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Disney’s Zootopia 2 has officially roared into the history books, becoming Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film of all time after amassing a staggering $1.7 billion (£1.3bn) at the global box office. The animated blockbuster has now overtaken Inside Out 2, which previously held the record with $1.69 billion following its 2024 release, cementing Zootopia 2’s place…
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly dismissed a renewed paternity claim after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, took to social media to request a DNA test to establish whether he is her father. The controversy resurfaced on Thursday when Anuoluwapo posted an emotional appeal on Instagram, describing herself as Davido’s “oldest…
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has lost an estimated ₦75 million after the Super Eagles failed to defeat host nation Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The loss followed a high-stakes $50,000 bet placed by the singer ahead of Wednesday night’s clash at the Prince…
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,…
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed confidence that striker Victor Osimhen will find the net when the Super Eagles take on Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group stage match on Saturday. Osimhen drew a blank in Nigeria’s opening 2-1 win over Tanzania, extending his run to just one goal in nine…
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…
TikTok has celebrated the growing influence of Nollywood creators with a star-studded evening that fused cinema, culture and digital storytelling, reaffirming the platform’s role in amplifying African film voices on the global stage. The video-sharing giant recently hosted an exclusive #WhatToWatch Cinema Experience, bringing together Nollywood filmmakers, actors and film-focused content creators for an immersive…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has expressed deep sorrow following the death of a young fan after a crowd crush at his concert in Nairobi, Kenya. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, died on Saturday amid congestion near an entrance gate at Nyayo National Stadium, where fans had gathered for the show. Reports indicate that long queues,…
Nigerian record label Chocolate City Music has publicly accused popular rapper Tochukwu “Odumodublvck” Ojogwu of physically assaulting one of its employees and engaging in a prolonged campaign of harassment and intimidation against its artists and staff. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, the label alleged that Odumodublvck assaulted its staff member, Feyi Ajayi,…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released from police custody following a two-day detention linked to her social media posts about Lagos-based pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. Ogala, 37, was arrested on Saturday during a live-streamed interview after she posted and later deleted an image appearing to…
