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• Theatre lovers, fashionistas, culture advocates for TAF 2026

  24-07-2026 05:04 via thesun.ng
  
  A major celebration of African creativity is in the offing, as TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) holds in Lagos from November 18-19, 2026. 
  With the theme: ‘The Spark: Igniting the African Economy Through Stage Craft’, this year’s TheatreMania Africa offers a vibrant blend of live performances, heritage fashion show and interactive arts across two premier Lagos locations.
  Kicking off on Wednesday, November 18 amidst the lush greenery of Shodex Gardens in Ilupeju, the pan-
  
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• NEMCEA sets agenda for independent content creators

  24-07-2026 05:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA) returns to Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos for its 5th edition from September 2-3, 2026, with a theme that hits at the heart of the modern creative hustle: ‘The Creator’s Economy – Elevate Your Craft, Secure Your Future.’
  This year’s edition of NEMCEA, an initiative of Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN), aims to demystify the business of storytelling, as content creators o
  
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• Preparations in top gear for Nigeria Fashion Week

  24-07-2026 05:01 via thesun.ng
  
  One of Africa’s biggest fashion and creative industry events, Nigeria Fashion Week, is scheduled to hold in Abuja from October 2-4, 2026.Recognised as a major international fashion business platform, the Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 is expected to bring together leading Nigerian and foreign fashion designers, buyers, retailers, investors, manufacturers, policymakers, development partners, diplomats, media professionals, creative entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts from across Africa and bey
  
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• N40m worth of prizes at stake as entries open for mPulse Spelling Bee

  24-07-2026 04:59 via thesun.ng
  
  The battle for N40 million worth of prizes in the 8th edition of MTN mPulse Spelling Bee has started in earnest.
  The competition, which kicked off on July 20 and ending November 28, 2026, features digital participation and regional physical contests, culminating in a live grand finale in Lagos where finalists will slug it out for scholarships, cash prizes, ICT devices and opportunity to serve as ‘MTN CEO for a Day’.The initiative reflects MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to p
  
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• Court grants Blessing CEO N20m bail over alleged N69.15m fraud

  23-07-2026 21:50
  
  Social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was on Thursday granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court over alleged N69.15 million property fraud.Justice Rahman Oshodi admitted the defendant to bail with two responsible sureties in like sum.Oshodi said although the prosecution did not oppose the application, the court had a duty to assess the gravity of the charges.He said the court also considered the severity of the prescribed punishment before
  
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• Why I don’t mind dating unemployed women — Ruger

  23-07-2026 20:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, says a woman’s financial status is not a deciding factor for him when it comes to relationships.
  Speaking during a recent livestream with content creator Shank, the singer said he is financially comfortable and therefore does not consider employment or income a requirement in a partner.
  Ruger added that he has previously dated women who were unemployed, including some he described as lazy, stressing that their financial s
  
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• Nollywood veteran Ngozi Nwosu appeals for ₦30m over undisclosed ailment

  23-07-2026 19:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed for public support after revealing that she has been hospitalised for three weeks and urgently requires ₦30 million to undergo three life-saving surgeries.
  The actress made the emotional appeal in a video shared on her official Instagram page on Thursday, where she appeared from her hospital bed, asking fans, friends and well-wishers not to abandon her as she battles an undisclosed illness.
  Speaking in the video, Nwosu explained that her p
  
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• Video: ‘Don’t let me die’ – ailing Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help

  23-07-2026 18:42
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance as she battles an undisclosed illness, revealing that she has been hospitalised for three weeks and is preparing to undergo three surgeries.The actress shared the heartfelt video on her Instagram page on Thursday, where she appeared from her hospital bed, visibly emotional as she appealed to fans, friends and family members not to abandon her during the difficult period.View this post on InstagramA post
  
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• Berklee Flew into Lagos and Offered Full Scholarships to MUSON Students

  23-07-2026 15:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  Two of the world’s most elite music schools flew into Lagos this month, audited students at the MUSON School of Music, and offered full scholarship opportunities to two Nigerian students.The Boston Conservatory at Berklee awarded full scholarships to MUSON scholars following an institutional visit. For context, Berklee’s acceptance rate sits around 51 pe
  
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• A Music School That Started With 25 Students and No Money Is Sending Graduates to Berklee

