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Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage To Perform With Jay Z and Beyonce At Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival In South Africa

Music’s biggest couple ‘The Carters’ will be headed to South Africa on the 2nd of December at FNB Stadium, in Johannesburg, to headline the Global Citizen Festival: ‘Mandela 100’. The festival is…

Harrysong opens up on why he recorded tribute song for Nelson Mandela

Nigerian singer, Harrysong, says he was going through a couple of situations when he wrote the tribute to Nelson Mandela in 2013.

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8 striking photos of Winnie Mandela as she turns 80

For an octogenarian, she sure looks amazing!

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MTN, NCC and Jacob Zuma’s visit to Nigeria – Ali Baba writes

I don't know how it came to betting, but one of them said if Zuma comes to Nigeria because of the MTN issue he will give me 2 million Naira. And if he doesn't, and the issue is resolved, I will give him N1m.

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SOLILOQUY: Now employing 18k people, Biodun Shobanjo couldn’t get N10m loan 28 years ago

Shobanjo, Nigerian advertising legend and chairman of Troyka Holdings is one of the many great men our bandits are mandated to study and emulate.

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Idris Elba's music career suffers setback

The 42-year old actor and musician signed to Parlophone less than a year ago but has revealed his music was ‘not commercial enough’ for the company.

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Katy Perry, will.i.am and David Guetta to cover Imagine for UNICEF

The star-studded cover will be accompanied by an interactive video urging people to record their own version of the inspirational anthem to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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NET SPECIAL REPORT: 9ice, Father of 3, successful entertainer with eyes on House of Reps

Born Alexander Abolore Ajifolajifaola Akande on January 17, 1980, 9ice is without doubt leaving no stone unturned as he seeks a seat at the Federal House of Representatives.

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Idris Elba to produce and star in Uzodinma Iweala’s ‘Beast Of No Nation’

Hollywood British actor Idris Elba is set to star in the film adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala's best selling book, 'Beast Of No Nation.'..

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Mandela's Sister To Be Laid To Rest, Feb 11

She will be buried in Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape of that country confirmed the family spokesman Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela...

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Wizkid, Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage To Perform With Jay Z and Beyonce At Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival In South Africa

Harrysong opens up on why he recorded tribute song for Nelson Mandela

8 striking photos of Winnie Mandela as she turns 80

MTN, NCC and Jacob Zuma’s visit to Nigeria – Ali Baba writes

SOLILOQUY: Now employing 18k people, Biodun Shobanjo couldn’t get N10m loan 28 years ago

Idris Elba's music career suffers setback

Katy Perry, will.i.am and David Guetta to cover Imagine for UNICEF

NET SPECIAL REPORT: 9ice, Father of 3, successful entertainer with eyes on House of Reps

Idris Elba to produce and star in Uzodinma Iweala’s ‘Beast Of No Nation’

Mandela's Sister To Be Laid To Rest, Feb 11

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

5 Iconic Sides of Banky W at 45

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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