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Olamide Named Among Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players

WafricNews – May 21, 2025 Nigerian music powerhouse and YBNL Nation founder, Olamide, has earned a prestigious spot on Billboard’s 2025 list of Global Power Players, a recognition that highlights his...

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Davido Welcomes Highlife Icon Bright Chimezie in Lagos as Generations Collide Over New Hit

WafricNews – May 21, 2025 A beautiful moment of musical cross-generational unity unfolded in Lagos this week as Afrobeats superstar Davido hosted Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie, following th...

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Austria’s JJ Wins Eurovision 2025 with Emotional Anthem ‘Wasted Love’

Wafric News – May 19, 2025 Basel, Switzerland – Austria claimed its third Eurovision Song Contest victory on Saturday night, as Austrian-Filipino singer JJ delivered a powerhouse performance of “Waste...

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Davido in Tears as He Pays Emotional Tribute at Asa Asika’s Wedding

Wafric News – May 18, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria – It was a night of love, tradition, and raw emotion as Nigerian music heavyweight Davido broke down in tears while delivering a heartfelt tribute at the wedd...

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Chris Brown Arrested in the U.K. Over 2023 London Nightclub Assault Allegation

Wafric News – May 16, 2025 London, U.K. — American R&B superstar Chris Brown has been arrested in the United Kingdom in connection with a violent nightclub incident that allegedly took place over...

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Rihanna Returns With First Song in 3 Years – And It’s for the Upcoming ‘Smurfs’ Movie!

Wafric News – May 14, 2025 The Navy, rejoice! Rihanna is back with new music, and while her long-awaited ninth studio album isn’t quite here yet, fans can look forward to a brand-new track from the s...

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Halle Bailey Granted Restraining Order Against DDG Over Abuse Allegations

Wafric News – May 14, 2025 In a troubling turn of events from Los Angeles, Grammy-nominated singer and actor Halle Bailey has secured a restraining order against her ex-partner, rapper and YouTube per...

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French Cinema Icon Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault on Film Set

Wafric News – May 13, 2025 Paris, France — Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s most recognizable actors and once considered a giant of European cinema, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two...

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"Afrobeats Is a Culture, Not Akon's Creation" – ID Cabasa Slams Foreign Credit Claims

Wafric News – May 12, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria - Respected Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunade, widely known as ID Cabasa, has openly criticized claims made by Senegalese-American artist Akon, who re...

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Tems Urges Global Audience to Visit Lagos and Ghana Before Judging Africa

Wafric News – May 11, 2025 Tems, Nigeria’s Grammy-winning vocalist and one of Africa’s most resonant creative voices, has urged the international community to experience Lagos and Ghana firsthand bef...

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