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Road to 10th AFRIMA: Stars, winners head to Abidjan for key parley

Preparations for the 10th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have moved to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where winners, artistes, music executives and cultural stakeholders will gather for a major media and stakeholders parley. The high level meeting, billed for February 17, 2026, is part of a continental tour to shape the agenda for the landmark edition of the awards. The Abidjan event follows a similar engagement held recently in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where past winners, industry leaders and government officials reviewed AFRIMA’s impact and discussed ways to deepen collaboration. In Abidjan, focus will shift to Francophone West Africa, with key voices from the region expected to share perspectives on music, culture and the creative economy. Among the confirmed guests are 9th AFRIMA winners from Cote d’Ivoire, including rapper Didi B, inspirational singer Milo, group Team Paiya and gospel artiste Morijah, […]

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Sammy Sodeke: From church drummer to global band leader

Nigerian musician Sammy Sodeke has traced his journey from playing drums in church as a teenager to leading Aristos Band, a live band that now performs on major stages in Nigeria and abroad. He said his early years in church gave him discipline, stage confidence and a deep love for live music.​ Sodeke, who is also a keyboardist, saxophonist, producer and music tutor, founded Aristos Band in 2008. Over the years, the 35 member band has grown into a sought after live act for corporate events, weddings and concerts, known for blending highlife, afrobeats, gospel and contemporary pop. He explained that the band’s breakthrough came through consistency, rehearsals and refusing to cut corners with live sound. According to him, investing in quality equipment and training allowed Aristos Band to compete with DJs at a time when many event planners preferred […]

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Bob Manuel: My daughter was bullied at school because of my fame

Veteran Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu has revealed that his daughter was bullied in secondary school because of his celebrity status. He said senior students at Queens College, Lagos, repeatedly picked on her when she was in Junior Secondary School 1 simply because she was known as his child. Speaking in an interview on the show WithChude, the 58 year old actor described the experience as painful for his family. He noted that although his daughter now laughs about it as an adult, it was a difficult period for her at the time. Udokwu explained that he and his wife chose to put their children in public schools so they could have a normal upbringing despite his fame. He said he avoided being constantly present at their schools to reduce attention and prevent his presence from becoming a distraction. The […]

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Davido withdraws custody case over daughter Imade

Afrobeats star Davido has withdrawn his court case seeking joint custody of his first daughter, Imade Adeleke, with her mother, Sophia Momodu. The decision came after a tense court session in Lagos where his late son, Ifeanyi, was mentioned during arguments. Davido had filed the suit in 2024 at the Lagos State High Court in Yaba, asking for joint custody and unfettered access to Imade. He claimed he had been denied regular access to his daughter despite providing financial support for her welfare. During the most recent hearing, Momodu’s lawyer reportedly questioned Davido about the safety of his children, referring to the death of his son Ifeanyi in 2022. The singer later described the comment as a “low blow” and said it deeply hurt him and his family. In a statement shared on social media, Davido said he had decided […]

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Regina Daniels spoils mum with two cars for Valentine

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has surprised her mother, Rita Daniels, with two brand new cars as a Valentine’s gift. The gesture came after her mother lost her previous means of transport.​ Rita revealed on social media that one of the cars Regina earlier bought for her was involved in an accident, while the remaining one she used was later taken away. She said it took her some time to tell her daughter about her situation. According to Rita, Regina decided to make up for the loss by buying her two replacement vehicles at once. She described the gift as an early Valentine’s surprise and said her heart is full of gratitude.​ Videos shared online show Rita posing happily with the cars, thanking Regina and asking friends and fans to celebrate with her. Many social media users have praised the actress […]

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Lilian Afegbai explains why she keeps her personal life from friends

Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has explained why she keeps her relationships and personal life away from public view, including from close friends.​ Speaking on the show Unfiltered and Extra Spicy, she said she is naturally a private person and does not feel the need to share intimate details with anyone. Afegbai noted that she does not discuss her relationship or private life even within her inner circle.​ She linked this attitude to childhood experiences that left her with deep trust issues. Afegbai revealed that she has started therapy to deal with these issues and described herself as a work in progress.​ The actress added that people often misread her because she appears very sociable and has many friends. She clarified that having many friends does not mean she is close to everyone or opens up about her personal life.​

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Actress Kemity says hard work not sex for roles built her Nollywood career

Nollywood actress Oluwakemisola Apesin, known as Kemity, has denied claims that she traded sex for movie roles, insisting her success comes from hard work and consistency.​ In a post shared on Instagram, Kemity said no filmmaker has ever given her a role in exchange for her body and warned people not to believe rumours spread on social media. She stated that she has never exchanged sex for any opportunity in the movie industry.​ Kemity recalled that before fame she already owned two wine shops and worked as a hotel receptionist to support herself while chasing her acting dreams. She explained that the financial pressure of paying for food and accommodation on set pushed her to join the crew as a makeup artist so she could keep working in film without going broke.​ According to her, her growth in Nollywood has […]

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Maduka counters Cubana Chief Priest says he mentored 67 billionaires

Nigerian businessman and industrialist Cosmas Maduka has replied nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest over comments comparing him with other billionaires.​ In a viral video, Maduka shared his journey from a poor background with only a third grade education to becoming a board member of two publicly quoted Nigerian banks and chairman of a credit committee.​ He explained that he has been invited by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation in Vienna and now runs businesses across five continents.​ Maduka said he does not compare himself with leading billionaires like Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote, noting that they might have done even better if they faced his kind of hardship. He stressed that he rose from the streets without formal degrees, unlike some of his peers whose parents could afford higher education.​ He criticised people who make noise without real wealth, […]

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Marrying into hostile families not worth it says Omotola

Veteran actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has advised people in relationships to be cautious about marrying into families that clearly dislike or resist them. She said persistent hostility from in laws can make an already demanding marriage even harder to sustain.​ Speaking on The Morayo Show, she urged partners first to do everything possible to build understanding and trust with a disapproving family. However, she noted that some parents remain determined not to like a spouse because of prejudice, ethnic bias or long held personal opinions.​ Omotola explained that when relatives have made up their minds against someone, there may be nothing more the person can do to change their views. She warned that relying on the hope that they might eventually change is risky, because such people can also switch back again.​ She described marriage as a lifelong journey that […]

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Goodluck Jane marks IWD 2026 with Color for Change

Mixed media artist Goodluck Jane will mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026 by hosting women through her Color for Change public art and gender equity project. The initiative will use large scale textile murals, dialogue and community participation to spotlight women’s experiences and challenge gender based inequality.​ Goodluck Jane is known for her layered visual style that blends cut fabric, paper collage, drawing and painting. Her works explore identity, heritage, womanhood and the human form, turning texture and colour into powerful stories and tools for social change.​ She first launched the Color for Change campaign on March 8, 2024 as a bold public art movement. Using Ankara fabric fragments stitched into portraits of women leaders, she created murals in urban spaces that confronted silence and celebrated resilience.​ The project was designed as a participatory movement rather than a […]

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