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A social media personality, Abiodun Ademola, popularly known as DJ Chicken, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu. The 37-year-old, of Tafodi Estate, Royal Park, Lekki, Lagos, faces a three-count charge of threat to life, offensive online publication and conduct likely to breach peace. The prosecution, led…
Nigerian socialite and music promoter, Samson Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry, has made his first public appearance since surviving a recent auto crash, effectively putting to rest widespread rumours that he had died or suffered an amputation. A trending video circulating on social media on Saturday showed Sam Larry celebrating with associates, appearing alert…
Afrobeats singer Sean Dampte has stirred fresh conversations online after calling on Nigerian media platforms to temporarily suspend the promotion of South African entertainment content, while also delivering a blunt message to young Nigerians about the importance of hard work. The singer made the remarks during a recent radio interview, where he discussed the need…
The Lagos State Government has called for stronger and more professional tour operators to unlock Nigeria’s vast tourism potential and drive sustainable economic growth. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made the call on Thursday at the 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators…
French media company Canal+ has completed its acquisition of MultiChoice Group, making the African pay television company a full subsidiary of the global entertainment business. The development marks the end of a transaction that began in 2023 when Canal+, already MultiChoice’s largest shareholder, made an offer to acquire the remaining shares in the company. In…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration would sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Julius Berger for the maintenance of the remodelled Abuja City Gate. Mr Wike stated this during the inauguration of the edifice in Abuja on Thursday, by President Bola Tinubu, represented by the First…
Actors Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman will lead the cast of Black Market, a new Nollywood film whose producers plan to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest film screening at a single venue. Rixel Studios announced the project in a statement on Thursday, saying the film will premiere on 26 September at Tafawa…
Two actresses of Nigerian descent, Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, have secured nominations at the 78th Primetime Emmy Award. The nominees for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, with Edebiri receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her acclaimed performance as Sydney Adamu in The Bear.…
The Television Academy has unveiled the nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt emerging as the most-nominated programme after securing 25 nods. The nominations, announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday, recognise television programmes aired during the eligibility period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May, 2026. Actors Liza…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he would still have found his way into the entertainment industry even if a music career had not worked out. Speaking in an interview with Kiss Xtra, the Grammy-nominated singer said his love for show business would have led him to run a record…
