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Arts & CultureNewsThe19th Annual IgboFest: the magic Returns to Discovery Green

PilotnewsJune 30, 2022

Igbos are one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups and the largest single ethnic groups in Africa. Moreover, the city of Houston has a prominent Igbo community with strong cultural ties to their individual origins. Ndi Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation will host the 19th Annual IgboFest Houston African Festival to reclaim the cultural capital on July 16th in Downtown Houston at Discovery Green -1500 McKinney starting at 3:00 pm until the rocking stops! “We are excited...

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Arts & CultureEntertainmentMusicTems Beats Fireboy To Win Best International Act At 2022 BET Awards (Full List)

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 28, 2022

Temilade Openiyi, popularly called Tems, has won her first international award at the 2022 edition of the BET Awards. Tems won the Best International Act on Sunday night at the star-studded event held at the Microsoft Theater in the Los Angeles city of California, United States. Other nominees in the category are Nigerian sensation, Fireboy DML, Dave from the UK, Dinos from France, Fally Ipupa from Congo, Little Simz from the UK, Ludmilla from Brazil,...

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Arts & CultureEntertainmentWizkid, Tems, Fireboy Nominated For 2022 BET Awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 6, 2022

Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Tems, and Fireboy DML have been nominated for the 2022 edition of the BET Awards. According to the full nomination list released by the organisers, Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, received three nominations, while Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid and Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML received two and one nominations, respectively. Tems was nominated for Best New Artist, Best International Act, and Best Collaboration for Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ remix...

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Arts & CultureAward & RecognitionNewsHeadies 2022: I Own The Awards — Portable Says As He Threatens to Kill Whoever Wins If He Loses

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 26, 2022

Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable Omolalomi, has threatened to kill whoever is given The Headies award in the categories he was nominated for if he doesn’t win. Earlier, the West African Pilot reported that the organisers of the award released the much-anticipated nomination list for this year’s edition on Tuesday. The Ogun State-born rapper, who is a first-time nominee, snagged a spot in the Rookie of the Year and Best Street-Hop Artiste categories. For the Rookie of the Year award, Portable...

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Arts & CultureEntertainmentThe 15th Headies Nominees List

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2022

The organisers of the Headies unveiled the nominees for the 15th Headies Award show on their social media pages on Tuesday. Leading the nominations this year is Wizkid with 10 nominations; followed by a tie between first-time nominee, Ayra Starr and returning 2021 ‘Next Rated’ nominee, Tems, with eight nominations. DMW’s Davido follows with seven nominations, alongside former YBNL signee, Adekunle Gold. YBNL Record Label Boss and Pop singer, Olamide, his prodigy Fireboy, and Brymo...

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EntertainmentNewsTV & RadioProgress Emerges Winner Of Nigerian Idol Season 7

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 23, 2022

Progress Chukwuyem has emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7. This was announced at the TV show’s grand finale which was broadcasted across Africa Magic stations on Sunday. After weeks of watching the top 12 contestants singing their hearts out on the live shows to earn fan votes, Progress and Zadok emerged as the final two. However, Delta-state-born Progress beat his strongest rival, Zadok, to the top prize. As the winner of the competition, Progress...

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Arts & CultureNewsNational Museum Enugu Marks 2022 International Day, Archeologist Argue For Community Museum For Returned Artifacts

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 21, 2022

ENUGU — The Director General of National Commission for Museums and Monuments, NCMM, Professor Abba Isa Tijani has revealed efforts and accomplishments of the Agency and Benin Dialogue Group towards repatriation of the nation’s numerous priceless antiquities from other Countries; these antiquities are several hundreds of Benin Bronzes which are part of the loot of 1897. The DG represented by the Curator NCMM Enugu, Mr. Aloysius Duru, revealed this at the 2022 International Museums Day...

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EntertainmentTV & RadioBig Brother Naija Season 7 Audition Now Open

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 16, 2022

One of the biggest reality TV shows in Africa, Big Brother Naija, is set to hit our TV screens anytime soon. The show, which has rocked the entertainment industry with six engrossing editions, and produced celebrities like Mercy Eke, Laycon, Whitemoney, amongst others has officially begun its audition for season 7. The announcement of the auditioning for this year’s edition of the reality TV show, which commenced on Sunday, May 15, 2022, was done on...

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Arts & CultureFilm & TVNewsFull List: All The AMVCA 8 Winners

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 15, 2022

It was a night of glitz, glamour, happy tears, support, and heartfelt speeches from winners at the grand-finale of the 8th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island on Saturday night. Celebrated annually, AMVCA, often referred to as Africa’s most prestigious film award ceremony, is an accolade presented by MultiChoice in recognition and celebration of outstanding achievements in the African film and TV industry. This...

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Arts & CultureAward & RecognitionGoogle Celebrates Nigerian Playwright, Ola Rotimi On 84th Posthumous Birthday

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 13, 2022

Nigeria’s versatile artist, Olawale Gladstone Emmanuel Rotimi, best known as Ola Rotimi, is being celebrated by Google on his 84th posthumous birthday. If you’ve opened your google browser today, there is a high chance you’ve seen the Ola Rotimi’s doodle. Today, Wednesday April 13, 2022, Ola Rotimi should have been 84 and Google has honoured him by displaying a drawing of the playwright on their official logo. The image is that of a bespectacled Black...

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