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• 18th Headies: Asake, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, FOLA, Seyi Vibez lead Digital Artiste of the Year race

  03-10-2026 22:45 via thenet.ng
  
  The race for Digital Artiste of the Year at the 18th Headies brings together a mix of established Afrobeats stars, street-pop favourites and some of the new names making serious noise in Nigerian music.The nominees — Asake, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Chella, FOLA, Mavo, Seyi Vibez and Wizkid have all had notable moments during the eligibility period, whether through hit songs, albums, collaborations, performances or the growing influence of their music online.The category is particularly interestin
  
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• Nollywood stars, dignitaries, and family gather for Olu Jacobs funeral service

  03-10-2026 21:54 via thenet.ng
  
  Nollywood stars, dignitaries, family members and friends gathered in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of veteran actor Olu Jacobs.The funeral service brought together members of the Nollywood family who came to pay their final respects to the celebrated actor and honour his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.Among those in attendance were popular actress Rita Dominic, veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Stephanie Okereke, Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke
  
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