Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Music fans have fresh visuals to enjoy this week, with Nigerian and Ghanaian stars delivering new releases across Afrobeats, street-pop, R&B and highlife. Victony, Olamide and Yemi Alade lead the Nigerian lineup, while Ghanaian singers Gyakie and King Promise bring romantic sounds to the mix. 1. Victony Releases ‘2FRESH’ COLORS Performance Nigerian singer Victony has delivered a COLORS performance of his song ‘2FRESH’, featured on his album STARLIFE. The performance showcases his distinctive vocals and energetic delivery against the platform’s signature minimalist backdrop. The track celebrates style, luxury and attraction, with Victony using playful lyrics and references to high fashion…
Nollywood action-thriller The Covenant is returning with Part 2, with the new instalment set to premiere on Netflix across Africa on November 6, 2026. Creator and executive producer Vincent Okonkwo is bringing the series back, with South African filmmaker King Shaft directing the continuation of the story following the first season’s dramatic ending. The upcoming instalment follows Dagogo and his family as they face deeper gang conflicts, old betrayals, grief and a struggle to protect their empire. Sola Sobowale returns as Stella, alongside Gideon Okeke, Uzee Usman, Bimbo Manuel, Segun Arinze, Ivie Okujaye and Tope Olowoniyan. South African actors Vuyo…
Nigerian music star Burna Boy presented Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka with the Socrates Award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday, October 26. The award recognises footballers who use their influence to support humanitarian causes and contribute to society beyond the pitch. Burna Boy appeared at the ceremony in a tailored black suit with metallic details and dark sunglasses, while Saka wore a black tuxedo and bow tie. Before presenting the award, the Grammy-winning singer spoke about his efforts to support football development in Nigeria through an academy he established several years ago. Burna Boy expressed hope…
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has reportedly won the Socrates Award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London in recognition of his charitable work supporting children in need of medical treatment. The 25-year-old reportedly funded 120 operations for children in Kano State through his partnership with charity organisation BigShoe. Bukayo Saka, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, has supported medical treatment for children with conditions including brain and umbilical hernias. His charitable efforts have also extended to sight-restoration procedures for children across Africa. The Socrates Award recognises football figures who use their influence to support humanitarian…
Music is at its best when it feels like a mirror. For Nigerian based duo Urbankingz, that mirror is forged from real, unfiltered lived experiences. Comprising Stmiic and Danny B, the duo is building a catalogue rooted in stories people actually live through. The philosophy behind Urbankingz is simple: two distinct creative minds can cut through the noise faster together than they ever could alone. TWO STYLES, ONE DIRECTION Urbankingz bridges two different musical worlds. Stmiic brings raw identity and vocal expression, driving the emotional narrative of their tracks. Danny B brings the structural backbone, using his production and songwriting…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane reportedly beat Kylian Mbappé to the 2026 Ballon d’Or by fewer than the 41 points that separated Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024. France Football editor Vincent Garcia disclosed the narrow margin after Kane received the award at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26, 2026. Speaking to French newspaper L’Équipe, Garcia explained that Mbappé had led the voting race for much of the period before Kane made a late push to secure the honour. He said the contest was decided by a very small number of points, adding that the…
Nigerian comedian Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has defended the brand-new Toyota Prado SUVs reportedly set aside for the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign mobilisation. He claimed the vehicles were bought through private donations from wealthy individuals who had benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Jollof dismissed suggestions that public funds were used to purchase the vehicles. He argued that wealthy supporters were entitled to contribute SUVs, Lexus cars and other resources to help the APC campaign ahead of the forthcoming elections. He also cited an individual who, according to him,…
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he has stopped impregnating women. He made the statement during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday, while entertaining fans with his hit song, True Love. During the show, the singer paused to engage the audience, playfully asking where he could find his true love among the women present. He joked about his experiences with women before telling the crowd that he no longer gets women pregnant, adding that he has become open about the decision. 2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia,…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has asked the State House of Assembly to approve the reappointment of three commissioners who served during his first term. He also sought lawmakers’ approval to appoint 10 Special Advisers to support his administration, according to a letter sent to Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye on Monday, October 26, 2026. The governor nominated Senior Advocate of Nigeria Dayo Apata to continue as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Akintunde Oyebode as Commissioner for Finance, and Oyebanji Filani as Commissioner for Health and Human Services. All three officials held the same positions during Oyebanji’s first term in office.…
Victor Osimhen has pledged to continue giving his best for Galatasaray after scoring twice in their 2-0 victory over Fenerbahçe in the Istanbul derby. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 29th minute before adding a second shortly before half-time, helping his side secure three important points and return to the top of the Turkish Super Lig. The 27-year-old’s impressive display came after criticism over his recent performances. He had also scored in Galatasaray’s 4-2 Champions League victory over former club Lille the previous week. Speaking after the derby, Osimhen said the support he receives from Galatasaray fans matters…