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2027 Elections: Jonathan, Obi, Igbo Leaders Meet In Abuja

Global UpfrontApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

The frontline Presidential aspirant for 2027 and the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday led top Igbo leaders to

Afrobeats Celebrates Cybercrime And It’s Becoming A Global Problem

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

By Suleman Lazarus When former US secretary of state Colin Powell took to a London stage alongside Nigerian artist Olu Maintain in 2008 and danced

Comparing Fela Kuti With Any Nigerian Musician

Global UpfrontJan 28, 2026January 28, 20260

By Promise Adiele PhD In the title of this essay, I have carefully avoided mentioning any Nigerian musician in the same sentence with Fela’s name.

Fela’s Wizkid

Global UpfrontJan 26, 2026January 26, 20260

By Lasisi Olagunju, January 26, 2026 The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘Wizkid’ as “a young person who is very clever and successful.” Collins Dictionary defines

Wizkid’s Fela, Davido’s Libido And Burna Boy’s Ego

Global UpfrontJan 25, 2026January 25, 20260

By Festus Adedayo, January 25, 2026 In perhaps his most famous song after dying in a car crash in 1971, Cardinal Rex Lawson, Kalabari highlife

Yuletide Reflections: Dirty December, Quiet Hearts Etcetera

Global UpfrontDec 24, 2025December 24, 20251

By Ebuka Ukoh In Nigeria, December arrives like a festival competing with itself. The streets get louder, the music gets brighter, and the pressure to

“Igbo Rising” Soars From The Stable Of Gerald Eze

Global UpfrontDec 2, 2025December 2, 20250

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The debut album, “Igbo Rising”, by the phenomenal Gerald Eze, aka Ogbuoja-Eze, is a comprehensive delight to behold and cherish. The

Burna Boy Musical Career Under Threat As Show Cancellation Continues After Ejecting Sleeping Woman From U.S. Concert

Global UpfrontNov 29, 2025November 29, 20250

Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy has remained silent across all his social media platforms as show cancellations continue to trail his controversial encounter with a

Dolly Parton Says “I’m Not Dying” After Sister Asks For Prayers

Global UpfrontOct 9, 2025October 9, 20251

Dolly Parton isn’t dying, she assured worried fans on Wednesday in a video posted to her social media. “I want to say something,” the 79-year-old

Pop Icon Madonna Criticises Pope Leo’s Gospel Message in Viral Catholic Thread

Global UpfrontSep 24, 2025September 24, 20250

The pop icon Madonna has caused a social media storm after criticising Pope Leo in a comment on a CNA (Catholic News Agency) Instagram post.