Category: Entertainment
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Ghanaian-American singer, Amaarae, has stated that the global momentum of Afrobeats is stuck . In an interview, she emphasized that African music, including Afrobeats, needs to evolve fearlessly, as some artists are hesitant to experiment due to financial success with a particular sound. While she highlighted Rema’s album ‘HEIS’ as an example of positive musical…
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Analysis of official data shows that at least 10 Nigerian states—Rivers, Enugu, Niger, Taraba, Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, Edo, Kwara, and Nasarawa—collectively increased their domestic debt by N417.7 billion year-on-year, from N884.9 billion in Q1 2024 to N1.3 trillion in Q1 2025, a 47.2% rise. Their combined debt also grew quarter-on-quarter by N42.3 billion approximately (3.4%),…
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Afrobeats singer Omah Lay, whose real name is Stanley Omah Didia, has proclaimed himself the greatest musician of his generation via a post on X, stating he currently lacks proof but expects to provide plenty in the future. This follows his earlier claims in an interview, where he expressed his ambition to lead the…
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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has advised young women to be deliberate and cautious when choosing a life partner, warning against marrying out of desperation or societal pressure. She emphasized that the choice of a kind and supportive partner can significantly impact one’s life. Adichie further shared her own positive experience, having married a good…
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Former Manchester United star Paul Pogba has opened up about the difficulties he faced during his 18-month ban from football, revealing that many people distanced themselves from him during the period. The 32-year-old was suspended due to a doping violation while playing for Juventus, which eventually led to the termination of his contract, leaving him…
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Five-time Grammy Award winner, Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo, has been announced as a 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, making her the first African artist to receive this honor. With a career spanning over four decades, she is celebrated for her unique blend of Afrobeat, West African, jazz, funk, and Latin influences, and…
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Australian government has canceled Kanye West’s visa due to his song “Heil Hitler,” which promotes Nazi ideology, following his earlier antisemitic statements on social media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that the song’s release prompted a review, leading to the decision to revoke West’s visa to prevent the spread of bigotry in Australia. This…
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