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American rap superstar Nicki Minaj has taken legal action against Nigerian social media influencer Dr Penking over alleged cyberbullying and copyright infringement. The controversy began after Dr Penking shared an old video of the rapper on the social media platform X on Saturday. In the post, the influencer attached a caption suggesting that the rap star had grown old and should consider retiring from music. The comment quickly attracted attention online, sparking mixed reactions from fans and critics across social media. However, Nicki Minaj did not take the post lightly. Responding directly to the influencer, the rapper questioned whether he had obtained permission to use the video, which she said was recorded years ago. Minaj accused him of using the clip to harass her publicly and warned that the action could have legal consequences. In her response, the rapper wrote:  “Do you have permission to use this video that I filmed years ago to harass me on this or any pla...

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first African artist to gross over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania. The record was set during the Sydney stop of his “No Sign Of Weakness” tour, which took place on October 18, 2025, at the iconic Qudos Bank Arena. The concert generated an impressive $1.117 million in revenue, marking a major moment for African music on the global stage. Tour Sets New Record in Oceania According to global tour monitoring platform Touring Data, the “No Sign Of Weakness” tour also set another major record. It became the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Oceania’s history, earning a total of $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across four shows. The data revealed that the Australian leg of the tour sold 30,946 tickets across the four concerts, with an average ticket price of $100.94. Each show generated an average revenue of $772,791, highlighting the strong demand for Bu...

Nigerian music stars Pheelz and Khaid have reportedly been victims of a car break-in while in Los Angeles, leaving the artists shaken and missing several valuable items. The two musicians shared the troubling experience with fans on their respective Instagram pages on Thursday, revealing that their Range Rover was broken into while they were in California. According to the artists, several personal belongings were stolen during the incident, including a laptop, mobile phone, bank cards, and other important items. Khaid expressed his frustration and disappointment in a video posted online, showing the damaged vehicle. The singer revealed that some of his most important possessions were taken during the break-in. “Just fcking got robbed in Cali. My passport to travel, my laptop, my fcking hard drive. All my f*cking songs,” he lamented in the post, suggesting that unreleased music and important files may have been lost in the theft. Pheelz also reacted to the incident on socia...

American rapper Rick Ross has shared details about his ultimate dream music collaboration, and the list includes some of the most iconic names in global music history. The Maybach Music boss recently spoke about the idea during a livestream interview, where he revealed that his perfect collaboration would bring together Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy. According to Ross, a record featuring such powerful musical influences would be nothing short of historic. “If I had a dream collaboration right now, it would be Rick Ross, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Burna Boy,” he said during the livestream. “Imagine such a record. To me, that’s king-level. That’s next level.” The rapper explained that bringing together artists from different generations and cultures would create a timeless sound that blends reggae, Afrobeat, and modern Afrobeats with hip-hop. Ross didn’t stop there. He also mentioned that if ...

Ace producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed his type of ideal woman. Appearing in a recent episode of the Is This Seat Taken podcast hosted by actress Chinasa Anukam, Jazzy revealed that his ideal woman is a freak with a soft body and personality. The 43-year-old explained that he doesn’t tolerate abuses and violence in relationship, stressing that he leaves the moment he notices such tendencies. “My ideal woman for dating in order of importance, first of all, you have to be a freak. I don’t know how I found that out but it is one. “Secondly, you have to be soft both body and personality. Because I’d you shout at me, you are dating yourself. I don’t like stress. I don’t tolerate stress and violence. "The moment you try to be nonchalant or violent, you will not see me again. You will just realise that you are dating yourself,” he said. Don Jazzy disclosed in an interview last year that he is still unmarried due t...

Nigerian singer, Omah Lay has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats genre is mainly for Yorubas and people from other ethnic groups struggle to break into the Lagos music scene. Omah Lay said coming from Port Harcourt, he had to work hard to earn a spot in the Lagos music industry, which felt exhausting at some point. Speaking at the listening party of his forthcoming album, ‘Clarity Of Mind,’ the singer explained that he is currently at a point where he no longer seeks validations from the Lagos or global music industry, adding that he is contented with the love of his fans and family. "Afrobeats is mainly Lagos. It is mainly Yorubas. Fela Kuti is the pioneer, we all know that and he is Yoruba. I am from Port Harcourt and you have to break into Lagos. There are only two people from PH that you know; Burna Boy and me. “It got to a point I am like, you know what? I am going to take my time and look at my family and fans; people who really love me, I am going...

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has opened up about her private relationship, revealing that she’s in a dilemma about it. Appearing in a recent episode of Rock Nation’s The Intern series, Starr revealed that her song ‘Where Do We Go’ was inspired by a private relationship and the dilemma of going public or not. “‘Where Do We Go’ is inspired by a private relationship. Are we going to stay hidden or come out to the world? I’m kind of like in the middle so like where do we go,” she expressed. Ayra Starr also revealed on the show that if she could intern for anyone it would be Rihanna. “If I have to intern for anyone it would be Rihanna. I would get the coffee. Anything she wants me to do, I will do it,” she said. Starr has stated in several interviews in the past that Rihanna is her childhood idol and her main inspiration for going into music.