Dolly Parton, US country music legend dies at 80
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Jerry Eze unveils $300,000 grant scheme for Young Entrepreneurs
Burna Boy, Davido snub the awards show
Ugandan dance hall king, Shanks Vivie’D set to drop new video
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Wendy Shay turns heads with her blonde hairstyle
Ayodele Adio shifts political gears
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AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco
Afrobeats star Davido has lost a $50,000 wager after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Wednesday.
Ibadan International Film Festival engages Olubadan, opens submissions for 5th edition
The final deadline for submissions is 30 April 2026. Full submission guidelines and further information are available on the official website www.iiff.ng
‘I want to be a wife’ — 48-yr-old singer Tamar Braxton
American singer and actress Tamar Braxton has expressed her frustrations over being single at 48, lamenting that she should be married by now.
Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu ‘Omije Ojumi’ is dead
The post, accompanied by a photograph of the late singer and a video showing her remains, disclosed that she passed away at a Lagos hospital.
Portable arraigned in court over car theft, assault; remanded in custody
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over a nine-count criminal charge.
[Photos] Full List of 9th AFRIMA Winners: Rema beats Davido, Burna Boy, Tyla, others
Rema, stole the show at 9th AFRIMA, beating Davido, Amr Diab of Egypt, Burna Boy, DJ Maphorisa and Tyla to win Artiste of the Year award.
AFRIMA 2026: Rema steals show, beats Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid
The All Africa Music Awards ,AFRIMA, 2026 has crowned its winners, and Rema is the big winner.
AMVCA: Organisers announce call to entry for 12th edition
MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), have announced the opening of submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony.
‘She frustrated my life,’ Carter Efe announces split from baby mama
Popular skit maker and streamer, Carter Efe, has disclosed that he separated from his baby mama, Emmanuella, more than a year ago.
How Funke Akindele grossed over N6bn at the Nigerian box office in 5 years
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has continued to cement her status as one of the most commercially successful figures in Nigeria’s film industry, recording an unprecedented run of box office successes over the past five years. In the last five years the Ikorodu, Lagos State-born thespian has reportedly grossed over […]
Laju Iren Films sets foe March 2026 cinema debut with ‘Onobiren’
Laju Iren Films has released the official teaser for Onobiren, its debut feature film set for nationwide cinema release on March 6, 2026. The production company also announced that tickets for the film will be available for preorder from January 30, signalling the start of its rollout to cinemas.
Numerology can help filmmakers determine best time to launch projects – Alamu Peter
By Ayo Onikoyi Alamu Akinyemi Peter, a tech-driven numerology researcher and founder of 7schema, has said numerology can help filmmakers and content creators make better decisions by identifying the most favourable periods to launch their projects. According to Alamu, the approach focuses on aligning decisions with personal timelines and energy cycles, a factor he believes […]
Kehinde Ajose, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Layi Wasabi emerge among Africa’s Top 100 Most Exceptional Men
By Ayo Onikoyi Visibility strategist, journalist, and author Kehinde Ajose has been named among Africa’s Top 100 Most Exceptional Men, alongside actor Daniel Etim-Effiong and content creator Layi Wasabi, in a continental recognition celebrating leadership, vision, and excellence. The annual list, curated by The Stellar 100, also features personalities such as Olushola Olaleye, Seun Okinbaloye, […]
Brenique ushers in 2026 with “Gratitude”*
UK-based Nigerian singer-songwriter Brenique (Temitope Adams) ushers in 2026 with her uplifting new single “Gratitude,” a soulful reflection on thanksgiving, faith, and personal growth.
I don’t do free relationships, men must pay – Real Juicy
A content creator and masseur, Real Juicy, has sparked conversation online with her candid views on relationships and dating.

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