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Wednesday, Jul 17

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FULL LIST: Shogun, The Bear dominate Nominations for Emmy Awards 2024

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The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards have unveiled nominations for this year’s top television honours. The announcement comes ahead of the September ceremony, which will take place just months after the…

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Nigerian gamer sets new world record after 75-hour marathon

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Oside ‘Khoded’ Oluwole has secured his place in gaming history as the new world record holder for the longest video game marathon, which was certified by Guinness World Records (GWR).…

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BBNaija S9: Get the scoop with Toke Makinwa on The Buzz only on Showmax

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Showmax has announced the return of its exclusive BBNaija talk show The Buzz, hosted by media personality Toke Makinwa. The organisers of the reality show have announced that BBNaija Season…

BBNaija Season 9: Get Ready for a Double Dose of Drama this July

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Organisers of Africa’s biggest reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), have announced that the show will return for its 9th season on Sunday, 28 July 2024. This season introduces an…

Tuesday, Jul 16

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‘Happy Birthday Wizkid’: Celebrating a global music icon at 34

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Today marks the 34th birthday of Nigerian music icon Wizkid, an occasion that not only celebrates his life but also commemorates his extraordinary impact on global music culture. His birthday…

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Korede Bello: “I’m no longer with Mavins but we’re still family”

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Nigerian musician Korede Bello has confirmed that his relationship with former record label boss Don Jazzy remains solid and unwavering. In a recent interview, the “African Princess” singer discussed his…

Monday, Jul 15

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Nicole Chikwe makes her writing debut on ‘Under the Influence’

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Media personality, beauty entrepreneur and wife of Nigerian rapper, Naeto C, Nicole Chikwe has made her writing debut for Under the Influence, an upcoming Showmax Nigeria Original series with the showrunner…

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Asake leads Nigerian stars to shine at the 2024 Wireless Festival In London

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London’s 2024 Wireless Festival witnessed electrifying performances from Nigerian music stars including Rema, Shallipopi, Asake and Ruger over the weekend. The Wireless Festival, an annual rap and hip-hop festival was…

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Seyi Vibez maintains his trademark style on ‘Loseyi Professor’ and the result is ‘meh’

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Seyi Vibez has delighted fans by releasing his new EP, “Loseyi Professor,” ahead of schedule. Initially set for release on July 18th, the EP is now available on all music…

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Wande Thomas’ UrbanGidi signs deal with Showmax for ‘Under the Influence’

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UrbanGidi, a production company by filmmaker Wande Thomas, is working on an upcoming Showmax Nigeria Original series titled Under the Influence. The series, directed and written by Wande Thomas and a…

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How Chima Udoye emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9

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After months of competing with some of Nigeria’s best performers and vocalists who auditioned for the ninth season of Nigerian Idol, Chima Udoye was crowned the winner of this year’s…

Friday, Jul 12

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10 of the most hated villains in the Game of Thrones universe

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In the world of TV series, many characters from the Game of Thrones Universe unarguably dominate the list of most hated TV characters. The period series has not only given…

New Music: Rema, Taves, Maleek Berry lead our top releases of the week

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As the weekend approaches, music lovers are in for a treat with the releases of the week that promise to spice up their playlists and provide the perfect soundtrack to…

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President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honor of Wole Soyinka

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President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre in Lagos after Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The decision is ahead of Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Saturday, July 13, marking an…

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Nigerian Idol Finale: Here Are Our Best Performances From The Top 3

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Since the live shows started, the top three on Nigerian Idol season 9 have put their best foot forward on stage, endearing themselves to millions of viewers who have, in…

Thursday, Jul 11

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What happened to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)? – by Ayomide Tayo

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The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), once the bastion of national pride seems forgotten today as Nigerians argue over the price of DStv bouquets. NTA started as the Western Nigerian Government…

Wednesday, Jul 10

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5 years later, African Giant remains the most important album in Afrobeats history

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On the 15th of July, Burna Boy will mark the fifth anniversary of his fourth studio album, African Giant which changed the face of Nigerian music. The concert which would…

A look at 5 of Kanye West’s greatest albums as he considers retirement

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Kanye West, the iconic rapper and music producer, has hinted that he is considering retirement from the music industry. Ye made this declaration via a chat with Rich The Kid…

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Olamide makes the Billboard World Albums Chart for a record-extending 7th time with Ikigai

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YBNL boss Olamide has made it to the Billboard list again after his latest EP, Ikigai, debuted at #13 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. This impressive feat extends his…

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Farooq Oreagba Crowned ‘King of Steeze’ and Honorary NCAC Ambassador

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In a move we expect to encourage Nigerian cultural enthusiasts, the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has named Farooq Oreagba an honorary ambassador after his now-viral appearance at…

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Rema to drop his 2nd album; A look at some of the best sophomore albums in the last 4 years

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Nigeria’s Rave Lord, better known as Rema, announced the imminent release of his sophomore album, titled ‘HEIS’, on Monday, July 8, 2024, While the rest of the album is set…

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Burna Boy dazzles at the SummerJam festival in Germany

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Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, took centre stage as a headline act at the SummerJam festival in Germany, delivering another electrifying performance that his fans have come to…

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Dear Ayra Starr, do not be discouraged, international awards are not all that

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Dear Ayra Starr, your presence and performance at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans on Saturday have been greatly underreported. Well, your fans know that Sabi Girl would…

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FULL LIST: Sharon Ooja, Wole Ojo nominated for TINFF 2024 Awards

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The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) has announced its 2024 nominees and it includes a stellar lineup of Nigerian talent. Legendary actor Pete Edochie, alongside rising stars Sharon Ooja…

Monday, Jul 8

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REVIEW: House of the Dragon II and its first 4 episodes of fire, blood, and betrayal

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From the emotionally charged premiere to the battle in episode four, the early episodes set the stage for a tumultuous season filled with intense drama and complex character dynamics.

Mira Clear evicted as Ric Hassani makes tough decision on Nigerian Idol

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For the last eleven weeks Nigerian Idol Season 9, has had us glued to our TV screens every Sunday night, and the penultimate show on Sunday, July 7, 2024, was…

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Top 10 most-listened-to Nigerian songs in the first half of 2024.

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TurnTable Charts, a music chart publication in Nigeria, has revealed the top 10 most popular Nigerian songs for the first half of 2024. The music charts show that the Nigerian…

Sunday, Jul 7

Burna Boy’s “Higher” sets new Spotify record

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Burna Boy’s impact on the African music scene continues to soar with his latest single, “Higher”, achieving a groundbreaking milestone as the most streamed song during its debut week on…

Friday, Jul 5

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WizKid’s Essence included in Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Songs of All Time.

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In another win for Afrobeats African music, Essence by WizKid featuring Tems, has earned a spot on Rolling Stone‘s list of the Top 500 Songs of All Time. WizKid has…

Thursday, Jul 4

“He’d be so proud of you;” Nollywood stars comfort Teniola Aladese after father’s passing”

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The Nollywood Industry has shown its support for actress, Teniola Aladese, following the tragic loss of her father, Egin Folorunsho, who passed away on June 21, 2024. Teniola took to…