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In the digital age, a tweet is never truly deleted; it merely waits for a sufficiently bored or malicious mob. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has been dragged into a social media skirmish following the exhumation of decade-old posts by Nigerian singer Simi. Written when she was a 23-year-old…
LONDON — Nigeria’s creative vanguard has secured a historic sweep at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, signaling a new era for African cinema. Leading the charge, Wunmi Mosaku clinched the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her compelling performance in the film “Sinners.” Simultaneously, the British Academy honored the sibling duo of Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale…
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, professionally known as Simi, has responded to renewed scrutiny of her early social media posts. The attention followed her recent vocal opposition to sexual violence, which prompted social media users to resurface tweets she made between 2012 and 2013. In a statement released on Sunday, Simi clarified that…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of renowned literary scholar and former Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) President, Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, describing his passing as a major loss to Nigeria and the global academic community. In a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended sympathies to Jeyifo’s family, colleagues,…
US actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the hit television series Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. The actor passed away on Wednesday, according to a statement shared on his official Instagram page. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed…
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny stole the spotlight at Sunday’s Super Bowl, transforming the stadium into a lively street party celebrating Puerto Rico and its culture. The reggaeton icon’s Spanish-language performance emphasized unity, heritage, and resilience — even as it drew sharp criticism from former President Donald Trump. Fans had eagerly anticipated the 31-year-old singer’s…
The Nigerian film community was plunged into deep mourning on Thursday morning following the death of Ajara Lasisi. Known affectionately by millions of fans as “Aunty Ajara,” the 31-year-old actress succumbed to a severe, liver-related ailment. Her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, officially confirmed the heartbreaking news through a video statement released to the public early…
Five-time Grammy nominee Davido has revealed that one of his biggest recent hits — “With You,” featuring Omah Lay — almost didn’t make the final cut of his fifth studio album, 5IVE. The Afrobeats superstar made the surprising disclosure while speaking at the Grammy Awards ceremony, admitting that the now Grammy-nominated track was initially overlooked…
The 2026 Grammys (the 68th Annual Awards) just wrapped up, and if you missed the broadcast, you actually missed a fairly historic and occasionally bizarre night. But don’t worry, we have compiled the complete list of winners for your pleasure. Category 1 Record Of The Year luther — WINNER Kendrick Lamar With SZA Jack…
The 68th Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, delivered a defining moment for global pop culture, as Latin, hip-hop, and boundary-pushing pop took center stage in one of the most diverse Grammy nights in recent memory. Leading the night was Bad Bunny, who made history by winning Album of the Year with “Debi…
