…to “raise the flag of Islam” and vote for the Muslim-Muslim ticket again in 2027 was music to President Tinubu’s ears, as opposed to the Catholic bishops’ jarring warning that Nigeria is “bleeding” under him. As a heuristic, “confirmation bias” tells us people tend to embrace information that supports what they want to…

Late Nigerian singer St. Janet was buried in her hometown of Abeokuta following her death after a brief illnessPallbearers in colourful outfits danced with her white coffin in a procession to her final resting placeHer three children wore white lace as they bid farewell to their mother at the emotional ceremonyPAY ATTE…

…around the school. Burna Boy’s contribution acknowledged VeryDarkMan credited Nigerian music star Burna Boy with supporting the project after he was reportedly asked to take charge of rebuilding the school. He said Burna Boy had responded to the needs of people in the community by providing funding for the project. Ver…

…body drawing its membership from bloggers, influencers, content creators, actors, musicians, civil society groups and ordinary citizens. He said the network would carry out unannounced inspections of government projects including roads, schools, health centres, water schemes and electricity infrastructure across the co…

…2026, when he was arrested over allegations of defaming and cyberbullying Ibadan-based musician Taye Currency during an interview on the Agbaletu programme.He was later released but reportedly arrested again in July after allegedly being invited to a reconciliation meeting by the Oyo State Police Command.The singer was…

Imprisoned music executive Suge Knight says Keefe D's team offered $1M to say he wasn't at Tupac k!lling Suge Knight is making a major claim amid the ongoing trial involving Duane "Keefe D" Davis, alleging that Davis' lawyers offered him up to $1 million to say that Keefe D was not inside the vehicle involved in the sh…

…had not informed him about the event before it took place. He further claimed the music being played at the ceremony interrupted his sleep, which he gave as his reason for stepping outside and shooting at the gathering.Police responded promptly after receiving a report of the incident, arresting Mukthar at the scene al…

…turn his life around.In 2023, Dex said he had been sober for 11 months and discussed his music plans, including the latest instalment of his "Rich Forever" album series with Rich The Kid and Jay Critch. Representatives for Famous Dex have been contacted for comment, but no response has been received. by Linda Ikeji at…

Kano man opens fire at neighbour's wedding ceremony over loud music, k!lls one guest and injures four others A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, allegedly opened fire at the wedding ceremony of his neighbor in Kano State, k!lling one person and leaving four others injured. The incident occurred at Tudun Yola Quarters of…

…Ojo has shared her son's face with the world for the first time. The influencer and her musician husband Juma Jux have always been posting their son, Rakeem Mkambala, with his face hidden from the camera. To make his first birthday, they revealed his face to their followers and wrote: "We blinked, and a whole year pass…

…female live performer, Dr Oyinlomo Diamond, has delivered a memorable evening of music, culture and entertainment at her much-anticipated live concert. The concert brought together music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts for a celebration that blended indigenous music, live instrumentation, fashion and audience inte…

The Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA) once again brought the gospel music community together for a night of worship, excellence, and global recognition. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria (AGMN), the awards continue to stand as Africa’s premier platform for celebrating ministers, creatives…

…here In a follow-up statement released on his official social media page, the veteran musician revealed that his estranged wife was the one who moved to dissolve the marriage. Ekiye stated that she packed her belongings and ended the union abruptly, without any prior quarrel or misunderstanding. According to the singer…

…and performer whose core mission is to preserve and promote Yoruba heritage through music and stagecraft. Her sound, she explains, is a fusion of ancestral rhythms and contemporary presentation. “My style blends traditional talking drum rhythms with contemporary sounds and modern stage presentation. This allows me to c…

Nigerian music stars, Burna Boy and Tems, have secured three nominations between them at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), continuing Nigeria’s strong presence on the global music scene. The nominations were announced on Tuesday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to hold on September 27 at the Peacock Theatre…

…responded with a warning in the comments section of the post, writing: "Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false." The audio to Grande's 2024 single, We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) has since been removed from the post as well. It's the second time the popstar has criticised Trump, after he used her…

…entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly,” the department said in a statement. It’s “one of the largest recoveries ever obtained” from a case involving the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the statement continued. COPPA bars websites from gather…

Music executive Pierre 'P' Thomas hospitalized after heart attack Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre "P" Thomas has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack . The music executive, whose roster includes artists like Lil Baby, Quavo, and JT, is currently receiving medical care, representatives for the label…

Rising Nigerian music artist, Zlato Queen is set to release her highly anticipated new single, “Paradise,” featuring Deobi, on August 21, 2026. Stream 'Paradise' by Zlato Queen ft Deobi “Paradise” is an uplifting Afrobeats love song blending infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and Nigerian Pidgin with a feel-good cel…

…at the sceneFans have been reacting to the footage as the rivalry between the two musicians heats up again over a shared love interestPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A throwback video capturing what appears to be the first public altercation between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and…

…online clash with fellow Afrobeats act Wande Coal.The exchange between the two musicians added another layer to what was already a charged and drama-filled week for the DMW boss. Legit.ng has compiled a full list of the prominent figures Davido had public issues with during this period, offering a closer look at each c…

…In recent months, figures including actress Bimbo Ademoye, comedian Brain Jotter and music video director TG Omori have publicly decried harassment, extortion and vehicle damage allegedly involving street touts and area boys targeting motorists and film crews across the state.

A video of Odumodublvck speaking glowingly about his lover surfaced online as his feud with Blaqbonez continuesThe rapper described his partner as his everything and revealed he seeks her opinion before making important decisionsFans have been reacting to the clip, with some finding humour in the timing of the video's …

…Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has hinted at the possibility of taking a break from music. Speaking during an appearance on ‘The Uncut Podcast’, Davido said he does not intend to remain in the spotlight at 40 years while competing with artistes in their 20s. The singer stressed that his comments should not be inter…

…had made the claims while reacting to an industry row involving his former music label boss, Dapper. On August 15, 2026, top Lagos law firm Olaniwun Ajayi LP sent a formal demand letter to the singer on behalf of their client, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci. The letter cited defamation, malicious c…