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• Davido unveils star-studded tracklist for sixth album ‘Oriadé’

  28-07-2026 22:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats superstar Davido has unveiled the official tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriadé, revealing a 13-track project packed with collaborations from some of Africa’s biggest music stars and international artistes ahead of its release on Friday.
  The award-winning singer announced the lineup on Tuesday through his official social media platforms and website, offering fans their first comprehensive look at the project, which also marks another milestone in
  
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• 9ice thrills guests at City Boy Movement Lagos inauguration

  28-07-2026 20:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabVeteran Nigerian singer 9ice delivered an energetic performance as the City Boy Movement officially inaugurated its Lagos State chapter on Tuesday, entertaining guests at an event that also focused on mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.The inauguration, held at Marcellina’s Place, Ikeja, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, youth groups, and members of the All Progressives Congress (AP
  
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• BBNaija S11: Why I adopted the name ‘Bluethopia’ — Housemate

  28-07-2026 17:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Usaku Bantai, popularly referred to as Bluethopia, has explained the story behind the unusual name she uses in the reality show.
  During her diary session with Big Brother on Tuesday, Usaku revealed that the nickname was inspired by the Disney animated film Zootopia, which she said was one of the movies she enjoyed watching.
  According to Bluethopia, she decided to personalise the title by combining it with her favourite colour, blue, creating a name that has
  
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• BBNaija: Why I chose the name ‘Bluethopia’ — Housemate reveals

  28-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabBig Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Usaku Bantai, popularly known as Bluethopia, has revealed the inspiration behind her unique nickname.Speaking during her diary session with Big Brother on Tuesday, the housemate disclosed that the name was inspired by Disney’s animated movie Zootopia, which she said she enjoyed watching.According to Bluethopia, she decided to personalise the title by combining it with her favourite colour, blue, creating a name that has since becom
  
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• ‘Children of Blood and Bone’: Tems to executive produce Hollywood blockbuster

  28-07-2026 16:38 via thesun.ng
  
  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been named executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ forthcoming fantasy epic, Children of Blood and Bone, further strengthening her growing influence in Hollywood’s global entertainment industry.
  The announcement was made during the film’s trailer launch in New York, where acclaimed director Gina Prince-Bythewood revealed that Tems would oversee the project’
  
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• RMD reflects on life at 65: ‘I feel like I’m living extra time’

  28-07-2026 15:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has shared his thoughts on life at 65, saying he feels as though he is “living extra time.”
  The celebrated actor said reaching the milestone has deepened his appreciation for life, adding that he now views each day with a greater sense of gratitude.
  Speaking in a recent episode of The Morayo Show, RMD also expressed pride in being Nigerian and reflected on how the world has evolved, noting that more people are embra
  
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• Why “Na Woman Finish My Papa” by Kaesungs Is the Perfect Soundtrack for ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’

  28-07-2026 14:57 via thenet.ng
  
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  Mo Abudu’s Baba Segi film has officially acquired the rights to Kaesungs “Na Woman Finish My Papa” for the upcoming film The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives.The song is a perfect match for the movie because its message reflects the story. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives follows Baba Segi, a man with four wives whose secrets slow
  
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• Tyla’s Lagos concert: Nigerians clash over calls for boycott

  28-07-2026 14:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerians on social media have become sharply divided over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s upcoming concert in Lagos, with many connecting the controversy to renewed anger over alleged xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.The backlash followed the release of Tyla’s APOP World Tour schedule, which includes a performance in Lagos on December 22 before the tour wraps up with shows in Cape Town on January 4 and Johannesburg on January 9.The Grammy-winning artiste
  
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• Tems and Ayra Starr feature in ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

  28-07-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has her hit single, ‘Me & U’, featured in the first official teaser for the Hollywood fantasy film, Children of Blood & Bone.Read Also: Full list of African countries not required to show proof of funds for UK student visaOyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, also appeared in the teaser, marking her Hollywood acting debut.The behind-the-scenes teaser, shared on Monday by director Gina Prince-Bythewood on her Instagr
  
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• Shakira, Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ breaks World Cup music record

  28-07-2026 12:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has reached another career milestone after his collaboration with Colombian star Shakira, ‘Dai Dai’, became the highest-charting FIFA World Cup song in history.
  The track climbed 25 places on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 to reach a new peak of No. 17, surpassing Shakira and Freshlyground’s iconic 2010 World Cup anthem, ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’.
  The song also rose to No. 3 on the Canadian Hot 100 and is curren
  