  23-07-2026 15:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  Two of the world’s most elite music schools flew into Lagos this month, audited students at the MUSON School of Music, and offered full scholarship opportunities to two Nigerian students.The Boston Conservatory at Berklee awarded full scholarships to MUSON scholars following an institutional visit. For context, Berklee’s acceptance rate sits around 51 pe
  
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• Why Gospel Star Abandoned US Studio for Lagos Students

  23-07-2026 15:28 via thenet.ng
  
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  When gospel recording artist Frank Edwards took the stage at MUSON earlier this month, everyone in the audience wondered what the gospel music star had in store. Dressed in a dark suit jacket, a shirt, and light-coloured trousers, the artiste revealed that he had recently recorded an entire orchestral album at the MUSON Recital Hall with students from the school. Th
  
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• How Gospel Star Frank Edwards Reveals Secret Details Of His Next Album

  23-07-2026 15:28 via thenet.ng
  
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  When gospel recording artist Frank Edwards took the stage at MUSON earlier this month, everyone in the audience wondered what the gospel music star had in store. Dressed in a dark suit jacket, a shirt, and light-coloured trousers, the artiste revealed that he had recently recorded an entire orchestral album at the MUSON Recital Hall with students from the school. Th
  
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• What Burna Boy and Tems’s Global Success Reminds Us About Nigeria’s Music Talent Infrastructure

  23-07-2026 15:16 via thenet.ng
  
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  The results speak for themselves. While Nigeria’s music from superstars like Burna Boy and Tems dominates global charts and festival line-ups from London to Lagos, the technical backbone has long been thin. While Burna recently co-headlined the biggest sporting event – the World Cup – and Tems has become the first female African artist to get a US
  
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• Chocolate City Sues Odumodublvck for ₦50 Million Over Alleged Assault of Staff Member at Flytime Festival

  23-07-2026 14:22 via thenet.ng
  
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  Chocolate City has filed a ₦50 million lawsuit against Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck following allegations that one of the label’s employees was assaulted during the 2025 Flytime Festival in Lagos.The suit, filed before the High Court of Lagos State by the label’s Project Manager and Public Relations Officer, relates to an incident said to have occu
  
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• BBNaija Season 11: Everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s premiere

  23-07-2026 12:53 via thesun.ng
  
  The countdown is almost over as Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 premieres on Sunday, July 26, 2026, promising another season of entertainment, drama, strategy and fierce competition.
  With a record-breaking grand prize, a new theme and fresh housemates, here are the key things fans should know before the reality show begins.
  Below are things to know before the popular show arrives:
  1. Premiere date and time
  The highly anticipated launch show will air on Sunday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. (WAT).
  
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• Why I left Nollywood, relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

  22-07-2026 19:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her decision to step away from the Nigerian movie industry and relocate overseas, saying she chose motherhood over her flourishing acting career.
  The 59-year-old actress made the disclosure during an appearance on The Morayo Show, explaining that she left Nigeria to be with her children, who were living abroad at the time.
  Wright, who made her return to the screen in January 2025 with her role in Something About the Briggs after years away
  
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• Why I left my acting career and relocated abroad — Bukky Wright

  22-07-2026 17:59
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has revealed that she stepped away from acting and relocated abroad to prioritise raising her children, saying she has no regrets about the decision.The 59-year-old actress, who was a familiar face in Nigerian films before taking a lengthy break in the mid-2010s, made the revelation during an appearance on The Morayo Show.Wright returned to the screen in January 2025 with her role in Something About the Briggs, marking her comeback after years away from th
  
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• Peller, Jarvis release pre-wedding photos ahead of wedding

  22-07-2026 16:59
  
  Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have unveiled their pre-wedding photographs as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.The couple shared the images on their Instagram pages on Wednesday, offering fans a glimpse of their journey to the altar.Accompanying the photographs was a heartfelt message expressing their excitement ahead of the ceremony.“These are more than just pictures—they’re memories be
  
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• MrBeast marries longtime partner Thea Booysen in private island wedding

  22-07-2026 13:15 via thesun.ng
  
  World-renowned YouTube creator Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has married his longtime partner, South African content creator and author Thea Booysen, in an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends.
  The 28-year-old, who is the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber, announced the wedding on Instagram on Tuesday, sharing photographs from the celebration with the caption: “I found Mrs Beast and it was the best day of my life.”
  The couple exchanged vows on Ne
  
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• World’s biggest YouTuber MrBeast weds partner on private island

