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Pete Edochie debunks death rumours, threatens legal action over fake reports

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has dismissed rumours of his passing. His communications team, Afrolens Media, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that the 78-year-old is alive, well, and activ...

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Not worth it, Omotola warns against marrying into hostile families

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has advised couples facing disapproval from a partner’s family to make genuine efforts to build understanding rather than hastily ending their relati...

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'I’m a lover boy, not womanizer' - 2Baba on fatherhood, marriage to Natasha

Nigerian music icon, Tuface Idibia, aka 2Baba, has opened up about widespread assumptions surrounding his private life, stressing that he is not a womanizer. 2Baba said he is straightforward and a lov...

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Uzor Arukwe vows to make 'scapegoat' of X user behind BamBam affair claim - TheCable Lifestyle

Uzor Arukwe has threatened to take action against an X user who claimed that his involvement with BamBam was responsible for the rumoured breakdown of her marriage The claim surfaced shortly after Ba...

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VIDEO: 2Baba, wife Natasha dedicate baby in church ceremony

Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, and his wife, Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, have dedicated their child A video that began circulating online on Thurs...

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Why musical artistes must take responsibility for poor sound at concerts — Peter David

Poor sound quality at live concerts is often blamed on sound engineers or equipment providers, but music production expert Peter Sunday David said the ultimate responsibility lies with artistes and th...

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Burna Boy ahead of Wizkid, Davido locally, globally – 2Baba

Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking on the ‘M...

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Why guidance is necessary for celebrities, by Iyanya

Afrobeats singer Iyanya has attributed his enduring success in the entertainment industry to guidance and mentorship. In a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, the singer emphasised the importa...

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How I was wrongly accused of beating my wife Bambam – Teddy A

Reality TV star Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has opened up about the emotional toll of false allegations of abuse made against him. In a recent interview on the WithChude Podcast, Ted...

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Fathia Balogun loses mother days before 55th birthday

Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun Williams has announced the death of her mother, who passed away on February 7, just days after the actress marked her 55th birthday. Balogun, who turned 55 on Februar...

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My children received death threats during #EndSARS – Omotola

Actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about how the #EndSARS protests changed her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, the actress revealed that...

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How Funke Akindele’s mother cared for, protected my children – Iyabo Ojo

Actress and film producer Iyabo Ojo has paid tribute to the late mother of her colleague, Funke Akindele, recalling how she cared for and protected her children, Festus and Priscilla, during a critica...

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Ron Kenoly’s Impact On Nigerian Gospel Music, Praise & Worship Experience

For many millennials and Gen Z Christians, Ron Kenoly and Don Moen were the go-to gospel ministers in the early 1990s to mid-2000s. On Sundays, pre- and post-morning services or Holy Mass, you’d hear...

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Re-Proposes to Cynthia in Vatican City to Mark Their 10th Wedding Anniversary

When we’re about to clock ten years in marriage, we might all need to take a page from Ebuka Obi–Uchendu’s playbook Fancy a new set of rings to mark a decade together? Ebuka just showed us one very t...

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Grammy 2026: Why Tyla beat Davido, others – Member of Recording Academy, Richardine Bartee

US-based Nigerian music professional and a member of the Grammy Recording Academy, Richardine Bartee, has offered a simple explanation as to why South African singer Tyla beat Davido and other nominee...

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We don’t have many films that showcase mother-daughter relationships – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Nollywood veteran Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about the personal and cultural significance of her latest film, Mother’s Love, in an interview with Yanga FM. The film, which explores the comp...

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Chioma Ivoke urges parents, Nollywood to guide young people on intimacy

Nollywood actress Chioma Ivoke has called on parents and the film industry to take responsibility for shaping how young people understand intimacy and personal values. In an interview with Potpourri,...

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Someone I called a friend sabotaged me – Donna Adja

Singer Donna Adja, popularly known for her song No Forks, has revealed that she was betrayed by someone she once considered a close friend, an experience she says cost her a major opportunity. The si...

