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• INEC data leak left me feeling unsafe for first time – Emeka Ike

  04-06-2026 20:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives aspirant and Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has spoken out over the recent leak of his voter registration information, saying the incident left him feeling unsafe and questioning the security of personal data held by public institutions.
  The actor made the remarks during an interview on News Central Television on Thursday, describing the disclosure of details from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) database as disturbing a
  
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• AILFF 2026 unveils new theme to Shape the future of indigenous-language cinema

  06-06-2026 01:45 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe organizing committee of the African Indigenous Language Film Festival has announced a new theme for its third edition.
  “Threads of Culture: Weaving Inclusion Through Filmmaking” has been replaced with “Digital Bridges, Ancestral Voices: Reclaiming African Screens with Indigenous Tongues.”
  The committee said the change followed a strategic review of the festival’s programme and objectives to better reflect current realities in the global film in
  
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• Lagos celebrates 17 years of KingModel

  06-06-2026 01:42 via vanguardngr.com
  …as King Daniel unveils ‘Paradise Night Dance’ ahead of 18th anniversaryBy Benjamin NjokuKingModel, the entertainment and talent development brand founded by creative entrepreneur King Daniel, has celebrated 17 years of promoting creativity, fashion, entertainment and youth empowerment in Nigeria.The 17th edition of the KingModel show, held recently in Osapa, Lekki, Lagos State, drew participants, entertainers and guests from across Nigeria, the diaspora and beyond, underscor
  
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• Genevieve Ogu-Odii’s ‘Sounds of Colour’ dazzles Lagos audience

  06-06-2026 01:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuIt has been a busy season for classical music lovers in Lagos. Since last month, the MUSON Centre, Onikan has hosted concerts almost every weekend. Last Sunday was no exception.Days after the ‘King Lemuel Recital Sponsors Concert’ at La Scala Hall, another memorable night unfolded at the Agip Recital Hall. ‘Sounds of Colour: Beyond the Spectrum 2026’, hosted by Genevieve Ogu-Odii, transported a discerning audience into a private world of transcendence an
  
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• I slipped into a diabetic coma for two days – Keppy Ekpenyong

  06-06-2026 01:37 via vanguardngr.com
  *Shares 2022 health scare as colleagues honour the veteran actorBy Florencemary NwabuezeVeteran actor Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey has recounted how he slipped into a diabetic coma for two days in 2022, following months of intense work pressure and poor self-care.The actor made the disclosure last Sunday at Ojez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, during a special tribute organized in his honor by the Ojez Entertainment Forum. Themed “Celebrating the Living Rather Than the Dead,” the even
  
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• ‘Why I always release movies to mark my birthday’

  06-06-2026 01:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuBusty actress Georgina Ibeh turned one year old last Friday and as a tradition, she released a new movie, to mark the special day.Her latest film, ““A Mother’s Stand” is currently streaming on her YouTube channel, Georgina Ibeh TV, and it’s already striking a chord with viewers. The movie was released months after her other projects like “Fruit of My Labour” and “When Love Blurs”, made waves on YouTube. Recall that last year
  
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• I’ve never experienced sex-for-roles pressure –Sandra Okunzuwa

  06-06-2026 01:34 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  In an industry often clouded by sex-related controversies, Nollywood actress, Sandra Okunzuwa says she maintains a clean reputation.
  Born on February 25, 1996, in Benin City, Edo State, she has grown from an emerging screen talent into a filmmaker with a strong digital presence and a portfolio of projects that reflect her expanding ambitions.
    
  In a recent interview with Jermaine Media on YouTube, the actress spoke about her experiences within the industry, specif
  
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• Spotlight on Chinwe Idemili: Nollywood’s rising quintessential heroine

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuChinwe Cynthia Idemili, hailed by fans as the epitome of beauty, talent and brains in Nollywood, has enchanted millions with her ethereal charm.
  The fast-rising actress, who goes by the name, Chinwe_Cee on Instagram, made her debut in 2020 with “Knock Knock” and has since transitioned seamlessly from modeling to lead roles and brand influence, leaving an indelible mark on African cinema in under a decade. She continues to dazzle audiences with her grace, elegance, a
  
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• I’m a lover boy -Saga

  06-06-2026 01:32 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  By all appearances, Adeoluwa, Saga, Okusaga wears many hats with ease. For the multi-talented entertainer, Nollywood has become both a challenge and a deeply fulfilling journey.
  When Saturday Sun asked how his journey into the movie world has been, he said: “Honestly, it’s been a lot. I tell people Nollywood is one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, and it’s one of the most pleasurable things at the same time. I enjoy acting, but it’s tough.”
  
