Universal Music Group (UMG) has turned down a major investment proposal from Pershing Square, the hedge fund led by billionaire Bill Ackman, that sought to raise its stake in the label to nearly 30 percent. Ackman’s offer, made in early April, included a mix of cash and shares in a […]
In the fast-paced world of Afrobeats, where “doubling down” is often the default, rising star Fido has taken a different path: radical accountability. Following a whirlwind rise to fame marked by both chart-topping success and public friction, the artist has issued a heartfelt apology that signals the end of his […]
Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has taken out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to publicly apologise for his past antisemitic actions, declaring, “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” In the open letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” Ye linked […]
Tems Redefines Beauty Standards with Unapologetic Self-Love Statement Philadelphia, June 3, 2025 — Fresh off her headline-grabbing performance at the Roots Picnic 2025, Nigerian Grammy-winning sensation Tems (@temsbaby) has become the voice of empowerment for women across the globe. In a bold move that’s making waves across social media, Tems […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. On behalf of the nation, President Tinubu praised Tems for her exceptional artistry, which has once again brought global recognition […]
Nigerian music sensation Tems has once again stamped her mark on the global stage, securing her second consecutive Grammy Award—this time for her solo hit ‘Love Me Jeje’ in the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. Released on April 26, 2024, ‘Love Me Jeje’ pays homage […]
In a bold statement, Nigerian sensation Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has firmly asserted his position among the elite ranks of Afrobeats. Addressing the controversy surrounding his recent tweet, Rema expressed his disdain for anyone questioning his stature in comparison to heavyweights Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.Rema’s proclamation came […]
Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has strongly disagreed with veteran singer Eedris Abdulkareem’s recent claim of paving the way for Burna Boy, Wizkid, and other Nigerian artists in the music industry. Odumodublvck firmly stated that no musician can take credit for paving the way for any artist, emphasizing […]
