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Lateef Adedimeji Defends Idris Elba’s Casting in ‘Things Fall Apart’

The announcement that Idris Elba will take on the role of Okonkwo, the iconic wrestling champion from Chinua Achebe’s seminal novel Things Fall Apart, has set social media ablaze. Fans…

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BBNaija S9 Winner Kellyrae: ‘I’ve never held One Million Naira in cash

Kellyrae, the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition,has made a shocking confession that he has never had one million naira in his bank account…

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Music

Wizkid Set to Drop New Single ‘Piece of My Heart’ on October 18

Nigerian music sensation Wizkid is gearing up to release his highly anticipated single, “Piece of My Heart,” on October 18. The award-winning artist announced the release date with an exciting…

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Olubunmi Familoni Awarded NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize for “The Road Does Not End”

Nigerian author Olubunmi Familoni has been awarded the prestigious 2024 NLNG Prize for Literature for his novel The Road Does Not End. The announcement was made during an award night…

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Nollywood

Joshua Ojo: “I survived a Life-Threatening Incident Just Before Filming the Soyinka Biopic”

Joshua Ojo, the producer of an upcoming Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka biopic, has opened up about a harrowing accident that nearly derailed the film just days before shooting began. Ojo announced…

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Music

New Music Friday Naija: Featuring Davido, Omah Lay, Obongjayar and more

Spinning off the second music weekend of October, Nigerian superstars are back with another laudable display of talent in their songs. From soft-funk to African pop and Hip Hop, these…

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Nollywood

A Nigerian actor should play ‘Okonkwo’ in “Things Fall Apart” instead of Idris Elba -Bob Manuel

In a recent appearance on The Morning Brief, renowned Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu shared his insights on the vibrant landscape of Nigeria’s film industry, particularly in light of British…

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Diddy’s sex trafficking trial to begin May 5

The federal trial of US rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges is scheduled to commence on May 5, a New York judge confirmed on Thursday, October…

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Nollywood

Showmax releases official poster for Princess on a Hill which premieres 7 November

Produced by Tolu Ajayi and Abiola Sobo, Princess on a Hill follows the story of Zara, played by Onyinye Odokoro (Slum King, Adire), a young and naive woman whose life…

Africa Magic Hosts Exclusive Private Screening For My Fairytale Wedding

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Africa Magic Hosts Exclusive Private Screening For My Fairytale Wedding

Africa Magic, in a private screening of its limited series ‘My Fairytale Wedding,’ introduced its guests to a relatable romantic comedy story led by Nollywood A-listers Ramsey Nouah and Ini…

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Lateef Adedimeji Defends Idris Elba’s Casting in ‘Things Fall Apart’

BBNaija S9 Winner Kellyrae: ‘I’ve never held One Million Naira in cash

Wizkid Set to Drop New Single ‘Piece of My Heart’ on October 18

Olubunmi Familoni Awarded NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize for “The Road Does Not End”

Joshua Ojo: “I survived a Life-Threatening Incident Just Before Filming the Soyinka Biopic”

New Music Friday Naija: Featuring Davido, Omah Lay, Obongjayar and more

A Nigerian actor should play ‘Okonkwo’ in “Things Fall Apart” instead of Idris Elba -Bob Manuel

Diddy’s sex trafficking trial to begin May 5

Showmax releases official poster for Princess on a Hill which premieres 7 November

Africa Magic Hosts Exclusive Private Screening For My Fairytale Wedding

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

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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