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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026 celebrated the best of African film, television, and digital storytelling in a star-studded ceremony on Saturday night. The event, which brought together Nollywood’s biggest names and key figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry, honored outstanding achievements across multiple categories. Uzor Arukwe clinched the Best Lead…
Fresh details about cross-continental music collaborations have emerged as Davido disclosed plans for a joint album with Chris Brown, expected to be released next year. The Nigerian Afrobeats star made the announcement during a recent appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide, where he outlined his current artistic direction and future…
French media conglomerate Canal+ has moved to discontinue the South African streaming platform Showmax after completing its acquisition of MultiChoice, Africa’s dominant pay-TV provider, pointing to persistent financial losses as the key factor behind the decision. The announcement, detailed in a statement from Canal+ on Thursday, marks the end of Showmax’s decade-long run…
Global music icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially achieved billionaire status, according to a new designation from Forbes magazine published Monday. The milestone places her among an elite group of just five musicians to have reached a ten-figure net worth. The 44 year old singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur joins a roster that includes her husband,…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially announced the opening dates for its flagship 2026 Annual Grant program, reinforcing its decade-long commitment to catalyzing African entrepreneurship. Applications for the highly competitive program will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2026. Widely recognized as one of the continent’s most comprehensive entrepreneurship support initiatives,…
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. While official details are still emerging, initial reports from colleagues indicate she suffered a heart attack at her home. The news has sent shockwaves through…
AFCON heavyweights inch toward knockout stage after tense stalemate. In a clash that promised fireworks but delivered tense, tactical warfare, Senegal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday that leaves both nations on the cusp of the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Cedric Bakambu’s second-half strike for the Leopards…
Anfield unites in tribute as Slot’s Reds edge Wolves in tense affair. On an afternoon heavy with memory and emotion, Florian Wirtz announced his arrival as a Liverpool match-winner, scoring his first goal for the club in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match was framed by a poignant tribute to former…
A simmering dispute between Nollywood filmmakers and cinema operators has erupted into the open, as top industry figures accuse some cinemas of quietly sabotaging major December film releases through what they describe as deceptive and unfair screening practices. Film producer and director Niyi Akinmolayan ignited the latest wave of backlash after publicly calling out cinemas…
FÈS, MOROCCO – A classic African football rivalry will be renewed on Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles face off in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Set against the historic backdrop of Fès, the clash pits two sides brimming with confidence after winning their…
