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• How to maintain your nails

  21-06-2026 02:56 via thesun.ng
  
  …To keep them from breaking, peeling
  In Nigeria, nails suffer from water, detergents, typing, yam pounding and harsh weather, among other things. Here’s how to keep them clean, strong, and fine, whether natural or with polish.
    
  Non-negotiable daily habits:
  •Keep them dry and clean. Water and soap weaken nails. After washing plates or clothes, dry your hands and under the under the nails. Bacteria love wet nails.
  •Moisturize like your life depends on it. Nails a
  
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• Why Mr Ibu’s properties were sold – Wife

  28-06-2026 08:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Stella Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has addressed the controversies surrounding the sale of her husband’s properties.
  Stella came under public scrutiny after her recent appeal for financial assistance, and reacting to allegations of selling her late husband’s properties, she disclosed that it was not her decision.
  In an interview with content creator King Mitchy, Stella revealed that Mr Ibu’s properties were sold by the family t
  
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• Right accessories for office swag

  28-06-2026 03:51 via thesun.ng
  
  For today’s working woman, accessories are not merely decorative— they reflect personality, attention to detail, and an understanding of workplace etiquette. When carefully selected, they enhance rather than overpower an outfit, leaving a lasting impression in boardrooms, meetings, and professional gatherings.
   Photos:BOQ Jewelries Store
  Jewellery should remain tasteful and understated. Delicate stud earrings, pearl accessories, slim bracelets, and classic wristwatches compleme
  
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• Asikoko: Blending African, European couture

  28-06-2026 03:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian-born designer, Tobechukwu Asikoko, has consistently exhibited creativity that blends traditional and contemporary European couture that bridges the gap in fashion innovations.  
   
  Asikoko draws inspiration from his Umunede heritage and social environment, to create unconventional, sustainable luxury garments.
  His work features techniques like laser cutting and fabric manipulation to merge indigenous storytelling with contemporary tailoring.
  From his “Senator” deni
  
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• God told me to come back to Nollywood – Sotayo Sobola

  28-06-2026 03:26 via thesun.ng
  
  By Damilola Fatunmise
  After being away for almost four years, serial entrepreneur, actress, and producer, Sotayo Sobola,  returned to the screen with a YouTube project titled, My Dad, Your Mum, and the reception was impressive.She followed it up with a culturally rich story titled, Osun Dagbonu, and fans could not get enough of the depth of spirituality the movie revealed. Based on feedback from fans, the mother of one organised a four-day cinema experience in which she watched the movie wi
  
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• Knorr: Creatives celebrate Nigerian food culture

  28-06-2026 02:52 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita OkoyeNotable names in Nigeria’s creatives community, thousands of food lovers, music enthusiasts and culture advocates gathered at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the Lagos edition of Knorr Jollof Fest 2026, a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage and cultural identity.
  The festival, with the theme, “For The Culture,” attracted celebrities, influencers and entertainment personalities.The headline performer was Adekunle Gold, while
  
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• TikTok star King Kaly celebrates birthday in London

  28-06-2026 02:48 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Popular TikTok live-streaming personality King Kaly, popularly known as TikTok King, celebrated his birthday in style on June 21 at The Clermont London Victoria.
  The event brought together friends, fans and members of his “Kingdom Family” for a day of entertainment, including TikTok Live box battles featuring creators such as Mr Billiz, Eze King, King Dedon and Tina Beauty.
  Guests also participated in a meet-and-greet session, allowing fans to interact with the c
  
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• World Music Day: PMAN honours music icons

  28-06-2026 02:45 via thesun.ng
  
  By Damiete Braide
  Performing Musicians’ Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Ajegunle Chapter, Lagos, joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Music Day with a colourful event that brought together musicians, industry stakeholders and music lovers in Lagos.
  The celebration took place at Rockbell Lounge and Club in Olodi Apapa, Lagos, and was hosted by the Ajegunle zone of PMAN with support from the Lagos State chapter of the association.
  World Music Day, also known as Fête
  
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• Why I dumped degrees in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for music, filmmaking –Mel Rouge

  28-06-2026 02:33 via thesun.ng
  
  • Says, I’ve had the microphone in my hand since I was 5
  By Agatha Emeadi
  Tolu Oyedele, more popularly known as Mel Rouge, is a British-born singer, songwriter, filmmaker, producer and director. With a BSc and MSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London; she founded and became the lead producer of her own production company, Big Lead Africa. In 2024, she produced her debut movie in Nigeria, a short film entitled Toll Free
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• Datjoblessboi shares perspective on challenges artists face in sustaining fame

