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‘Welcome Home’: Ooni Ogunwusi celebrates Asake, commends him for projecting Yoruba culture
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and Natural Head of the Odùduwà race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has hosted renowned Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, and his mother at the historic Ile Oodua in Ile-Ife, Osun State.…
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Ghana official rejects ‘Detty December’ label
Detty December, a popular term for Ghana and Nigeria’s end-of-year party season, can have “negative connotations”, Ghana’s official for diaspora affairs has said, adding that he does not want the label linked with his country. “On a personal level I don’t want the word ‘detty’ to be associated with anything Ghana… that’s something I’m not very comfortable with,” Kofi Okyere-Darko…
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Socialite PaulO hails Iyabo Ojo as strongest woman on her 48th birthday
By Tosin Brown – Music executive Paul Okoye, aka PaulO, has heaped praise on his partner, actress Iyabo Ojo, as she celebrated her 48th birthday. Okoye, who is in a relationship with the actress, shared a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram page, reflecting on her life, strength, and the challenges she has faced. In his post, he wrote: “Happy Birthday!…
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Busta Rhymes hints at retiring in Nigeria with family
By Tosin Brown – American rapper and record producer Trevor Smith, aka Busta Rhymes, has expressed his desire to raise a family and own a property in Nigeria after retiring from music. The Grammy-nominated rapper made this known during his performance at the Ilubinrin Music Festival and Concert, marking his second visit to Nigeria since 2010, when he headlined Star…
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Ini Edo appeals against withdrawal of ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ amid controversy
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has appealed to film regulators and the public to allow her latest movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, to continue screening in cinemas, insisting that the film does not ridicule Christianity and should be judged on its content rather than its title. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, Edo pleaded…
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Grammy honours Fela Anikulapo Kuti nearly three decades after his demise
By Tosin Brown – The Recording Academy has honoured Nigerian music icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti, also known as Abami Eda, nearly three decades after his demise. The late pioneer of Afrobeat was recognised by the Recording Academy as one of the recipients of its 2026 Special Merit Awards. The honour places the late activist, singer and instrumentalist among global legends…
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Detty December is one of the world’s biggest parties. And that’s a big problem for some
The annual Calabar Carnival in Nigeria’s Cross River State is a cornerstone of the celebrations now known as Detty December. Lagos is busy at the best of times, but as the year draws to a close, the sprawling Nigerian city is transformed. The annual festivities of Detty December bring blazing lights, pounding music and a spike in prices as one…
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Fewchore Studios denies allegations of copyright infringement over Ogbomoso historical film
Yoruba film production outfit, Fewchore Studios has refuted recent media reports suggesting that it unlawfully remade a work by Chief Olalere Osunpaimo, allegedly with the endorsement of the Soun of Ogbomosoland. In a statement signed by Managing Director Aniekan Equere on Friday, the company clarified that the narrative of Ogbori Elemoso—referring to Soun Ogunlola, founder and first king of Ogbomoso—is…
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Burna Boy, Olamide, others make Obama’s 2025 playlist
By Tosin Brown – Grammy winner Burna Boy and Grammy nominee Olamide have made the 2025 playlist of former US President Barack Obama. The former president recently released his 2025 playlist, which features Burna Boy’s Tatata and Olamide’s 99. Three other Nigerian music acts — Seyi Vibez, Asake and Young Jonn — were also featured on the list as collaborators…
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Late Sikiru Ayinde’s widow, Tayo Balogun, dies after 15th-year remembrance
By Tosin Brown – Mrs Tayo Ann Balogun, one of the wives of the late Fuji creator, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, has passed away. She died a day after Fuji stars and fans of her late husband held a remembrance in his honour. Mama Dan, as she was fondly called, was with the late Fuji creator when he passed away on…
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