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I am deeply sorry, Angela Okorie seeks reconciliation with Mercy Johnson following feud

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague Mercy Johnson weeks after her arrest and detention over alleged cyber-related offences linked to their long-running feud. Okor...

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Villaffest 2025: Another year of unforgettable cultural experience

The annual Villaffest, a celebration of African culture and creativity, exceeded expectations recently with its grand three-day event in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The festival, held between Dece...

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My dream of going into politics is still alive – 2Baba

Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or 2Face, has said his ambition to venture into politics remains alive. The music star made the revelation during his appearance on t...

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S2,’ ‘The Burbs,’ Others Streaming on Showmax

Showmax has added new titles to its slate for February viewing. They include the second season of the South African epic drama ‘Shaka iLembe.’ Season 2 picks up as Shaka arrives at KwaNobamba with Nan...

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Dayo Amusa sworn in as South-West Vice President of Actors Guild of Nigeria

Renowned actress, producer, writer and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following her election as the National Vice President...

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Tonto Dikeh’s son finally adopts father’s surname

Andre, the son of popular actress, Tonto Dikeh, has entered a new chapter in his life following a reconciliation with his father, Olakunle Churchill, marking their first public reunion in nearly a dec...

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Omotola dismisses alleged feud with Genevieve Nnaji

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has addressed long-standing rumours of a feud between her and fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji, dismissing claims that they were ever at loggerheads S...

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Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dies at 81

Renowned gospel singer and worship leader Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. News of his passing was confirmed through tributes shared by several artistes on social media, sparking an outpouring o...

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Fashion Designer Veekee James, Husband Expecting First Baby

 Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, professionally known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. . Veekee James shared...

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Dalai Lama wins first Grammy Award at 90

Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audiobook, narration, and storytelling.

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2026 Grammy: Nigerian-American Singer Shaboozey, Wins 'Best Country/Duo/Group Performance'

 Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, professionally known as Shaboozey, has won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.c...

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Steven Spielberg Earns Coveted 'EGOT' Status With Grammy Win

 Legendary director Steven Spielberg on Sunday completed the grand slam of showbiz awards, earning EGOT status by winning a Grammy in the best music film category for the documentary “Music by John Wi...

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2026 Grammy Awards Winners [FULL LIST]

 The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, marking the 2026 ceremony, held on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena’s Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, delivered a night of standout wins, dominant performances and ma...

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Grammys 2026: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to win best African music performance

South African singer, Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in the category Tyla clinched the prize...

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Fearless voice of the people, Tinubu salutes Fela’s posthumous Grammy recognition

President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, hailing the legendary musician as a fearless voice of the people and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped...

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Fela receives Grammy Lifetime Achievement award

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy The late music icon was posthumously honoured at t...

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28 years after death, Fela breaks new ground in music history

Nearly three decades after his passing, the legendary composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, continues to redefine global music from beyond the grave. In 2026, the musician...

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Snoop Dogg’s granddaughter dies at ten months

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg is mourning his granddaughter, Codi, following a heartbreaking announcement by his daughter, Cori Broadus. Cori confirmed the tragic news on Saturday in a social media post, s...

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Women in ties return as feminism faces pushback

Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and models are reviving the necktie, a symbol of male power, at a time when feminism is under attack.

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Lady apologises for falsely attributing postpartum comment to Priscilla Ojo

Priscilla Ojo gives birth to baby boy in Canada Photo credit: X / Iyabo Ojo. A social media user with the X handle, _elite_girl, has apologised to Nigerian influencer, Priscilla Ojo, after falsely a...

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Comparing Fela with today’s artistes is unnecessary – Femi Kuti

Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, has expressed regret over the renewed comparisons between contemporary Nigerian music stars and his late father, Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing the deb...

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Fela Becomes First African To Receive Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death The...

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Key Nominees For The 2026 Grammy Awards

Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine, followed by Lady Gaga with seven, and a trio of artists tied at six — Bad Bunny, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter and R&B singer-songwriter Leon T...

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Ghana Grants Citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed After Africa Tour - Trending News

Ghana has granted citizenship to popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., following his recent tour of Africa, the country’s Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ab...

