Category: Entertainment
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PETER OBI MARKS 65TH BIRTHDAY WITH CALL FOR SERVICE, DONATES 10 MILLION NAIRA TO RURAL HOSPITAL
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday with a call for Nigerians to prioritise service to humanity over lavish celebrations. He said birthdays should be moments of thanksgiving, reflection and renewed commitment to improving the lives of others. In a statement issued on Sunday July 19,…
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SPAIN DEFEAT ARGENTINA AFTER EXTRA TIME TO LIFT 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP
Spain are the new FIFA World Cup champions after edging Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The tightly contested encounter remained goalless after 90 minutes before substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Both sides created opportunities throughout the match,…
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TEMS MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE ARTIST WITH RIAA DIAMOND-CERTIFIED SINGLE IN THE U.S.
Nigerian singer Tems has made history by becoming the first African female artist to earn a Diamond-certified single in the United States. The Grammy-winning artiste achieved the milestone through “Wait For U,” her hit collaboration with Future and Drake. The song has surpassed 10 million certified units in the U.S., with music tracking platform Chart…
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BURNA BOY, SHAKIRA, UGANDA’S GHETTO KIDS REHEARSE FOR HISTORIC WORLD CUP FINAL SHOW
Colombian pop star Shakira, Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids have begun rehearsals for their highly anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Videos circulating online show the artistes dancing with members of the Ghetto Kids during rehearsal sessions, building excitement ahead of FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style…
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ASAKE ANNOUNCES ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’ WORLD TOUR ACROSS EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Afrobeats superstar Asake has announced his highly anticipated “In God We Trust” World Tour, taking his music to fans across Europe and North America. The tour will begin at Afro Nation Portugal before moving to major cities including Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. The European leg will feature performances in Paris, London…
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WIZKID SET TO HEADLINE TWO MAJOR U.S. SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
Wizkid is heading back to the U.S. festival stage this summer. The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer has announced that he will headline BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 and Trillville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24. The announcement was made through his official Instagram page. At BlastFest, Wizkid will share the stage with top…
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ARGENTINA FIGHT BACK TO BEAT ENGLAND 2-1, REACH WORLD CUP FINAL
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in a thrilling semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium in the United States. After a closely contested first half ended goalless, England took the lead in the 55th minute when Anthony Gordon finished calmly from a Morgan Rogers…
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CBAAC, SWISS FILM ARCHIVE PARTNER TO PRESERVE AFRICA’S AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has signed a partnership with the Swiss National Film Archive (Cinémathèque Suisse) to preserve and digitise Africa’s audiovisual heritage. The agreement, signed in Lagos, aims to safeguard valuable cultural records while strengthening collaboration in research, training and archival preservation. The three-year renewable Memorandum of Understanding…
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FILM INDUSTRY PAYS TRIBUTE TO ACCLAIMED ACTOR SAM NEILL
The film industry is paying tribute to acclaimed actor Sam Neill, whose career spanned more than four decades and touched audiences across generations. Widely recognised for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill became one of cinema’s most respected and enduring performers. His work in films such as The Piano,…
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ACTRESS RACHAEL OKORONKWO UNVEILS “ODOGWU GIRL”, INSPIRES WOMEN TO PURSUE PURPOSE
Nollywood actress Rachael Okoronkwo has launched her motivational book, Odogwu Girl, urging young people—particularly women—to embrace resilience, consistency and self-belief as the foundation for success. Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, she said the book was written to inspire women to overcome challenges and pursue purposeful lives. Okoronkwo stressed that success is not determined by…
