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• Veteran Fuji Singer Love Azeez Dies at 81

  19-06-2026 16:52 via thenet.ng
  
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  Veteran Fuji musician, Alhaji Abdul Azeez Oladeji, popularly known as Love Azeez, has died at the age of 81.The news of his passing was confirmed on Wednesday by Adekunle Abiodun, General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), in a Facebook post.Abiodun said the legendary singer died in the evening after a brief illness at his residence in L
  
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• I’d be unemployed without music — Ayra Starr

  19-06-2026 15:51 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAfrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life.Speaking in a recent chat with EE72, the singer reflected on her rise to fame, her journey with Mavin Records, and the realities of life in the spotlight.“If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That
  
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• ‘I’ve never stopped anybody from seeing his children’ – Yul Edochie reacts to claims

  19-06-2026 15:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has reacted to social media calls urging him to intervene in a dispute involving his wife, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, and issues concerning their children.Edochie, in a post shared on his social media page, clarified that he has never prevented anyone from seeing their children, stressing that he has no involvement in the matter.According to him, any arrangement regarding access to the children should be handled directly between Obasi and Jud
  
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• World Cup: ‘A viewing centre, not a stadium’ – Actor Chinedu Ikedieze reacts to $30 fee

  19-06-2026 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze has sparked reactions online after questioning the high cost of watching a football match at a fan festival in the United States of America.According to the actor, the experience reminded him of business opportunities in Lagos.In the video, which surfaced online recently, Ikedieze was seen attending a football fan festival where supporters could watch a live match on giant screens outside the stadium.“We have come to watch match oh. Not even in the stadium
  
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• Yul Edochie breaks silence on claims by Judy Austin’s ex-husband

  19-06-2026 14:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has replied to allegations made by Emmanuel Obasi, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, claiming he blocked him from visiting his children.
  Yul responded to the claim on his social media account on Friday.
  “Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘pls allow him to see his children’.
  “I have never stopped anybody from seeing his children.
  “In this era of social media, people prefer chasing clout and chasing social media money with my na
  
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• I was nervous, says Tems after Obama center performance

  19-06-2026 07:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, sang alongside a variety of international music superstars at the Obama Presidential Center’s opening ceremony in Chicago, drawing plaudits from attendees.
  The event, held on Wednesday at John Lewis Plaza on the centre’s 19-acre campus, officially dedicated the $850 million facility ahead of its public debut on June 19. Community celebrations are planned to continue until June 21.
  Tems shared the stage with a star
  
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• My Lover extends Morravey’s rise as Afrobeats’ strong voice

  19-06-2026 03:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Having hailed from Port Harcourt in River State, Nigeria that has produced global stars like Burna Boy and Omah Lay, Morravey continues her rise as a compelling voice in the new wave of Afrobeats.
  Beyond her honeyed vocals, Morravey embodies a radiant presence that mirrors her name “Ravi”, which translates to light, a fitting reflection of her warm tone, striking aesthetic and growing influence across music and culture.
  Morravey was first discovered by Afrobeats superstar Davido, who
  
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• Obamas’ Higher Ground partners Disney on animated fantasy series, Journey

  19-06-2026 03:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, have joined forces with Disney to produce music-driven, original animated fantasy series, Journey.This marks the first major production partnership announcement for Higher Ground since Obama announced in April that the company is winding down its eight-year first-look deal with Netflix to take a more independent approach. The deal will see Higher Ground work with Disney arm, Disney Kids & Family, which has just been rebranded from Disney
  
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• Nolly Africa HD launch reinforces AMC’s leadership in Nollywood content distribution

  19-06-2026 03:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Nolly Africa HD, African Movie Channel (AMC)’s premium 24-hour FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel, has debuted on LG TV platform.
  With the development, Nolly Africa HD is now available to LG Smart TV audiences across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, significantly expanding AMC’s European footprint and further cementing Nolly Africa HD&rs
  
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• Omobola Abioye: Golden jubilee of purpose and possibility

  19-06-2026 03:47 via thesun.ng
  
  For Omobola Abioye, founder of Prospect76 Events, turning 50 is a milestone marked by clarity, freedom and renewed purpose.
  According to the UK-based event planner and senior IT consultant, reaching 50 feels like “finally exhaling” after years of building businesses, supporting others, and creating memorable experiences through her event management company, which operates across the UK, Europe and Nigeria.
  Abioye noted that the milestone has given her a deeper sense of confidence and
  
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• Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode,’ Dies at 29

  19-06-2026 02:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, best known for shaping some of hip-hop’s biggest modern hits including Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” has died at the age of 29. He was found Thursday afternoon in his Nashville apartment, according to authorities, in a case where no foul play is currently suspected.According to a statement from the Metro Na
  
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• Video: ‘I was nervous’ – Tems performs at Obama Center

  19-06-2026 00:36 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, joined an array of international music icons at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, delivering a performance that drew applause from guests at the high-profile event.The ceremony, held on Wednesday at John Lewis Plaza on the centre’s 19-acre campus, formally dedicated the $850 million facility ahead of its public opening on June 19. Community celebrations are expected to continue throug
  
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