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• Body enhancement won’t make you a star, Actor Chibuzor cautions budding actresses

  06-06-2026 01:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actor and producer Emelu Simon Chibuzor has dismissed claims that film directors and producers are forcing young, aspiring actresses to undergo body enhancement to land movie roles and hit the limelight.The allegation has gained traction following the recent trend of mostly “beautiful faces” dominating screens. But reacting to it, Chibuzor blamed the practice on a lack of talent and the desire for shortcuts to stardom.“Any actress who decides to go u
  
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• Ekene Smith hosts successful Laff Supper comedy show in Lagos

  06-06-2026 01:31 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Fast-rising Nigerian comedian Ekene Smith recorded a successful outing with his much-anticipated comedy show, Laff Supper with Ekene Smith & the 12 Disciples, held at Trinity House Zion Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
  The event attracted families, comedy lovers and supporters of the entertainment industry, who enjoyed an evening of laughter and wholesome entertainment. Organised by the Ekene Smith Adigwu Youth Foundation with support from Trinity House, the show also focused on
  
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• Jubet hits Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart

  06-06-2026 01:29 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
   
  Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Jubet has recorded a major career milestone as his breakout single, Hardest Truth, debuted on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart.The achievement comes amid the song’s growing popularity on streaming platforms and social media, where it continues to attract listeners within and outside Africa.
  Hardest Truth has generated more than two million streams on Spotify, over 3.8 million streams on Audiomack, more than 1.5 million streams each
  
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• World Cup meets African cinema as TAFF returns to Dallas for 11th edition

  06-06-2026 01:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuThe African Film Festival and the FIFA World Cup are set to converge in Dallas for a historic celebration of African cinema, football, and culture.
  TAFF, hailed as “The World Cup of African Films,” has announced its 11th edition, taking place on June 18–20, 2026, at The Royal Palace in Addison, Dallas, Texas.
  This year’s festival arrives at a once-in-a-generation moment: the same city, the same summer, the same electric pride as the FIFA World Cup 2026 a
  
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• When King Lemuel Recital thrilled Lagos, unveiled major music initiatives

  06-06-2026 01:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuLast Friday evening, the best of Nigerian classical music filled the spacious La Scala Hall at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, as the King Lemuel Recital Sponsors’ Concert held the audience spellbound with timeless pieces under the theme “Sound of Music.”But the night was more than transporting a discerning crowd into a world of transcendence and deep emotion. Founder King Lemuel also used the platform to unveil his next big projects: the King Lemuel Festival
  
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• Ojude Oba: When culture meets fashion

  06-06-2026 01:08 via thesun.ng
  
  By Vivian Onyebukwa
  This year’s Ojude Oba festival, Ijebu-Ode, one of Nigeria’s iconic cultural celebrations, has come and gone, but the fashion and styles displayed by attendees, will remain indelible in the minds of people who witnessed it. 
  The annual festival, which holds in Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, showcased fashion with vibrant display of luxury fabrics, from richly embroidered aso oke, lace, to adire. 
  The ensembles in regal traditional attire such as agbada, iro and
  
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• I’ve been best man at over 40 weddings, but many of them have crashed –Pretty Mike

  06-06-2026 01:08 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Pretty Mike, born Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, is a Nigerian socialite, nightlife entrepreneur, and media personality recognised for his controversial fashion choices and flamboyant public appearances. He rose to prominence through his luxurious lifestyle, headline-grabbing stunts at celebrity events, and as the owner of Lagos nightclub, Proxy.
  In this interview with Saturday Sun, he discusses the recent reopening of his nightclub and shares his views on relationships, nightlife culture,
  
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• Lessons I learnt from my failed marriage to actress Anita Joseph – MC Fish

  06-06-2026 01:01 via vanguardngr.com
  *Says, ‘Marriage is a school’By Benjamin NjokuNigerian hype man Fisayo Michael, popularly known as MC Fish, has opened up about the collapse of his marriage to actress Anita Joseph and the hard lessons he learned from the experience.Speaking in a recent chat with WithChude, the nightlife entrepreneur said the union ended due to irreconcilable differences.“It was not just working. Rather than it becoming toxic and hearing funny news, I decided to walk away for my peace and ever
  
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• YouTuber, wife spark controversy after terminating pregnancy over diagnosis

  05-06-2026 18:29 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Popular YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have triggered widespread debate online after revealing they ended a pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of Trisomy 21, commonly known as Down syndrome.
  Ridgway made the disclosure via Instagram Stories, explaining that the decision followed weeks of medical evaluations, genetic counselling, and private discussions with doctors, relatives, and close associates.
  He said the couple sought to fully understand the implication
  
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• Niniola Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Husband Michael Ndika: “He Was the Engine Behind My Success”

  05-06-2026 16:59 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian music star Niniola Apata has opened up about the profound impact her late husband, Michael Ndika, had on both her life and career, describing him as the driving force behind her rise to stardom.The heartfelt tribute was delivered during a service of songs held on June 4 in honour of Ndika, whose death was announced on May 20. While the cause of his passing
  
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• How my husband stopped me from leaving music – Niniola

  05-06-2026 13:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Niniola Apata, a Nigerian afro-house singer, has paid an emotional homage to her late husband, Michael Ndika, admitting that he played an important role in her music career and discouraged her from leaving the profession.
  In a video largely thought to have been shot during festivities honouring her late husband and released by @ChuksEricE on X on Friday, the Grammy-nominated performer described how their love blossomed into a partnership that impacted her career and personal life.
  Ndika, the 44-
  
