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AMVCA 2026 winners emerge as ceremony holds in Lagos
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is currently taking place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling. The event, which began at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, is being broadcast live across Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, as well as streamed on DStv…
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Sleep eight hours daily to live beyond 90, Obasanjo tells octogenarians
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised octogenarians to sleep for eight hours daily, exercise regularly and adopt moderate eating habits if they hope to live beyond 90 years. Obasanjo gave the advice on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State, during the launch of a book organised to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states,…
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AMVCA 2026 kicks off with Icons Night celebration
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 kicked off on Thursday with the AMVCA Icons Night. The event, which served as a prelude to the main awards ceremony, was dedicated to honouring pioneering legends and veterans of Nollywood. It also recognised outstanding talents in the African storytelling industry. Special recognition was given to four iconic…
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Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe celebrate naming of triplets
Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, and his wife, Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe), have held the naming ceremony of their triplets in Lagos on Thursday. The newborns, fondly referred to as “ETA with love” since their arrival, were officially named Abdul Ramon Taiwo, Abdul Rahim Kehinde Adetona, and Abdulrokeeb Idowu Adebare. The ceremony, which took place on Lagos Island, was attended by…
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Adekunle Gold confirms birth of baby boy, dismisses twin rumours
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has dismissed reports circulating online that he and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins, clarifying that the couple recently had a baby boy. The singer made the clarification during an interview with Greatday Houston, where he spoke about family life and being married to a fellow musician. According to him, being married to another songwriter has been…
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Nigerian teen cyclist presents Guinness World Record to tourism minister
Nigerian 15-year-old autistic artist and cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu “Kanye” Tagbo-Okeke, has presented his Guinness World Record certificate to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, following his 686-mile cycling expedition from Enugu to Lagos. The presentation took place in Abuja on Wednesday, where Musawa commended Kanye and his family for channeling his talent and energy into…
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PHOTO NEWS: Scholars, policy makers, leaders mark Fasoranti 100th birthday with lecture in Ibadan
South-West leaders which include academics, development experts, politicians and other stakeholders gathered in Ibadan on Tuesday to mark the 100th birthday of Yoruba leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti in Ibadan. The centenary anniversary lecture put together by the DAWN Commission had in attention Senator Femi Okunroumu, Dr. Tokunbo Dosunmu-Awolowo, Mr. Wale Osun and others in attendance. Director General of the DAWN…
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Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola criticises vendors for displaying nudity online
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has criticised vendors for displaying nudity while selling commodities online, sparking reactions among netizens. The thespian took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, sharing her thoughts on how some vendors promote their products on social media. She described the method as an “extreme” approach, which some pant sellers now use just to…
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Actor Akinola Akano calls out Tolu Fagbure over alleged sidelining
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe, has accused fellow actor and producer Tolu Fagbure of sidelining him in his acting career. Tension built when Akinola alleged that Tolu removed him from his debut movie appearance, “Awon Aladun De”, prompting him to leave in search of greener pastures. He shared a screenshot via his Instagram…
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Annie Idibia hails daughter Isabel’s performance in acting debut
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia, has praised her daughter, Isabel, for exploring the acting profession as she makes her debut. The actress took to her Instagram page on Sunday to express pride in her daughter, whom she shares with legendary Afrobeats star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface. Annie shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the movie set…
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