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• US singer D4vd to stand trial over death of 14-year-old girl

  28-07-2026 11:43 via thenet.ng
  
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  A Los Angeles judge has ruled that American musician D4vd will stand trial over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after prosecutors presented evidence during a five-day preliminary hearing.The singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawfully mutilat
  
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• US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl

  28-07-2026 11:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  American singer D4vd will stand trial on charges of killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say threatened to reveal their illegal sexual relationship, a judge ordered on Monday.Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled there was enough incriminating evidence to proceed after a five-day hearing, during which prosecutors presented text messages from the teen victim — whose body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd’s car — threatening to end his career.The 21-year-old sing
  
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• BBNaija: Ike Onyema opens up on biggest regret from reality show

  28-07-2026 09:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate Ike Onyema has opened up about his biggest regret from the 2019 edition of the reality show.
  The reality star said he wishes he had approached the competition with more emotion, admitting he misunderstood what it took to emerge as the winner.
  Speaking during an interview with Kaptain Jeff TV, Onyema explained that he initially believed excelling in tasks alone would be enough to secure the grand prize.
  According to him, he later realise
  
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• BBNaija: Ike Onyema opens up on biggest regret from reality show

  28-07-2026 09:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate Ike Onyema has opened up about his biggest regret from the 2019 edition of the reality show.
  The reality star said he wishes he had approached the competition with more emotion, admitting he misunderstood what it took to emerge as the winner.
  Speaking during an interview with Kaptain Jeff TV, Onyema explained that he initially believed excelling in tasks alone would be enough to secure the grand prize.
  According to him, he later realise
  
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• BBNaija S11: Everything to know about Big Brother’s new ‘The Gambit’ twist

  28-07-2026 08:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 has kicked off with one of the biggest gameplay twists in the history of the reality show, introducing a new feature known as “The Gambit.”
  Unlike previous seasons where every housemate had an equal opportunity to compete for the grand prize, Season 11 introduces a strategic twist that changes the game’s dynamics from the very first week.
  What is The Gambit?
  The Gambit is a special role that will be assigned to one male and one female housemate. Befo
  
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• BBNaija S11: Everything to know about Big Brother’s new ‘The Gambit’ twist

  28-07-2026 08:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 has kicked off with one of the biggest gameplay twists in the history of the reality show, introducing a new feature known as “The Gambit.”
  Unlike previous seasons where every housemate had an equal opportunity to compete for the grand prize, Season 11 introduces a strategic twist that changes the game’s dynamics from the very first week.
  What is The Gambit?
  The Gambit is a special role that will be assigned to one male and one female housemate. Befo
  
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• Singer Zlatan set to marry partner Davita Lamai

  28-07-2026 08:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Zlatan and his partner, Davita Lamai, have announced that they are set to get married.
  The couple made the announcement while travelling aboard a private jet to the wedding ceremony of music executive Soso Soberekon over the weekend, alongside other entertainers.
  In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Zlatan and Davita invited those on board to their forthcoming wedding. However, they chose not to reveal the date of the ceremony during the announcement.
  Before the
  
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• Singer Zlatan set to marry partner Davita Lamai

  28-07-2026 08:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Zlatan and his partner, Davita Lamai, have announced that they are set to get married.
  The couple made the announcement while travelling aboard a private jet to the wedding ceremony of music executive Soso Soberekon over the weekend, alongside other entertainers.
  In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Zlatan and Davita invited those on board to their forthcoming wedding. However, they chose not to reveal the date of the ceremony during the announcement.
  Before the
  
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• Film Lab Africa heads to Kano as nationwide momentum builds

  28-07-2026 02:08 via thesun.ng
  
  …Anthology production advances
  Following successful Creative Hustle and Film Club activations in Abuja and Jos, Film Lab Africa continues its nationwide journey with its next stop in Kano on 6 August 2026, bringing together filmmakers, students, producers, writers, directors and creative entrepreneurs for a day of industry conversations, learning and collaboration.
  The Abuja and Jos editions brought together emerging and established voices from across Nigeria’s screen industries, cr
  
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• BBNaija introduces ‘The Gambit’ twist, two housemates barred from ₦160m prize

  28-07-2026 00:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Big Brother Naija has unveiled its first major twist of the new season, introducing a strategic feature known as “The Gambit,” which will secure two housemates a place in the grand finale while denying them the opportunity to win the show’s ₦160 million grand prize.The surprise announcement was made during Monday’s live interaction with the housemates and was also published across the reality show’s official social media platforms. Organisers simultaneously o
  
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