Category: Entertainment
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DAYANA MODEME RELEASES NEW SPOKEN-WORD ALBUM, ‘STORIES ON THE LINE’
Award-winning Nigerian spoken-word poet Dayana Modeme has released her latest album, Stories on the Line, blending traditional Nigerian storytelling with contemporary spoken-word poetry and nightlife culture. Modeme announced the release on Instagram, describing the project as an exploration of what happens when Nigerian oral traditions, nightlife and modern spoken word come together in one body…
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FENTY BEAUTY CELEBRATES AYRA STARR’S ‘STARRGIRL’ ALBUM RELEASE
Rihanna’s beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, has congratulated Nigerian singer Ayra Starr on the release of her third studio album, Starrgirl, with a special package of beauty products and flowers. The package, tagged “@fentybeauty for Starrgirl,” was shared on social media on Friday, coinciding with the album’s release. Photographs showed Fenty Beauty products and flowers presented…
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WIZKID TO HEADLINE OPENING NIGHT OF 2026 DETTY DECEMBER FEST
Grammy-winning Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, will headline the opening night of the 2026 Detty December Fest in Lagos. Organisers said Wizkid will take the stage on December 18, kicking off the 13-day festival, which will run until December 30 and feature music, culture, food, fashion and entertainment. The 2026 edition…
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NOLLYWOOD FILM ‘CALL OF MY LIFE’ WINS AUDIENCE AWARD AT BLACKSTAR FESTIVAL
Nollywood romantic comedy ‘Call of My Life’ has won the Favourite Feature Narrative Audience Award at the 2026 BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, United States. The award was announced by Party Jollof TV, marking another international milestone for the Nigerian production and its creative team. The film was screened on August 7 as part of…
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MFM CHOIR RETURNS HOME AS WORLD CHOIR GAMES CHAMPIONS
The Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has returned to Nigeria after emerging champion of the Spiritual Category at the 2026 World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The Nigerian choir won gold in the Spiritual Category with 87.38 points before going on to claim the overall Champions Competition title, competing…
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FUNKE AKINDELE’S ‘WHERE IS MR. RIGHT?’ SET FOR AUGUST 15 RELEASE
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to release her latest movie, Where Is Mr. Right?, on August 15. Akindele announced the release on her X handle, sharing the film’s official poster and confirming its premiere date on Prime Video. Produced by Funke Akindele Network and directed by Tunde Olaoye, the movie features Akindele…
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OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE’S DAUGHTER, MERAIAH, ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT
Meraiah Ekeinde, daughter of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has announced her engagement. Meraiah shared the news on Instagram with photographs and a video showcasing her engagement ring, describing the moment as the beginning of a new chapter in her life. The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from friends, family members, fans and celebrities, who…
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MALAWI SHOCK ALGERIA, CAMEROON BEAT MOROCCO TO REACH WAFCON FINAL
Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon edged Morocco on penalties to set up a historic title clash on Sunday. Tabitha Chawinga was the star for Malawi, scoring twice after her sister Temwa Chawinga had added another to give the tournament debutants a commanding…
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PRINCE NICO MBARGA’S ROCAFIL JAZZ REBORN, DAUGHTER REFLECTS ON FATHER’S LEGACY
The legacy of legendary Nigerian-Cameroonian musician Prince Nico Mbarga is being revived through the return of Rocafil Jazz, led by his sons, Nico Mbarga Jnr. and Phils Mbarga. In a heartfelt tribute, his daughter, Estelle Mbarga, recalled her father not only as a celebrated musician but as the man she knew simply as “Daddy.” She…
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INDIA MAINTAINS GOLD-WINNING RUN AT COMMONWEALTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
India has continued its dominant performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, leading the medal table as the competition enters its final stages. The Indian team has collected 17 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze medals, ahead of England with two gold, two silver and nine bronze medals. Nigeria currently occupies third position,…
