Sanwo-Olu made the declaration when he received a high-powered delegation from the African Union and the AFRIMA International Committee in his office on Tuesday.

The governor said Lagos is more than prepared to roll out the red carpet for the rest of Africa in a demonstration of the state’s status as the creative and cultural capital of Africa.

He added that Lagos’ acceptance to host AFRIMA 2025 aligns perfectly with his administration’s vision to make the creative and tourism industry a major pillar of the state’s development drive.

“We are happy to receive the AFRIMA team; we will do it, and we will be part of this, this is one initiative we are proud to accommodate. Our team will work together with your team to action this. We thank the African Union and the AFRIMA Committee for trusting Lagos.”

Mike Dada, AFRIMA President and Executive Producer, thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for the state’s investment in the creative industry, stating that AFRIMA is positioned to create big opportunities for tourism, entertainment, jobs, and the economy for the host city.

Dada said, “Your Excellency, under your leadership, Lagos has made great progress in the creative industry. You’ve been a strong supporter and a true promoter of talent and fresh ideas. Whether it’s film, fashion, music, or technology, your efforts have helped make Lagos stand out as Africa’s creative capital. We at AFRIMA truly appreciate your support, and we believe Lagos is more than ready to host an unforgettable AFRIMA 2025.”

Dada emphasised that since AFRIMA was launched in 2014, it has been hosted in Nigeria, with Lagos being the host city, Ghana, and Senegal, with road shows in over 22 countries around the world.

He also shared the organisation’s commitment to celebrating and uniting Africa through music.

According to him, AFRIMA is not just about music, it resonates with real human stories by providing a platform for talent discovery, career turn-around, and an avenue for reshaping the global narrative about Africa.

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The African Union and AFRIMA International Committee will on May 13 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia officially announce and present the certificate to the host of the 2025 AFRIMA.

Following his outing at the recently held 17th Headies, where he was nominated for the Rookie of the Year prize, rising Afrobeats star Kaestyle has released a new EP.

The three-track EP, ‘Rookie’s Don’t Sound This Good,’ comes after he failed to pick up the prize.

Undaunted, Kaestyle’s new EP speaks to his mindset as a vast star, combining genres with a rich infusion of his cultural influences to create an exciting sound winning him mainstream attention.

With ‘Rookies don’t sound this good,’ Kaestyle confidently states that artistry surpasses the Rookie tag as he delivered records only a well-rounded star can deliver.

The three-track project kicks off with ‘Chineke,’ a breezy opener featuring emerging talent Starsamm, where Kaestyle playfully confesses how overwhelmed he is by his love interest, so much so that only God (Chineke) can save him.

The energy carries into ‘How Much,’ where he shows emotional honesty by sharing the blurred lines between desire, temptation, and affection over party-starting production that showcases his hitmaking credentials.

The project closes with ‘a.o.m.g (Ahead of My Game),’ on which he reflects on his rise from modest beginnings, declaring his growth and sense of purpose with lyrical sharpness and calm confidence.

The EP is Kaestyle’s way of making it clear that he’s not just here to participate, but instead to dominate as he possesses the artistry to command attention and wow listeners.

Kaestyle reacted to the Headies loss by congratulating the winner and making it clear that his hit collaboration with label mate and Afrobeats superstar Omah Lay deserved a nod for Best Collaboration.

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Listed by Apple Music as one of the stars to look out for in 2025, Kaestyle is putting the Headies episode behind him as he remains focused on carving a niche for himself.

Highly controversial street-hop singer Portable has successfully evaded jail time after paying the ₦30,000 fine prescribed by the court for a case of assault from 2022.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, a court sitting in Ifo, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, sentenced Portable to three months’ imprisonment for assault, with an option of a ₦30,000 fine.

According to the prosecutor for the police, Inspector Olumide Awoleke, the singer committed the offence on November 18, 2022, specifically in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District.

The charge sheet read: “That you, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola a.k.a. Portable, and others now at large, on the 18th day of November 2022 at 11:00 hrs in Okeosa, Ilogbo, within the Ifo Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit a felony to wit: assault, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 517 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, 2006.”

That you, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, on the same date, time, and place in the aforementioned district, did unlawfully assault one Osimosu Emmanuel Oluwafemi, by beating him all over his body, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 351 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State of Nigeria, 2006.

He was promptly found guilty of both charges levied against him and was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment with an option of a ₦10,000 fine on count one and two months’ imprisonment with an option of a ₦20,000 fine on count two. The singer then opted to pay both fines, amounting to ₦30,000 in total. 

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