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Jimmy Carter’s Body to Lie in State in Washington DC for Public Mourning The body of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being transported from his home state of Georgia to Washington DC, where it will lie in state before a large state funeral. Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age […]

Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, got fans buzzing during a recent performance in Los Angeles. The Nigerian music star Burna Boy is once again making waves, showing he has plenty of new hits ready to go.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, known as David Adeleke, is excited to announce his first single of 2024, titled ‘Awuke.‘ The track features YG Marley, the grandson of the legendary Bob Marley. After releasing his fourth studio album, Timeless, in March 2023, Davido has not dropped any solo songs but has been active with collaborations. He […]

As voting opens for the Grammys 2025, several Nigerian artists have stepped forward with submissions for the prestigious awards. With the nomination list set to be announced on November 8, 2024, details about which artists have entered and in what categories are starting to surface online. Notable artists such as Rema, Ayra Starr, Asake, and […]

Sola Sobowale, the beloved Nollywood actress, feels immense joy as her daughter prepares to marry her partner. Known for her powerful performances in films like *King of Boys* and *The Wedding Party*, Sobowale shared her excitement on Instagram, expressing gratitude for this new chapter in her daughter’s life. In her heartfelt message, she wrote, “My […]

Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day is observed on October 1, 2024. This important occasion marks the nation’s liberation from colonial rule in 1960. This year’s celebration honours Nigeria’s rich history and highlights its diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. As Nigerians reflect on the past six decades, they celebrate the achievements and challenges that have shaped the […]

American singer Chris Brown has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Nigerian superstar Wizkid for inviting him to perform at the O2 Arena in 2021. The concert marked Brown’s first show in the UK in over ten years. In a video shared by Luthortv, Brown referred to Wizkid as his “brother for life” and spoke about […]

Price, 57, has played music nearly her whole life, starting with piano when she was five years old. But in the fall of 2009, the guitar was still something of mystery to her. She had been playing for only a couple of months and was struggling a bit with the new challenges. Yet, instead of […]

Chances are, you are already ruining your potential to succeed in the music industry because you believe in one or more music career myths. How do I know? I am sent e-mail messages on a constant basis by tons of musicians (all seeking the answers to the WRONG questions). These are questions that may seem […]

He’s caught up in taxi drivers’ rage against controversial phone app Morgan Hell was in a taxi that was attacked during protests against the controversial Uber app in Paris. The Hole frontwoman was in a cab from Charles de Gaulle airport to the centre of the French capital when it was attacked with metal bats […]


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