Entertainment

Jay-Z Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Calls Lawsuit an Attempted Blackmail

buzzafricana2024-12-09T11:43:23+00:00

In a shocking development, hip-hop icon Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit accusing him and fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by an unnamed plaintiff, the suit alleges the assault occurred at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

The Allegations

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Wizkid’s Latest Album ‘Morayo’ Makes Billboard 200 Debut

buzzafricana2024-12-04T14:52:11+00:00

Afrobeats superstar Wizkid continues to break boundaries with his music, as his latest album, Morayo, debuts at No. 98 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project, released on November 22, 2024, achieved an impressive 13,000 units sold in its first week, marking another milestone for the Nigerian artist. This achievement makes Morayo Wizkid’s fourth album to...

Wizkid Makes History as the First African Artist to Perform at the British Fashion Awards

buzzafricana2024-12-04T14:49:56+00:00

Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has once again broken barriers, becoming the first African artist to perform at the prestigious British Fashion Awards. The 2024 edition of the event, held at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, was a star-studded affair, drawing the likes of A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Dave Chappelle, Tems, and...

Chris Brown’s Johannesburg Shows Ignite Protests Amid Concerns Over Gender-Based Violence

buzzafricana2024-12-04T14:36:29+00:00

Chris Brown’s upcoming performances in Johannesburg have sparked a wave of controversy, drawing attention to issues of gender-based violence in South Africa. The singer, whose history includes a 2009 guilty plea for assaulting Rihanna, has faced widespread criticism and protests from women’s rights groups in the country.

Protests Gain Momentum

The announcement of Brown’s two shows...

The $5.2 Million Banana: A Tale of Art, Wealth, and Everyday Struggles

buzzafricana2024-11-27T13:48:24+00:00

On a rainy day outside Sotheby’s auction house in Manhattan, Shah Alam, a 74-year-old immigrant, was busy selling bananas for 35 cents each. Little did he know, one of those bananas would soon fetch a jaw-dropping $5.2 million at auction. Alam, who shares a basement apartment in the Bronx and works 12-hour shifts at his fruit...

Drake Takes Legal Action Against Universal Music Over Alleged Stream Manipulation

buzzafricana2024-11-27T13:45:23+00:00

In a new twist to the ongoing tensions between two of hip-hop's biggest names, Drake has initiated legal proceedings against Universal Music, accusing the label of artificially inflating streams for Kendrick Lamar's track Not Like Us. The song, widely perceived as a diss aimed at Drake, has been at the center of heated discussions within...

Wizkid: Africa’s Unstoppable Music Icon and Global Trailblazer

buzzafricana2024-11-27T13:36:35+00:00

In the ever-evolving world of Afrobeats, one name stands tall: Wizkid. Born Ayodeji IbrahimBalogun, Wizkid has transcended borders to become Africa’s most commercially successfulartist. Over a decade into his career, the Nigerian superstar has not only conquered Africancharts but also etched his name in global music history, becoming a cultural icon. As of 2024,his staggering...

Wicked Soars to Record-Breaking Opening Weekend at the Box Office

buzzafricana2024-11-26T11:07:56+00:00

The film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked has shattered records, claiming the top-grossing opening weekend for any musical adaptation in North America, the UK, and Ireland. The highly anticipated film earned an estimated $114 million (£90.6 million) in its opening weekend in North America, surpassing Les Misérables, which held the previous record with...

Farewell to a Star: Liam Payne’s Funeral to Be Held in Private Service

buzzafricana2024-11-22T09:06:16+00:00

The world continues to mourn the loss of Liam Payne, the talented musician and former member of the global phenomenon One Direction. His funeral is set to take place on Wednesday in the Home Counties of south-east England, marking a somber moment for his family, friends, and fans around the globe. Payne, who rose to fame...