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ORGANISERS CANCEL TAYLOR SWIFT’S VIENNA CONCERTS DUE TO TERRORIST PLOT

Taylor Swift’s three concerts in Vienna this week have been cancelled following an Islamist attack plot. The show organiser, Barracuda Music, made the announcement late on Wednesday, , with Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer confirming a tragedy was avoided. In an Instagram post, the organizer said, “With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.” The organisers added that all tickets […]

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CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA WITHDRAWS FROM MISS SA PAGEANT

Chidimma Adetshina has withdrawn from the Miss South Africa 2024 competition after facing a lot of backlash from South Africans over her eligibility to contest in the pageant, despite her South African citizenship. The 23-year-old emerged as a central figure in the country’s xenophobia debate and discussions on national identity after advancing to the Top 30 and becoming a finalist in the Miss SA competition. This withdrawal is coming after South Africa’s Home Affairs Department alleged on Wednesday night, that […]

August 8, 2024 17

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DJ CUPPY IS SET TO BAG ANOTHER DEGREE

Billionaire heiress and disc jockey Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has confirmed that she is returning to school to pursue a fourth degree. She confirmed this on the microblogging site X, writing: “What if I told you that I had already started uni again 🤭👩🏾‍🎓👀” In a throwback video shared on her Instagram in June, she announced her plans to go back to school, despite finding the academic demands challenging. However, at 31, she remains passionate about […]

August 8, 2024 19

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REGINA DANIELS RELEASES ANOTHER VIDEO REGARDING PROTESTS

In response to the criticism following her initial speech to young people during the ongoing End Bad Governance protests across the country, actress Regina Daniels has released another video addressing the Nigerian populace. She urged people to avoid violent protests and noted reports of citizens waving Russian flags in the North. The actress emphasized that the current protest was evolving into something different and urged everyone to be cautious. Responding to the criticisms, Regina said: “I preached against violence, and […]

August 7, 2024 20

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ENIOLUWA RELEASES TRAILER FOR UPCOMING SERIES

Popular social media influencer and actor, Enilouwa Adeoluwa, is set to premiere his new high school series titled ‘All Of Us’. The influencer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday to share the trailer of the series after months of teasing. He revealed that the series will exclusively premiere on YouTube, the video streaming platform, on August 30. “Our official trailer is here, this is for ‘All Of Us’. #AllOfUsTheSeries drops on the 30th of August on YouTube. Mark your […]

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ASAKE RELEASES NEW SINGLE FEATURING TRAVIS SCOTT

Asake is ramping up anticipation for his forthcoming album, “Lungu Boy,” with the release of its 5th track, “Active.” The track features American rapper Travis Scott. The song, which was released on August 7, combines era-defining Amapiano log drums with Dance elements, resulting in an upbeat party-starting hit. The Nigerian superstar has established himself as one of Afrobeats’ most consistent hitmakers, and his music has received numerous accolades.

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SINGER SOLIDSTAR GETS ENGAGED

Singer Joshua Iniyezo, known as Solidstar, has proposed to his fiancée. He announced the engagement on social media Tuesday, sharing a photo of the engagement ring on his partner’s finger. Describing her as a “good woman,” he captioned the post, “Good woman no dey easy to find.” The identity of Solidstar’s fiancée remains undisclosed, and it is unclear if she is the mother of his son, Joshua Jr. Solidstar began his music career at 14 as a drummer for a […]

August 7, 2024 8

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NIGERIAN ARTISTS DOMINATE THE AFROBEATS CATEGORY AT THE 2024 VMAS

Nigerian musicians have made a significant impact at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with several top Afrobeats stars receiving nominations. Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Lojay, and Pheelz are among the nominees in the Best Afrobeats category, highlighting the global appeal of the genre. Burna Boy’s track “City Boy,” Tems’ “Love Me JeJe,” and Ayra Starr’s “Last Heartbreak Song” featuring Giveon are all nominated. Pheelz is recognized for his role on Usher’s “Ruin,” while Davido and Lojay […]

August 7, 2024 16

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AYRA STARR AND RIHANNA SPOTTED TOGETHER IN BARBADOS

Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is making headlines after videos of her with global pop star Rihanna surfaced from the Crop Over festival in Barbados. Photos from the carnival show them together at the same booth. The Crop Over festival is a three-month celebration of Barbadian music, arts, food, and culture, and it has been running since 1974. It’s a major event designed to attract tourists and celebrate local traditions. Ayra Starr and Rihanna had […]

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