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•  ‘Influential’ Mo Abudu makes Time’s top 100

  20-04-2025 05:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Mo Abudu, the CEO of EbonyLife Media, has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025, in recognition of her transformative impact on African storytelling and the global media landscape. The annual TIME list, which celebrates individuals who are shaping the future through innovation, leadership, and cultural relevance, includes figures across politics, science, the arts, and activism. Mo was recognized for her unwavering commitment to championing African storytelling and
  
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• I paved way for Burna Boy, he refused to help me – Sky B

  07-06-2026 16:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nigerian singer Sky B has expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of support from younger artistes who rose to prominence after him, particularly Grammy-winning star Burna Boy.
  Speaking during a recent episode of the KAA Truth Podcast, the ‘Pray For Me’ crooner said he and a few pioneers helped lay the foundation for the growth of the Port Harcourt music scene, but many beneficiaries of that success have failed to support those who came before them.
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• How I was forced into Nollywood – Nkem Owoh

  07-06-2026 16:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has revealed that his successful acting career began by accident, saying he never planned to become an actor but was pushed into the spotlight by colleagues who recognised his natural comedic talent.
  Speaking during a recent episode of the Selah Meditate podcast, the comic actor explained that his original ambition was to remain behind the scenes as a scriptwriter. According to him, people around him repeatedly encouraged him to appe
  
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• Shaffy Bello to women: You are worth more than ‘runs’

  07-06-2026 07:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has delivered a strong message to young women, urging them not to define their worth through transactional relationships, social media validation or revealing content.
  Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, Bello said many young women are being misled into believing that exposing their bodies or chasing online attention is the only path to relevance and success. According to her, true confidence, beauty and influence come from self-respect, purpos
  
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• You don’t have to show your body to be sexy — Shaffy Bello

  07-06-2026 04:29 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiVeteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she understands why some young women engage in transactional relationships popularly known as “runs,” but urged them not to remain in the lifestyle, stressing the need for growth and self-worth beyond survival choices.Bello made the remarks during an interview on The Morayo Show hosted by Morayo Afolabi-Brown, a conversation that has since gone viral on social media.The full interview was published on the show’s off
  
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• I received mixed reactions to my “Monica” role — Prince Buchi 

  07-06-2026 03:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiActor Prince Buchi, who played Bobo, the younger brother of Monica in the trending movie Monica produced by Uche Montana, has said he received different kinds of comments, labels from the role.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri he said “Yes, there were reactions where people associated me directly with the character, which is something that happens often in storytelling. I received different kinds of comments and labels based on the role, which I take as a sign that the
  
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• ‘I took the stairs, I did the work’ — Adekunle Gold at The Macallan partnership dinner

  07-06-2026 03:28 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian music star Adekunle Gold has officially been unveiled as the Nigerian Brand Ambassador for The Macallan, marking a new milestone in his decade-long journey of artistic excellence and cultural influence.The award-winning singer, songwriter and performer celebrated the partnership on Thursday night at an exclusive dinner hosted at Vici, Victoria Island, Lagos, where he reflected on the years of dedication, perseverance and craftsmanship that have defined his career.Speaking
  
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• Fashion takes centre stage at Ajosepo 2 premiere

  07-06-2026 02:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood stars brought high fashion and cultural elegance to the premiere of “Ajosepo 2: The Gathering”, which held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Filmhouse IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, with the “Owambe Glam” theme setting the tone for a night of style and celebration.The event transformed the venue into a vibrant showcase of traditional fashion, with cast members and guests fully embracing the dress code in richly styled aso-ebi, geles, and contemporary indigenous de
  
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• Every home has a God-fearing ‘baddie’ – Kiitan Bukola

  07-06-2026 02:27 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress and producer Kiitan Bukola has spoken about the inspiration behind her new film God-Fearing Baddie, while also reflecting on her personal lifestyle and spiritual identity.Speaking about how she is perceived by people who do not know her closely, she told Potpourri“I am a prayer warrior; I pray a lot. Most people who don’t know me don’t understand the kind of person I am. Sometimes, once a week, I fast and pray. I don’t need anyone to tell
  
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• House of Yansh Nigeria expands platform for emerging African creators

  07-06-2026 02:24 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiHouse of Yansh Nigeria Limited is positioning itself as an emerging force in Africa’s rapidly growing digital entertainment industry, creating opportunities for talented individuals to showcase their skills, grow their audiences, and build sustainable careers in the creator economy.Founded by Olaniyi Aluko, House of Yansh Nigeria Limited was established with a vision to provide a dynamic platform where entertainers, influencers, dancers, performers, and content creators can
  
