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  • Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla announces Bloody Civilian as special guest on “A*POP” world tour

    Tyla has announced Nigerian singer Bloody Civilian as a special guest on her “A*POP” world tour.

    The tour, which supports Tyla’s second studio album “A*POP,” is scheduled to begin in Paris on October 12, 2026, before continuing through Europe, the UK and North America. The tour was initially announced as a 34-date run, including a Lagos date scheduled for December 22.

    Bloody Civilian is listed alongside South African DJ and producer Royal MusiQ on the supporting lineup for several European and UK dates. Live Nation lists both artists as support acts for the Amsterdam show on October 13, while Ticketmaster’s listings for Tyla’s London shows on October 15 and 16 also include Bloody Civilian and Royal MusiQ.

    The tour is scheduled to include stops in cities including Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Manchester and Brussels before moving to North America. Tyla’s South African homecoming dates are scheduled for Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9, 2027.

    Tyla had initially included Lagos as a stop on the tour, with a concert scheduled for December 22. The date was later removed from the tour itinerary following backlash and boycott calls from some Nigerians over renewed concerns about xenophobic attacks and the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa. Neither Tyla nor her management publicly explained the removal of the Lagos date.

    Tyla released “A*POP” on July 24, 2026. The 14-track album includes “CHANEL,” “IS IT,” “IS IT LOVE” and “SHE DID IT AGAIN” featuring Zara Larsson.

  • SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA defends Tyla after she was body-shamed over 2026 VMAs appearance

    SZA has defended Tyla after the South African singer was body-shamed over her appearance at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.

    SZA commented on an Instagram post discussing the criticism, writing, “This can’t be real. She’s absurdly beautiful. Stop this shit once and for all!”

    Ghanaian artist Moliy had also spoken about the criticism, questioning the expectations placed on women’s appearances.

    “So yall bully women to look perfect, shame them when they enhance they’re bodies, and the cycle continues, they grow older they’re still criticized for aging, at what point is a woman supposed to feel confident in their skin,” she wrote.

    Moliy also described body-shaming as inconsistent with the belief that people are made in God’s image, writing, “It’s not of God to shame those who are made in Gods image.”

    Tyla attended the 2026 VMAs in a snakeskin bra, matching pencil skirt, choker and heels. She also served as a presenter at the ceremony.

  • Davido and Shizzy trade words over “Dami Duro” production

    Davido and Shizzy trade words over “Dami Duro” production

    Davido and producer Shizzy have exchanged words on social media over the production of Davido’s 2011 song “Dami Duro.”

    Davido and Shizzy trade words over the production credits on “Dami Duro”

    The exchange began after producer Sexy Steel claimed that the beat Davido made for “Dami Duro” was originally his. He said he had never spoken publicly about it but pointed to Davido’s previous comments about the song, including a recent appearance on Carter Efe’s stream.

    Davido responded by saying he began making the beat in August 2011 for Sexy Steel before Shizzy became involved.

    “Facts … 2011 August I actually started making the beat for Dami duro for sexy steel then Shizzi came over it was history …” Davido wrote.

    Shizzy then responded to Davido’s post with, “Distorted stories…🧢”

    Davido followed up by quoting Shizzy’s response and writing, “I know right! @shizzi We Co produced a Classic.”

    He also retweeted a 2011 post from Shizzy in which a user asked whether he produced “Dami Duro.” Shizzy had replied at the time, “Yes with davido!”

    Shizzy has since returned to the matter, writing, “Same Dami Duro wey I dey look all the files like this… ? 💻 Someone is not telling the full story…😂”

    “Dami Duro” was released in 2011 as part of Davido’s debut album, “Omo Baba Olowo.”

  • Lojay and Folashade Adeleke sing “Money Lingo” in new video

    Lojay and Folashade Adeleke sing “Money Lingo” in new video

    Lojay has shared a video of himself singing his new single “Money Lingo” with Folasade Adeleke in a car.

    The two are seen singing along to the song as it plays, with Lojay sharing the moment on social media following the release of “Money Lingo.”

    Lojay and Folasade have previously sparked dating rumours. In 2024, Lojay described her as his “bestie” and said they were close friends after sending her flowers and balloons for her birthday.

    Lojay also shared a birthday message for Folasade this year, adding to their public exchanges ahead of the new video.

  • Andrew Garfield says Fela Kuti influenced his Spider-Man performance

    Andrew Garfield says Fela Kuti influenced his Spider-Man performance

    Andrew Garfield has revealed that Fela Kuti’s music influenced how he approached playing Peter Parker in “The Amazing Spider-Man.”

    Speaking on The Track Star Podcast in September 2026, Garfield said he began listening to Fela Kuti while working on the Spider-Man films. He explained that the Nigerian musician’s spirit, sound and rhythm helped him find something he wanted to bring to the character.