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Family Breaks Silence, Says They Never Begged for Money for Omije Ojumi's Burial - Trending News

The family of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly referred to as Omije Ojumi has dismissed claims circulating on social media over the cancellation of burial arrangements earlier announced b...

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Bolanle Austen-Peters to release 'The Bling Lagosians 2' and 'Wire Wire' in 2026

No account yet? Register Filmmaker and producer Bolanle Austen-Peters has officially announced that two major films from her production company, BAP Productions, will hit cinemas in 2026. The proje...

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AGN inaugurates Junior Pope Nollywood city in Enugu to honour late actor

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has officially inaugurated the Junior Pope Nollywood City in Enugu, a landmark project dedicated to immortalising the late actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known...

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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in Suleja prison over cybercrime

Nollywood Actress, Angela Okorie apologises to Mercy Johnson, Ned Nwoko over online fued
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Nicki Minaj flaunts Trump gold card, says US citizenship papers ready

American rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that she has received a Trump Gold Card, a document linked to fast-tracked United States citizenship, after openly praising President Donald Trump. The Trump...

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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa

Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj declared herself to be Donald Trump's "number one fan" on Wednesday, while also showing off her Trump "gold card" visa, which offers applicants residency and a...

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Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Grosses ₩1bn At Box Office

Filmmaker Toyin Abraham’s Nollywood comedy Oversabi Aunty has crossed the ₩1 billion mark at the box office. The achievement was announced on Monday by FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor,...

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FG hails Funke Akindele on box office record

The Federal Government has congratulated Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele on the record-breaking performance of her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, at the box office. In a statement po...

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‘Mercy’ Debuts Atop N.America Box Office, Dethrones ‘Avatar’

Sci-fi thriller “Mercy” starring Chris Pratt debuted atop the North American box office with $11 million in ticket sales, ending the five-week reign of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” industry estimates showe...

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How we combated piracy with Ageshinkole 2 – Femi Adebayo

Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has explained how he and his collaborators combated piracy when they opted for community screening of his current film, ‘Ageshinkole 2’. In an honest intervi...

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Bidemi Kosoko welcomes new child, family celebrates

Actress Bidemi Kosoko, daughter of veteran actor Jide Kosoko, has welcomed a new child. The announcement was made on Instagram by her sister and colleague, Sola Kosoko. Sola praised God for the addi...

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Today’s artistes can’t match Fela’s impact– Ksolo

Music producer, Ksolo, is of the opinion that many contemporary Nigerian artistes cannot match the impact of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Ksolo said, “I...

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I dreamt of holding you, gospel singer Tope Alabi welcomes grandchild

Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has shared her joy following the birth of her grandchild, describing the moment as a dream come true and expressing pride in her daughter, Ayomikun Alabi. In an Inst...

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False narratives don’t define me – Mercy Johnson

Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has spoken out after weeks of online speculation and unverified rumours surrounding her marriage to politician and businessman, Odianosen Okojie. The actress became a t...

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Generations at war as Fela-Wizkid comparison sparks cultural firestorm

The ongoing debate comparing Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, with afrobeats star, Wizkid, has grown into a heated national conversation, exposing generational differences in how greatness, infl...

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Ichaba plots comeback with new music

Afropop singer, Mayowa Olusanya, popularly known as Ichaba, has announced his return to the music scene in 2026, ending a period of relative quiet in his career. The singer revealed plans to release...

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Drama as VDM, Blord lock horns over ownership of ‘Ratel’

Tbitter online feud between tech entrepreneur, Linus Ifejirika, aka Blord, and social media activist, Martins Otse, widely referred to as VeryDarkMan, has continued to generate ripples across social m...

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Bilarteral debuts at US fine art show

Bilarteral, an art platform focused on bridging Africa and the Diaspora, is set to make its debut at the 18th edition of the Harlem Fine Art Show in New York City, United States of America, scheduled...

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Illness, pregnancy delayed my song with Chike — Singer Simi

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed that health and personal challenges delayed the release of her song ‘Where You Dey’ featuring fellow artiste, Chi...

