An air of excitement enveloped the Wings Complex in the Ozumba Mbadiwe area of Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, as Beat FM joined forces with Sony Music to host an exclusive brunch event for celebrities and music enthusiasts. Attendees networked and engaged in lively conversations while enjoying the gentle breeze that wafted
Comedian, Gbadamasi Jonathan, popularly known as MC Edopikin, is set to stage his show tagged, ‘Edo in Eko’ at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos. He stated that the event will feature a vibrant blend of comedy and music, celebrating the rich cultural exchange between Edo and Lagos states. The entertainer also
Despite continuous investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, the air remains thick with unresolved questions and lingering grief. On September 12, 2024, while his family quietly commemorated the first year anniversary of his death, the shadows of uncertainty loomed larger than ever. Fans and loved
The Food Bay TV has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to bring back the reality TV show, Street Foodz Naija. Themed ‘Love and Street Food’, this year’s edition is set to explore the connection between culinary traditions and human relationships. In this season of the show, the winner will
Award-winning actor, Wale Ojo, celebrated his 60th birthday during the week, and in an interview with Saturday Beats, he shared the most significant lessons he had learnt at 60. He said, “I think the greatest lesson is that love and creativity are what fuel life, and the passion for what one does. If you can
A new web app, Naija Prime, is set to provide a homegrown alternative to popular streaming services by promoting Nigerian films and other creative content. The creator of the app, Martins Osuofia, stated that the lack of a viable local alternative led him down this path. He said, “One day, I woke up and asked
Veteran actress and politician, Hilda Dokubo, has said that an entertainer’s body is their most valuable asset. Advising actresses and others to take care of their health, she told Saturday Beats, “Your body is your most valuable tool. Take care of it, as you cannot perform without it. Neglecting your health can hinder your career
Art enthusiast, Mary-Jane Ohobu, has said that she aims to celebrate African art at her forthcoming exhibition. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, she noted that at the exhibition tagged ‘Mboho’ and which is set to hold in London, United Kingdom, from October 10 to 31, 2024, she hopes to celebrate African art through
Pop star Justin Timberlake was sentenced to community service on Friday after pleading guilty to a drink-driving charge, according to US media reports. The 43-year-old was arrested on 18 June in Sag Harbor, approximately 100 miles east of New York City, after police observed his BMW running a stop sign and swerving between lanes. In
Spotify, online music streaming platform has announced Afropop sensation, Yemi Alade as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The head of music stated that “Spotify EQUAL Africa programme is dedicated to empowering female voices
Popular American rapper and singer Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, known professionally as Cardi B, has welcomed her third child with her partner, Offset, into the world. The Grammy Award winner announced this via a post on her Instagram page on Thursday, stating that she gave birth over the weekend. The rapper and singer posted photos of
One year after the death of Nigerian musician MohBad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, the circumstances surrounding his passing remain shrouded in mystery. MohBad, 27, died on September 12, 2023, just two days after performing at a show where he appeared to be in good health. His sudden and unexplained death has continued
Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has introduced a new chapter in his life nearly two years after his 12-year marriage to Elsie Okpocha ended. Basketmouth shared a 13-second long video on Instagram featuring himself and a woman identified as Victoria Eze, #mizvick who appeared to be wearing an engagement ring on Thursday.
Nollywood filmmaker, Shina Sanyaolu, is dead. The deceased was a popular film producer and director in the Yoruba genre of the Nollywood industry. The cause and details surrounding his death remain sketchy as of the time of this report. The President, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, confirmed Sanyaolu’s death.
Nigerian trio of Damini Ogulu, known better as Burna Boy; Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, and Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, all missed out on clinching an award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night. South African artist Tyla won the male-dominated category of best Afrobeats with her hit Water,
Nigerian comedienne, Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has narrated how she attempted suicide over a debt of N22 million. In a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, she explained that while facing some financial strain, a motivational speaker who had an encounter with her husband convinced him to try several businesses.
Popular Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, recently performed at the Ethiopia New Year party as the country enters 2017. As seen in a video trending on social media on Wednesday, thousands of Ethiopians trooped out at the event in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital, celebrating their unique new year. To the surprise
Popular American rapper and songwriter Nicki Minaj, whose full name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, recently made a playful remark about Nigeria during an online interaction on X.com (formerly Twitter). The music icon humorously declared that Nigeria will not “end” her. This comment came in response to a Nigerian fan, @Eniturn, who had reacted to a
James Earl Jones, a versatile and award-winning American stage and screen actor who used his booming deep voice to bring the iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life, has died, his representatives said Monday. He was 93 years old. From the works of Shakespeare and August Wilson, to his indelible voiceovers in the blockbuster
Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to make history as the first solo rapper to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, scheduled for February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The artiste confirmed the news on Sunday through a post on X, where he expressed excitement about taking centre stage for the
