Nigerian superstars Asake and Ayra Starr have been named among the headliners for the Summer Jam 2025 conncert.

The music concert organised by HOT 97, New York’s premiere station for Hip Hop is bringing together again global music star for one of the most anticpated show of the summer.

Asake and Ayra Starr are part of the stars who will garce the stage of the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on June 20, 2025.

This year’s stacked lineup includes A Boogie, Gunna, GloRilla, Muni Long, Asake, Ayra Starr, Ja Rule and Friends A Tribute to Irv Gotti with must-see performances from Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba ft. Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata), and more.

Speaking on gthe concert, Shelby Joyner, Founder of SJ Presents and President of The Black Promoters Collective descrobes it as the pinnacle of Hip Hop culture.

“Summer Jam is the pinnacle of Hip Hop culture, and we’re honored to bring this electrifying experience to fans once again. This year’s lineup is a testament to the genre’s evolution, featuring both chart-topping superstars and rising talent who are shaping the future of Hip Hop”.

This is another headline summer concert for Asake who was recently unveiled as one of the stars for the Yardland Festival in France.

The Nigerian hitmaker will be headlining the festival in the company of other global stars, including American rapper Latto and Belgian rapper Hamza, and French hitmaker Tiakola.

Asake’s 2025 is off to an eventful start as he picked up his second nominations at the 67th Grammys.

The hitmaker also recently secured 6 nominations, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year, at the upcoming 17th Headies where he will be aiming to win his second consecutive Album of the Year Prize at the ceremony slated for April 27th.

Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo has taken the Nollywood scene by storm, topping the box office and quickly becoming the second-largest debut for 2025. 

In just its opening weekend, Labake Olododo amassed an impressive ₦50 million in box office revenue, marking an exciting milestone for the film and proving that audiences are more than ready for thrilling, captivating Nollywood stories.

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Iyabo Ojo is a renowned Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur, celebrated for her significant contributions to Nollywood.

With a career spanning over two decades, she is widely recognised for her powerful performances in both Yoruba and English-language films. 

If you love a well-rounded story that combines deep emotional layers with drama and a sprinkle of romance, this film is definitely for you.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Teddy A, has sparked a conversation about gym culture, calling on women to dress more modestly when working out.

The reality TV star addressed the issue in a video posted to Instagram on March 31, 2025, expressing his concerns about what some women perceive as indecent dressing at the gym.

I want to talk about something real quick. If you go to the gym often, I think you’d understand what I’m about to discuss. Our gym queens, I’m not trying to disrespect anyone or be insensitive right but please try to cover your bum before coming into the gym. What’s going on?

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He stressed that the consistent immodest dressing could potentially lead to women being banned from the gym, if not curbed early.

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