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• Peller proposes to Jarvis, sparks wedding, pregnancy speculation

  05-06-2026 07:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has engaged his lover, Jarvis, amid pregnancy rumours.
  The engagement took place in Ghana on Wednesday night.
  Sharing a video of the marriage proposal on Instagram on Thursday, Peller hinted at plans for their wedding.
  He wrote: “Forever starts now. She said YES, my safe place, and my greatest blessing. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and making memories together. Now excuse us… we have a wedding to plan.”
  This comes a few weeks a
  
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• World Class 2026: Hunt for next superstar bartender begins

  05-06-2026 02:25 via thesun.ng
  
  By Bianca Iboma -EmefuNigeria’s vibrant bar scene recently got a boost as Diageo launched the nation’s most prestigious bartending competition tagged:  ‘World Class Nigeria 2026’.
  This initiative has kicked of a high-energy nationwide hunt for the next superstar mixologist that will take Nigerian flair to the global stage.
  The media launch held at The Wings, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted top media outlets, hospitality heavyweights, and the city’s most creat
  
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• Music, sport, hot-air balloon highlight Day With Thibaut

  05-06-2026 02:24 via thesun.ng
  
  It was a multi-day activation designed to bring fans together through sport, music and immersive premium experiences.
  Tagged: ‘A Day With Thibaut’, the inaugural event of the Heineken House Experience held recently at Ilubirin, Lagos marked the beginning of great things as the premium brand delivered a bold, high-energy showcase.
  The day kicked off with the unveiling of a huge Hot-Air Balloon by Mr. Thibaut Boidin, Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc. This signaled the start
  
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• Ireayomide, Kendra win Miss Decency Africa crown

  05-06-2026 02:22 via thesun.ng
  
  By Vera Wisdom-BasseyFor Adeyemo Ireayomide, winner of Miss Decency Africa 2026, confidence earned her the prestigious crown.
  Ireayomide was proclaimed winner of the pageantry, a colourful event that celebrated modesty, confidence, culture and youth empowerment, with contestants drawn from different African countries showcasing elegance, intelligence and career aspirations.
  Speaking after her victory, Ireayomide said her confidence had inspired her to participate in the beauty contest. “I
  
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• Oscar Bankz inks deal with South Africa’s Astra Luvian Music

  05-06-2026 02:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats singer-songwriter, Oscar Blonde Azzun aka Oscar Bankz, has inked a deal with Astra Luvian Music Worldwide Ltd., a South African music label focused on talent development, music innovation and global entertainment expansion.
  The deal, signed recently in Cape Town, was a strategic move aimed at strengthening Afrobeats’ influence on a global scale.
  The partnership also marks an exciting new chapter for both Oscar Bankz and Astra Luvian in its continued mission to discover,
  
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• Lagos endorses LEAGA for September debut

  05-06-2026 02:19 via thesun.ng
  
  In what promises to be a landmark fusion of sports, entertainment, culture and networking, the Lagos Entertainment Association Games & Awards (LEAGA) is set for a debut in September.    
  Endorsed by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), LEAGA is conceived as an annual platform to promote friendship, wellness, unity, and collaboration within the entertainment industry through sporting and recreational activities.The event will bring together mu
  
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• Comedian DeeOne secures BOOT party ticket for Lagos Assembly race

  04-06-2026 21:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Aderombi Adedayo Martins, often known as DeeOne, a prominent comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, has been named the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  DeeOne received the party’s ticket after winning the primary election, paving the way for his campaign to represent the constituency in the state legislature.
  The entertainer announced his emergence in a post shared on his officia
  
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• It’s hard to succeed in music industry without a clique — CDQ

  04-06-2026 13:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Popular rapper CDQ claims that strong cabals and gangs control Nigeria’s music industry.
  In a recent interview with content creator JBrandy, the ‘Nowo Soke’ singer also stated that it is difficult for artists who do not belong to a gang or cult group to flourish in the music industry.
  He claimed artists who made it in the music industry without engaging with a gang or cult organization were fortunate.
  “The music industry has turned to a game of belonging to a particular c
  
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• I can’t commit to one woman, I belong to the wild world – Flavour

  04-06-2026 11:55 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian singer and songwriter Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour, has said that he belongs to the “wild world” as he cannot commit himself to one woman.
  Flavour spoke about his private life in a recent video broadcast shared on social media, adding that, unlike some men, he is not “domesticated”.
  The ‘Nabania’ crooner shared that he can’t be “caged”.
  “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Som
  
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• Davido’s aide Israel DMW to bury father in July

  04-06-2026 11:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeara, widely known as Israel DMW, has announced the funeral arrangements for his late father, Eric Afeare.Mr Afeare, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, died on March 2 at the age of 71 following a brief illness. He reportedly passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State.According to the burial programme released by the family, most of the ceremonies will take place at Oguedo Quarters, Ivbiu-Ake, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State
  
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