Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has released his tracklist ahead of his highly anticipated album “FUJI” on October 3.
The album will feature 15 carefully crafted tracks that showcase his personal journey, lessons learned, and stories of love, loss, and identity.
In a statement on Instagram, Adekunle Gold invited listeners to experience the music with open ears, allowing the songs to speak for themselves before revealing the features on October 6th.
Adekunle wrote, “15 songs carefully crafted for your ears. I want you to experience the music with open ears first, feel the stories, the emotions, the journey.
“The features will be revealed on October 6th, but until then, let the songs speak for themselves. FUJI out October 3rd”.
The album promises to be a cultural statement and a deeply personal project that blends traditional Fuji music with modern Afrobeats.
With “FUJI,” Adekunle Gold aims to redefine Afrobeats and bring traditional Nigerian sounds to the global stage.
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has announced that Nigeria will not be submitting any film for the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Although six films were submitted for consideration, the committee ruled that none met the standards required for global competition.
In a statement, NOSC Chairperson Stephanie Linus cited a lack of creative and technical intentionality in Nigerian films as the reason for the decision.
She, however, acknowledged the progress made so far and the growing awareness of international standards, while stressing the need for further development in the industry.
“While Nigerian films have no doubt shown significant improvement and growing awareness of IFF standards, there is still a deficit in creative and technical intentionality that will improve their competitive potential for global awards,” she said.
The committee plans to take proactive steps to encourage filmmakers to create with the Oscars in mind.
“This is why the NOSC will be taking more proactive steps to encourage filmmakers to create with the Oscars in mind,” Linus stated.
Linus encouraged Nigerian filmmakers to study previous International Feature Film-nominated works to deepen their understanding of the category’s expectations and strengthen future submissions.
The NOSC has formally communicated its decision to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, expressing regret that no Nigerian film was deemed suitable for the category this year.
The International Feature Film award is presented annually by the Academy to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States that contains at least 50 per cent non-English dialogue.
Veteran Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba has dismissed an online report alleging divorce and a paternity dispute with his wife, Azuka Ego.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Ayuba’s management described the claims as “unfounded and baseless,” stressing that the couple has been happily married for over 30 years.
The family condemned the report as a cheap attempt to smear Ayuba’s reputation and ridicule their unity, vowing not to let the attack on his integrity go unchallenged.
They categorically denied any truth to the paternity scandal, branding it a fabrication, and highlighted the blogger’s error in claiming their marriage lasted only a year — a mistake they said further exposed the story’s falsehood.
The statement reads, “Hello Everyone, our attention has been drawn to a baseless and malicious story circulating online, published by a faceless blogger, concerning Dr Adewale Ayuba’s family. This story makes outrageous claims about an alleged divorce from Dr Ayuba’s wife, Mrs. Azuka Ego Saliu Oke Ola (Nee Kwento), and a completely unfounded scandal regarding the paternity of their children, suggesting he “broke his silence” over some non-existent discovery.
“We want to state this clearly and categorically to everyone who supports Dr Adewale Ayuba: There is absolutely no truth, not a single iota-in this cooked-up story. Dr Adewale Ayuba and his wife, Mrs Azuka Ego, are happily married, and their wonderful children are doing very well. The issue of paternity over their children has never, ever arisen in their marriage.
“Furthermore, this reckless blogger stated their marriage only lasted one year. For the record, they have been happily married for well over thirty years! This fundamental error alone exposes the story as a complete fabrication.
“This is nothing more than a cheap, despicable attempt to embarrass Dr Ayuba’s family, malign his character, and bring his united family to public ridicule”.
According to them, Ayuba will be taking legal action against the blogger, consulting with lawyers to pursue all available remedies.
“We want you all to know that we are currently consulting with our lawyers to pursue all available legal remedies against this irresponsible individual. We will not allow Dr Adewale Ayuba’s integrity to be attacked without consequences”, they added.
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Kola has been handed a strict penalty for breaching the show’s confidentiality rules.
He was punished for disclosing details of a private conversation with Agent X on the red telephone, despite being warned not to share the content with fellow housemates.
According to Big Brother, Kola will not be allowed to speak until further notice and can only communicate using a writing pad during conversations.
The punishment was due to Kola’s decision to reveal some details of the conversation, which involved an offer of a luxury manicure and pedicure session worth N1 million, and he had turned down the offer.