  22-07-2026 12:49
  
  American YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has married content creator and author Thea Booysen in an intimate ceremony held in the Caribbean.The 28-year-old, who is the world’s most-subscribed YouTuber with over 500 million subscribers, announced the wedding on Instagram, where he shared a collection of photographs capturing different moments from the celebration.The images showed the newlyweds in several outfits throughout the event, including their tradition
  
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• Burna Boy makes history as first male artiste to top Spotify Global Music Video Chart

  22-07-2026 12:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first male artiste to top Spotify’s newly launched Global Music Video Chart.
  Burna Boy achieved the milestone with ‘Dai Dai’, his 2026 FIFA World Cup collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira. The song also made him the first African artiste to reach the top of the chart.
  The achievement adds to the song’s growing success, with ‘Dai Dai’ climbing to a new peak of No. 13 on this week&r
  
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• DJ Chicken hails Seyi Tinubu as ‘Daddy’ after release from prison

  22-07-2026 10:15
  
  Popular Nigerian content creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, has stirred reactions on social media after describing Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as ‘daddy’ shortly after regaining his freedom.The entertainer, who was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, also shared a photo of Seyi Tinubu on his Instagram Stories with the caption: “Hmm ddddy.”He has also changed his Instagram display picture to one of S
  
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• Why I won’t stop making protest music — Falz

  22-07-2026 08:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has vowed to continue using his music to address corruption, inequality and poor governance, insisting that protest songs remain a powerful tool for inspiring social and political change.
  Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Falz said he draws inspiration from the realities facing Nigerians and believes artists have a responsibility to confront issues affecting society rather than ignore them.
  “I think music&mdas
  
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• Why I refuse to back any Nigerian politician — Falz

  22-07-2026 08:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has explained why he has consistently refused to publicly endorse any politician or political party, saying his commitment is to promoting credible elections and strengthening democracy rather than campaigning for individuals.
  Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, the entertainer clarified that despite public perceptions during the 2023 general elections, he never threw his weight behind any candidate, insisting
  
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• If elections must be credible, transmit results in real time — Falz

  22-07-2026 07:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has called for the real-time electronic transmission of election results, arguing that it is essential to guaranteeing free, fair and credible elections in the country.
  Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, Falz said Nigeria’s electoral process should be transparent enough to allow results to be transmitted in real time, especially given the huge resources allocated to elections.
  “What would have been great t
  
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• Ranking 10 Kunle Afolayan Films, From worst to Best

  22-07-2026 01:20 via thenet.ng
  
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  For many years, Kunle Afolayan has remained one of the filmmakers who changed the direction of Nollywood. At a time when many Nigerian films were produced on modest budgets with limited technical quality, Afolayan invested in stronger storytelling, better cinematography, richer production design and stories rooted in African history and culture.He has built a career
  
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• Decomposed body in singer D4vd’s car was ‘unrecognizable’, court hears

  22-07-2026 00:49
  
  The body of a teenage girl found in the trunk of US singer D4vd’s car had been decomposed to the point it was “unrecognizable,” a police detective testified in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday.The 21-year-old D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces several charges including murder in the horrifying death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Her body was discovered in Burke’s Tesla last September within days of what would have been her 15th birthday.Los Angeles Police Det
  
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• Burna Boy ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste with 14.46m equivalent album units

  21-07-2026 21:32
  
  Chartmasters, a global music data platform, has ranked Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy as Africa’s best-selling artiste for recording a whopping 14.46 million Equivalent Album Units (EAS).Nigerian music news platform, The Debut Hub, announced the development in a post on its official X handle, @thedebuthub, citing data from Chartmasters.The post reads:“JUST IN! Burna Boy returns as the #1 best-selling African artist of all time with 14.46 MILLION Equivalent Album Sales glob
  
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• ‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle, 18, dies in US car crash

  21-07-2026 21:24
  
  Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress who appeared in two “Godzilla” films, died early Tuesday in a car accident in the US state of Maryland, police said.Hottle and another passenger were in a 1995 Honda Accord driven by a 19-year-old man when it veered off a two-lane highway and struck a culvert, according to Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.“Excessive speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision,” said the force, which responded to the scene ar
  
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• ‎’I was supposed to be in Sam Larry’s car day he’d accident’ – Peller