    Garfield has previously discussed using music and physical performers as references when developing his version of Spider-Man. In a 2012 interview with Reuters, he said he listened to “a lot of” Fela Kuti while preparing for the role, alongside studying athletes including Cristiano Ronaldo and Muhammad Ali for their physical confidence and agility.

    In the recent podcast episode, Fela Kuti’s “Water Get No Enemy” was also included in the playlist used while discussing Garfield’s musical influences.

  • Olamide introduces new artistic alter ego on Instagram

    Olamide introduces new artistic alter ego on Instagram

    Olamide has introduced a new artistic alter ego on Instagram, sharing a separate page featuring his artwork and videos of himself creating new paintings.

    The rapper tagged the new page in a recent Instagram post, alongside several pieces of artwork and clips showing him working on paintings.

    “I got tired of waiting for Baddo to complete his project, so I’m now working with this guy,” Olamide wrote in the post.

    The new page appears to mark a separate creative outlet for Olamide, focused on his visual art alongside his music.

  • Mavo apologises for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica Nlewedim and others

    Mavo apologises for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica Nlewedim and others

    Mavo has apologised for past tweets about Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Erica and other celebrities after the posts recently resurfaced online.

    One of the resurfaced tweets was posted in September 2020 while Erica was a contestant on Big Brother Naija. Mavo wrote, “I hate this Erica babe Fr fr.” After the post resurfaced, Erica quoted the tweet, replying, “Lol wow but you were nice to me when we met.”

    Mavo also previously described Ayra Starr as “mid.” The pair have since collaborated on the remix of Mavo’s breakout single “Escaladizzy.”

    Since breaking out in 2025, Mavo has also collaborated with Davido on “Nakupenda” and the remix of “Shakabulizzy.”

    Addressing his past criticism, Mavo said he was “a bad entertainment critic” when he started university and eventually stopped focusing on criticism to concentrate on his music.

    “My criticism sadly unfortunately & unintentionally hurt quite a number of people & i’m honestly sorry,” he wrote. Mavo added that he has met many of the people he previously criticised and found them to be “amazing people,” describing his earlier views as a “misjudgment.”

    He concluded his post with, “let love lead.”

  • Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik names newborn daughter Ayra Starr

    Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik names newborn daughter Ayra Starr

    American Grammy-winning producer Slikk Muzik has welcomed a baby girl and named her Ayra Starr.

    The producer shared photos of his newborn daughter on Instagram Stories, writing “Ayra Starr Offord 09.21.26. Daddy love you 4L” alongside the first picture.

    In another post, the baby is seen wearing a white wool onesie with “Ayra” written in pink across the front, paired with a pink headband featuring a large bow.

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr reposted Slikk Muzik’s posts on her Instagram Story.

    The baby was born on September 21, 2026.

  • Tems pictured with Kim Kardashian at SKIMS event in London

    Tems pictured with Kim Kardashian at SKIMS event in London

    Tems was pictured with Kim Kardashian, Alton Mason and Sabrina Elba at a SKIMS event in London on Friday, September 18.

    The Nigerian singer was among guests at the event marking the opening of SKIMS’ first European flagship store on Regent Street, which coincided with London Fashion Week. The 12,000-square-foot store carries the brand’s full range and was designed by Rafael de Cárdenas, with artwork by Vanessa Beecroft.

    Tems’ appearance follows her attendance at H&M’s London Fashion Week show on Thursday, where she wore an all-black look and joined other guests in the front row.

    Kardashian, who co-founded SKIMS with Jens Grede in 2019, was in London for the flagship opening and wore several looks during the celebrations.

    The London appearance adds another fashion event to Tems’ September schedule as she continues her appearances around London Fashion Week.

  • Tems attends H&M show during London Fashion Week

    Tems attends H&M show during London Fashion Week

    Tems attended H&M’s show during London Fashion Week on Thursday, September 17, joining the front row for the brand’s Autumn 2026 presentation at Olympia London.

    The Nigerian singer arrived in an all-black look, wearing a knee-length black skirt with a thigh-high slit, a leather jacket and dark sunglasses. She completed the look with a head wrap.

    H&M’s show, titled “H&M&YOU&I,” was created with British photographer Nick Knight and SHOWstudio, with Labrinth providing the soundtrack. The presentation featured H&M’s Autumn 2026 collections, including pieces from its H&M Studio and H&M Atelier lines.

    Tems was among several notable guests at the show, alongside Myha’la, Laura Harrier, Cruz Beckham, Kim Petras, Audrey Nuna and Manu Ríos.

    The appearance comes during the September edition of London Fashion Week, which runs alongside the city’s Spring/Summer 2027 fashion calendar.