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MUSIC
Styllersupreme Channels Nigerian Roots in Vibrant Debut EP ‘First District’
May 5, 2025 - By DaVinci
FIRST DISTRICT is the glorious debut EP from emerging British Nigerian artist and producer STYLLERSUPREME, marking the long-awaited arrival of a remarkable new voice in afrofusion and global music. Arriving 18 months after his breakthrough single ‘Love On You’, which was championed by tastemakers like MTV Base, Earmilk, KAZI Magazine, and The NATIVE, the First District EP sees StyllerSupreme returning to Lagos, where he was born, to create this three-track offering. Rooted in pure unfiltered vibes, and crafted with producer Pjay (Olamide, Baddy Oosha), and audio engineer IndoMix (Wyclef Jean, Davido), the project captures the rush of romantic obsession through the lens of a…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Annie confirms split from 2Baba, sends shoutout to single ladies at Headies awards
May 3, 2025 - By DaVinci
Annie Macaulay, the estranged wife of Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, publicly confirmed their divorce at the 17th Headies Awards held on Sunday night. The actress disclosed this when she took the stage alongside Farooq Oreagba — the widely admired “King of Steeze” from the 2024 Ojude Oba festival — to present the award for Best Afrobeat Singer of the Year.
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ENTERTAINMENT
All the Winners from the 17th Edition of HEADIES
May 2, 2025 - By DaVinci
Ten categories, including Best Collaboration and Best Inspirational Single, were excluded from the awards. The 17th edition of The Headies Awards was held at the Landmark Events Centre on Sunday. Known as Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, this year’s ceremony showcased the immense talent and diversity within the country’s ever-evolving music scene.
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NEWS
Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7
April 29, 2025 - By DaVinci
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced on Monday, a week after the death of Pope Francis. So-called “Princes of the Church” under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new religious leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
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NEWS
World leaders unite as Pope Francis buried
April 28, 2025 - By DaVinci
World leaders, dignitaries, and thousands of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, who was laid to rest on Saturday.
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ENTERTAINMENT
CKay exits Warner Music South Africa
April 22, 2025 - By DaVinci
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Chukwuka Ekweani, popularly known as CKay, has ended his recording agreement with Warner Music South Africa, marking the close of a pivotal chapter in his music career.
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ENTERTAINMENT
#JP2025: Iyabo Ojo’s daughter exchange marital vows with Juma Jux in white wedding
April 22, 2025 - By DaVinci
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla and Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala aka Juma Jux have exchanged their wedding vows in an outdoor white wedding ceremony held on Saturday. Juma Jux . Priscilla and Iyabo Ojo. Credit: IG| jux.priscy Videos now circulating social media reveal the moment Juma Jux arrived at the venue and when Priscilla walked down the isle alongside her father.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Nigeria Meets Tanzania in Iyabo Ojo’s Daughter’s Stunning Wedding
April 21, 2025 - By DaVinci
Thursday, April 17, 2025, was a day was filled with festivities as the families of Ojo from Nigeria and Mkambala from Tanzania united for the traditional wedding of their daughter, Priscilla, and son, Juma.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Peter Obi, Abaribe, others in attendance as Obi Cubana celebrates 50th birthday
April 14, 2025 - By DaVinci
The city of Abuja was awash with glamour, music, and high society sparkle as popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, marked his 50th birthday in an unforgettable and spectacular celebration.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Give me N100m, I’ll fight Anthony Joshua – Portable
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opted out of his planned celebrity boxing match with fellow artiste Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington.
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NEWS
Trump undergoes first medical since return to power
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Donald Trump undergoes his first annual medical Friday since returning to power, putting the focus on a 78-year-old who is the oldest US president ever elected and has regularly faced accusations of a lack of transparency about his health.
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ENTERTAINMENT
I’m not cheating again – Davido declares
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Award-winning Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has openly declared his commitment to monogamy, saying he has no intention of cheating again.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Spotify paid Nigerian and South African artists $59m royalty in 2024
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Odumodu’s hit song, Declan Rice, soars 200% after footballer’s Champions League performance
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodu Black, has said his hit song, Declan Rice, experienced a 200% increase in streams as a result of the performance of Arsenal’s midfielder, Declan Rice, in the UEFA Champions League.
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NEWS
Skales’ old hit ‘Shake Body’ blows up again after 10 years
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Nigerian singer Raoul Nkeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales’ 2015 hit song “Shake Body” has become popular again 10 years after it was first released.
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ENTERTAINMENT - SPORTS
Cristiano Ronaldo ventures into film industry, unveils new studio
April 11, 2025 - By DaVinci
Cristiano Ronaldo has ventured into the film industry, marking his debut by partnering with British film producer Matthew Vaughn to establish an independent film studio called UR•MARV. This collaboration has already led to the production and financing of two action-packed films, with plans for a third installment in the same series.
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