Ayra Starr is taking Afrobeats to one of the biggest sporting stages in the world.

The Grammy-nominated singer is set to headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL International Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars in London on October 11.

The performance, which will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will see Ayra Starr become the first major African artist to headline an NFL halftime show.

The announcement comes shortly after the release of her new album, giving the singer another major moment as she continues to take her music beyond Africa and onto the global stage. Her growing international profile has already made her one of the leading voices of the new generation of African artists.

The NFL announced the news on Thursday, describing Starr as the “first-ever Afrobeats artist to headline an NFL game.” The organisation said her performance would form part of its 2026 International Games, which will feature halftime performances across seven countries and four continents.

Starr also reacted to the announcement, calling the opportunity a “dream come true.” The singer, who has a strong connection with London and its music scene, said she was excited to bring her fans, known as Starrs, to the NFL’s global audience.

“I am so excited to perform at the NFL halftime show in London,” Starr said. “London is one of my favourite places in the world and to bring Starrgirl to the NFL global stage is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to see you guys there!”

For the NFL, the decision to bring Starr to the London game also reflects the growing global influence of Afrobeats. African music has become increasingly popular around the world, with Nigerian artists playing a major role in taking the sound to new audiences.

Tim Tubito, the NFL’s senior director of global game presentation, music and entertainment, described Starr as a “generational talent” and said she has a strong connection with London audiences.

“London is one of the most influential music cities in the world, and African music has been at the centre of that conversation for years now,” Tubito said.

He added that Starr was the right artist to continue the momentum created by previous NFL halftime performances in London, promising a show that would match the energy of the occasion.

The performance will be another major milestone in Ayra Starr’s rapidly growing career. From becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest young music stars to earning Grammy recognition and building an international fan base, she is now preparing to bring Afrobeats to millions of NFL fans around the world.

The Eagles and Jaguars will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30 p.m. British Summer Time.

For Ayra Starr, however, the game will be about more than football. It will be a chance to put Afrobeats, Nigeria and African music at the centre of one of America’s biggest sporting brands just weeks after another major chapter in her musical journey.

And if her recent rise is anything to go by, the NFL halftime stage could be the beginning of an even bigger global chapter for the Nigerian star.

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Darkoo is not just making summer hits. She is building a feel-good soundtrack for the girlies, one summer at a time.

Her music feels like summer. It feels like getting ready with your girls, going to a party, taking a road trip, dressing up, taking pictures and simply having a good time. More than anything, Darkoo makes feel-good music, and making music for the girlies has become a big part of who she is as an artist.

In 2026, Darkoo teamed up with Asake for “That Girl!”, a fun and confident song that makes women feel good about themselves. The idea behind the song is simple: every woman should feel like she is “that girl.” The song has a catchy sound, strong energy and the kind of confidence that fits perfectly with Darkoo’s music.

The music video has the same feeling. It is colourful, stylish and full of personality. Darkoo is surrounded by girls, with fashion, dancing and fun bringing the whole video together. It feels cool and playful, almost like watching a group of friends enjoying their summer.

This is something Darkoo understands very well: the music is only part of the experience. Her music videos also help create the world around her songs. The girls, the clothes, the colours, the beauty looks and the confidence all add to the feeling. Her videos make you want to dress up, call your friends and go outside.

We saw that same energy with “Favourite Girl” featuring Rema in 2024. The song became one of Darkoo’s biggest records, and the Rema remix made it even bigger. It had that fun, flirty and easy-going sound that makes a song perfect for summer. “Favourite Girl” also shows another thing Darkoo does really well: she knows how to take older sounds and make them feel new.

In 2025, She did something similar with “Focus on Me (All The Sexy Girls In The Club),” which samples P-Square’s “Gimme Dat.” Instead of simply copying the old song, Darkoo uses the familiar sound to create something that feels modern and ready for a new generation.

This is one of the reasons her music has such a warm and nostalgic feeling. You might recognise something from the past, but Darkoo gives it a new life and turns it into a cool summer jam.

She has also spoken about listening to older Nigerian music and being inspired by the sounds of the early 2000s. She then works with her producers to bring some of those sounds into her own music. That mix of old and new is a big part of what makes her music special.