Big Brother announced the punishment, stating that Kola must write down his thoughts and have his housemates read them aloud before responding.
Big Brother declared, “Kola, you discussed part of your conversation on the red telephone despite being warned that you weren’t to discuss it with any of your fellow housemates during the course of your stay in Big Brother’s house.
“As punishment, you’re forbidden from speaking till further notice. For the duration of this punishment, you’re only to communicate by writing on the writing pad that Big Brother has provided, except when speaking to Big Brother.
“Each time you’re involved in a conversation, you have to write on the writing pad, and the housemate you’re addressing must read your words aloud before responding, and that has to continue for the duration of the conversation”.
Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sabrina Idukpaye, has said she would have made it to the finals if not for her forced exit from the show due to health issues.
In an interview with The Beat FM, Sabrina expressed confidence in her performance and interactions during her time in the house, insisting she was destined to be a finalist.
Her exit followed hospitalization over undisclosed health concerns. Although later declared medically fit, she claimed the show’s organizers denied her re-entry.
Despite the setback, Sabrina expressed gratitude to MultiChoice and the Big Brother franchise for the platform and opportunity.
Media personality Teju Oyelakin, popularly known as Teju Babyface, has cautioned men against confessing infidelity to their spouses, warning that such disclosures could have catastrophic consequences.
In a video message, Teju argued that confessions are often driven by guilt rather than genuine honesty, adding that they may end up damaging relationships instead of mending them.
He said those who admit to cheating usually do so to ease their conscience or to trigger a reaction that could lead to the end of the relationship.
“But the reality is, the truth is you are not being honest, no, you are being manipulative. If honesty were your greatest strength, then you would at least be honest with yourself as to why you want to confess. The reason you want to confess is not because you are honest,” he said.
Teju Babyface added that confessing to a spouse about cheating serves no real benefit to them but rather serves the confessor’s interests.
“The reason is that the weight of guilt, guilty conscience, is killing you, and you are looking to share it with somebody. You are looking for somebody else to bear the burden with you or you’re trying consciously or subconsciously to sabotage your relationship and you are hoping that by telling them, by telling your wife or your husband, your spouse, your partner, your significant other, you are hoping they will do exactly what most people do, that they will go up in flames and torpedo and grenade and scatter the relationship. That’s what you’re hoping for. In other words, there is no benefit to your spouse when you confess. All the benefits are yours”, he said.
TejuBabyface also distinguished between confession to God and confession to a human partner, stating that the biblical principle of confession and forgiveness applies to one’s relationship with God, not necessarily with human partners.
“People will even quote the Bible to support the idea of confession. They will say that if we confess and repent, then our sins are forgiven. Excuse me, that is to God and from God, not to man. It is confession to God, not to man. Do not do it”, he said.
He encouraged individuals to consider the motivations behind their desire to confess and the potential consequences of their actions.
“The first question you must ask yourself is this: what exactly are you trying to achieve with your confession? This is confessing that you want to go and do it. What is the objective? Ask yourself that question because people who confess manage to convince themselves that they are trying to come clean, that they are being honest”, he added.
Spotify has released its list of the most-streamed Afrobeats artists worldwide for 2025, with Burna Boy leading the chart.
Rema secured second place, followed by Wizkid in third, Asake in fourth, and Ayra Starr in fifth—the only female artist on the list.
Ayra Starr’s rise was boosted by the success of her hit track “Hot Body,” which drove her streaming numbers into the top five.
Fans and music lovers have celebrated the ranking, hailing Burna Boy’s dominance while applauding Spotify for recognizing Afrobeats’ growing global influence, with Nigeria at the heart of the genre’s success.
Actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the ongoing attacks from her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, which she said have been directed at her family, especially her grandson.
In a statement shared via Instagram, Ojo admitted it has been difficult to stay silent amid the harassment but maintained that she has chosen to ignore the distractions for now.
She expressed confidence in her legal team’s readiness for the battles ahead, stressing that “everything has its timing.”
According to her, the past few months have been dedicated to family, particularly welcoming her grandson and supporting her daughter through motherhood.
Ojo added that once she returns to Lagos, she will confront the challenges posed by Lizzy Anjorin.
