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Showmax Originals have officially found a new home on DStv Stream following the announcement that the streaming platform will shut down operations. According to MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, the titles that defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream starting April 1, 2026. A dedicated Showmax section will also be created inside the app to feature the platform’s most popular originals and fan-favourite titles. The company

Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Ayra Starr were among the biggest winners at the 2026 MOBO Awards held in Manchester, United Kingdom. Wizkid won the Best African Music Act award, beating fellow Nigerian stars including Davido, Rema, Shallipopi, Tiwa Savage, and Adekunle Gold. Ayra Starr also secured a major international win after claiming the Best International Act award, beating global stars such as Cardi B, Gunna, and Kehlani. British-Nigerian media

Lagos-based TryTaped Recordings Limited is positioning itself as one of the emerging independent studios helping to shape Nigeria’s Afrobeats industry, particularly through its work with rising talents such as Dami Laylo. As Afrobeats continues to expand globally, independent production companies are playing a growing role in developing new artists outside traditional record-label structures. TryTaped has contributed to several emerging projects while building a studio-focused ecosystem that supports long-term artistic growth.

Nollywood blockbuster Behind The Scenes has achieved a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood film in the UK and Ireland, with total earnings of £159,000. The film, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has also enjoyed massive success in Nigeria, where it grossed ₦2.7 billion, making it one of the highest-earning Nollywood movies of all time. The achievement was announced via the distributor’s official Instagram page, where it was described

Nigerian media personality Usman Asahafe has publicly criticized influencer Tacha over her recent statement on religious hypocrisy. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Usman accused Tacha of indirectly targeting a specific group while attempting to appear neutral by including multiple religions in her remarks. According to him, her reference to both Christianity and Islam was a strategy to mask what he believes was a subtle jab aimed at certain

Nigerian streamer Jarvis has publicly invited Afrobeats star Ayra Starr for a livestream collaboration, while subtly throwing shade at fellow content creator Carter Efe. In a video message shared online, Jarvis appealed directly to Ayra Starr, revealing that the singer’s recent collaboration with another streamer inspired her to make the request. She also addressed common stereotypes about Nigerian streamers, suggesting that many content creators are often misunderstood. Referencing Carter Efe,