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Nigerian rapper Jude Lemfani Abaga, popularly known as M.I. Abaga or simply M.I., has weighed in on the ongoing hip-hop battle between American rap icon Kendrick Lamar and Canadian superstar Drake. He revealed that he resonates with Drake’s current struggles, recalling a time when the Nigerian rap community unfairly labelled him “boring” despite his contributions…
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Nigerian singer, Chinagorom Onuoha, better known as African China, has joined the 30 days rant challenge with new song release Photocopy. In a video shared on social media, the legendary Ajegunle-born musician African China has jumped into the ongoing 30 Days Rant Challenge alongside his children. They performed his latest single, "Photocopy," which sheds light…
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Veteran actor and broadcaster, Patrick Doyle, has raised alarm over the increasing use of real estate sector as a front for money laundering and illegal wealth storage. Doyle made the claims during a recent interview on Echo Room, hosted by Quincy Jones, where he shared concerns about the number of unoccupied and overpriced buildings springing…
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Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has disclosed that she often struggles to appreciate her own music after recording. The 21-year-old singer admitted that each time she listens to her tracks, she feels they could have been better. However, she noted an exception with her latest hit, Woman Commando, featuring Anita…
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Nigerian actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, has criticised the management of Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, for querying a student over a TikTok video related to a welcome song for First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The issue happened on March 25, 2025, during the First Lady’s visit to…
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A TikTok user, simply identified as @nurse_chioma, has debunked claims suggesting that Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited Agbor, Delta State, where nursing students were seen rejecting her as “our mother” in a now-viral video. In a video posted on Thursday, the young lady, who identified herself as a student of Delta State College…
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American actress and singer, Selena Gomez, believes women endure greater criticism than men on social media. Speaking on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, the singer and actress discussed the impact of online negativity alongside her fiancé, songwriter and producer Benny Blanco. The couple, promoting their collaborative album I Said I Love You First,…
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Nollywood actress, director and film producer, Funke Akindele, has revealed her struggle and dedication with throwback photos over the years. She shared this via her Instagram account on Thursday, March 27, 2025. In her heartfelt post, she emphasised the hard work and hustle that paved the way for her success. “My journey to success wasn’t…
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Billionaire businessman and politician Ned Nwoko recently shared the exciting news that he and his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, are expecting their third child. The announcement was shared on Instagram on Thursday, March 27, 2025, via a heartfelt love poem celebrating their six years of marriage. In the post, Ned expressed, “Six years later,…
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TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has said Nigerians misunderstood his earlier comments on the trending “30-day rant challenge” and the viral video made by fellow influencer, Jarvis. Speaking via his Instagram page on Thursday, Peller said his statement was wrongly interpreted by many who believe he was mocking the challenge and…
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Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that some of his colleagues in Nollywood engage in diabolic practices and blackmail. The actor, known for his compelling portrayal of villainous and action-packed roles, shared his experiences in a recent interview on the Nollywood Hardcore podcast with fellow actor Emma Labista. He disclosed that envy and blackmail…
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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that marriage has brought new responsibilities and changes to his life, even after living with his wife Chioma for years before tying the knot. The Grammy-nominated singer shared his thoughts during an interview on The Bootleg Kev Podcast, which aired earlier this week. According to…
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Charles Kibaki Muchiri traced the water trickling across the surface of the Lewis Glacier with his fingers, illustrating how quickly climate change is melting the huge ice blocks off of Africa's second-highest mountain. For nearly 25 years, the affable 50-year-old guide has been taking hikers to the peaks of Mount Kenya, nearly 5,000 metres (16,400…
Guardian Life
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Rolling Stone Africa has unveiled Davido as the cover star for its March/April 2025 issue, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first male living artist to grace the magazine’s front page. The Nigerian afropop superstar, known for global hits like If, Fall, Blow My Mind, and Unavailable, has been a key figure in…
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Ruger has returned with a new album dubbed BlownBoy Ru. The new 13-tracker features hit spins like ‘Jay Jay’, ‘Toma Toma’ Ft. Tiwa Savage and the Kranium-assisted ‘DuDu’. This comes hot on the heels of his recent viral COLORS performance, in which he performs ‘Toro’. BlownBoy Ru, Ruger’s incredible sophomore album and the…
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Popular gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has revealed that he rejected a £24m deal in 1995 because he was asked to reduce how often he mentioned Jesus in his songs. The 68-year-old singer shared his experience during a recent conversation with Nigerian pastor, Emmanuel Iren. He said he was at the height of his ministry…
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A live-action film based on Nintendo's "Legend of Zelda" game series will hit big screens around the world on March 26, 2027, the Japanese gaming giant said on Friday. Nintendo made the announcement on "Nintendo Today!", a new app for fans that was launched on Thursday. A short video posted to the app reveals the…
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Afrobeats star and Grammy-winning musician, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has given fans another name to call him, Jean Béna Dieudonné. The new nickname came to light on Friday, shortly after his recent feature on the remix of ‘4 Kampé’ with French-Haitian singer Joé Dwèt Filé. According to a post shared on his official X…
Music
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Renowned Fuji musicians, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Taye Akande Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, have mended their long-standing rift during the ongoing Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca. A recent video circulating online shows the two artists seated closely, engaged in heartfelt conversation, symbolising their renewed camaraderie. READ ALSO:Pasuma Speaks on Rumoured Affair With Iyabo Ojo,…
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Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has returned to social media, dropping her husband’s surname, Idibia. In a new Instagram post shared on Thursday, the actress simply signed off as “Annie Uwana Macaulay,” dropping Idibia, the surname she took after marrying music legend 2Baba. Annie shared a picture of a flower and poured out her gratitude to…
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Today is another Thursday, and you know what that means: it is time to take a trip down memory lane. This week, Guardian Life celebrates the legendary juju maestro, Ebenezer Obey, who turns 83 next week (3 April, 2025) and remains as active as ever in the music scene. In honour of his enduring legacy,…
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Actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia has returned to Instagram after weeks of silence, but not without a major move, she cleared out her entire Instagram page. The move, which happened early Thursday morning, comes just days after her ex-husband, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was seen shopping at a high-end boutique with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.…
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Afrobeats star Davido has explained that he named his upcoming album “5ive” because it is his fifth studio album. He made this known during a livestream on Twitch while speaking with music creator Cruel Santino. “It’s my fifth album, so I just called it 5ive. No deep meaning like that, but if you look into…
Film
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Showmax continues to expand its storytelling reach with two standout series, Between Worlds and Kabiyesi, both of which bring Yoruba mythology and palace politics to life through compelling storytelling and rich cultural elements. These shows prove that Nollywood is evolving, offering deeper narratives and improved production quality. Between Worlds, created and executive-produced by Emmanuel Uduma,…
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The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday. The appointment of Amy Pascal and David Heyman is the first step in Amazon's plan to relaunch the British spy franchise, after taking full creative control last month. The producers are expected to…
24 Mar
Disney’s live-action remake, Snow White, took the number one spot at the Nigerian box office over the weekend, earning ₦17.6 million between March 21 and 23. The Nigeria Box Office released the figures on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) page, showing how new releases and returning titles performed in cinemas across the country.…
24 Mar
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has scored big at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as his series, Seven Doors, picked up 11 nominations. The nominations were announced on Sunday, with Adebayo sharing the news on Monday on Instagram. The 46-year-old actor called it a major milestone for the team behind the…
24 Mar
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 edition, bringing excitement to Nollywood fans. Uzor Arukwe, popularly known as ‘Odogwu,’ secured a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Suspicion”, while Omoni Oboli is in the running for Best Supporting Actress…
