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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,

Nigerian singer Lil Kesh has strongly reacted to a viral video showing students bullying a fellow student at Igbinedion Education Centre, describing the footage as disturbing and emotionally triggering. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed two male students repeatedly beating and kicking another student who had fallen to the ground while several other students watched. In the clip, one of the attackers was seen dragging the victim

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Odega has opened up about his collaboration with Afrobeats star Olamide and how his famous catchphrase “Gerara here” gained widespread popularity. Speaking during an appearance on the Where Is The Lie Podcast, the 56-year-old comic actor revealed that Olamide personally contacted him before using the phrase in a song with Lil Kesh. According to Odega, he gave the singer permission to use his voice and signature

Nigerian music producer and singer Samklef has reacted after singer Crayon publicly criticised his former label boss Don Jazzy and his record label, Mavin Records. Crayon, who joined the label in 2019, reportedly shared a series of posts on social media — which were later deleted — accusing the music executive of owing him unpaid royalties. In the posts, the singer also alleged that large sums of money had been