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Weeks after being declared the winner of a high-profile celebrity boxing contest against street-hop artiste Portable, popular online comedian Carter Efe says he is yet to receive his ₦50 million prize money — and his patience, by his own account, is wearing thin. In a video circulated across social media platforms, Carter Efe publicly…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has drawn a digital line in the sand. New rules explicitly bar artificial intelligence from winning Oscars in the acting and writing categories. This decision ends months of speculation over whether a machine could ever claim a gold statue. The Academy insists that filmmaking is a human…
Hours after a high-profile celebrity boxing loss in Lagos, Afrobeats singer Portable has announced the birth of a baby boy with his wife, Omobewaji Ewatomi, describing the development as more significant than his defeat in the ring. The announcement came on Saturday via the singer’s Instagram page, shortly after he lost to skit maker…
Nigerian superstar Davido has added another accolade to his collection, clinching the “Best International Act” title at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards (LEA). The ceremony, held on April 25 at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC, saw the singer triumph over a competitive field that included Tyla, Gunna, Rema, and Fridayy. This recognition serves as…
The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has debuted at number one at the North American box office. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, earned $97 million in its opening weekend. While commercial performance remains strong, critical reception appears split. Many reviewers describe the film as a polished but superficial portrait that carefully…
There was a time when the journey of a Nigerian hit song followed a familiar path. A record would first find life on the radio, gain momentum through DJ rotations, and eventually spread across clubs, parties, and campuses. The audience listened, reacted, and gradually decided what deserved to stay. That order has changed. Today, more…
A legal dispute between Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Adoza Bello has escalated, with the senator rejecting a ₦1 billion damages award and signalling plans to challenge the judgment at the Court of Appeal. The ruling, delivered by Justice A. S. Ibrahim of the Kogi State High Court in Lokoja, found…
Afrobeats star Asake has confirmed the release date for his fourth studio album, M$NEY, set to arrive on May 1, 2026. The singer shared the news through a cryptic teaser on Instagram, sparking immediate buzz across digital platforms. This project follows a prolific period for the artist, marked by a steady stream of high-profile singles…
Hollywood honoured Eddie Murphy with the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre on Saturday. Peers and family gathered to celebrate his five-decade career in comedy and film. The 65-year-old icon appeared visibly moved as stars offered prolonged standing ovations. Spike Lee presented the award, noting Murphy’s profound influence on national morale….
The Irish actor and writer Michael Patrick has died at the age of 35 following a two-year battle with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). His wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed he passed away peacefully at the Northern Ireland Hospice on Wednesday, surrounded by family and friends. Patrick, perhaps best known internationally for a role in the sixth…