I first discovered Darkoo in 2020 through “Juicy” with Hardy Caprio. That was my introduction to her, and I immediately liked how different she sounded. Her deep voice, relaxed delivery and Afroswing style made her stand out. Then came “Kryptonite,” another song that showed she could make music that was smooth, catchy and easy to play again and again.

Over the years, her music continued to give us that summer feeling. She released “Always” with Black Sherif in 2022 and “Disturbing U” with Ayra Starr in 2023 showing that she could work with different artists while still keeping her own sound.

Darkoo later turned this idea into a whole project with $exy Girl $ummer. Even the title tells you what she was trying to create. It was not just another collection of songs. It was a whole summer mood built around women, confidence, fun and feeling good And that is why I think Darkoo has found her own niche.

She makes music for the girl who wants to feel pretty. For the girl getting ready with her friends. For the girl who wants to dance. For the girl who is outside enjoying her summer and for the girl who simply wants to listen to something that makes her feel good.

Her collaborations also show how much she has grown. She has worked with artists including Rema, Asake, Ayra Starr, Black Sherif, Davido, Tion Wayne, Mayorkun, King Promise. She has also worked with Olamide and Wizkid on “Billionaires Club,” showing that her music reaches far beyond just summer songs.

For me, some of my favourite Darkoo songs are still “Juicy,” “Kryptonite,” “Always,” “Favourite Girl,” “Disturbing U,” “Focus On Me” and now “That Girl!”

She knows how to make a catchy song, but she also knows how to create a whole mood around it from the music and nostalgic samples to the colourful videos, the fashion and the girls at the centre of her visuals. Darkoo is not just making summer hits. She is building a feel-good soundtrack for the girlies, one summer at a time.

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Nigerian singer Sir Raheem, the son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has announced his decision to step away from the music industry.

The 23-year-old singer, whose real name is Raheem Okoya, made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday, describing the move as a “professional exit.”

Sir Raheem reflected on his musical journey, recalling how what began as a hobby with friends eventually grew into a career that saw him perform at major shows and earn recognition from some of the artists he admired while growing up.

“Over the past couple of years, my musical journey has truly been a magical one,” he wrote, expressing gratitude to his fans, colleagues and supporters.

However, he explained that balancing music with his other responsibilities had become increasingly difficult over the past year.

“I’ve always believed in giving everything my best, and I no longer feel I can give this craft the effort, patience, and dedication it truly deserves,” he said.

As a result, the singer said he had decided to stop releasing new music, adding that he owed his fans and industry colleagues a proper professional exit.

While the “Siraheem music” era may be coming to an end, Raheem stressed that his creative journey is far from over. He said he plans to explore other creative ventures and hinted that previously recorded music could still be released in the future.

“Music still remains therapeutic for me,” he said. “With time, maybe the album finds its way into the world somehow after all.”

Beyond music, Raheem has also been building a career in business. He currently serves as executive director of Eleganza Industrial City Limited, a company owned by his father, Razaq Okoya.

Earlier this year, the singer revealed that he had been shadowing his father and preparing for the role since he was 13.

Despite his exit from active music releases, Raheem ended his announcement on an optimistic note, telling his supporters: “The best of me is yet to come.”

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Dolly Parton, the legendary American country music singer and songwriter known for hits such as “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” has died at the age of 80.

Her family announced her death on Tuesday in a video shared on her Instagram page. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, said he was speaking on behalf of the Parton and Owen families.

The family did not reveal the cause of death. Parton had faced health problems in recent months. In May, she cancelled a number of Las Vegas shows because of ongoing health concerns. In her last Instagram video, she said her treatment for an unspecified illness was going well.

Often called the “Queen of Country Music,” Parton had a career that lasted more than 60 years. She sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote thousands of songs.

Her biggest hits include “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” The latter became an even bigger worldwide hit when Whitney Houston recorded her version in 1992.

Parton was born into a poor family in rural Tennessee. She was the fourth of 12 children, and her family lived in a small one-room cabin.

Music was part of her life from an early age. Her mother sang folk songs, while one of her aunts played the guitar and wrote songs.

Parton began singing in church when she was just six years old, with her grandfather serving as the pastor.

She went on to become one of the biggest stars in country music, while also building a successful career in acting, television and business.

Despite her fame, Parton remained connected to her humble beginnings and became known around the world for her music, humour, kindness and charitable work.

