Entertainment
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Omah Lay’s HOLY GHOST Earns Gold Certification in France, Marking His Fifth Certified Hit in the Region
Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has achieved another milestone as his single HOLY GHOST has been certified Gold in France, marking his fifth song to receive certification in the region.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Saweetie Set to Dazzle Australia with Debut Tour in July-August 2025
California rapper Saweetie, known for her icy charisma and chart-topping hits like BEST FRIEND, has announced her first-ever Australian tour, a four-date spectacle kicking off July 30, 2025, presented by Primuse Entertainment and Capital Touring.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Wiz Khalifa Unveils Good Vibes Only: Smoker’s Edition Tour with Curren$y, Ab-Soul, and Star-Studded Lineup
Wiz Khalifa has set the stage for a blazing summer with the announcement of his Good Vibes Only: Smoker’s Edition tour, featuring special guests Curren$y, Ab-Soul, Dom Kennedy, Earl Sweatshirt, Chevy Woods, Fedd the God, and DJ Bonics.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
French Rapper Werenoi, Chart-Topping Sensation, Tragically Dies at 31
Werenoi, born Jérémy Bana Owona, France’s biggest-selling music artiste in 2023 and 2024, passed away at the age of 31 on May 17, 2025, in a Paris hospital, leaving the global music community in shock.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
SESAME STREET Finds New Home on Netflix After President Trump’s PBS Funding Cuts
Iconic children’s show SSESAME STREET is heading to Netflix for its 56th season, a move announced on May 19, 2025, following President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding to PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Ayra Starr’s THE YEAR I TURNED 21 Breaks Barriers with 1 Billion Spotify Streams, First for a Nigerian Female Artiste
Ayra Starr has etched her name in music history as her sophomore album, THE YEAR I TURNED 21, surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first Nigerian project by a female artiste to achieve this milestone.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Ibrahim Sulemana Shines with Man of the Match Award in Atalanta’s Thrilling Victory Over Genoa
Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana earned the prestigious Serie A Man of the Match award following a stellar performance in Atalanta’s 3-2 victory against Genoa on May 17, 2025.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Morgan Wallen’s I’M THE PROBLEM Shatters Streaming Records on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music in First Day
Morgan Wallen’s fourth studio album, I’M THE PROBLEM, has taken the music world by storm, breaking first-day streaming records across Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Shakira Ignites MetLife Stadium with Star-Studded Performances Alongside Pitbull, Rauw Alejandro, and Wyclef Jean
Shakira delivered an electrifying performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, captivating fans with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 20th, 2025
Seyi Vibez Set to Drop First Full-Length Album Since Parting Ways with Dapper Music
Nigerian artiste Seyi Vibez is reportedly gearing up to release a new album, marking a significant milestone in his career as his first full-length project since leaving Dapper Music.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
Tyla’s PUSH 2 START Hits 500,000 Units Sold in the US, Marking Another Milestone for the Afrobeats Star
South African artiate Tyla has notched another impressive achievement as her single PUSH 2 START surpassed 500,000 units sold in the United States.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
Runtown Unveils SOUNDGOD FEST IV, His Seventh Official Album Set to Drop on June 6th
Nigerian afrobeats star Runtown has thrilled fans with the announcement of his upcoming album, SOUNDGOD FEST IV, slated for release on June 6, 2025.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
Prince Gyasi X Balmain’s BOUQUET GOLD BELT Shines at the Met Museum in FW 24/25 Collection Showcase
The BOUQUET GOLD BELT a standout piece from the Prince Gyasi X Balmain Fall/Winter 2024/25 Collection, is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captivating visitors with its fusion of high fashion and contemporary art.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
Tyla Joins Star-Studded SMURFS Movie Soundtrack with Rihanna, Cardi B, and More on FRIEND OF MINE
South African pop-amapiano artiste Tyla has been confirmed to feature on the soundtrack for the upcoming SMURFS movie, set to release on July 18, 2025, joining global heavyweights like Rihanna, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Desi Trill, Natania, and Subhi.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
THE KING OF KINGS Breaks Records, Outgrosses PARASITE with $54.7 Million Haul Since April 11 Release
Korea’s Mofac Studio, led by CEO and director Jang Seong-ho, has made history with THE KING OF KINGS, an animated faith-based film that has earned $54.7 million since its April 11, 2025, release, surpassing the U.S. box office record for a Korean film previously set by Bong Joon-ho’s PARASITE at $53.8 million.
By Jephthah Osei - Mensah | May 19th, 2025
UnitedMasters Revolutionizes Music Industry with Real-Time Royalties Feature, Offering Daily Payouts to Independent Artistes
UnitedMasters has officially launched its groundbreaking Real-Time Royalties feature on May 13, 2025, allowing independent artistes to receive daily payouts from their streams on Spotify and Apple Music, a stark contrast to the industry standard wait of 30 to 75 days.