Category: Entertainment
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ENIOLA BADMUS CALLS FOR END TO BODY SHAMING
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has called for an end to body shaming, saying she faced criticism both as a plus-size woman and even after losing nearly half her body weight in a years-long health journey. The actress made the appeal in a post shared on her verified Instagram account, @eniola_badmus, on Thursday July 9, while…
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D’TIGERS CRUSH RWANDA 106-62 TO SEAL SECOND-ROUND SPOT IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a dominant 106-62 victory over Rwanda on Sunday July 05 to complete an unbeaten run in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The emphatic win secured Nigeria’s place in the second round of the qualifiers after earlier hard-fought victories…
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ART ENTHUSIASTS URGE GREATER INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE INDUSTRY TO BOOST NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Art enthusiasts have called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative industry, describing art as a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, job creation and economic growth. Speaking during an Open Art Studio organised by social artist C.O. Kola-Lawal in Lagos, the stakeholders said the country’s rich creative talent could contribute significantly to tourism, exports and…
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“OLODO UPRISING” PHENOMENON IGNITES ONLINE DEBATE
Nigeria’s digital space has been awash with intense and diverse arguments over a trending phenomenon tagged the “Olodo Uprising”. “Olodo” is a Yoruba word meaning a slow learner, or an unintelligent person. The hip-hop artist Oludemilade Alejo, known professionally as YCee, triggered the national conversation during an interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, in which he…
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DAVIDO ANNOUNCES SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘ORIADE,’ SET FOR JULY 31 RELEASE
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced that his sixth studio album, ORIADE, will be released on July 31, 2026. The award-winning singer made the announcement on his X account, revealing both the album title and release date. ORIADE comes just months after the release of 5ive and marks another major milestone in a career that has…
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VETERAN ACTOR RAISES CONCERN OVER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NOLLYWOOD
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Ferdinand Ohanekwu, has expressed concern over what he describes as declining professional standards among some emerging actors in Nigeria’s film industry. Speaking in Enugu, Ohanekwu said some upcoming actors are failing to learn from the experiences and values that helped build Nollywood into one of Africa’s leading entertainment industries. He urged…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
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NOLLYWOOD ACTORS, FILMMAKERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CANADA’S 2026 BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Organisers of the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF), Windsor in Ontario, Canada, have announced the participation of Nollywood actors and filmmakers in the 2026 edition of the festival. The Festival Director and President of WIBFF, Dr Queen Eghujovbo, disclosed this during a media conference held on Wednesday June 24 in Enugu. Represented by one…
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MESSI HAT-TRICK POWERS ARGENTINA TO 3-0 WIN OVER ALGERIA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J clash played in Kansas City, United States. Lionel Messi starred for the defending champions, scoring all three goals to register the tournament’s first hat-trick. The Argentine captain opened the scoring in the 17th…
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Kano Pillars Part Ways With Eight Players After Contract Expiration
Kano Pillars Football Club has announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The players are Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, Williams Ayuba, Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, and Aliyu Yakubu. In a statement released by…