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The Headies, Africa’s leading entertainment awards, has released its nominations list ahead of the 18th ceremony, holding this October in Toronto, Canada. The list features 218 nominations spread across 35 categories, celebrating the biggest names and breakout stars who defined African music in the period under review (August 1, 2024 – April 30, 2026).

Fola is the most nominated act with 10 nods, including Album of the Year, Next Rated, Songwriter of the Year and Best Male Artiste, off the back of his acclaimed debut album CATHARSIS. Omah Lay follow closely with 8 as Davido, Mavo and Wizkid follow with 7 nominations each.

Ayra Starr and Tiwa Savage lead the female nominees with 5 nods each, while Breakout artiste Kunmie is also nominated 5 times, including Song of the Year for his standout single, “Arike.” Adekunle Gold, Odumodublvck, and Shoday round out the 5-nomination tier.

Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You” is the most-nominated song, appearing in six categories: Recording of the Year, Music Video, Best Collaboration, Afrobeats Single, Viewers’ Choice, and Song of the Year. Best Collaboration itself is one of the most competitive categories on this year’s list, with 9 entries reflecting the sheer volume of standout joint records that defined the year, from Olamide’s star-studded posse cut “99” to Mr Eazi and King Promise’s “See What We’ve Done.”

The Next Rated category delivers a stacked field of rising stars which are Fido, FOLA, Llona, Mavo, and Shoday – while Rookie of the Year spotlights fresh breakout talent in Amma, Danpapa GTA, FirstKlaz, Kidd Carder, NO11, Priesst and OG Abbah.

Album of the Year brings together 7 of the year’s most celebrated projects: CATHARSIS (Fola), CLARITY OF MIND (Omah Lay), G.O.A.T (Erigga), MORAYO (Wizkid), NO SIGN OF WEAKNESS (Burna Boy), THE MACHINE IS COMING (Odumodublvck), and THIS ONE IS PERSONAL (Tiwa Savage).

This year’s ceremony will have artists in the Alternative genre shining as they have earned nominations in the general categories, while the Headies’ regional awards are extended across 16 African countries, alongside categories for International Artiste of the Year and Best Canadian/African Diaspora Artiste, underscoring the Headies’ continued push as a truly continental and global award.

Legendary Congolese artiste Awilo Longomba will receive the iconic HEADIES HALL OF FAME AWARD, while Cecil Hammond will be honoured with the SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD for his lasting contributions to African entertainment.

The 18th Headies Awards is themed “Africa to the World” and will take place on October 25, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.

See the full nominations list. Voting details and other information will be announced later.

Song of the Year
Arike — Kunmie
Hey Jago — Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago
Hot Body — Ayra Starr
Joy Is Coming — Fido
MMS — Asake & Wizkid
With You — Davido & Omah Lay

Afrobeats Single of the Year
Fun — Rema
Jogodo — Asake & Wizkid
Laho — Shallipopi
With You — Davido & Omah Lay
You — Fola
Bundle by Bundle — Burna Boy

Best Performer (Live)
Adekunle Gold — Live at the National Theatre, Lagos
Asake — Red Bull Symphonic
Ayra Starr — Global Citizen Festival 2025
Johnny Drille — Johnny’s Room Live 6
Ruger — Live at Indigo at The O2, London (2025)

Best R&B Album
Before We Became Strangers — Kunmie
Catharsis — Fola
I Am the Blueprint — Qing Madi
Love Is a Kingdom — Tems
Reflection Station — Tay Iwar
This One Is Personal — Tiwa Savage

Best Recording of the Year
Arike — Kunmie
How Do You? — Amaeya
Baby (Is It a Crime) — Rema
Coping Mechanism — Omah Lay & Elmah
With You — Davido & Omah Lay
You — Fola

Best Alternative Album
Afrika Magik — SDC
Detox — Sewa
Duplicity — BOJ
Healers Chapel — Wizard Chan
Olorin Pack — Scottyolorin
Then 1t Got Crazy — Zaylevelten

Digital Artiste of the Year
Asake
Ayra Starr
BNXN
Chella
Fola
Mavo
Seyi Vibez
Wizkid

Next Rated
Fido
Fola
Llona
Mavo
Shoday

Afrobeats Album of the Year
5ive — Davido
Captain — BNXN
Clarity of Mind — Omah Lay
Fuji — Adekunle Gold
Morayo — Wizkid
No Sign of Weakness — Burna Boy

