By Sarah Sam Adda

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy and formerly one half of P-Square, has threatened legal action after a social media user accused him of coercing a domestic worker and implied the worker was underage.

The allegation emerged on X (formerly Twitter) after photos from the 25th birthday celebration of Rudeboy’s wife, Ivy Ifeoma, went viral.

An account identified as @chubbiedivah made the claim, prompting a swift response from the singer, who warned the poster would “face the law” and vowed to make an example of her.

Shortly after Rudeboy’s reply, the account deactivated its profile, apparently to avoid further backlash.

Supporters flagged the post to Rudeboy, who publicly thanked them for drawing his attention.

As of press time, no formal legal action has been confirmed. The controversy remains centered on the unverified social media claim and Rudeboy’s threat of legal recourse, pending any official complaint or new evidence.

By Merciful Omoba

South African music star Tyla has clinched the Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards for her chart-topping single “PUSH 2 START.”

The announcement on Monday marked a major milestone in the global rise of African music, with Tyla celebrating the victory alongside her fans on social media.

Her win underscores the growing recognition of African artists on the world stage and reaffirms Afrobeats as one of the most influential sounds in contemporary music.

Tyla’s triumph comes in a year where several African acts earned nominations across categories, including Nigerian stars Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr.

Industry watchers say the strong African presence at the VMAs reflects the continent’s expanding influence and cements its role as a powerhouse shaping global pop culture.

By Huldah Shado

The Federal High Court in Abuja has referred a copyright dispute between International Pageants and Films Ltd. and 28 defendants to mediation, granting a four-month window for resolution.

Justice Binta Nyako appointed Abbas Fufore as mediator, directing that the process be concluded by September, with the court set to review the outcome on September 25.

The case stems from lawsuits filed in 2014 and 2015 by Charles Chukwuani and others against Chioma Ude, founder of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

The plaintiffs allege that AFRIFF infringes on the trademark of the African Film Festival (AFF), established in 1990 by Mahen Bonetti and extended to Nigeria in 2003 through International Pageants and Films Ltd.

They contend that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), erred in permitting Ude to register a company name they claim is deceptively similar to AFF.

The mediation is expected to bring both sides together to seek an amicable settlement to a decade-long dispute that has drawn attention within Nigeria’s creative industry.