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Alakada: Bad and Boujee Becomes Nollywood’s 5th Highest-Grossing Film

Alakada: Bad and Boujee has set a new standard for Nigerian cinema, raking in a staggering ₦500 million at the box office! With this massive success, the comedy-drama has cemented…

President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honor of Wole Soyinka

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New lease of life for Nigeria’s National Theatre after Bankers Committee intervention

Once the beating heart of Nigeria’s entertainment scene—where movies were watched, plays were staged, and dreams took flight—the National Theatre in Lagos had long succumbed to neglect and mismanagement. But…

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7 most captivating female characters on Africa Magic

In celebration of Women’s Month, we shine a light on the fierce, fearless, and extraordinary women who illuminate our screens on Africa Magic. Far from being mere figments of fiction,…

AMVCA 10 press conference with Busola Tejumola, Femi Odugbemi and Ik Osakioduwa

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AMVCA announces new category to honour ‘best music score’

For the first time since its inception, the AMVCA will present an award for the Best Music Score in 2025. At a press event in Lagos, Femi Odugbemi, the head…

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AMVCA announces 11th edition to celebrate African entertainment

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) today announced the return of its 11th edition, marking over a decade of recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements in African film and television.…

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Gangs of Lagos: Court rules in favour of Isale Eko union over indigenous cultural rights controversy

The Lagos State High Court has endorsed a settlement recognizing the grievances of the Isale-Eko Descendants Union against Amazon Web Services and the producers of the controversial film Gangs of…

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“Snake, tongue-twister” Carolyne, Dabota in heated clash at Sophia Momodu’s luxurious Ghana trip

The tension in The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3 reached new heights in episode 9, as the housewives took a glamorous trip to Ghana, hosted by Sophia Momodu, Nigerian…

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Mabel Segun, the matriarch of Nigerian literature, dies at 95

Mabel Segun, the beloved Nigerian poet, writer, and champion for children’s literature, passed away at 95. Her family announced the news on Thursday, expressing deep gratitude for her remarkable life…

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RHOLagos split into Team Dabota and Team Sophia: Who would win the battle of wits, words, and luxury?

The cast is split, with a clear imbalance between the sides. For the first six episodes, we witnessed the housewives form bonds with each other with hopes of officially tagging…

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Alakada: Bad and Boujee Becomes Nollywood’s 5th Highest-Grossing Film

New lease of life for Nigeria’s National Theatre after Bankers Committee intervention

7 most captivating female characters on Africa Magic

AMVCA announces new category to honour ‘best music score’

AMVCA announces 11th edition to celebrate African entertainment

Gangs of Lagos: Court rules in favour of Isale Eko union over indigenous cultural rights controversy

“Snake, tongue-twister” Carolyne, Dabota in heated clash at Sophia Momodu’s luxurious Ghana trip

Mabel Segun, the matriarch of Nigerian literature, dies at 95

RHOLagos split into Team Dabota and Team Sophia: Who would win the battle of wits, words, and luxury?

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

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

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

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

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