Music Video of the Year
Director Pink — 10 Kilo — Davido
Dammy Twitch — With You — Davido
TG Omori — Afroculture — Flavour ft Baaba Maal
Jyde Ajala — Wizard Chan
DK — Bundle by Bundle — Burna Boy

Best Female Artiste
Ayra Starr
Qing Madi
Sewa
Tems
Teni
Tiwa Savage

Best Male Artiste
Adekunle Gold
Asake
Fola
Mavo
Rema
Wizkid
Burna Boy Davido

Rookie of the Year
Amma
Danpapa Gta
Firstklaz
Kidd Carder
No11
Priesst
OG Abbah

Best Inspirational Single
Amioluwa — Sunmisola Agbebi ft Yinka Okeleye
Favour — Lawrence Oyor
Idinma (You Are Good) — Sinach
Korin Iyin (I Will Praise You) — EmmaOMG
No Turning Back 2 — Gaise Baba ft Lawrence Oyor
We Move — Mercy Chinwo

Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Adekunle Gold — I’m Not Done
Flavour — Orente
Magixx — Winter and Summer
Odeal — Patience
Syemca — Love Egbugomo
Tay Iwar — Bad Belle

Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Layefa — 6:35
Amaeya — How Do You?
Sewa — Lagos Lovin
Qing Madi — Scum Bag
Liya — Skin to Skin
Tiwa Savage — You4Me

Best Street-Hop Artiste
Famous Pluto — Na Scra
Kashcoming — All My Money
Poco Lee — Hey Jago ft Shoday and Rahman Jago
Seyi Vibez — Shaolin
Shallipopi — Laho
Tuff King — Nkemakonam
Rybeena — Gaddem ft Shoday

International Artiste of the Year
Ciara
Dave
Gunna
Jazmine Sullivan
Shenseea
Tiakola

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The Nigerian film industry is mourning the death of veteran actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on August 23, 2026, at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer.

Born in Ilaro, Ogun State, Ogogo began his acting career in the early 1980s. He continued combining acting with his job at the Lagos State Water Corporation before leaving the organisation in 1994 to pursue acting full-time.

Over the next four decades, he became one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba cinema. He was not only an actor but also worked as a producer, writer and filmmaker.

For many Nigerians, Ogogo was more than a movie star. He was part of their childhood. His films were everywhere during the VHS and VCD era. His deep voice, commanding presence and ability to play both powerful and emotional characters made him instantly recognisable.

From classic Yoruba dramas to modern Nollywood productions, Ogogo continued to find his place in the industry. Here are 10 films that help tell the story of his remarkable career.

1. Owo Blow

If there is one film that many fans immediately associate with Ogogo, it is Owo Blow.

Directed by Tade Ogidan, the film tells the story of Wole Owolabi, a young man whose family falls into hardship after his father is wrongly imprisoned. Wole eventually gets drawn into a life of crime as he struggles to survive. Ogogo played the adult Wole, a role that helped take his career to another level. The film became a major hit and turned him into a household name. His performance was so well received that he won the Best Actor of the Year award at THEMA 97.
For many fans, Owo Blow was the Ogogo movie.

2. Agbelebu

Agbelebu belongs to the period when Yoruba-language home videos were becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria. The film is remembered as one of Ogogo’s early works, coming from the era when actors built huge followings through VHS and VCD releases. These were the days when Nigerians could walk into a video shop and find shelves filled with Yoruba films featuring actors who would later become legends. Ogogo was one of the actors who defined that period. His enormous body of work helped make Yoruba cinema a major part of Nigerian popular culture.

It is also a reminder of how early Ogogo established himself as one of the familiar faces of Yoruba cinema.

3. Ekun-Ayo

Ekun-Ayo, which means Tears of Joy, is another important title in Ogogo’s career. it’s another nostalgic title from Ogogo’s classic movie years.

What makes the film particularly interesting is that Ogogo did more than act in it. He also worked as its writer and producer. The movie showed that his talent went beyond performing in front of the camera. He understood storytelling and was involved in different stages of filmmaking.

4. Omo Ghetto

By the time Omo Ghetto arrived in 2010, Nollywood was changing.

