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Dremo says he feels underrated

Dremo has opened up about feeling overlooked in Nigeria’s music industry, despite his confidence in his lyrical ability and studio skills. Speaking on the Echo Room podcast, the rapper—real name Aboriomoh Femi Raymond—said many people don’t fully recognise what he brings to the table. He, however, added that he has embraced the “underdog” mindset, even though he believes his talent deserves more attention. Dremo linked the issue partly to the Nigerian industry’s strong preference for Afrobeats and pop, which often

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Funke Akindele opens up on personality and mental health

Funke Akindele has shared a candid reflection about her personality, admitting she can be emotionally intense—loving deeply but also cutting people off quickly when necessary. Speaking on The Morayo Show, she acknowledged this trait as both a strength and a flaw, stressing the need to find balance. According to her, she’s actively working on becoming more patient and less reactive, especially in relationships and leadership roles. She credited Uzee Usman for helping her see things differently. His advice pushed her

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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026: Stars with Back-to-Back Nominations in 2025 and 2026

  The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 is drawing closer, and several actors and filmmakers have achieved the rare feat of earning major nominations in both 2025 and 2026. The achievement highlights their consistency, versatility, and strong influence in African cinema. 🎬 Actors with consecutive nominations Lateef Adedimeji remains one of the biggest names on the list after earning another Best Lead Actor nomination for Lisabi: A Legend Is Born. He was also nominated in

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Celine Dion Announces Comeback Shows Amid Battle with Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion has announced her return to the stage with a new concert series in Paris despite her ongoing battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. The legendary singer revealed that she will perform at the Paris La Défense Arena from September 12 to October 14, marking a major milestone in her recovery journey. The announcement comes almost two years after she publicly disclosed her diagnosis in December 2022. Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle stiffness,

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Davido Takes Legal Action Against Sophia Momodu’s Fan Over Comments

Davido has reportedly taken legal action against a social media user who is known to be a strong supporter of Sophia Momodu. The fan, identified as Jennifer, went online to plead with the singer to withdraw the case after allegedly receiving a lawsuit over comments she made while defending Momodu on social media. She explained that she had only been speaking up for her favourite celebrity and never intended to cause harm. According to her, she shared a screenshot of

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Iyabo Ojo Speaks on Rift Between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham

Iyabo Ojo has finally reacted to the ongoing tension between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham following a viral video that showed an alleged snub at a movie premiere. According to her, she had previously played a major role in reconciling both actresses after their past disagreements. Iyabo explained that she even begged both sides to embrace peace, which they eventually did at the time. She added that they had agreed not to address any issues publicly, but the situation reportedly

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Moses Simon Equals Nwankwo Kanu Record as Nigeria Draw 2-2 with Jordan

Moses Simon reached a major milestone after scoring in Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Jordan in an international friendly played in Antalya. The winger scored Nigeria’s opening goal in the match and, with that strike, moved level with Nwankwo Kanu on the country’s all-time goals chart. Jordan had taken the lead in the 17th minute through Mousa Tamari, but Nigeria responded quickly when Simon finished calmly after a loose ball fell kindly to him inside the box. The goal once again

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Maduka Okoye Ruled Out of Nigeria vs Jordan Friendly Match Due to Injury

Maduka Okoye has been ruled out of Nigeria’s international friendly against Jordan after picking up an injury in training. According to the Super Eagles’ media officer, the Udinese goalkeeper suffered a thigh knock during a training session and will return to Italy for further assessment and treatment with his club. With the 25-year-old unavailable for the match, the coaching crew will now decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye to take his place in goal. Nigeria is scheduled to face

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Lateef Adedimeji Bags Five Nominations at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026

Lateef Adedimeji has expressed gratitude after receiving five nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026. The actor and producer said the recognition is a result of faith, hard work, and grace. His nominations include Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor (in two different movies), Best Indigenous Film, and Best Makeup. Reacting to the nominations, Lateef Adedimeji thanked Africa Magic for the recognition, appreciated his fans for their support, and congratulated other nominees. In his message, he also celebrated

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