diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 0da417cfa..e7accf82b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,36 +1,5 @@
 # Wikimedia Commons for Android
 
-## v5.2.0
-
-v5.2.0 boasts several new functionalities like:
-
-* A new refresh button lets you quickly reload the Nearby map
-* Bookmarks now support categories
-* Improved feedback and consistency in the user interface
-* Bug fixes and performance improvements
-
-### What's changed
-* Implement "Refresh" button to clear the cache and reload the Nearby map.
-* `CommonsApplication` migrate to kotlin & some lint fixes.
-* Revert back to MainScope for database and UI updates and make database operations thread safe.
-* Hide edit options for logged-out users in Explore screen.
-* Introduced a button to delete the current folder in custom selector.
-* Improve Unique File Name Search.
-* Migration of several modules from Java to Kotlin.
-* Fix modification on bottom sheet's data when coming from Nearby Banner and clicked on other pins.
-* Bug fixes and enhancement of Achievements screen.
-* Show where file is being used on Commons and other wikis.
-* Migrate android.media.ExifInterface to androidx.exifinterface.media.ExifInterface as android.media.ExifInterface had security flaws on older devices.
-* Make dialogs modal and always show the upload icon.
-* Fix unintentional deletion of subfolders and non-images by custom selector.
-* Bookmark categories.
-* Add pull down to refresh in the Contributions screen.
-* Fix race condition and lag when loading pin details, faster overlay management.
-* Show cached pins in Nearby even when internet is unavailable
-
- Full changelog with the list of contributors: [`v5.1.2...v5.2.0`](https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/compare/v5.1.2...v5.2.0).
-
-
 ## v5.1.2
 
 ### What's changed
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
index f5657dd1b..1b1659182 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
+++ b/app/src/main/java/fr/free/nrw/commons/explore/map/ExploreMapFragment.java
@@ -708,17 +708,8 @@ public class ExploreMapFragment extends CommonsDaggerSupportFragment
             GeoPoint point = new GeoPoint(
                 nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().location.getLatitude(),
                 nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().location.getLongitude());
-
-            Media markerMedia = this.getMediaFromImageURL(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().pic);
-            String authorUser = null;
-            if (markerMedia != null) {
-                authorUser = markerMedia.getAuthorOrUser();
-                // HTML text is sometimes part of the author string and needs to be removed
-                authorUser = Html.fromHtml(authorUser, Html.FROM_HTML_MODE_LEGACY).toString();
-            }
-
-            OverlayItem item = new OverlayItem(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().name,
-                authorUser, point);
+            OverlayItem item = new OverlayItem(nearbyBaseMarker.getPlace().name, null,
+                point);
             item.setMarker(d);
             items.add(item);
             ItemizedOverlayWithFocus overlay = new ItemizedOverlayWithFocus(items,
@@ -749,26 +740,6 @@ public class ExploreMapFragment extends CommonsDaggerSupportFragment
         }
     }
 
-    /**
-     * Retrieves the specific Media object from the mediaList field.
-     * @param url The specific Media's image URL.
-     * @return The Media object that matches the URL or null if it could not be found.
-     */
-    private Media getMediaFromImageURL(String url) {
-        if (mediaList == null || url == null) {
-            return null;
-        }
-
-        for (int i = 0; i < mediaList.size(); i++) {
-            if (mediaList.get(i) != null && mediaList.get(i).getImageUrl() != null
-                && mediaList.get(i).getImageUrl().equals(url)) {
-                return mediaList.get(i);
-            }
-        }
-
-        return null;
-    }
-
     /**
      * Removes a marker from the map based on the specified NearbyBaseMarker.
      *