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Why I like to stay out of trouble – Adekunle Gold

Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has opened up on his deliberate choice of prioritising peace over trouble and conflict in his daily life. In a recent video, the ‘Orente’ crooner emphasised his prefere...

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Woman thanks Don Jazzy for N6m gift that funded UK relocation

Social media influencer Popoola Joke has expressed public gratitude to Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy for his generous N6 million cash gift, which enabled her successful relocation to the United Kingdom...

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Yeni Kuti weighs in on Wizkid, Seun feud, defends father’s legacy

Yeni Kuti, daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has broken the silence on the escalating feud between her brother Seun Kuti and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid. Speaking on TVC’s Your View on Thursday...

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ breaks Oscar’s record with 16 nominations

Ryan Coogler’s vampire period horror film ‘Sinners’ has broken Oscar’s record with 16 nominations, including best picture, according to the Academy on Thursday. The film, set in the Mississippi Delta...

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Wike’s son bags Master’s degree from London varsity

Joaquin Wike, son of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has graduated with a Master of Science degree in Management and Technology Change from King’s College London. The pictures from t...

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VeryDarkMan knocks Wizkid for insulting Fela

Social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, popularly known as VDM, has accused Afrobeat musician Wizkid of disrespecting music legend Fela Kuti. In a viral video released on Thursday, VDM stated that Niger...

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“I compete with no one nor envy anyone” – Bolanle Ninalowo says as he reveals his only goal

Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has spoken against competing or envying his colleagues. In an Instagram post, the father of two said a purpose-driven life is such a flex. He made it known that he do...

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Cubana ChiefPriest Defends Peller Over iShowSpeed Snub In Lagos

Nigerian businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana ChiefPriest, has come to the defence of content creator Peller after a dramatic encounter with American streamer iShowSp...

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FULL LIST: 2026 Oscar nominations

The organisers of the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday announced the first set of nominations for the 2026 Oscars, with actors Lewis Pullman and Danielle Brooks unveiling the list. Paul Thomas Anderso...

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Davido thanks dad for backing him in paternity row

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly thanked his father, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, following a press conference addressing the recent DNA paternity controversy that tra...

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Mr Real apologises to D’banj over CREAM platform remark

Singer Okafor Victor, popularly known as Mr. Real, has apologised to D’banj over comments he made about the singer’s Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts and Music (CREAM) platform. His apology fol...

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Lady apologises to Mercy Johnson, family over false viral claim

Content creator Eddie Bliss has apologised to actress Mercy Johnson and her family after a defamation case was dropped, leading to her release from police custody. Bliss had shared unverified informa...

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I’m bigger than Fela, Wizkid replies Seun Kuti

Grammy winner Wizkid has finally broken silence after days of criticism from Seun Kuti, who accused Wizkid’s fans of disrespecting his father, legendary Fela Kuti. The dispute ignited last week after...

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Hilda Baci breaks another record, becomes three-time Guinness record holder

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Records holder, with her latest recognition stemming from a record-breaking jollof rice cook in September 2025. Acc...

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Daddy Freeze: Wizkid not comparable to Fela

Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has spoken on the heated online debates comparing global Afrobeats sensation Wizkid to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. In a r...

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Yhemolee blames Seun Kuti for Fela’s online disrespect

Nightlife influencer Yhemolee has weighed in on the online feud between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, blaming Seun for provoking the backlash. The dispute ignited last week when Seun accused Wizkid FC of dis...

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Nkechi Blessing cries out after phone number goes viral on Facebook

Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed frustration and exhaustion over an overwhelming surge of unsolicited messages and marriage proposals from men on Facebook. In a video on Instagram, Nkechi...

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Nathaniel Bassey warns married men, young women against extramarital affairs

Popular gospel artiste and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has cautioned married men involved in extramarital relationships with young women, as well as women who knowingly engage in such affairs, warning t...

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Ojudu berates comparisons between Wizkid, Fela Kuti

Former senator Babafemi Ojudu has criticised comparisons between younger musicians and Fela Kuti, saying the late Afrobeat icon’s life and work remain unmatched. Ojudu’s comments came amid the ongoin...