She wrote, “Honestly, I haven’t laughed this hard in a while. These videos cracked me up real good.
“On a more serious note, I’ve seen all your messages, DMs, voice notes, and questions about my silent approach to the defamatory statements, insults, death wishes, and curses Liz Anjorin has been directing at my family, especially those targeting my grandson. Honestly, most of the time, I struggle to hold my peace… but I have to ignore the distractions. Who God has blessed, no one can curse.
“For clarity, I want to assure you all that my legal team isn’t sleeping. They’re taking notes of everything. A wise one must always listen to the counsel of the learned team. Everything has its timing.
“My people, over the past few months, it has been strictly about focusing on family while my legal team takes note and prepares me for the battles ahead. Welcoming my grandson, supporting my daughter through her motherhood journey, and standing in the gap, both physically and spiritually, required my undivided attention.
“Note that once I land in Lagos, God willing, yes, it will be time to tackle challenges. Silence can be powerful, and while it’s not always easy for me, I know it’s sometimes necessary. I love you all and appreciate your genuine concerns. Keep being your wonderful selves, and I’ll keep you all updated when the time is right. God bless”.
Africa’s film industry continues to shine on the global stage, and Netflix has become one of the biggest platforms showcasing its brilliance.
From gripping dramas and heartfelt romances to powerful true-life stories and thrilling crime sagas, African productions are captivating audiences around the world.
Here are the Top 10 most-watched African titles on Netflix, celebrating the films and series that have left viewers talking, streaming, and asking for more:
1. Tuiskoms
(SOUTH AFRICA):
It’s a South African Movie produced in the South Africa.
45.3M HRS WATCHED. The movie is a 2024 South African drama television series created and written by Louis Pretorius and Albert Snyman for Netflix. The show was produced by Infinity Films and premiered on September 20, 2024, with seven episodes. The series stars Amalia Uys and Armand Auaamp. It charts their initial rocky working relationship at a flower shop in wilderness Actress Michelle Bote passed away during the post production of the first season .
2. Unseen
(SOUTH AFRICA ) :
28.5M HRS WATCHED . If is a 2023 South Africa crime drama television series created by Travis Taute and Daryne Joshua . The series is a South African adaptation based on fatma a 2021 Turkish drama series.
3. Baby Farm
( NIGERIA) :
9.6M HRS WATCHED . it is a Nigerian television series directed by Walter Taylaur and Kayode Kasum and produced by Ma Abudu . The limited series was released on Netflix on the 21st of March 2025
4. King of Johannesburg
(SOUTH AFRICA) :
13.7M HRS WATCHED . The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg’s criminal underworld, but a supernatural family curse threatens to destroy them.The series, set in Lagos, exposes the dark reality of baby farming. It follows Adanna, a pregnant woman deceived by a seemingly charitable NGO run by Dr. Oliver Evans and his wife, Sister Barb, who exploit vulnerable women for profit. Meanwhile, actress Cherise, struggling with infertility, becomes unknowingly involved in their crimes. As journalist Joy and outsider Ifeyinwa investigate the organization, their paths collide in a tense fight for truth, justice, and survival.
8.9M HRS WATCHED . A young runner is given a second chance at life when he is offered a track scholarship, but can he chase his dreams without tripping on his lies?
6. Salvage beauty
(SOUTH AFRICA):
8.9M HRS WATCHED. Seeking revenge for her tragic past, a mysterious woman embeds herself in a powerful family who possess a global beauty empire, as well as dark secrets.
7. Fatal seduction
(SOUTH AFRICA) :
6.0 Hours . A married woman goes on a dangerous weekend trip away from home that sparks desire but ends tragically, making her wonder if the people close to her are telling the truth.
8. Blood legacy
(SOUTH AFRICA):
5.8M HRS WATCHED . After years of estrangement, Khanyi Adesina returns home to fight for her family’s business empire as it threatens to collapse under corruption.
9. Blood and water
(SOUTH AFRICA) :
3.3M HRS WATCHED . After crossing paths at a party, a Cape Town teen sets out to prove whether a private-school swimming star is her sister who was abducted at birth.
10. Blood sister
(NIGERIA)
: 2.0M Hours watched. Bound by a dangerous secret, friends Sarah and Kemi are forced to go on the run after a wealthy groom disappears during his engf egg agement party.
