Nigeria’s National Moon Sighting Committee announced on Monday night that the crescent of the Muslim month of fasting, Ramadan has been sighted in many locations in the country. The announcement was made via the committee’s official Twitter handle. Ramadan crescent sighted in some locations in Nigeria.His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto will make an official announcement shortly, we live-stream it …

A new joint security outfit named Ebubeagu has been instituted in the South East region of Nigeria. The security outfit was pronounced by Governors of the South East region, immediately after the maiden edition of the region’s security summit held behind closed doors at the Imo State Government House, Owerri. Ebubeagu literally means ‘bravery of a lion’. Presenting a communiquè …

Peruzzi discusses working with Davido as a mentor and why ‘Rum N’ Boogie’ is split into two sections. Peruzzi, a Nigerian musician, launched ‘Rum N’ Boogie,’ his fourth body of work in three years, on April 9, 2021. He’ll be on Africa Now, on Apple Music Radio, with DJ Cuppy, to celebrate the album. During the interview, he discussed what …

Chief Bruno Obinna Iwuoha, a veteran Nollywood star, has died after a long struggle with diabetes and glaucoma. Derik Zai, a close associate and filmmaker of Iwuoha, announced the actor’s death on Saturday morning. The AMA awardee had been in a coma at the National Hospital in Abuja for about three weeks, according to various sources. On Saturday, April 10th, …

DMX means a lDMX, the iconic American rapper, died on April 10, 2021, after spending a few days on life support due to a suspected opioid overdose and heart attack. Encomiums have poured in since then for the mysterious rapper, who wore his heart on his sleeves and publicly shared his suffering. Subwoofers will blast DMX’s music from Harlem to …

Reports reaching hotjist.com indicates that; Yinka Odumakin; spokesperson of Yoruba political group, Afenifere; has passed on this morning. In an official statement released by his wife, Dr. Joe Okei or Afenifere, she said the Late Odumakin had been battling with ill health arising from complications of COVID19 until he gave up the ghost this morning at the Lagos State University …

Chioma Rowland, Davido’s estranged fiancee, has deleted all of his photos from her Instagram page. The only picture of Davido left on her Instagram page is of their son, Ifeanyi, on the album cover. Chioma Avril Rowland, Davido’s estranged fiancee, has wiped all of his pictures from her Instagram profile. This may be due to the singer’s friendship with Instagram …

Laycon’s debut album, ‘Shall We Begin,’ is set to be released. This follows the release of his most recent singles, ‘Wagwan’ and ‘Fall For Me,’ both of which feature YKB, as well as the official soundtrack album for his Showmax reality show, I Am Laycon. Laycon, a Nigerian artist and BBNaija Lockdown winner, unveiled the artwork and tracklist for his …

On October 30, 2020, Grammy-winning Wizkid released ‘Made In Lagos’ with fanfare and there was celebration by his fans all over the world. The critically praised album crossed over 400 million views across all platforms on March 31, 2021. The album has 124 million streams on Apple Music, with singles like ‘Smile,’ ‘No Stress,’ and ‘Ginger, Audiomack has 123 million …

Nigerian Afro-pop singer Dotman along with his wife; Madisyn, welcome their first child together this morning in far away United States of America. Olatunji Oladotun Alade (real name) announced the good news via his instagram page in the early hours of Friday, April 2, 2021. From all of us at hotjist, we wish the couple the best of luck. Dotman’s …