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Osas Ighodaro Teams Up with Burna Boy for New Nollywood Film, ‘3 Cold Dishes’

Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro has announced an exciting new collaboration with Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy in an upcoming adventure film titled 3 Cold Dishes. The actress revealed the news during an official podcast announcement, sharing that the film will take audiences on a thrilling journey across French-speaking countries, featuring a mix of English, Yoruba, and French languages.   “I’m so excited about this adventure film where we’ll be speaking in English, Yoruba, and French as we travel from Nigeria to […]

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Davido Unveils New Album ‘5ive’ Scheduled for Release in 2025.

On December 5, 2024, Davido fans got the exciting news they’ve been waiting for. Davido's long-anticipated fifth album has been scheduuled for release! The Nigerian music superstar revealed that the album will be titled 5ive, and it's set to drop on March 14, 2025. The announcement came via a post on his social media, where Davido expressed just how personal this album is. In his Instagram post, the four-time Grammy nominee shared that 5ive would be "straight from the heart," […]

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Asake tops the list of most-streamed artists on Spotify Nigeria for 2024.

Asake has done it again! The hitmaker has been crowned the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria for 2024, solidifying his dominance in the music scene. His stellar year, highlighted by the release of his record-breaking album Lungu Boy, which amassed an impressive 18 million streams in its first week, has kept fans grooving to his infectious tunes. Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped is here, and it highlights the incredible success of Nigerian music, with the top 10 most-streamed list dominated by homegrown […]

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Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa set for global theatrical release across six continents.

Big news for Everybody Loves Jenifa fans! Funke Akindele's hit movie is going global, as it's been acquired for theatrical distribution across six continents. While FilmOne Entertainment will continue to handle the movie's distribution in Nigeria, Nile Media has secured the rights to take the film to audiences worldwide. In an exciting Instagram post, Nile Media shared the news, revealing that Everybody Loves Jenifa will be the first Nigerian film to hit theaters in 30 countries across six continents. The […]

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Seyi Vibez Dominates Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Songs of 2024 List.

As 2024 rolls on, it's clear that the hit singles released in the last quarter of 2023 have continued to make waves, with many of them securing spots at the top of Apple Music Nigeria's Top Songs of 2024 list. Leading the charge is Seyi Vibez, whose song "Different Pattern" takes the crown as the most-streamed track on the platform. Released in December 2023 as part of his NAHAMciaga EP, "Different Pattern" has enjoyed a massive run in 2024, staying […]

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Netflix dismisses rumors, assuring continued investment in Nigerian stories.

Netflix has dismissed rumors about its exit from Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to continuing investments in Nigerian storytelling. Earlier today, social media buzzed with reports suggesting that Netflix was leaving Nigeria, sparking widespread speculation and reactions. The streaming giant had not issued a statement at the time, but following the circulating rumors, a Netflix spokesperson reached out to clarify the situation. “We are not exiting Nigeria. We will continue to invest in Nigerian stories to delight our members,” the spokesperson […]

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Gladiator II becomes Denzel Washington’s highest-grossing film, reaching $320 million globally.

The Hollywood film Gladiator II has become the highest-grossing movie directed by Ridley Scott, featuring the legendary actor Denzel Washington. Washington is widely recognized as one of the most respected and accomplished actors in Hollywood. Over his impressive career, he has delivered numerous iconic performances and garnered global admiration. His influence, however, extends well beyond the film industry. Despite his remarkable success, Washington hasn’t always been the go-to actor for blockbuster hits that shatter box office records, unlike some of […]

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Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr Featured on RollingStone’s 2024 Album of the Year List.

Nigerian superstars Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr have been recognized for their outstanding projects in 2024, earning spots on RollingStone's prestigious Top 100 Albums of the Year list. This acknowledgment highlights the global rise of Nigerian music and its influence on the international stage. Rema’s sophomore album HEIS made the highest entry for any Nigerian album, landing at number 11. The album's commercial success was recently capped by a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album Performance. RollingStone praised Rema's unique […]

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Davido Dazzles Fans at Amsterdam Concert with Zlatan, Peruzzi, and Boniface in Attendance

Just days after his headline performance in Atlanta, Nigerian superstar Davido lit up the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam with a sensational show. Held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, the sold-out concert saw Davido thrilling fans with renditions of his classic hit singles, including his recently released chart-topping track "Awuke," featuring Jamaican star YG Marley. Clips of Davido's grand entrance and electrifying performance flooded social media, with fans capturing the high-energy moments as they filled the arena to watch the four-time […]

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