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Even with wahala and fuel price hike, young Nigerians are still out here scoring goals

The energy of a 25-year-old Nigerian right now is basically a mix of ‘God Abeg’ and ‘I can’t come and kill myself.’ Even with fuel prices hitting ₦1,300–₦1,400 per litre…

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My pastor is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian fans — Nicki Minaj on why she spoke out on alleged attacks on Christians

Nicki Minaj has spoken out to clarify her recent advocacy over reports of religion-based violence in Nigeria, saying her comments were motivated by personal connections to the country and a…

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Music

Our Education System in Nigeria Needs a Total Overhaul – 2Baba

Legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba has added his voice to the rising demand for sweeping reforms in the country’s ailing education sector, following the release of troubling statistics from the 2025…

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Music

Tell Your Papa and 4 other songs banned for speaking truth to power

Nigerian musicians have used their songs for a long time as a means of protest — questioning authority, uncovering corruption, and giving voice to the voiceless. However, such protest songs…

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Opinion

Tribalism: The Sweet and Bitter Sides to It

Truth be told: Before the name Nigeria ever came out from the white man’s lips, we were either Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or any of the other minority tribes there are…

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200 million Nigerians, only 3,000 Subscriptions – AY Sheds Light on Netflix’s Struggles in Nigeria

Popular comedian and actor AY Makun has offered his perspective on the recent uproar surrounding Netflix’s alleged pullback from funding Nigerian original movies. The debate was sparked by filmmaker Kunle…

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Nollywood

Kunle Afolayan Clears the Air: ‘I Never Said Netflix Is Leaving Nigeria’

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed the growing controversy surrounding his recent remarks about Netflix’s funding of Nigerian original films, clarifying that his comments were misunderstood. In a statement…

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Music

The only thing missing in Nigeria is just the right leaders to lead us – Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has emphasized the importance of effective leadership in propelling Nigeria and Africa towards unprecedented success. In a candid interview with Elevate Africa, which was released on…

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News

Burna Boy Berates Nigeria, Labels It “Collateral Damage”

Popular music sensation, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has slammed the current state of Nigeria in a recent strong-worded outburst. The celebrity went on to describe the nation as a…

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General

Ayra Starr to debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr is gearing up for her debut on American late-night television as she takes centre stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The announcement made by…

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Even with wahala and fuel price hike, young Nigerians are still out here scoring goals

My pastor is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian fans — Nicki Minaj on why she spoke out on alleged attacks on Christians

Our Education System in Nigeria Needs a Total Overhaul – 2Baba

Tell Your Papa and 4 other songs banned for speaking truth to power

Tribalism: The Sweet and Bitter Sides to It

200 million Nigerians, only 3,000 Subscriptions – AY Sheds Light on Netflix’s Struggles in Nigeria

Kunle Afolayan Clears the Air: ‘I Never Said Netflix Is Leaving Nigeria’

The only thing missing in Nigeria is just the right leaders to lead us – Davido

Burna Boy Berates Nigeria, Labels It “Collateral Damage”

Ayra Starr to debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

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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