  21-07-2026 18:00
  
  Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has revealed that he was supposed to be in the vehicle with music promoter Sam Larry on the day of the road accident that claimed the life of the latter’s bouncer.Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Peller said he believes God saved his life because he was in police custody when the crash occurred.According to him, he and Sam Larry had planned to visit someone at a hotel on the day of the accident, but he was unable to join the tri
  
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• Cardi B breaks silence after sparking dating rumours with Okoye

  21-07-2026 16:38
  
  Cardi B has addressed the growing speculation around her life days after seeing hanging out with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.The Grammy-winning artiste made the remarks in a video shared on her Instagram Story on Monday, just days after she and the Udinese goalkeeper were seen having dinner with friends in Venice, Italy.Reacting to the attention surrounding her private life, Cardi B said she feels constantly watched by the public.“No cap, I’m really hip hop’s Britney
  
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• Ex-Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina appears in S/African court to fight deportation

  21-07-2026 15:28
  
  Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court to challenge the Department of Home Affairs’ effort to deport her from South Africa.According to reports, the court appearance followed an application by Adetshina’s legal team contesting the lawfulness of the deportation process by the country’s Department of Home Affairs.Adetshina was arrested in June after Home Affairs alleged that she entered South Africa illegally and w
  
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• If you cheat, you die – Jarvis to Peller

  21-07-2026 09:26 via thesun.ng
  
  TikTok personalities Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and his fiancée, Elizabeth Amadou, known as Jarvis, have shared details of the commitment they say binds their relationship, revealing that infidelity would carry serious spiritual consequences.
  The couple spoke during an episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast released on Monday, just days before their planned wedding on August 1. During the conversation, Jarvis insisted that neither of them could be unfaithful without facing sev
  
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• Peller reveals he was molested at 12 by 40-year-old woman

  21-07-2026 07:52 via thesun.ng
  
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  Nigerian TikTok streamer and content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has opened up about a disturbing childhood experience, saying he was sexually abused at the age of 12.
  Peller made the revelation during a recent appearance on the _Honest Bunch_ podcast. A clip from the interview has since gone viral on social media.
  Recounting the incident, the 19-year-old creator said the abuse was carried out by an older woman who was a friend of his friend’s mother
  
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• I rejected N50m offer to campaign for Adeleke – VDM on fallout with Davido

  20-07-2026 20:18
  
  Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has opened up about his reported fallout with Nigerian music star Davido.In a viral video circulating online, VDM claimed their relationship deteriorated after he turned down an alleged N50 million offer to campaign for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle.His comments come amid growing speculation over why the pair are no longer seen together publicly.Speaking in Pidgin English, VDM recounted
  
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• Cardi B, Maduka Okoye reignite relationship rumours after dinner in Venice

  20-07-2026 18:52 via thesun.ng
  
  American rap superstar Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have reignited speculation over their relationship after the pair were spotted dining together in Venice, Italy.
  The duo was seen at Gio’s Restaurant, located inside the St. Regis Hotel, where they spent the evening with friends overlooking one of the city’s iconic canals. Images and videos from the outing, which have since gone viral on social media, showed the Grammy Award-winning rapper seated beside the Niger
  
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• ₦225 Million and a New Car: MTN Nigeria raises the stakes for Next Afrobeats Star II

  20-07-2026 17:03 via thenet.ng
  
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  MTN Nigeria has unveiled Season 2 of its reality music competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), following the success of its inaugural edition, which discovered and rewarded some of Nigeria’s brightest emerging music talents.
  Produced in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, the competition returns with an expanded prize package and a renewed search for N
  
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• The World Cup Final Halftime Show Was Historic but Completely Unnecessary

  20-07-2026 15:44 via thenet.ng
  
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  As a football lover, I am used to seeing a 15-minute halftime break before the second half begins. The introduction of a 30-minute halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was something new, and honestly, it felt out of place. In tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), fans
  
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• “My ₦5m gone, I’ll never bet again,” Destiny Etiko laments after World Cup Final loss

  20-07-2026 15:00
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has convinced her to stay away from gambling.The actress disclosed that it was her first time betting as she shared her disappointment in an Instagram post on Monday.“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My 5M gone. In fact am done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote.Although
  
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• Drake suffers over N2bn betting loss after Argentina’s defeat

  20-07-2026 14:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million bet, worth more than N2 billion, after Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Grammy Award-winning musician had placed the wager on Argentina to beat Spain in Sunday’s final, using the betting platform Stake.
  Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more than $5.1 million.
  Instead, Spain emerged champions after scoring the decisive goal in extra time to claim the World Cup trophy, leaving Dra
  
