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• Xenophobia: Tyla’s silence left many Africans feeling abandoned – Dalung

  30-07-2026 23:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticized South African singer, Tyla over what he described as her silence on xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.
  In a Facebook post on Thursday, Dalung said public figures are “remembered for what they choose not to say,” arguing that Tyla’s failure to speak out has left many Africans feeling abandoned.
  The comment comes amid debate over the Grammy-winning South African artiste&rsquo
  
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• Why I shelved long entourage – Davido

  30-07-2026 22:34 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats star, Davido has said he deliberately reduced the number of people around him due to changes on the home front and career objectives.
  He stated that he now prefers to move with a smaller circle of people, disclosing that getting married contributed to that decision.
  Since making the change, the singer said, he has been able to better focus on family responsibilities and maintain a more productive environment.
  Davido spoke in a Vibe Magazine interview on Thursday ahead of the launch of
  
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• BBNaija 11: Male housemates defeat ladies to win first wager

  30-07-2026 21:50 via thesun.ng
  
  The male housemates in Big Brother Naija Season 11 have emerged winners of the first Thursday wager task after defeating the female housemates in a debate competition.
  The wager task, held on Thursday, focused on the age-old “Nature versus Nurture” argument, with both teams assigned opposing positions.
  The female housemates argued that nurture plays the greater role in shaping a person’s character, behaviour and achievements, insisting that upbringing, environment and life expe
  
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• BBNaija 11: Male housemates defeat ladies to win first wager debate

  30-07-2026 21:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The male housemates in BBNaija Season 11 have claimed their first Thursday wager victory after defeating the female team in a debate contest centred on the age-old “Nature versus Nurture” argument.The wager task, held on Thursday, required both teams to defend opposing viewpoints.
  The BBNaija female housemates argued that nurture plays the dominant role in shaping a person’s character, behaviour and achievements, insisting that upbringing, environment and life experiences are
  
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• Ayra Starr undergoes surgery, reassures fans over recovery

  30-07-2026 21:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Afrobeats singer Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she recently underwent major surgery.
  The singer made the disclosure in a post shared on her Instagram Story on Thursday, apologising to fans for her reduced activity on social media.
  She explained that her recovery had been more challenging than she initially expected.
  “Hey Mobstarrs, I’m sorry you’re not seeing as much of me as I would like. I had major surgery a few days ago. I was hoping it
  
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• ‘I never wanted P-Square back’ — Mr P opens up on fallout

  30-07-2026 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has claimed that his much-publicised reunion with his twin brother and former P-Square bandmate, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), was never a genuine reconciliation, describing it instead as a “fake reunion.”In a lengthy video on his official Instagram page, the singer made the revelation while recounting the events that led to the brothers briefly coming back together after years of public feuding.
  The pair first split
  
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• ‘I had major surgery days ago’ — Ayra Starr reveals health scare

  30-07-2026 20:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGrammy-nominated Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has disclosed that she recently underwent major surgery, apologising to fans for her reduced presence on social media while assuring them she is on the road to recovery.The 24-year-old singer shared the update via her Instagram Story on Thursday, explaining that although she initially expected a quick recovery, the procedure turned out to be more complicated than anticipated.“Hey Mobstarrs, I’m sorry you’re not se
  
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• BBNaija 11: I’ll soon show my true colours – Ricky warns housemates

  30-07-2026 17:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Deborah OyekaleBBNaija Season 11 housemate Ricky has issued a stark warning to his fellow housemates, declaring that they have yet to witness his true self.The warning comes in the wake of a heated clash involving Ricky and fellow housemates Neche and Nomy.
  During the confrontation, Nomy branded Ricky an “Agbaya” — a Yoruba term used to describe a disrespectful elder — and declared she would never speak to him again.
  Ricky, however, maintained that Nomy was simply try
  
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• Oscar winner Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations after BBC documentary

  30-07-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeOscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has denied allegations of sexual assault and criminal sexual conduct after a BBC documentary featured accounts from 10 women, four of whom accused him of offences allegedly committed when they were teenagers.The documentary, “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret”, released by the BBC on Wednesday, includes testimonies from 10 women, with nine speaking publicly for the first time. The women a
  
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• Lesotho Music Awards (LMA) and AFRIMA announce strategic partnership to advance Lesotho’s music industry

  30-07-2026 16:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  CloseLogin to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang.No account yet? RegisterThe All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the Lesotho Music Awards (LMA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a three-year strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Lesotho’s music industry while creating new opportunities for Basotho artists to engage with the broader African creative ecosystem.Through this collaboration, AFR
  
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• BBNaija S11: A First Impression Of The New Housemates

  30-07-2026 15:56 via thenet.ng
  
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  The doors to Biggie’s mansion have officially swung wide open, and as expected, Nigeria’s favorite social experiment is back and ready to deliver unfiltered drama. The opening launch night gave us everything from interesting fashion choices to people making promises they clearly cannot keep, but the real entertainment started the moment th
  
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• BBNaija 11: Housemate Oyin seeks loan from Biggie

  30-07-2026 15:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Oyin, drew attention during her Diary Room session on Tuesday after asking Big Brother for a loan.
  When Big Brother asked how she planned to repay the loan, Oyin said she would use part of the grand prize money if she won the competition.
  Asked what she would do if she did not win the show, Oyin replied that she would be willing to work as Big Brother’s housemaid to repay the loan.
  Biggie suggested that he could hire her as a ninja.
  Oyin: “Big B
  
