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British actor Robert Aramayo claimed a shock victory at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, winning Best Actor for his performance in the biopic I Swear, beating Hollywood heavyweights including Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael B. Jordan. The 33-year-old also received the EE Rising Star award in recognition of his […]

Lagos – Nollywood actress Faithia Williams-Balogun has announced the death of her mother, revealing that the loss occurred on the eve of her 55th birthday celebration and was kept from her until after the event. The actress disclosed the development in an emotional Instagram post on Monday, explaining that her […]

Popular Nigerian fashion designer Victoria James, widely known as Veekee James, and her husband, Femi Atere, have announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news on Tuesday via a video posted on Veekee James’ official Instagram page, where she expressed gratitude to God for […]

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to sue Trevor Noah, the host of the 68th Grammy Awards, following comments made during the ceremony referencing Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Noah made a joke linking Trump’s interest in Greenland with Epstein, prompting a strong reaction from the president. […]

South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking her second consecutive victory in the category and making history as the first artist to achieve the feat since its creation. Similarly, Aura V attained the milestone of becoming the youngest recipient […]

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has secured two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, earning recognition in the Best African Music Act and Best International Act categories. Starr, who made history last year as the first African woman to win both categories simultaneously, will face strong competition once again as organisers […]

Afrobeats star Davido will perform at the official kick-off concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), organisers have confirmed. The concert is scheduled to be held on Saturday at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s opening match. Other artists billed to perform […]

NBC’s The Voice concluded its 28th season on December 16, 2025, with Aiden Ross from Team Niall emerging as the winner. The two-night finale featured the Top 6 finalists performing holiday-themed songs alongside their coaches. The finalists included Dek of Hearts, Max Chambers, Aubrey Nicole, Jazz McKenzie, Aiden Ross, and […]

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has credited fellow artist Wizkid with reshaping her understanding of confidence, saying his calm and composed personality taught her that confidence does not have to be loud. Ayra Starr shared the experience during an interview on Tuesday following her performance at the Grammy Museum, where she […]

The Academy Awards will be livestreamed on YouTube starting in 2029 after organisers reached a new distribution deal with the platform, ending ABC’s exclusive broadcast run that has lasted for more than five decades. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the partnership would expand the global reach […]