  28-06-2026 02:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiIdowu Olumide Babalola, President and Founder of DJB Media & Digital TV Broadcast Limited, recently shared his expert perspective on the challenges artists and public figures face in sustaining their fame. According to Babalola, who has built a modern media empire, making him a pioneer in digital media & public relations space in Nigeria, the true measure of success lies in an artist’s ability to continuously evolve, engage authentically with their audience, and stra
  
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• Stop trying to be like others, own your authenticity — OBA

  28-06-2026 02:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian gospel singer, songwriter and leadership coach Bamike Adeyemi, popularly known as OBA, has urged aspiring musicians, ministers and creatives to embrace their uniqueness instead of trying to imitate others in pursuit of success.Speaking during an appearance on Conversations With Kenni, OBA reflected on her journey of more than two decades in the music industry, noting that many people lose their identity because they are desperate for recognition and acceptance.According t
  
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• I can’t be a second or third wife for any man — Eyiyemi Afolayan

  28-06-2026 02:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiEyiyemi Afolayan, daughter of renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has revealed that she would never agree to become a second or third wife, citing the challenges that often come with polygamous marriages.Speaking in a recent interview with BBC News Yoruba, the actress explained that her stance on polygamy is not driven by jealousy but by her observations of the conflicts and complications that frequently arise in polygamous homes.“I can’t be a second or third wife for a
  
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• We need things that will make us proud to be Nigerians — Deyemi Okanlawon

  28-06-2026 02:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has called on creatives across music, film, fashion, and other sectors to create works that can compete globally and inspire pride among Nigerians.Speaking on the Creativitea podcast, Okanlawon said the country needs more creative exports that showcase the best of Nigeria to the world and give citizens a stronger sense of national pride.“We need things that will make us proud to be Nigerians. We need our creative people to create things, musi
  
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• Men cheat more but women cheat better — Gemgem

  28-06-2026 02:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiUK-based Nigerian business safety expert and content creator, Gemgem, has sparked conversations online after sharing her candid views on relationships, infidelity, and her personal dating experiences during a recent appearance on the Clarity Zone Podcast.Speaking during the interview, Gemgem described Nigeria’s relationship culture as one where infidelity has become increasingly common. According to her, many people have become accustomed to cheating regardless of their rela
  
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• Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba

  28-06-2026 02:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiKaduna-born writer, painter, and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has stressed the importance of Northern Nigeria telling its own stories through art, literature, and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are vital to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-held stereotypes.Baba, who is the founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, has built her work around amplifying underrepresented voices and creating platforms for young creatives
  
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• Yung Bos gains momentum with second album ‘Fast & Furious’

  28-06-2026 02:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiRising Nigerian music talent, Yung Bos, is enjoying a remarkable wave of attention following the release of his second studio album, Fast & Furious, as the 12-track project continues to gain traction across radio stations, streaming platforms and nightlife spaces.The album, which blends Afrobeats, Afropop and R&B influences, has further positioned the Jamika Entertainment artiste as one of the emerging voices to watch in Nigeria’s fast-growing music scene, with sever
  
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• Why I’m premiering organ music studies In Nigeria — Lanre Delano

  28-06-2026 02:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiClassical music virtuoso, Lanre Delano, has opened up on his decades-long crusade to rescue liturgical organ music from extinction in Nigeria, revealing how tactical advocacy and infrastructural investment paved the way for the country’s first university organ studies programmeDelano, an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is collaborating with his alma mater to launch a historic certificate and diploma programme in Organ Studies. The project represents a p
  
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• Actress Anita Joseph turns “Akara” seller

  28-06-2026 02:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiThere isn’t much superstar Nollywood actress Anita Joseph hasn’t done to remain afloat in her career and in life. She would get away with most things on account of her fame and positive vibes, even including selling what is known widely in local parlance as Akara (bean cake) to augment her livelihood.Before this little write-up hits home as a survival tactic to make sense of the hard times biting down on most Nigerians, Joseph, according to her in a chat with Potpourri
  
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• Beauty, sex appeal won’t take you anywhere in Nollywood – Ebun Hodo

  28-06-2026 01:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiBeautiful and alluring actress Ebun Hodo, who has ample experience in the make-believe industry, has declared that beauty and sex appeal are not enough to bring success in the movie industry.Speaking with Potpourri in a chat, the beauty delight asserted: “I personally do not think beauty and sex appeal are enough for you to succeed in the Nollywood industry. There is a saying that goes, ‘Many are called, but few are chosen.’“I’m sorry, ma’am, yo
  
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• I chose acting over marriage-bound relationship, says Olamide Odunlade

  28-06-2026 01:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiYoruba Nollywood actress Olamide Odunlade has opened up about the difficult choices she has had to make in pursuit of her acting career, revealing that she once chose her passion for acting over a relationship that could have led to marriage.The actress disclosed that her former fiancé’s mother gave her an ultimatum to choose between her son and her acting career, a decision she said ultimately led to the end of the relationship.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri
  
