Nigerian filmmakers are relentlessly breaking boundaries in the global film industry and at festivals, and this time, Nigerian-American filmmaker Kaelo Iyizoba (Before We Fall Asleep, Boy Meets Girl) is at the forefront. His short film, The Spectacular Death of Prisca, has been awarded the honourable mention for Best International Short Film by the Toronto International […]
With two weeks left until the end of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11, only ten housemates remain in the house after a triple eviction that saw Yusuf, Bells and Chimsom Chuka exit the Show Ya Sef house. The trio were evicted during the weekly live eviction show on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The […]
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido announced today a three-night residency at the historic National Theatre in Lagos from December 17–19, 2026. Dubbed ‘Oriadé: The Residency,’ the concerts will see Davido perform songs from his sixth studio album alongside hits spanning his 15-year career. LAGOS!!! 🇳🇬 We bringing it HOME! 15 years of madness and there’s […]
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This week’s episode of Fresh Out is led by street-pop titan Seyi Vibez as he arrives with his eighth studio album, SWAGUU. Executive produced by Burna Boy and featuring American rapper Quavo, the 14-track album sees Seyi Vibez shift from street swagger to deeper personal reflection as he navigates real-world intimacy and fame. Next […]
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is taking Afrobeats into the NFL’s first regular-season game in France next month. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Afrobeats star will headline the halftime show next month as the NFL comes to France for the first time. The African Giant will headline the halftime show at Stade de France […]
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With each new release, the Rave Lord continues to show that he operates at an entirely different altitude, refusing to be boxed in by genre or tempo. Fresh off the heels of his August single “TEA,” Afrobeats megastar Rema has returned to completely break the metrics once again with his new single “Oh No”. […]
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Veteran Nigerian actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Born on July 11, 1942, he passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his demise in an Instagram post on Wednesday morning, describing the late actor as the “Lion of […]
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The NAACP Image Awards are expanding their recognition of African entertainment with 10 new categories celebrating talent from the continent. These categories will debut at the 58th NAACP Image Awards in 2027, giving African filmmakers, actors, television creators and musicians dedicated award categories within one of the most established celebrations of Black achievement in […]
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Since its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025, and the many awards and accolades it has earned locally and internationally, Akinola Davies Jr.’s critically acclaimed debut feature film My Father’s Shadow has continued to make major strides in the film industry. Adding to its accomplishments, the feature film is set […]
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For her seventh studio album, Afropop queen Yemi Alade took a trip back to her roots, drawing on the highlife, afrobeat, disco, house, and afropop foundations that have shaped her sound into an expansive, resonant 15-track eponymous LP, It’s Yemi Alade. Mama Africa, as Yemi Alade is fondly called, ran the full course of […]
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Abi and Araga are the latest housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 to be evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house. Both housemates got their eviction notices during the live show on Sunday, September 13, 2026, marking the end of their journey in the quest for the ₦160 million grand prize. Abi has […]
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This week’s episode of Fresh Out arrives with a stacked slate of impressive releases from Nigerian artists. Following the release of “TEA”, megastar Rema leads the charge with his new single, “OH NO”. Produced by international multi-platinum hitmaker Rvssian, the genre-bending track seamlessly infuses his distinct melodic flow with vibrant, guitar-led Haitian konpa rhythms. […]
