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• Jarvis fires back at Ycee over ‘ignorance culture’ criticism

  25-06-2026 19:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular TikTok creator Elizabeth Amadou, widely known as Jarvis, has responded strongly to rapper Ycee following his remarks about what he described as Nigeria’s growing “olodo uprising” and the celebration of social media culture.
  The controversy began after Ycee, speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, criticised what he called the rise of “olodo culture,” “yahoo culture,” and “Peller culture,” arguing that society was increasingly rewarding i
  
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• ‘I graduated from school, yet no job’ – Jarvis slams Ycee over ‘Olodo Uprising’ remark

  25-06-2026 18:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabPopular TikTok content creator Elizabeth Amadou, better known as Jarvis, has responded to rapper Ycee’s recent comments about what he described as an “olodo uprising” in Nigeria, arguing that the country’s harsh economic realities have forced many educated young people into digital content creation.Ycee had sparked debate during an appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast, where he lamented what he called the rise of “olodo culture,” “Y
  
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• ‘It’s not easy’ — Mr Ibu’s widow appeals for financial assistance

  25-06-2026 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Mary AgbabiakaMore than a year after the death of veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, his widow has called on Nigerians for help, saying her family is struggling to survive amid worsening financial difficulties that have left them unable to afford rent, electricity and their children’s education.The plea was made in a video conversation with content creator King Mitchy, during which the late actor’s wife and children shared details of their daily chall
  
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• Why I can’t build with a man – Kunle Afolayan’s daughter

  25-06-2026 17:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Eyiyemi Afolayan, the daughter of ace Nollywood producer, Kunle Afolayan, has said she could never date a financially struggling man.
  She said she could not “build with a man from scratch” because most men often show signs of ingratitude to their supportive partners after achieving financial success.
  The 20-year-old budding actress made this known in an interview with BBC News Yoruba.
  She said, “I can’t build with a man. Why I can’t build with a man? You know men; t
  
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• Abuja Court sets September 29 for judgment in suit seeking fresh probe into Mohbad’s death

  25-06-2026 17:23 via thenet.ng
  
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  The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 29, 2026, for judgment in a case seeking to compel the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to reopen investigations into the death of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after hearing arguments in the suit filed by the non-governmental
  
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• Mr Ibu’s family appeals for help over rent, school fees

  25-06-2026 16:50 via thesun.ng
  
  The widow of late Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are battling to survive amid mounting financial difficulties.
  In an emotional interview with content creator King Mitchy, Mrs Okafor revealed that the family has been living without electricity for about two months after their power supply was disconnected over unpaid bills.
  “We fetch water from the well. Because I have not paid the house re
  
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• What worked for Asake may not work for another artist — Yemi Nuel 

  25-06-2026 15:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  The growing influence of data and analytics in the music industry was the focus of a recent X Space hosted by Neclive on June 24, where industry professionals gathered to discuss the intriguing topic: “Is Data the New A&R? Can Analytics Predict the Next Superstar?” The conversation featured creative consultant Yemi Nuel, who shared insights on the ro
  
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• Court set to rule on fresh police probe into Mohbad’s death

  25-06-2026 14:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed Sept. 29 for judgment in a fresh suit seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after taking arguments from counsel to the applicant, Chief Tunde Falola.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Inspector-General (IG) of Police, the Nigeria Police Force and the Commissioner of Police, Lago
  
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• Data can predict momentum, not identify superstars— Yemi Nuel on the Future of A&R

  25-06-2026 13:10 via thenet.ng
  
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  The role of data and analytics in the music industry took center stage during a recent X Space hosted by Neclive, where industry professionals gathered to discuss the thought-provoking topic: “Is Data the New A&R? Can Analytics Predict the Next Superstar?”The conversation featured creative consultant Yemi Nuel as a guest speaker, who offered a nuance
  
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• Multichoice And Canal+ Launch 2 New Novelas+ Channels

  25-06-2026 13:05 via thenet.ng
  
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  MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the launch of two new Novelas+ channels in English and Portuguese. Rolling out on 1 July, the channels will be dedicated entirely to telenovelas, bringing one of television’s most popular and successful genres to a wider audienceThe iconic Novelas TV, also becoming NOVELAS+, is already the number one channel in Fren
  
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• Nigerian society no longer celebrates academic excellence – Rapper YCee

  25-06-2026 12:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Rapper, YCee said the Nigerian society is experiencing a paradigm shift from celebrating academic excellence to accommodating ignorance.
  The artiste, whose name is Oludemilade Martin Alejo, made the observation during an appearance on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast.
  He noted that there is a deliberate dumbing down in public discourse, especially on social media, to please a growing majority, a concept he tagged ‘Olodo uprising’.
  The Omo Alhaji crooner alleged that the id
  
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• Singer Spyro accuses religious leaders of profiting from Nigeria’s insecurity, hardship

  25-06-2026 10:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats singer, Spyro claims that religious leaders are “benefiting the most” from Nigeria’s insecurity and economic hardship.
  According to him, most religious leaders are not speaking up as much as they should because they benefit from the country’s dismal situation.
  The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ hitmaker made the allegation during a recent interview with Wozabia FM Lagos, insisting that clergymen have a duty to stand up for the well-being of their congregatio
  
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• Why I may never have children – Actress Nancy Isime

  25-06-2026 07:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actress and model, Nancy Isime has opened up about parenthood and having her own children.
  She revealed this during an appearance on the ‘Thanks For Coming’ podcast on Tuesday.
  When asked how many children she would like to have, the media personality replied that, while she loves children, she believes that loving them might also imply avoiding bringing them into the world owing to certain life challenges and uncertainties.
  She said, “You know the craziest thing abou
  
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