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Tonto Dikeh warns TikTok impostor, threatens legal action over alleged scams

Actress Tonto Dikeh has issued a stern warning to an individual impersonating her on TikTok, accusing the person of using her identity and content to defraud fans. In a video broadcast, Dikeh said se...

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Deji Adeleke denies paternity claims linking Davido to 12-year-old girl

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats star David Adeleke,...

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Hollywood's biggest animated film ever

Zootropolis 2 has become Hollywood's highest-grossing animated film of all time, after taking $1.7bn (ÂŁ1.3bn) at the box office globally. The film, known as Zootopia 2 in some countries, has overtake...

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Burna Boy To Headline AFCON Fan Zone Finale

Grammy award-winning musician, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, will headline the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat, Morocco. This was confi...

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Kemi Afolabi seeks help in locating lost school friend

Actress Kemi Afolabi has reached out to the public for help as she begins the search for long-lost friend, Maria Stephen Seun. In a social media post, Kemi revealed that she has been having recurring...

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African music stars shine at 9th AFRIMA awards in Lagos

As part of its Yuletide activities, FirstBank sponsored the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), concluding its DecemberIssaVybe campaign. The week-long event, held in Lagos from Janu...

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‘Delta is in very good hands’ — Obi Cubana hails Oborevwori

Business mogul and Cubana Group Chairman, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has hailed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, describing his leadership as God-fearing, p...

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Reality star Adekunle blasts referee, says Nigeria was robbed

Reality TV star Adekunle Olopade has spoken out about the Super Eagles’ semi-final loss to Morocco, shifting the blame from the players to the match officials. In a tweet on X, Adekunle claimed Niger...

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DeeOne calls for investigation into Nigerian NGOs

Comedian and reality TV star DeeOne has called on the government to probe all Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country. He alleged that some NGOs are involved in illicit activities, inclu...

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Tacha condemns officiating in Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final defeat

Media personality Tacha has criticised the officiating in the AFCON semi-final clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Morocco. The Nation reported that Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties after a tense 0...

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Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

Music star Davido has lost a $50,000 bet after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Wednesday. The team drew 0-0 after extra time, but Morocco won...

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Why I won’t remove my tattoos despite renewed Christian faith – Tonto Dikeh

Actress Tonto Dikeh has revealed why she’d be keeping her tattoos despite recommitting to the Christian faith. She revealed this during an online interaction with a fan, explaining that she’s concern...

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Why Omije Ojumi wasn’t flown abroad for treatment – Alayo Melody

Gospel singer Alayo Melody has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the death of popular singer Bunmi Akinnanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. In a video on Instagram, Melody said that plan...

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Davido denies teenage girl’s paternity claims, threatens legal action

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has denied paternity of a teenage girl, Anu, who claims he is her father. In a statement on social media, Davido rejected Anu’s claims and accused her mother of being a...

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How my mother convinced me to date Rihanna – A$AP Rocky

American rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mom had always wanted him to be with global singer Rihanna. In an interview with The New York Times, he shared that his mom would often advise him to...

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Juliana Olayode lauds Funke Akindele over new achievement

Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has praised Funke Akindele for her new achievement and record in the box office. The actress on her Instagram page, celebrated her colleague for making history as th...

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Kiefer Sutherland arrested for alleged assault in Los Angeles

“24” star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested this week for assault following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver in Los Angeles. Sutherland, 59, was arrested early Monday morning around 12:15...

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Seun Kuti accuses Wizkid of name theft

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian Afrobeat musician and son to music legend, Fela Kuti, has accused Wizkid of stealing his nickname. The artist, while speaking during a livestream, claimed that he has been answe...

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Gospel icon Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu confirmed dead

Gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has died. She passed away on January 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, after a period of illness.

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Trevor Noah set to host 2026 Grammys for a record sixth straight time

Trevor Noah is set to return as host of the Grammy Awards for an unprecedented sixth consecutive year, further cementing his place in the show’s modern history. The 2026 Grammys will take place on Sun...

