Social media was abuzz after Nigerian singer and record producer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, proclaimed himself as the King of Nigeria following a meeting with a young man who described himself as the Prince of Saudi Arabia in Paris. Recall that in a recent video posted on social media on September 5, 2024,
Veteran juju singer, Wale Thompson, has expressed confidence in the future of the music genre, stating that young artistes will increasingly turn to juju music for inspiration. Speaking in an interview with Sunday Scoop, he said, “Music always evolves. I see juju music being the most sought after genre young artistes will love to sample
The 81st annual edition of the Venice International Film Festival concluded on Saturday with an award ceremony. The ceremony was held from August 28 to September 7, 2024, at Venice Lido in Italy. Five international Juries during the ceremony that was held at 7 pm announced the winners according to information retrieved from La Biennale
A popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has addressed her long absence from acting, which made her a darling of many Nigerians and other foreigners. In a post via her official Instagram page on Friday, the actress revealed that she needed to take a break from acting to relax, reflect and recharge her body. Jalade-Ekeinde, who
Veteran actress, Joke Silva and wife to actor, Olu Jacobs, speaks to NAOMI CHIMA about the movie industry, her husband, and other issues With streaming platforms and global collaborations on the rise, some say Nollywood is losing its unique touch? People sometimes feel that if something doesn’t have historical and cultural symbols, it is not
A budding afrobeats singer, Markiss Lulu, has said that his northern spiritual heritage is the inspiration behind his latest single titled, ‘Jalla Jalaluhu’. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “Jalla Jalaluhu is a fusion of rhythm and lyrics, drawing from the rich spiritual heritage of Northern Nigeria. It has a captivating beat and
The Africa Comedy Academy has announced the fifth edition of the popular comedy event– Laughter On Lockdown V!— with Zenith Bank returning as the title sponsor. The organisers stated that the event, which will take place on October 1, 2024, with the theme, ‘For the Culture’, promises an extraordinary celebration of Nigerian talent, unity, and
Actress, model and social media influencer, Alexandra Asogwa, better known as Alex Unusual, has said that she had left social media weeks before the rumours that she was impregnated by comedian, Ayodeji Makun, aka AY, went viral. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I had left social media weeks before the AY
In the Nigerian music landscape, where the songs of many artistes often share similar elements, a select few manage to carve out their own unique sounds. These ‘unusual’ artistes stand apart from mainstream Afrobeats, captivating audiences with their distinctive styles. OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL takes a look at some of them Odumodu Blvck Rapper and singer, Tochukwu
The Chief Executive Officer of M.A.D Solutions, Bugwu Aneto-Okeke, has opened up on why his company recently added popular gospel artistes— Judikay, Tim Godfrey, and Neon Adejo— to its roster of gospel music artistes. This is in addition to company’s partnerships with gospel heavyweights, such as Mercy Chinwo and Moses Bliss. Speaking on the partnership,
Actress and media personality, Nancy Isime, has revealed her initial fear of fame. Isime stated this as a guest on the CreativiTEA podcast, where she reflected on her early career, explaining how the thought of being in the spotlight once terrified her. She said, “I was actually very scared of the limelight. When I started
We don’t regret choosing each other for BBN— RadicalsRecently evicted Big Brother Naija (No Lose Guard) housemates— Radicals— made up of partners Fairme David and Michky, have shared their thoughts on their time in the house. In an interview with Saturday Beats, they said, “Being on the show was all about shared energy but we
The African Export-Import Bank has announced that the Creative Africa Nexus, a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16-19, 2024. Building on the success of previous editions, the four-day event, with the theme, ‘One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World’, offers a
Olajiide, the Afrobeats sensation who recently inked a deal with Oluwadollarz, is making waves with his latest track, ‘No Story’. In a statement, the singer’s management explained that the song has consistently topped the charts, solidifying Olajiide’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music scene. “‘No Story’ has resonated deeply
Afro-fusion artist, Jacob Evangelista, popularly known as The Therapist, has released a new song titled, ‘4X4’, featuring South African singer, Tyler ICU. The ‘party-starting jam’ was released on the imprint of 5K Records Limited/Sony Music Entertainment UK and WYN Enterprise. A statement sent to Saturday Beats read, “Following a two-year break after the release of
United States rapper, Dequantes Lamar, popularly know as Rich Homie Quan, has died at the age of 33. The Atlanta rapper, who burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2013, was said to have died in Georgia on Thursday. In a statement, the Fulton County Medical Examiner said that Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital notified its personnel
Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, donated N105m to a Christ Embassy church in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday. The donation was made during a Sunday service, where Rema thanked the church for its support and guidance. In a now-viral video, he said, “I’m not here to give myself any accolades or glory.
Fuji music star, Abass Akande, aka Obesere, has expressed gratitude to God after surviving a life-threatening surgery. In a post on Instagram on Saturday, Obesere revealed that the surgery almost took his life, but he escaped death. He wrote “The Almighty Allah has been merciful to me. I escaped a surgery that almost took my
Attendees at the ongoing FESTAC Africa Festival were treated to a display of beautiful colours on Friday as different designers projected African culture with their various fashion pieces. Models of different sizes strutted the runway at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, Kenya, exhibiting the works of some Kenya-based fashion designers. One of the designers
Legendary music critic and journalist, Benson Idonije, who recently turned 88 was honoured at Quintessence Gallery in Ikoyi, Lagos, last weekend. The event brought together musical stakeholders from far and wide, who journeyed down to celebrate the legendary DJ, music manager, broadcaster, and columnist. At the event, Idonije, who was a one-time manager to the
