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Wizkid has made an unexpected return to the Billboard World Albums chart with 'Made in Lagos' extending his record for Africa. Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid’s fourth studio album, “Made in Lagos,” has re-entered the Billboard World Albums chart, securing the 17th position and marking its 146th week on the chart, a record-breaking achievement for an African album. Released back in 2020, “Made in Lagos” has been celebrated for its fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, and R&B, showcasing Wizkid’s versatility and global appeal. The album features standout tracks like “Essence” featuring Tems, which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking in the top ten after a remix with Justin Bieber. The album’s enduring presence on the Billboard World Albums chart underscores its widespread acclaim and the growing international recognition of Afrobeats. In 2022, “Made in Lagos” was ranked second on the Billboard Year-End World Album Chart, j...

Nigerian author, columnist, and social media firebrand Reno Omokri has called out Entertainment journalist-turned-politician Dele Momodu over a resurfaced throwback photo that sent political speculations into overdrive. The image, featuring former Rivers Governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike alongside the newly appointed Sole Administrator, Admiral Ibokette Ibas, emerged in the wake of President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping suspensions. Recall that the long-standing power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, escalated into an all-out political war, crippled governance and plunging Rivers State into chaos. The crisis reached boiling point as the state’s House of Assembly, reportedly dominated by Wike’s loyalists, turned against Fubara, pushing for his ouster. Allegations of executive overreach, financial mismanagement, and security breaches further intensified tensions, culminating in violent clashes and a paralyzed government. With Rivers...