How I Almost Left Nigeria After Mo’Hits Fell Apart
Mo’Hits Records — co-founded by Don Jazzy and D’banj in the mid-2000s — didn’t just make music; it redefined the Afrobeats sound and era. With a powerhouse roster that included Wande Coal, Dr SID, D’Prince and K-Switch, the label became a cultural movement that shaped an entire generation of music lovers and inspired the creation of Mavin Records, which later produced global stars and Grammy nominees like Rema and Ayra Starr.
Afrobeats star Omah Lay has expressed ambition to become Africa’s wealthiest artiste, naming global icons including Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Drake as major influences on his career and creative journey.
American rapper Kanye West is set to perform in Prague on July 25 as part of his planned European comeback tour, despite facing mounting opposition and cancellations in several countries over recent controversies surrounding the artist.
Prosecutors in the retrial of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein told a New York court that he used his influence in the film industry to manipulate and exploit aspiring actress Jessica Mann. The case, linked to the wider allegations that fueled the MeToo movement, centers on a 2013 rape accusation that Weinstein denies, with his defence insisting the relationship was consensual.