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EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2024

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaVeteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 61

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2024

Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor passed away on Sunday, 24 March 2024, at the age of 61. The news comes following a long battle with kidney disease, which Muonagor had been fighting for some time. Muonagor was known for his comedic roles, bringing laughter to audiences across Nigeria. Fans are mourning his loss, remembering his talent and on-screen presence. The actor’s struggle with kidney failure had been public. Just days before his passing, a video...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKizz Daniel announces release of new EP, ‘Thankz Alot’

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 11, 20241

..Thanks fans for their support over 10 years Renowned Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP, titled ‘Thankz A lot. According to the musician, the EP is made up of four tracks, and is a heartfelt expression of appreciation towards his loyal fan base for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious ten-year career. The highly anticipated musical offering, according to the release, is a testament to the artist’s gratitude and...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaThe Johnsons family drama calls it a wrap after 13 years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2024

Africa Magic’s comedy series The Johnsons has come to an end after a 13-year run. Charles Inojie who played the character of Mr Lucky Johnson on the show announced “the end of the road” for the widely-watched TV drama via an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Thank you, Africa. After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most-watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favourite, The...

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EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The five Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards were left empty-handed at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Asake were all tipped for various award categories, but the awards slipped through their fingers. Burna Boy led the pack of Nigerian artists with four nominations: Best Global Music Album for his latest album, “I Told Them…”, Best African Music Performance for “City Boys”, Best Global Music Performance for...

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EntertainmentNewsTony Oneweek to Release new Gyration single “GAME,” on February 1, 2024

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 23, 2024

The gyration sensation, Tony Oneweek, is set to release his new single “GAME”, which is a follow-up to his recently released single “PLAY,” featuring Kolaboy. Play is Tony’s first in the series of eight singles in his brand reactivation, unveiled in Awka, in November 2023. The well attended unveiling in Awka saw a swift reacceptance of the gyration brand championed by Tony more than two decades ago. However, upon Tony’s election to Anambra State House...

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EntertainmentNewsNigeriaBurna Boy to perform at the 2024 Grammy Awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 23, 2024

Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa, who goes by the stage name Burna Boy, is among the A-list artists that would thrill the audience at the 66th annual Grammys Awards. The organisers announced on Monday that the self-acclaimed African Giant would be performing live at the upcoming awards show alongside an exciting slate of performers including Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Luke Combs. The 66th annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday,...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaTiwa Savage reports David to the police for ‘online and offline harassment’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 9, 2024

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has written to police authorities, intimating them of threats to her life by her male colleague Davido. In a letter addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke, dated 9 January 2024, Tiwa Savage said Davido threatened to “f**k me up” for her continued relationship with Sophia Momodu, the mother of Davido’s first girl child, Imade. According to the singer, Davido started threatening her “rights to life, privacy and...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaTinubu, Atiku celebrate Funke Akindele’s box office record with ‘A Tribe Called Judah’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has promised to provide a conducive environment for the Nigerian entertainment and creative industry to thrive after Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele’s latest movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’  broke a massive record. On Thursday, the family comedy-drama became the first Nollywood movie to hit N1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The achievement was recorded three weeks after the movie’s release, making it the fastest Nollywood movie to hit the one...

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EntertainmentNewsNigeriaSpotify names most-streamed Nigerian artistes, songs and albums in 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 1, 2023

Music heavyweights Asake, Burna Boy and Davido deepened their prominence in the Nigerian music industry by becoming the three most-streamed male artistes on Spotify. This is according to Spotify’s ‘2023 Wrapped’, an end-of-the-year data on the top 10 most streamed (male and female) artistes, tracks and albums, among others, in Nigeria. “This year’s ‘Wrapped’ is a testament to the power of music to connect people and bring them closer to the culture and traditions of...

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