ENTERTAINMENT
Lack of Instagram Followers Held Me Back’ – Deyemi Okanlawon on His Early Acting Challenges
Deyemi Okanlawon recently shared how not having a large Instagram following hampered his progress as an actor during his early days in the industry. In a conversation on the Echoo Room Podcast with host Quincy Jonze, Okanlawon revealed that numerous producers turned him down because his social media presence was not strong enough. “Not having […]
Paris 2024: Rihanna Announces Partnership with Olympic and Paralympic Games
Global pop sensation Rihanna has revealed an exciting new partnership between her fashion brand, Fenty Beauty, and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The announcement was made via her social media accounts on Thursday. Official Announcement Rihanna shared her enthusiasm with her fans, stating: “[I] tried to tell yall….we outside all 2024!!! [I’m] proud to […]
Stonebwoy Sets Summerjam Festival Ablaze With Electrifying Performance
One of the acclaimed superstars in reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats, Stonebwoy, headlined the second day of Germany’s biggest reggae and dancehall festival, Summerjam, delivering a spectacular performance that elevated the festival’s mood and rekindled memories of last year’s event. The African star took the stage promptly around 4:30 p.m., kicking off his set with a […]
Tems Becomes Longest-Charting Nigerian Female Artist on US Billboard 200
Tems has set another significant milestone with her debut album on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album, which initially debuted at #56—marking the highest debut for a female Nigerian artist—has now spent three weeks on the chart. This accomplishment makes it the longest-charting album by a female Nigerian artist on the Billboard 200. Currently, […]
Kendrick Lamar Celebrates Juneteenth With Star-Studded Pop Out Concert
Kendrick Lamar held a special Juneteenth celebration concert, The Pop Out: Ken & Friends, at the Kia Forum on June 19th, 2024. The event marked his first major performance since his publicized feud with Drake. The Compton-born rapper performed his Drake diss tracks, EUPHORIA, LIKE THAT and NOT LIKE US, live for the first time, […]