Tag: #EntertainmentNews
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NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS ENIOLA BADMUS TURNS 44
Fans, friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry have celebrated Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus as she marks her 44th birthday. Badmus shared birthday photographs on her verified Instagram page, expressing gratitude to God for the growth, victories and blessings she has experienced over the years. She described her journey as one shaped by challenges that…
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PETE EDOCHIE URGES NIGERIANS TO PRESERVE CULTURAL IDENTITY, VALUES
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has urged Nigerians to preserve their cultural identity and uphold traditional values, particularly through dressing and respect for elders. He made the call while speaking on Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask, as he reflects on his career and approaches his 80th birthday. Edochie praised the Yoruba people for…
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BURNA BOY BECOMES FIRST NIGERIAN ARTISTE TO SURPASS 4 BILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first Nigerian artiste to surpass four billion views on YouTube. The milestone combines views from music videos and other content on his official channel. The achievement further highlights Burna Boy’s global appeal and the growing international reach of Afrobeats. His…
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WAJE CELEBREATES NEW AGE, UNVEILS FIRST LOOK AT UPCOMING FILM ‘THE FOUR’
Veteran Nigerian singer and songwriter, Waje, has marked her birthday with the release of the first look at her upcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone. The singer shared glimpses of the film on her verified Instagram page, describing the unveiling as a beautiful way to celebrate her new year. She expressed gratitude for…
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NIGERIA’S KARIBI-GEORGE WINS AFRICA TOP MODEL TITLE AT MISS WORLD 2026
Nigeria’s representative at the Miss World 2026 competition, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, has won the Africa Top Model title, earning an automatic spot in the Top 40 quarterfinals of the global beauty pageant in Vietnam. The 26-year-old, who was crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 in June, emerged winner of the African category at the Top Model competition…
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AYRA STARR TO HEADLINE NFL LONDON GAME HALFTIME SHOW
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is set to headline the American Express halftime show at the NFL London Game on Oct. 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The singer will perform during the clash between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the NFL’s 2026 International Games. The NFL…
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CELINE DION, BEYONCÉ, TAYLOR SWIFT PAY TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON
Global music stars Celine Dion, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have joined millions of fans in mourning legendary country music singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80. Parton’s family announced her death on Tuesday, prompting tributes from leading figures in music and entertainment. Dion described the late singer as a…
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THE HEADIES UNVEILS NOMINEES FOR 18TH EDITION IN TORONTO
The Headies has unveiled nominees for its 18th edition, with the prestigious African music awards scheduled to hold on October 25 in Toronto, Canada. The organisers said the 2026 edition features 213 nominations across 35 categories, recognising artistes and music projects released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026. Fola leads the nominations with…
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DOLLY PARTON, LEGENDARY COUNTRY MUSIC STAR, DIES AT 80
Legendary American country music singer, songwriter and actress Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. She died peacefully in Nashville, with no cause of death immediately disclosed. Parton, whose career spanned nearly six decades, sold more than 100 million records worldwide and wrote an estimated 3,000 songs. Her…
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TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN ACTOR OGOGO, HAILS HIS CULTURAL LEGACY
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the family, colleagues and admirers of veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, describing his death as a major loss to Nigeria’s creative industry. In a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Ogogo’s decades-long career made significant contributions to Yoruba-language theatre…