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“There Is No Difference Between Me and a Blind Person” — Fuji Star Remi Aluko Reveals Glaucoma Has Taken His Sight

Remi Aluko glaucoma battle has taken a devastating turn after the veteran Fuji musician revealed that he can no longer see and now considers himself no different from a blind person. The singer disclosed that years of living with the eye condition, despite undergoing surgery, have left him functionally blind, though he remains determined not to surrender to despair.

Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing.

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget.

Olamide Says He’s Now Focused on Himself After Years of Lifting Nigerian Music Industry

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Rap icon Olamide says he has entered a new phase where his full energy must return to himself after spending years building, supporting and elevating some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. In a revealing interview, the YBNL boss admitted he has always tried to balance helping others with growing his own craft, but is now choosing personal growth as his priority.

Teni Vows to “Save 2Face” Amid Alarming Marriage Crisis With Edo Lawmaker Natasha

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Singer Teni has vowed to “save 2Face” as the music legend’s marriage crisis with Edo lawmaker Natasha intensifies, triggering national concern. In a viral video, Teni rallied fellow artistes to intervene after weeks of disturbing public clashes, police involvement and family petitions alleging emotional distress, financial control and escalating domestic tension around the Afrobeats icon.

🎭 Afrobeats Meets Hollywood — Nigerian Sounds Now Fuel Global Film Scores

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From Black Panther to Bad Boys 4, Nigerian Afrobeats rhythms are now driving global movie scores, signaling a cultural takeover powered by Lagos producers and diaspora collaborations

Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Album Earns Silver Certification in the UK After Selling 100,000+ Units

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

Davido's genre-bending album Timeless has officially gone Silver in the UK, marking 100,000+ unit sales and crowning an era of global Afrobeats success.

Burna Boy Reconciles With Afrobeats After Global Pushback

IDNN11 months ago0

Burna Boy apologises for distancing himself from Afrobeats, saying he now understands the genre’s unifying power in making African music global: “I get it now.”

Next-Gen DJ Sasu: The Underground Afrobeats Sensation Breaking into the Mainstream

IDNNJun 18, 20250

Once an underground name in Bronx’s African party circuit, teenage DJ Sasu is now commanding major attention. Industry watchers say it’s only a matter of time before he explodes onto the global stage.

Burn in Hell, You Ungrateful Demons” — Burna Boy Explodes After Burkina Faso Show Backlash

IDNNJun 3, 20250

Burna Boy is under fire over his behavior at a Burkina Faso concert — but he isn’t apologizing. Instead, he’s calling critics “ungrateful demons” and threatening to quit African shows.