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One Battle After Another, Adolescence dominate Golden Globes

One Battle After Another and Adolescence have dominated this year’s Golden Globes, taking home four awards each. A politically charged black comedy loosely based on the 1990 novel Vineland, One Battl...

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Tacha backs Osimhen after AFCON on-pitch drama

Media personality Tacha has defended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following his on-pitch confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Africa C...

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Music producer earns industry recognition for technical skill, global reach

Fast-rising music producer Funmilayo Grace Adeolu, professionally known as GracieA, is drawing industry recognition for her technical expertise, disciplined production approach and a steadily expandin...

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How I survived a near-death experience – Actor Yomi Gold

Actor Yomi Gold has spoken about a recent health scare that left him unconscious and hospitalised. He shared a video showing the moment he was wheeled into a hospital bed, explaining that the inciden...

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I need clarity before apologising to Davido for past ‘beef’ – Phyna

Reality TV star Phyna has expressed her desire to make amends with singer Davido, nearly two years after their online disagreement. The controversy began in October 2023 when Davido liked a social me...

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Behind The Scenes grosses N1.77bn, leads weekend chart

‘Behind The Scenes’ has continued its dominant run at the Nigerian box office, grossing N1.77 billion to emerge as the number one film of the weekend. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that th...

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Adekunle Gold Inaugurates the Newly Renovated National Theatre with a Sold-Out Orchestral Performanc...

Adekunle Gold marked a historic milestone in Nigerian cultural history as the first artist to headline the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre Nigeria),...

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‘Colours of Fire’ earns N102.7m in cinemas

‘Colours of Fire’ has recorded a strong showing at the Nigerian box office, grossing N102.7 million to rank among the notable cinema releases of the period. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports th...

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NITDA, Futuremap partner on tech growth, film studio for Kannywood

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to collaborate with FutureMap Foundation to transform Northern Nigeria’s creative and digital industry by providing technology cap...

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Skales addresses criticism over church testimony

Afrobeats singer Skales has responded to criticism over his testimony at Harvesters Church, acknowledging that his initial reaction may have been rushed but asserting his clarified stance. In his tes...

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‘I don’t mean bad’, X influencer apologises after Tiwa Savage warns him over son

An X (formerly Twitter) influencer, identified as Dami Foreign, has issued a public apology to Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage following a heated online exchange over comments involving her son, Jamil Balo...

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West Africa Cinema Industry recorded strong performance in 2025, generating a total box office gross...

According to the scorecard, 16 movies crossed the N200million mark, while 14 Nollywood films earned above N100million as the average movie ticket price for the year stood at N5,596. FilmOne Entertain...

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Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses over N700 million, becomes fourth highest-grossing Nollywood...

Toyin Abraham’s latest film, Oversabi Aunty, has crossed the N700 million mark at the Nigerian box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. According to distributor Fi...

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Gone but not forgotten: Nigerian celebrities who died in 2025

The Nigerian entertainment industry recorded painful losses in 2025, cutting across Nollywood, gospel music, comedy and journalism. The deaths, which occurred at different times during the year, ha...

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Outcry Follows CBS Pulling Program On Prison Key To Trump Deportations

The leadership of CBS News was facing accusations of political meddling on Monday over a last-minute decision not to air a report on the notorious Salvadoran prison where US President Donald Trump has...

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VIDEO: Rap Icon Busta Rhymes Hints At Settling Down, Getting Nigerian Wife

American rap icon Trevor Smith Jr, popularly known as Busta Rhymes, has sparked conversations online after hinting at plans to settle down in Nigeria, including the possibility of finding a wife, duri...

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Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say

Warner Bros Discovery will urge its shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4bn (ÂŁ80.75bn) takeover bid as soon as Wednesday, according to reports. Paramount has said its offer is "superior"...

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Filmmaker Rob Reiner’s Son To Be Formally Charged With Parents’ Murder

The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner is expected to appear in court on Tuesday after being arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their home. Nick Reiner, 32, who has a history of s...