Category: Entertainment
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NIGERIA UNVEILS 14-MAN SQUAD FOR ICC U-19 CRICKET AFRICA QUALIFIER
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 14-man Junior YellowGreens squad for the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2, scheduled to hold in Rwanda from August 9 to 15. Head Coach Daniel Gim said the team, captained by Rahmon Ali, emerged after a rigorous three-phase selection process in Abuja and…
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FIREBOY DML SETS AUGUST 7 RELEASE DATE FOR ‘CLAAT!’
Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has announced that his highly anticipated single “CLAAT!” would be released on Aug. 7. The singer made the announcement in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday July 29. Fireboy DML shared a short monochrome teaser video with the caption, “CLAAT! 08/07,” confirming the…
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MAYORKUN, DAVIDO REUNITE ON NEW SONG “B4 B4”
Nigerian music stars Mayorkun and Davido are teaming up again with the release of “B4 B4,” a new collaboration set to drop on July 31 as part of Davido’s forthcoming album, Oriadé. Mayorkun announced the track on Instagram with a promotional photo alongside Davido, while the Afrobeats superstar fueled fans’ excitement by responding with the…
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WAFCON 2026: MALAWI STUN DEFENDING CHAMPIONS SUPER FALCONS 3-2 IN MAJOR UPSET
Defending champions Nigeria suffered a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in a dramatic Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat. After a goalless first half, Malawi struck twice through Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga to take a commanding lead. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade pulled one…
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AI RESHAPING NIGERIAN FILMMAKING, BUT HUMAN CREATIVITY STILL LEADS – EXPERTS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Nigeria’s film and creative industry, making visual storytelling faster, more affordable and accessible to filmmakers. Creative professionals say AI is helping independent creators produce high-quality content while opening new opportunities across the industry. Speaking in separate interviews, filmmakers said AI now supports script development, storyboarding, editing, visual effects, audio enhancement,…
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‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE’ TRAILER UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED CAST AHEAD OF 2027 RELEASE
The first trailer for the highly anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel, Children of Blood and Bone, has been released, offering fans a glimpse of its star-studded cast and visually striking portrayal of the mythical kingdom of Orïsha. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the film features an impressive lineup of Black actors, including…
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BURNA BOY RANKED AFRICA’S BEST-SELLING ARTISTE WITH 14.46 MILLION EQUIVALENT ALBUM SALES
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste of all time after recording 14.46 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) worldwide, according to global music data platform Chartmasters. The milestone was shared by Nigerian music platform The Debut Hub, citing Chartmasters’ latest figures. Equivalent Album Sales combine physical album purchases, digital downloads, single…
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DAVIDO, TEMS, WIZKID TO HEADLINE 2026
Afrobeats superstars Davido, Tems and Wizkid will headline the 2026 AfroPlus Fest, scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6 at the Washington Commanders’ stadium grounds in Maryland, United States. The organisers announced the star-studded lineup on the festival’s official social media platforms. Davido will headline the opening night on September 4, followed by…
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FANS, COLLEAGUES CELEBRATE NOLLYWOOD ICON KATE HENSHAW AS SHE TURNS 55
Nigerians are celebrating Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw as the acclaimed actress marks her 55th birthday yesterday. The screen icon took to Instagram to reflect on her life’s journey, expressing gratitude for God’s grace, life’s lessons and the gift of another year. Her heartfelt message quickly drew an outpouring of love from fans, colleagues and well-wishers…
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PORTABLE CHALLENGES TERRY G TO CELEBRITY BOXING MATCH
Nigerian singer Portable has thrown down the gauntlet to veteran entertainer Terry G, challenging him to a celebrity boxing match. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin Minds, Portable said a fight between both artistes would generate excitement among fans and put the spotlight back on Terry G. He added that he prefers boxing fellow entertainers rather…