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• Social media virality is overshadowing real talent — YCee

  27-06-2026 15:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian rapper and musician YCee has said that the potential provided by social media platforms such as TikTok for people to achieve traction without intervention from traditional music industry gatekeepers is harming the music industry’s skill level.
  Speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, the ‘Jagaban’ crooner bemoaned that the practice has led many record label executives to pursue viral or trending acts rather than capabilities.
  He also said that social media v
  
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• Mr Ibu’s widow: I didn’t secretly sell my husband’s properties

  27-06-2026 10:22 via thesun.ng
  
  Stella Maris Okafor, the widow of late Nollywood star John Okafor, has denied charges that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and retained the cash for herself.
  The late actor’s family, also known as Mr Ibu, recently spoke out about their challenges and financial predicament.
  Stella Maris explained in a recent video circulating online that the properties were sold in accordance with a court order and with the consent of Mr Ibu’s two sons, Valentine Okafor and Danie
  
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• I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charly Boy opens up about his past

  27-06-2026 09:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, often known as Charly Boy, has revealed surprising confessions about his troubling past, admitting to white-collar crime and making multiple “foolish mistakes” in his childhood.
  These encounters, he claims, are completely detailed in his upcoming memoir 999.
  Speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, Charly Boy said he deliberately chose to tell his life story without filtering out the embarrassing or controversial moments,
  
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• I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy opens up about his past

  27-06-2026 09:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, often known as Charlie Boy, has revealed surprising confessions about his troubling past, admitting to white-collar crime and making multiple “foolish mistakes” in his childhood.
  These encounters, he claims, are completely detailed in his upcoming memoir 999.
  Speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, Charlie Boy said he deliberately chose to tell his life story without filtering out the embarrassing or controversial moments, ins
  
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• I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy 

  27-06-2026 06:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet UmehVeteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlie Boy, has made startling revelations about his troubled past, admitting that he engaged in white-collar crime and committed several “foolish mistakes” in his youth days. These experiences, he says, are fully documented in his forthcoming memoir, 999.Speaking during an interview on Arise Prime Time, Charlie Boy said he deliberately chose to tell his life story without filtering out the
  
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• King of Gas Julius Rone soars at 52

  27-06-2026 02:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Juliet EbirimGroup Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Julius Rone has carved a distinct path in Nigeria’s energy sector.
  At 52, the businessman has spent decades turning the country’s vast, under leveraged gas reserves into a platform for serious commercial enterprise. The result is a career that has made him one of the most recognized figures in Nigerian energy and earned him a nickname, “King of Gas”.
  Rone built his reputation the
  
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• Why I dumped my law certificate for movies —Genoveva Umeh 

  27-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  British-Nigerian actress Genoveva Kenechukwu Umeh has opened up about her journey from Enugu State to becoming one of Nollywood’s most sought-after new generation stars.
  Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo, the actress recounted her early years in Nigeria before her family relocated to the United Kingdom in 2006.
   “I was born in Enugu State, where I attended St. Cyprian Primary School before proceeding to Command Day Secondary School. I completed only my
  
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• Seth Santiago Roberts marks 20 years of promoting African talent and culture

  27-06-2026 02:35 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qhue Concepts, Seth Santiago Roberts, is celebrating 20 years of championing African talent, culture, and tourism through platforms that have impacted thousands of young people across the continent.
  Over the past two decades, Roberts has established some of Africa’s leading pageantry and tourism brands, including Miss Tourism Africa International, Mister Tourism Africa International, Miss Tourism Nigeria, Mister Universe Nigeria a
  
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• Ycee slams young artists for ‘meaningless content’

  27-06-2026 02:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuRapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, says Nigeria’s education sector is decaying because the government keeps prioritizing the wrong things.He spoke on a recent episode of the Afropolitan Podcast, calling out a trend where young artists churn out “meaningless content” just to go viral.Ycee described the moment as an “Olodo uprising”, a time when shallow entertainment, anti-intellectualism, and virality get rewarded w
  
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• Rema sets Mawazine stage on fire after World Cup opening ceremony moment

  27-06-2026 02:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Benjamin NjokuDays after delivering an incredible performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the U.S. alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Anitta, Tyla, and Future, Rema is back in global headlines.The Nigerian Afrobeats star headlined the Mawazine Festival on the prestigious OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco. He shared the bill with superstars like Ninho, Major Lazer, Tyla, Nicky Jam, ITZY, Wael Kfoury, Oumou Sangaré, Sampa The Great, Macy Gray, Imany, and dozens more. Mawazine i
  
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