The race for top honours at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026 has narrowed to a gripping showdown between two standout productions — ‘The Herd’ and ‘Gingerrr’ — as both films lead this year’s nominations with nine apiece.

After more than a decade as the face of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), IK Osakioduwa has officially stepped aside, ushering in a new era for Africa’s biggest celebration of film and television.

Fans of Adekunle Gold and Seyi Vibez have clashed online following the growing controversy surrounding a lyric in Adekunle Gold’s newly released song, ‘Life of the Faaji’.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya, father of 2023 Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, over an alleged assault incident involving the reality television star.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.