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Mavo: I’m saving my best songs for the right time

Fast rising Nigerian Afrobeats act Marvin Oseremen Ukanigbe, popularly known as Mavo, says he is deliberately holding back many of his best songs until what he believes will be the right time to release them.​ The 23 year old singer, who has already worked with heavyweights like Wizkid, CKay and Davido, revealed in a recent interview that he has a large catalogue of unreleased music dating back to 2022 and 2023.​ “I feel like I’m so blessed, so it’s not something to be surprised about, but I have a lot of songs I haven’t put out,” he said, noting that he does not think he has released up to his “top 50” tracks yet. He described some of the unreleased records as songs he is convinced “are going to be good,” but which he is intentionally keeping.​ Mavo explained that […]

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Shuga Band honours Akiin Shuga’s legacy with classic Valentine tunes

Nigeria’s premium live music ensemble, Shuga Band, is entering a new chapter after the passing of its founder Akiin Shuga, unveiling a refreshed structure and a special medley of classic tunes for the 2026 Valentine season.​ The band has released a nuanced mashup of Nigerian and international love classics as its first post founder offering, with the tracks going live on all major digital streaming platforms from February 1, 2026. The project is positioned as both a gift to lovers and tastemakers and a statement that the Shuga sound will continue to thrive.​ According to the band, the Valentine medley is more than just another release; it is a deliberate continuation of Akiin Shuga’s legacy and a reaffirmation of the values he built into the brand. To guide this next phase, management has also set up a high calibre board […]

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Winning AFRIMA is life changing, say Juma Jux and Folex

Tanzanian stars Juma Jux and Folex have described winning at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos as life changing, saying the platform has greatly boosted their visibility and opened new doors across the continent.​ They spoke in Dar es Salaam at a Media and Stakeholders’ Parley organised by AFRIMA’s International Committee, which brought together artistes, regulators, music executives and the media to review the impact of the awards on East Africa’s music industry.​ Juma Jux, who won East African Artiste of the Year (Male), said the AFRIMA experience was career defining. “Winning AFRIMA changed a lot for me. People who never spoke to me before now reach out. Being on a stage watched in over 84 countries gives you a new level of visibility and responsibility,” he told participants.​ He called for stronger partnerships between platforms like AFRIMA […]

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Kunle Afolayan: I’m not in competition with Ibrahim Chatta

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has dismissed rumours of a rivalry with actor and producer Ibrahim Chatta, saying they share the same goal of promoting Nigerian culture and heritage.​ Speaking at the watch party of “Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens” in Igbojaye, Oyo State, Afolayan said there is no competition between them and that both men are focused on uplifting their roots and ancestry. He urged fans to visit Afri Chatta in Oyo, noting that many popular films, including “Ageshinkole”, were shot at Afri Chatta Resorts and Film Studio.​ He stressed that they are not even doing the same kind of work and revealed that this was the first time Chatta would be visiting his own location, despite several earlier invitations. Afolayan admitted he was “guilty too” for not visiting Afri Chatta sooner.​ On his approach to cinema releases, Afolayan said he prioritises […]

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Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Canadian born Hollywood star Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71.​ The award winning actress, best known for her memorable roles in Home Alone and the hit TV series Schitt’s Creek, passed away at her home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles on Friday, her agency Creative Artists Agency announced. The statement described her as a true comic genius, a true artist and a wonderful human being.​ Her agent of 35 years, Toni Howard, said it was a joy to represent her, noting that O’Hara brought wit, energy and exceptional comedic talent to every project, from her early days on SCTV to films such as Home Alone and Beetlejuice and her recent work on The Studio.​ O’Hara’s career spanned more than five decades, with acclaimed performances in films including Beetlejuice, Best in Show and A Mighty Wind. […]

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Kunle Afolayan: I’ll only return to cinemas with better promo, fairer earnings

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan says he is reluctant to return to releasing films in cinemas unless promotional demands become less exhausting and more sustainable for filmmakers.​ Speaking at the Lagos Business of Film Summit, he recalled how he was among the pioneers of the modern cinema movement in Nigeria, doing extensive publicity runs as far back as 2006, including dancing and heavy appearances in London and locally. He said the experience was draining and he no longer wants to repeat that model.​ Afolayan explained that he has new projects ready but is waiting for better, less stressful ways to market them. “I want to make a film if you can guarantee I don’t have to dance to sell that film. We need to come up with other strategies. How do we sell without exhausting ourselves?” he asked.​ He said he admires […]

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Davido joins Kuti family as Fela gets Grammy Lifetime Award

Afrobeats star Davido joined members of the Kuti family in Los Angeles for the Grammy Honors Party held in celebration of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who is receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. The event marks Fela as the first African artist to receive the prestigious honour. Videos shared on Instagram by Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, showed Davido with Femi and Yeni Kuti and other team members at the ceremony. Israel captioned one of the clips, calling it “A night for late Fela Anikulapo Kuti… Outside LA.” Fela will be formally recognised at a special ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, on the eve of the main Grammy Awards gala. Other Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include global music greats such as Cher, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and Chaka Khan. Fela’s first […]

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Harrysong replies ex wife’s custody claims, insists children come first

Singer Harrysong has responded to his ex wife, Alexer Peres, after she emotionally announced she was giving up custody of their two children.​ Alexer had earlier taken to Instagram to allege harassment and interference, claiming Harrysong was rarely present and often left the children in the care of domestic staff.​ In his reaction, Harrysong denied restricting her access to the children and described himself as an involved, responsible father who has consistently provided for their needs. He said the children have been in his custody based on reasons he does not want to disclose publicly.​ He explained that he has chosen restraint to avoid prolonged public exchanges, stressing that what is posted online lives forever and could affect the children in future. He admitted that he had previously reacted emotionally online and said he had learnt from that experience.​ According […]

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Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been unveiled as headline acts for Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal. The organisers announced the lineup in a post on X, describing the festival as “the sound of a summer taking shape” and revealing a mix of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and amapiano stars. The three day festival will run from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Burna Boy will open the show on July 3 alongside South African star Tyla, Asake will headline on July 4, and Wizkid will close the festival on July 5. American R&B singer Kehlani and US rapper Gunna have also been announced as special guests. Other Nigerian artists on the bill include Olamide, Young Jonn, Darkoo, Wande Coal and Mavo, with more names expected to be added. Early access […]

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Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi held over alleged coup plot

Nollywood actor and director Stanley Amandi has been arrested alongside several military officers over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. A source in the Actors Guild of Nigeria said Amandi, a former chairman of the guild’s Enugu State chapter, was picked up in September 2025. He was allegedly recruited by the suspected plotters to work as a media propagandist and help drive their messages. According to government officials familiar with the probe, the accused officers are believed to have planned a violent seizure of power. President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas were reportedly marked for assassination. On Monday, the Defence Headquarters confirmed that an unlawful attempt to remove the Tinubu administration had been uncovered. It said the implicated officers would face trial before military judicial panels after investigations […]

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