The film, associated with Funke Akindele’s popular Omo Ghetto franchise, introduced Ogogo’s familiar presence to audiences who were younger than many of the fans who had grown up watching his older Yoruba films. Ogogo played a D.P.O.

5. Aníkúlápó

Perhaps one of the best examples of Ogogo’s ability to remain relevant is Aníkúlápó, Kunle Afolayan’s 2022 historical drama.

The film follows Saro, a travelling man who becomes caught up in a world of power, love, death and supernatural forces in a historical Yoruba setting. Ogogo played Alaafin Ademuyiwa, bringing the authority and presence that had defined his career to a new generation of viewers.

His performance earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). He later returned to the role in Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.

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Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things anyone can go through. The memories remain, but the person is no longer there, and learning to live without them can be painful. For Niniola, this pain became personal after the death of her husband and longtime manager, Michael Ndika, in May 2026. His death left a big gap in her life because he was not only her husband but also an important part of her music journey. Now, the singer has turned that pain into music with her four-track EP, Without You.

Niniola, who is known as the Queen of Afro-House, is usually known for energetic songs that make people dance. But Without You shows a much softer and more emotional side of her. The EP contains four songs: “Pain,” “Raining (O Dun Mi),” “Teardrops,” and “Somebody’s Baby.” The first two songs immediately put the listener in a sad and reflective mood. “Pain” feels like Niniola looking back at memories and dealing with the reality of losing someone close to her, while “Raining (O Dun Mi)” carries that same feeling of missing someone who is no longer there.

“Raining (O Dun Mi)” has also become one of the most talked-about songs from the project. The emotional record has been spreading widely, with listeners connecting to its message of love, loss and loneliness. Its growing presence shows how powerful emotional music can be when people see their own experiences in the lyrics. Niniola’s heartfelt delivery makes the song feel personal, almost like she is speaking directly about the pain of losing someone she loves.

The artwork makes the EP even more emotional. Niniola is pictured with tears running down her cheeks, giving listeners a clear idea of the pain behind the project before they even press play. The image fits the title Without You perfectly because it shows the sadness of trying to continue life after losing someone important.

However, the project does not remain sad from beginning to end. The final two songs, “Teardrops” and “Somebody’s Baby,” bring a lighter and more hopeful feeling. They sound like Niniola is slowly accepting what has happened and trying to move forward. She is not saying that she has forgotten her husband. Instead, the songs suggest that life must continue, even when the person you love is no longer with you.

This change in mood is one of the strongest parts of Without You. The first two songs pull you into the pain, while the final two begin to show a path towards acceptance. It feels like Niniola is taking listeners through different stages of grief from sadness and memories to slowly accepting the loss and finding the strength to continue.

What makes the EP special is how honest it feels. Fans know Niniola as an energetic performer and one of the biggest names in Afro-House, but here she puts that image aside and allows herself to be vulnerable. She is not trying to make a party record or impress anyone. She is simply expressing what she feels.

At just four songs, Without You is short, but it tells a complete story. It starts with heartbreak and gradually moves towards acceptance. Niniola has taken a painful experience and turned it into music that other people who have experienced loss can understand. It is a simple, emotional and honest project about love, grief and learning to move forward.

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Released on August 21, 2026, Victony’s second album, Starlife, feels like a new chapter for the singer. Unlike his 2024 debut, Stubborn, which sounded like an artist focused on proving himself, Starlife feels more relaxed, confident and free. The 15-track album moves between Afrobeats, R&B and hip-hop, with smooth production, catchy melodies, guitar lines, clean piano sounds and rich bass adding to its polished feel. Victony is also more playful with his vocals, switching between singing, rap-like flows, ad-libs such as “Swagalomo’ and soft vocal runs. The result is an album that sounds less concerned with perfection and more interested in having fun.

Starlife does not reveal all its strengths at once. It gradually settles into its own world, beginning with the moody “Too Lit,” where Victony uses layered vocals and a dark, bouncing production to set the tone. From there, the album becomes more playful and unpredictable. “Who This” with BNXN is an immediate standout, built around a warm guitar melody and the effortless chemistry between both singers. BNXN’s relaxed delivery fits the record so naturally that the collaboration feels less like a feature and more like a meeting of two artists who understand exactly what the song needs. Then comes “Slick,” one of the project’s most adventurous records, where Victony moves between R&B, Afrobeats and hip-hop without making the transitions feel forced. It is the kind of song that becomes more interesting the more you hear it.

