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• Funke Akindele reveals why she dances to promote her movies

  07-07-2026 22:53 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, has explained that her popular dance videos began as a creative solution to promote her films when she could not afford a marketing budget.
  Speaking in an interview shared on X on Tuesday, Akindele said she turned to social media promotion while preparing for the release of *Battle on Buka Street* after running out of funds for public relations and advertising.
  According to her, she set up a simple backdrop in her sitting room and
  
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• I had affairs with married women – Singer Brymo

  07-07-2026 18:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A Nigerian singer has claimed that a fellow music star once asked his then-wife whether she had ever been sexually involved with him, while also admitting that he had relationships with several married women during the early years of his music career.The singer made the revelations during a recent podcast interview, where he reflected on his past relationships and the experiences he said shaped his outlook on life.According to him, his growing popularity after one of his breakthrough songs attr
  
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• Nigerian artistes honored with dedicated days in the USA

  07-07-2026 18:02 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian music stars are gaining more recognition around the world, and some of the biggest names in Afrobeats have received special honors in the United States of America.Several American cities have created official days to celebrate these artists because of their successful music careers, record-breaking concerts, and their role in sharing Nigerian culture with t
  
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• I need to live – Actress Cynthia Anijekwu appeals for financial support for cancer treatment

  07-07-2026 17:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance after revealing that she is battling cancer.
  The actress made the appeal in a video that surfaced on social media on Tuesday.
  In the video, Anijekwu disclosed that she had been diagnosed with cancer for the second time, adding that the disease has spread to other parts of her body.
  She said the cost of treatment has become too expensive and appealed to Nigerians to support her financially.
  She said, “I ha
  
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• Remi Tinubu: ‘Many wealthy Nigerians were raised by pepper sellers’ — Portable

  07-07-2026 14:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Mary AgbabiakaNigerian singer Portable has defended remarks recently made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, saying many people misunderstood the message she intended to convey about dignity in labour and humble beginnings.Speaking during the Honest Bunch podcast, the controversial artiste reflected on how ordinary occupations such as selling pepper, palm oil, roasted corn and other food items have helped produce some of the country’s most successful individuals.Acc
  
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• After 18 years, Nollywood star Ricardo Agbor welcomes twins

  07-07-2026 12:54 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has shared details of his 18-year journey to parenthood, revealing that he and his wife waited nearly two decades before welcoming their twins.
  Speaking during a recent interview, the actor reflected on his marriage, faith and the challenges he and his wife endured before becoming parents.
  Agbor said he remained devoted to his wife throughout the lengthy wait, adding that he never allowed the delay in having children to affect their relationship.
  “I wa
  
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• Carter Efe, Damii, Queen Naija, others inducted into Streamer University Class of 2026

  07-07-2026 12:23 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian content creator and streamer Carter Efe has been selected for Kai Cenat’s Streamer University Class of 2026, earning a spot in one of the most competitive streaming programmes in the world.Kai Cenat recently unveiled the list of 120 creators who made this year’s class after receiving many applications from aspiring streamers across the globe. Th
  
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• Burna Boy sets new African record with 50 million Spotify monthly listeners

  07-07-2026 09:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Burna Boy has become the first African artiste to surpass 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
  The milestone was achieved on Monday, marking a new record for an African artiste on the music streaming platform.
  The feat was largely driven by the success of Burna Boy’s collaboration with Shakira on the song Dai Dai, which has remained at the top of Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart for several days.
  The song continues to break streaming records amid the ongoing FIFA
  
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• Why I decided to undergo BBL – Mercy Eke

  07-07-2026 08:00 via thesun.ng
  
  BBNaija star Mercy Eke has opened up on why she opted for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), saying she was influenced by peer pressure at the time.
  Speaking in an interview with Korty EO, Mercy, who won Big Brother Naija season 4, noted that she already had a beautiful body then, adding that while the procedure was painful, she is happy with the outcome.
  The reality star further stated that she feels comfortable with her body.
  “At the time, it was just the trend, maybe peer pressure cause I hav
  
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