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The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 edition, marking the highly anticipated return of one of Africa’s premier music platforms. Scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, AFRIMMA will once again bring together artists, industry leaders, media, and music enthusiasts from across Africa and the diaspora to…
Nollywood lost another prominent figure with the passing of Yoruba film actress Temitope Osoba. Announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post on his Instagram page. She died following a prolonged battle with health complications. Her death sends fresh shockwaves through Nigeria’s indigenous movie industry. Colleagues and fans mourn a talent…
A single word from a traditional wedding ceremony has dominated Nigerian social media conversation this week, illustrating how quickly a viral clip can outpace the truth in an online ecosystem built for speed rather than accuracy. Content creator Jarvis, who recently married fellow content creator Peller in a traditional ceremony, moved to correct what…
Nigerian TikTok streamer and content creator Peller has set strict attendance limits for his white wedding to fellow creator Jarvis, restricting the guest list to between 80 and 100 people and effectively barring bloggers from the ceremony, a decision he tied directly to what he described as an overwhelming presence of cameras at their…
Big Brother Naija Season 11 Head of House Chimsom Chuka has drawn mixed reactions after asking fellow housemates to observe a prayer before the start of a house meeting on Sunday. The pharmacist and actor from Anambra, who emerged as the first Head of House of the season, made the request while addressing the…
Prominent media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has stepped into scripted entertainment with his executive production debut, “Madam President.” The three-part political drama premiered on the ChudeFilms YouTube channel before scheduled broadcasts across terrestrial networks including WAP TV, Wazobia TV, and Rave TV. Known primarily for his unscripted interview platform #WithChude and various documentary projects, Jideonwo spent…
MultiChoice Nigeria will launch the eleventh season of Big Brother Naija on Sunday evening, 26th July 2026, unleashing a fresh round of cultural distraction across African screens. The reality television juggernaut returns with a record-breaking grand prize valued at one hundred and sixty million naira, including one hundred million naira in direct cash. Media personality…
Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy made history on Sunday night by performing in FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show. The Grammy-winning Afrobeat artist shared the stage with Colombian pop icon Shakira during the extended interval at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The duo performed the official tournament anthem, ‘Dai, Dai’, before a capacity crowd…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi has become the first female African artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded the elite certification after her hit collaboration surpassed ten million units. The chart-topping track, Wait For U, features American rapper Future and Canadian star Drake. Industry data…
British singer-songwriter Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocal feature on the global chart-topping track Party Rock Anthem, has died at the age of 37. Her former bandmates from the pop group G.R.L. confirmed her passing in a joint social media announcement. The sudden loss has triggered widespread mourning across the international music community. Representatives…