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• Rapper Drake loses over N2bn bet after Argentina lost to Spain

  20-07-2026 13:10
  
  Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million (more than N2 billion) bet after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s final, placing the wager through betting platform Stake.
  Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more than $5.1 million.Instead, Spain emerged champions after scoring the decisive goal in extra time to claim the World Cup trophy, leaving Drake’s multimillio
  
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• IShowSpeed meets Seyi Tinubu at World Cup final, makes passport request

  20-07-2026 12:56 via thesun.ng
  
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  American online streamer and YouTube personality Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, shared a humorous exchange with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.
  The encounter took place in the VIP section of the stadium, where Seyi Tinubu, dressed in a Spain jersey, watched the final alongside his children and other family members as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the trophy.
  A video from IShowSpee
  
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• [Video] ‘Get me Nigerian passport,’ IShowSpeed jokes after meeting Seyi Tinubu, children at World Cup

  20-07-2026 12:10
  
  American online streamer Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, shared a light-hearted moment with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his children during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.A video from the streamer’s livestream showed Seyi Tinubu, wearing a Spain jersey, seated in the VIP section of the stadium with his children and other family members as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup.
  “Tell your dad to get me a Nige
  
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• Destiny Etiko laments N5m betting loss after World Cup final

  20-07-2026 11:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has disclosed that she lost ₦5 million after placing what she described as her first-ever football bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
  The actress shared the revelation in a post on her Instagram page shortly after the match, expressing disappointment over the outcome of the bet.
  Etiko said the experience was both financially and emotionally difficult, adding that the pressure of watching the final with so much money at stake le
  
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• Why Nigeria’s entertainment viewership declines — Tofehinti

  20-07-2026 10:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Chief Executive Officer of NolliStream, Olu Oluwa Tofehinti, has identified expensive data and poor internet connectivity as some of the challenges affecting the entertainment industry.
  Tofehinti, who stated this yesterday at the launch of NolliStream, said the platform was developed to reflect the viewing realities of Nigerians, particularly the challenges of expensive data and inconsistent internet connectivity.
  He said the initiative, which is now available on the Apple App Store and Google P
  
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• Portable challenges Terry G to boxing match

  20-07-2026 10:29
  
  Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has challenged veteran artiste Terry G to a boxing match, saying the bout would revive Terry G’s career.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Portable made the challenge on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ”Rubbin Minds”.“If I fight Terry G, people will remember him. I prefer facing fellow entertainers. I have no interest in fighting social media personalities, including VeryD
  
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• Why I won’t marry a man who wants me to cook regularly — Mercy Eke

  20-07-2026 08:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, has stirred conversations after sharing her views on relationships and household responsibilities.
  The reality television star said she would not date or marry a man who expects her to cook for him regularly, explaining that she prefers a relationship built on shared responsibilities and mutual understanding.
  She emphasised that she can only cook for her man once in a while when she is “in the mood.”
  Eke stated this in a recent episode of t
  
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• Burna Boy, Shakira thrill fans with unforgettable performance in World Cup halftime show

  20-07-2026 08:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy and Colombian global icon Shakira delivered a memorable performance during FIFA’s inaugural World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.
  The duo entertained millions of football fans worldwide as Spain defeated Argentina to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.
  The two award-winning artistes performed the tournament’s official anthem ‘Dai Dai’ at the New York New Jersey Stadium during the interval of the final, marking a historic moment as FI
  
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• Video: Burna Boy, Shakira perform ‘Dai Dai’ at World Cup half-time show

  19-07-2026 22:28
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira delivered a live performance of Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the tournament’s historic first-ever half-time show at the final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.
  BURNA BOY AND SHAKIRA PERFORMING “DAI DAI” AT THE WORLD CUP HALFTIMEHIGHEST OF THEM ALLpic.twitter.com/km51MhIr2b— SB YANG (@REALYANG7G) July 19, 2026
  The duo lit up the stage at New York New Jersey Stadium with a
  
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• Peller unveils ₦700,000 Aso Ebi, expects 400 guests at August wedding

  19-07-2026 20:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has revealed that the eight-yard version of the official aso ebi for his forthcoming wedding to fellow content creator Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, costs ₦700,000, with about 400 guests expected to wear the fabric.
  Peller made the disclosure in videos shared on Instagram while presenting the official wedding aso ebi to celebrity businessman and socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cuba
  
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