Headies 2018 Rap categories show progress at music awards

Nigeria's most glamorous music awards, The Headies in the early hours of today rolled out the nominees list for its 12th edition holding on the May 5, 2018.

One category that has caught the eye of many is the ones that cater for the rap genre.

Leading the rap pack across three categories in the 'Best Rap Single', 'Lyricist on the roll' and 'Best Rap Album', are   M.I Abaga with 3 nominations and the quartet of A-Q, Erigga, Falz and Phyno bagging 2 respectively.

Headies 2018 Davido, Wizkid, Simi lead nominees list

The nominees list for the 12th edition of the Headies is out.

In a press statement released by the organizers of the Headies, Smooth Promotions, on Friday, April 13, 2018 "the awards academy released the list after short listing thousands of entries submitted in the year under review (from July 2016 - December 2017)."

In the 12th edition of the Headies, there are over 25 categories and 77 nominees. Nigerian pop superstar Davido leads with six nominations. Singer Simi, Wizkid and rapper Olamide follow with five nominations each.

Bomb kills 5 people during a football match in Somalia

A bomb blast killed at least five spectators during a football match in southern Somalia, police and a lawmaker said on Friday, the first time an explosion has targeted a stadium.  

The blast went off in the port town of Barawe, in the Lower Shabelle region, when residents were watching a football match on Thursday afternoon, police said, adding that al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab could be behind the attack.  Police said it appeared to have been detonated by remote control.  

"Made in Gidi" Meet the cast of Linda Ikeji's new reality TV show

Just like Big Brother Naija, the show will feature a number of men and women - seven women and five men - living together in a house with no laptops, no phones or television.

However, unlike Big Brother shows, there would be no voting, evictions or winner.

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Big Brother Naija Dino Melaye hosts Teddy A and BamBam in Abuja

Senator Dino Melaye recently hosted former Big Brother Naija housemates, Teddy A and Bambam.

The lawmaker representing Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate, hosted them in Abuja on April 12, 2018.

He shared a photo with them, with the caption: "Teddy A and Bambam of big brother at my krip. Great guys."

The Eve This might be the most colourful Nollywood film you'll see in 2018

Except your home is located under a huge rock, you must have heard the noise about Tosin Igho's The Eve and probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, that fuss is not for nothing. The Eve is easily the most colourful and beautifully shot film coming out of Nollywood in 2018.

Ripples List: 10 most influential Nigerian politicians ahead of 2019

As the build-up to the 2019 general elections intensifies and the field becomes increasingly clearer, some personalities are emerging as the likely major deciders of the outcomes of the elections especially at the presidential level.

Ripples Nigeria takes a look at some of the major players with real influence ahead of the 2019 general elections in Nigeria.

Except your home is located under a huge rock, you must have heard the noise about Tosin Igho's

The Ghanaian singer and model took to Instagram to release these nude photos of herself covering her modesty with beads. See full photos below.

Former housemate, Bisola reflects on how her life has changed one year after Big Brother Naija

It’s one year since former housemate, Bisola returned to Nigerian after participating in the Big Brother Naija reality show where she emerged the last woman standing.

Today, she celebrates one year since the whole experience changed her life and how her journey has transformed ever since.

Allegation that a citizen was beaten to death by SARS officers at Ogba, unfounded - Lagos Police command

On Tuesday, April 10th 2018 there were reports and a video alleging that a citizen was beaten up by SARS officials along Haruna bus-stop, Ogba, Lagos which allegedly led to the victim's death. 

Big Brother Naija Rico talks about 'having feelings' for Bambam

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Rico Swavey, has spoken about his feelings for Bambam.

During an interview with Pulse, the housemate, who viewers assumed had feelings for Bambam during her stay in the house, said he only likes her a friend.

"Yes, I liked Bambam, but not the kind of intimate like that she shares with Teddy A. I just like her as a cool friend," he told Pulse Nigeria during an interview on April 10, 2018.

Dwayne Johnson Hollywood actor speaks on his Nigerian character in new movie 'Rampage'

Nigeria is on the world map again as Dwayne Johnson also known as 'The Rock' stars as Davis Okoye in his new blockbuster 'Rampage'.

The actor said he named his character 'Okoye' after his all-time favourite NFL player Christian Okoye, a Nigerian-American and former American football fullback for the Kansas City Chiefsfrom 1987 to 1992.

Wizkid Pop star, Alex Iwobi officially unveil new Super Eagles jersey in London

Pop star Wizkid and Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi have unveiled the team's new jersey ahead of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Wizkid also indicated a collaboration between his Starboy imprint and Nike, the designer of the new Eagles Kit.