Russia Won’t Defend Nigeria If the U.S. Attacks” By [Your Publication Name] | November 9, 2025 Pastor Enoch Adeboye , General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) , has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  to take seriously the recent threat of a United States military intervention  in Nigeria. Speaking during the November edition of the Holy Ghost Night  at the Redemption Camp on Friday, November 7, 2025, Adeboye w

Meta’s New AI Data Policy: What It Means for Your WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Chats Starting December 16, 2025 , Meta will roll out a major policy change that allows the company to store and analyse your AI chat activity  across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. If you’ve been chatting with Meta AI lately, it’s time to pay attention because your conversations may soon be used to train Meta’s AI systems  and even influence the ads you see . The company says this move wi

Afrobeats Power Ranking 2025: Key Insights from the First Half of the Year The Afrobeats Power Ranking, launched by NotJustOk in January 2025, has quickly evolved into one of the most reliable barometers of success and influence within the Afrobeats ecosystem. Updated monthly, the ranking not only tracks the biggest stars in the genre but also shines a spotlight on emerging artists redefining Africa’s global sound. As the first half of 2025 comes to a close, the H1 report rev

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.

The First Trailer for Michael  Finally Drops But Can It Truly Capture the King of Pop? After months of speculation, production delays, and heated public debate, the first trailer for Michael  the long-awaited biopic on Michael Jackson  has finally arrived. The two-minute clip gives fans a dazzling glimpse into the life of the performer behind Thriller  and Billie Jean , but it also reignites an old question: can a movie humanise  Michael Jackson without sanitising  him? A Tro

Rockstar Confirms New GTA 6 Release Date But Fans Will Have to Wait Longer After years of rumours, leaks, and growing impatience, Rockstar Games  has finally confirmed a new release date for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) and it’s further away than fans hoped. The long-awaited sequel is now set to launch on 19 November 2026 , extending the wait for what’s arguably the most anticipated video game in history. This announcement officially ends months of speculation following multi

The Eye Behind the Lens: How Oladayo Odunaro Shaped Nigeria’s Visual Culture Through Ebuka’s Iconic Looks If you’ve ever paused mid-scroll at one of Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Big Brother Naija looks the ones that crash timelines and fuel yearlong fashion debates you’ve already encountered the artistry of Oladayo Odunaro . Through his lens, Nigerian celebrity culture has found its sharpest reflection: elegant, confident, and unmistakably ours. Oladayo is the man behind the camera t

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