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PHOTOS: Anthony Joshua visits Tinubu in Lagos and gives him an autographed glove

British-Nigerian professional boxer Anthony Joshua paid a courtesy call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence. The meeting was made public on Wednesday through photographs shared on X by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Tinubu on...

PHOTO: Highlife musician will marry three wives on the same day in Delta

A Delta State highlife musician, Dr. Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, will marry three wives on the same day. The marriage ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, will take place at the Anglican Church Field, London...

Seven events that shaped Afrobeats in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, Nigeria's Afrobeats scene continues to set global trends. This year brought high-profile controversies, groundbreaking achievements, and unforgettable, genre-defining moments. Here's a rundown of the seven biggest events that shaped Afrobeats this year. The feud...

Weddings, farewells, twists: Nollywood's biggest moments in 2024

Nollywood, Africa's cinematic powerhouse, experienced a whirlwind year in 2024, marked by unforgettable moments that shaped the industry. From celebrated unions to heartbreaking losses, groundbreaking films, public outbursts and shocking twists, the Nigerian film industry had a year full of...

Everybody Loves Jenifa Becomes Fastest Nollywood Movie to Gross One Billion Naira

Funke Akindele's latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has made history as the fastest Nollywood movie to gross one billion naira, achieving this milestone in just 19 days. Tribune Online reports that the film had previously set the record for...

I'm not Fela; I can't die for you – Burna Boy

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has rubbished comparisons with the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Taking to his Instagram Story on Monday, the singer expressed his frustration over the frequent comparisons being made between...

NFVCB seeks greater collaboration between Nigerian producers

The Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has expressed optimism about the future of the Nigerian film industry. Speaking on Lagos Television’s “The Conversation,” Dr. Husseini highlighted the industry’s...

Akwa Ibom emerges overall winner of Calabar Carnival 2024

The 2024 Calabar Carnival came to an end on December 28, 2024, with Akwa Ibom State emerging as the overall winner after a month-long celebration of music, dance and culture. The carnival, one of the largest and most popular in...

EXPLAINER: Why Asake is trending on X in Nigeria

Grammy Award-nominated Nigerian artist, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is currently trending on X in Nigeria after some of his recent actions sparked rumors of a dispute with his record label, YBNL, and its founder, Olamide. The controversy began...

Queen Funmi Normal will celebrate her husband's 60th birthday in style

Noted gospel and juju musician, Mrs. Funmilola Bodunrin, popularly known as Queen Funmi Normal, will celebrate the 60th birthday of her husband, Mr. Anthony Bodunrin, in grand style. Expressing her joy, Queen Funmi Normal shared her excitement to honor her...

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Catholic bishop urges support for families of fallen heroes

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday emphasized the importance of providing prompt...