The features across the album are also well judged. On the title track, YKB brings his melodic touch while Blaqbonez adds a more animated rap presence, giving the song different textures without taking it away from Victony. FOLA’s appearance on “Twin” is effective, with his laid-back verse sitting comfortably within the song’s polished production. Elsewhere, Victony shows that he is willing to move beyond familiar territory. “Clear” has a harder edge than much of his usual material, while “Pino Pino” brings a brighter, more playful energy. “2 FRESH” keeps things stripped back, allowing his personality to carry the record, and “Can Juice” and “Missin Piece” explore the softer, more intimate side of his sound. “Fyne,” with its use of Orezi’s “You Garrit,” is another thoughtful touch, connecting Victony’s contemporary style with an older Afrobeats sound. Ultimately, Starlife succeeds because Victony sounds increasingly comfortable being himself. He is not trapped by one genre or one version of his artistry, and that freedom gives the album its strongest quality. While some songs may blend together because of the album’s consistently smooth approach, the ambition, personality and standout moments make the project an enjoyable listen. Some songs are stronger than others, and the album occasionally feels too smooth, but its best moments are strong enough to make up for the weaker ones.

For me, the standout songs are “Who This” featuring BNXN, “Slick,” “Too Lit,” “Pino Pino” and “Clear,” while “Twin” and “Typo” also deserve attention. “Typo” is a satisfying way to close the project. Overall, Starlife is a positive step forward for Victony. If Stubborn was about arriving and proving himself, Starlife is about becoming comfortable with the artist he is. It is confident, easy to listen to and full of personality, showing a Victony who is finally enjoying the moment instead of constantly trying to prove that he deserves it.

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Veteran Nigerian actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan has died after battling stage-four cancer.

Hassan’s daughter, Kira, announced his death during an Instagram Live session on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His colleague, actor Saidi Balogun, also confirmed the death in an Instagram post.

Kira, who was visibly distressed and in tears during the live session, expressed shock over her father’s death and said she wanted to return home to see him before his burial.

“Help me call my sister, my family, my daddy is dead. I want to go home. I can’t believe this. I want to go and see my daddy before he gets buried,” she said.

The actor’s death comes after his daughters, Kira and Haleemah, revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer. They had appealed to Nigerians for support as the family explored possible treatment options.

Reacting to the news, Balogun described Hassan’s death as painful and prayed for his late colleague.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. You can rest now, my brother Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. May Almighty Allah guide you through Aljannah. This is truly painful,” he wrote.

Hassan, widely known by his stage name Ogogo, was a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly in Yoruba-language cinema.

Further details about his death and burial arrangements are expected to emerge.

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Victony, has released his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Starlife’, marking another major milestone in his rapidly evolving career.

The 25-year-old artiste dropped the 15-track project across major streaming platforms in the early hours of Friday, giving fans a new body of work that blends his signature sound with a diverse lineup of collaborations.

‘Starlife’ features tracks including ‘Too Lit,’ ‘Who This,’ ‘Starlife,’ ‘Pino,’ ‘Fre$h,’ ‘Fyne,’ ‘Clear,’ ‘Slick,’ ‘2fresh,’ ‘Armed & Dangerous,’ ‘Can Juice,’ ‘Missin Piece,’ ‘Amazon,’ and ‘Typo.’

The project also boasts an impressive cast of guest artistes. BNXN joins Victony on ‘Too Lit,’ while Blaqbonez and YKB feature on the title track, ‘Starlife.’ Baby Boy AV appears on ‘Pino,’ Young Jonn contributes to ‘Armed & Dangerous,’ and Fola features on ‘Twin.’

Victony’s latest release adds to a career that has seen the singer steadily establish himself as one of Nigeria’s most distinctive young voices.

Born Anthony Victor, Victony gained wider recognition after collaborating with Mayorkun on the hit song ‘Holy Father.’ He further cemented his position in the Nigerian music scene with the release of ‘Soweto’ in March 2022. The song quickly became a street favourite and a staple at parties and major social events.

Before finding his footing as a singer, Victony began his career as a rapper. He later expanded his musical palette, incorporating R&B, trap and Afropop into his sound.

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