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• George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire

  30-07-2026 15:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Hollywood star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal have evacuated their French home near the southeastern town of Brignoles after a fast-moving wildfire broke out nearby, authorities said Thursday.Over the past week, France has been battling some of the country’s worst forest fires in living memory.The largest fire has ravaged 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres)– an area larger than the US city of Detroit — in the southwest of France.The Clooneys, who have nine-ye
  
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• Wedding: ‘It was staged to test public reaction’ — GehGeh

  30-07-2026 14:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabContent creator and relationship commentator Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has revealed that the wedding ceremony that recently sparked widespread reactions online was staged as a publicity stunt and social experiment.Videos showing GehGeh and a woman dressed in matching burgundy traditional outfits at what appeared to be a wedding ceremony went viral over the weekend, prompting speculation that the outspoken influencer had secretly tied the knot.The footage a
  
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• Hollywood Actor Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Misconduct by Four Women; Actor Denies Claims

  30-07-2026 14:22 via thenet.ng
  
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  Hollywood actor and ‘Thirty Seconds to Mars’ music band leader Jared Leto has been accused of sexual misconduct by four women, according to a new BBC documentary examining claims made against the award-winning entertainer.The alleged incidents reportedly happened between 2002 and 2016, when the women were teenagers and Leto was in his 30s and 40s. The ac
  
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• Court Orders Runtown to Pay ₦319 Million, Rules He Remains Signed to Eric Many; Singer Fires Back: “Keep Trying!”

  30-07-2026 13:55 via thenet.ng
  
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  The long-running legal battle between Nigerian Afrobeats star Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known as Runtown, and his former record label, Eric Many Limited, has taken another dramatic turn after a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, ruled that the singer remains bound by his recording contract with the label.In the judgment delivered on July 16,
  
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• Court Orders Runtown to Pay ₦319 Million, Rules He Remains Bound by Eric Many Contract; Singer Fires Back: “Keep Trying!”

  30-07-2026 13:55 via thenet.ng
  
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  The long-running legal battle between Nigerian Afrobeats star Douglas Jack Agu, popularly known as Runtown, and his former record label, Eric Many Limited, has taken another dramatic turn after a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, ruled that the singer remains bound by his recording contract with the label.In the judgment delivered on July 16,
  
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• Temmy Dreddz releases new Afro-fusion single ‘Jeje’

  30-07-2026 11:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Afro-fusion artiste Temmy Dreddz has released a new single titled ‘Jeje’.
  According to the singer, the song centres on the themes of patience, personal growth and taking life one step at a time.
  Built on an Afro-fusion sound, ‘Jeje’ reflects a message of moving at one’s own pace and avoiding unnecessary pressure.
  The release is the latest addition to Temmy Dreddz’s catalogue of songs.
  Temmy Dreddz is a Nigerian Afro-fusion artiste whose music explores
  
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• Peter Okoye apologises, calls out twin brother ‘Rudeboy’ over language saga

  30-07-2026 11:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has apologised for his controversial comments about Nigerian languages, saying his remarks were misunderstood and were never intended to disparage the country’s languages or culture.The former P-Square star came under criticism after responding to a social media user who asked whether his children, who speak French fluently, could also speak Igbo. In his response, Mr P questioned, “Who Naija language help?”, a remark that s
  
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• ‘I Respect Their Decision’: Grammys CEO Says He’s ‘Saddened’ by BTS’ Decision Not to Submit Music for 2027 Awards

  30-07-2026 10:34 via thenet.ng
  
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  Grammy Awards CEO Harvey Mason Jr. has addressed BTS’ decision to opt out of the 2027 Grammy Awards submission process, saying he respects the group’s stance while clarifying the purpose of the Recording Academy’s newly introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.In a statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday, July 29, Mason Jr. said he w
  
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• BTS boycotts Grammys over new Asian pop category

  30-07-2026 10:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Global K-pop sensation BTS has announced it will boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards after the Recording Academy introduced a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, arguing that music should be recognised on artistic merit rather than regional or linguistic identity.
  The seven-member South Korean group made the announcement on Wednesday through coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts, confirming they would not submit their music for consideration despite being widely tipped t
  
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• BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

  30-07-2026 09:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year’s Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.The South Korean megastars were widely tipped in the running for several of the Grammys’ top honours, including Album of the Year, after their comeback album, ARIRANG, became one of this year’s best-selling hits.But the seven-member group said they wou
  
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• Portable, Charles Okocha exchange words at boxing face-off

  30-07-2026 08:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha exchanged heated words during a face-off ahead of their celebrity boxing match.
  The confrontation took place as both entertainers met in preparation for the bout, which has been tagged “Chaos in the Ring.”
  The celebrity boxing contest is scheduled to hold on July 31 in Lagos, with fans anticipating an intense showdown between the two public figures.
  The rivalry between Portable and Okocha
  
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• Celebrity Bout: Portable, Charles Okocha trade words at boxing face-off

  30-07-2026 08:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha engaged in a heated verbal confrontation during a face-off ahead of their celebrity boxing showdown.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highly anticipated bout, tagged “Chaos in the Ring,” is scheduled to take place on July 31 in Lagos.Videos shared online by the event organisers , Balmoral Promotions, and reposted by Okocha on his verified Instagram page showed the celebri
  
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