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• Tems Confirmed to Perform at the 2026 BET Awards on June 28

  17-06-2026 20:36 via thenet.ng
  
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  Tems has been confirmed as one of the performers at the 2026 BET Awards, scheduled to take place on June 28. The announcement adds another major milestone to the singer’s rapidly growing list of international achievements and further highlights the global impact of Nigerian music.Tems is set to become the latest Nigerian artist to perform on the BET stage, joi
  
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• Why marriage isn’t on my mind yet – Bloody Civilian

  17-06-2026 18:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed that marriage is currently not part of her plans despite persistent questions from family members about settling down.
  The 26-year-old singer made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Not Just On podcast when she was asked about one thing her family still does not understand about her life as an artiste.
  Bloody Civilian said her career has significantly changed the way she views some of the traditional expe
  
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• Why I’m not thinking about marriage yet — Bloody Civilian

  17-06-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu, popularly known as Bloody Civilian, has revealed why marriage is currently not part of her plans despite repeated questions from family members about her future.The 26-year-old artiste made the disclosure while speaking on a recent episode of the Not Just On podcast after being asked: “What is one thing your family still does not get about your life as an artiste?”Responding, Bloody Civilian said her career has influenced the way
  
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• ‘I wasn’t crying over Judy Austin’ — Ex-husband clears air

  17-06-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabEmmanuel Obasi, the former husband of actress Judy Austin, has clarified that the emotional moment that saw him break down during a recent podcast interview had nothing to do with his ex-wife.Obasi made the clarification in a video shared on Wednesday, after a clip from his appearance on the HonestBunch podcast went viral.During the interview, Obasi became emotional while discussing the collapse of his marriage and allegations involving actor Yul Edochie. The moment drew wid
  
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• Fans react as Mr Eazi bets on gender of unborn child with Temi Otedola

  17-06-2026 16:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAfrobeats star Mr Eazi has sparked reactions online after revealing that he placed a bet on the gender of his unborn child with wife Temi Otedola.The singer and entrepreneur disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, writing: “I just bet on if Temi Ajibade & Mr Eazi are having a boy or girl.”The post quickly drew attention from fans, with many interpreting it as Mr Eazi’s playful way of joining the excitement surrounding his first child. Ot
  
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• ‘Debidooo’ — Davido fires back at Rarara over insecurity advocacy at World Cup

  17-06-2026 15:48 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabAfrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has fired back at Hausa singer Dauda Rarara after the latter criticised him for using the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles to spotlight Nigeria’s insecurity crisis.The exchange began after Rarara described Davido’s action as “barbaric,” accusing the singer of embarrassing Nigeria before a global audience.Davido had performed at the World Cup countdown event on June 10 we
  
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• Davido, Rarara clash over World Cup advocacy remarks

  17-06-2026 15:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Hausa singer Dauda Rarara have engaged in a public exchange over comments on the singer’s advocacy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert in Los Angeles.
  The dispute followed Davido’s performance on June 10, where he wore a customised jacket inscribed “Bring Them Home” and carrying the names of more than 40 schoolchildren and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
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• Tems joins Stevie Wonder, John Legend for Obama center opening

  17-06-2026 15:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Tems, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, will perform with music icons Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen at the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebration in Chicago on June 18.
  The Obama Foundation announced a star-studded roster for the historic event commemorating the launch of former US President Barack Obama’s presidential complex on Chicago’s South Side.
  According to the foundation, the ceremony will serve as a celebration of democracy, cul
  
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• US Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in Louisiana prison after pleading guilty in 2022 rape case

  17-06-2026 14:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  New Orleans rap legend Mystikal is heading to prison for two decades after a Louisiana judge handed down a 20-year sentence Tuesday for a 2022 assault at his Prairieville home.Michael Lawrence Tyler, 55, better known as Mystikal, appeared in Ascension Parish court to face sentencing after pleading guilty in March to third-degree rape. The plea deal capped his time b
  
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• Aloma Is not your everyday love story; It talks about society too — Chris Ihidero

  17-06-2026 14:31 via thenet.ng
  
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  Chris Ihidero’s upcoming urban thriller, Aloma, tells a story that blends love, struggle, and survival in the heart of Lagos. It also reflects the everyday realities of life in often overlooked urban communities.Explaining the film’s direction on 1914 reader podcast show, Ihidero said it goes beyond the usual love story format. “Aloma is not your e
  
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• Box Office: ‘Ajosepo’, ‘Call of My Life,’ ‘Master of the Universe’, ‘Iwe Ala’ gross N767m

  17-06-2026 13:57 via vanguardngr.com
  ‘Ajosepo (The Gathering)’, ‘Call of My Life’, ‘Iwe Ala’ and ‘Master of the Universe’ all made good statements in the box office weekend.
  Read Also: ‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido‘Ajosepo’ posted an impressive box office performance, further highlighting the growing popularity of Nollywood productions among cinema audiences across West Africa.FilmOne Entertainment on Wedn
  
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• ‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido

  17-06-2026 13:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian singer Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as ‘Brymo’, has urged established Afrobeats stars to create space for emerging talents, arguing that the continued dominance of a few top acts is limiting opportunities for the next generation.Speaking during an interview on TVC, the outspoken artiste criticised the industry’s widely used “Big 3” narrative, which refers to Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy, accusing them of overstaying their influence in the pop music spa
  
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• Rybeena set for stellar year with Mr Bee Deluxe, reaffirms long-term commitment to Dapper Music & Entertainment

  17-06-2026 09:21 via thenet.ng
  
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  Fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed 2025 project, Mr Bee, Nigerian music sensation Rybeena has announced the forthcoming release of Mr Bee Deluxe, setting the stage for what promises to be a defining year in his rapidly ascending career.
  Alongside the announcement, the artiste has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Dapper Music & Ente
  
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• ‘Spider-Man’ actor Tom Holland confirms he married Zendaya in secret ceremony

  17-06-2026 08:32 via thesun.ng
  
  British actor Tom Holland has confirmed that he and his longtime partner, actress Zendaya, are already married, ending months of speculation about the couple’s relationship status.
  Speaking in an interview with Esquire magazine, the Spider-Man star revealed that the private ceremony had already taken place, adding that close family members were present at the event.
  “The wedding has already happened. You missed it,” Holland said, responding to earlier public comments that sugge
  
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• Brymo revisits dispute with Chocolate City over contract issues

  17-06-2026 08:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer, Brymo, has once again spoken publicly about his protracted dispute with former record label, Chocolate City, insisting the fallout was driven strictly by business disagreements rather than personal animosity.
  Speaking during a recent appearance on the Yanga FM podcast, the ‘Ara Nbe’ crooner maintained that the disagreement stemmed from an alleged breach of contract, which eventually escalated into a legal battle that lasted several years before being resolved out of
  
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