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• Hot new musical twins AG-MAH drop new EP “Elevation Season”

  07-06-2026 02:23 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiThe hot new six tracks EP which just landed from the stable of twin musical sensation AG-MAH is causing a rumpus in the minds of those who have listened to them or watched them in performance.AG-MAH pronounced “Ejima” is the duo of identical twin brothers Chinemelu Justine Okeke andChikwado Justice okeke.Their new EP is titled “Elevation Season” and currently taking the twins to high places of youthful entertainment.Currently on a tour of the South Eas
  
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• Touches of glam

  07-06-2026 02:16 via thesun.ng
  
  By Christy Anyanwu
  Looking chic, elegant and sassy is achievable with the right beauty products. You could have a polished and professional corporate look in just a few minutes with a makeover all by yourself. 
   
   
  “Start by shaping and defining your brows using a professional beauty brow perfect pencil for a precise and natural finish,” Chinenye Nlemadim, founder of Paula Beauty Makeup.
   “Then enhance your eyes with the black eyeliner pencil or create a mor
  
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• KINGMODELShow: Lagos hosts 17th celebration of talent, creativity

  07-06-2026 02:12 via thesun.ng
  
  By Christy Anyanwu
  KINGMODEL, the entertainment and talent development brand founded by renowned creative entrepreneur, King Daniel, has celebrated 17 years of promoting creativity, fashion, entertainment and youth empowerment in Nigeria.
  The event held in Osapa, Lekki area of Lagos State, attracted participants, entertainers and guests from across Nigeria, members of the diaspora and international visitors, highlighting the growing influence of the platform within the entertainment and fashion
  
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• “Trapped” mirrors my feelings of betrayal, pressure — Diva Gold

  07-06-2026 02:11 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiActress Diva Gold has revealed that her new movie “Trapped” is deeply rooted in her personal experiences, saying the film mirrors her struggles with betrayal, pressure, and expectations within Nollywood.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the actress said the project was emotionally intense because it reflects parts of her real-life journey in the industry.“I feel like I didn’t even express myself enough, how I really feel behind closed doors in my roo
  
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• Sefiya makes couture statement with Eden

  07-06-2026 02:10 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Fashion designer and creative director, Sefiya Unlimited, has unveiled Eden After Innocence, a couture creation that blends fashion, symbolism and storytelling in a striking reinterpretation of the biblical Garden of Eden.
  The piece, unveiled under the Glamgirl by Sefiya label, explores themes of beauty, temptation, transformation and self-discovery through an elaborate design that pushes the boundaries between fashion and art.
  Featuring a dramatic blush-pink silhouette, the coutur
  
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• Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr feature 4 songs of 18-track FIFA World Cup 2026 album 

  07-06-2026 01:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiThere are four tracks on the official 18-song FIFA World Cup 2026 Album that feature Nigerian artists, according to FIFA’s official track list. Number one on the list and the official Anthem of the World Cup is a duet by Burna Boy and Colombian megastar, Shakira titled “Dai Dai”.Other Nigerian stars, Rema, Davido and Ayra Starr feature with songs like Goals, No Place Like Home and Show me respectively. The standout Nigerian contribution is “Dai Dai&rdq
  
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• Behind The Scenes: Movie lovers’ reaction left me gratefully speechless — Scarlet Gomez

  07-06-2026 01:45 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita OkoyeScarlet Gomez is a seasoned Nigerian actress, model, singer, and former beauty queen. Her emotional performance in Behind The Scenes earned her a nomination at the 2026 AMVCA.
    
  In this interview, she speaks on her most challenging role yet, her plans, marriage, and the only role she would rather avoid.
  Enjoy!
  At the AMVCA, your outfit made heads turn in admiration. What inspired that lovely outfit ?
  It was very last-minute thing; I didn’t have a dress until an hour
  
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• ‘I cannot promise perfection’, Actress Jessica Larny sends message to future husband

  07-06-2026 01:43 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiGhanaian actress Jessica Larny has touched hearts with a deeply personal message addressed to her future husband, offering a glimpse into her hopes for love, companionship and a lasting relationship.In the emotional note shared recently, the actress expressed her desire to meet a man whose presence embodies peace, wisdom and sincerity.“I don’t know where you are right now or what path life is taking you through, but I hope you are becoming the kind of man whose presenc
  
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• Etomi Szn set to drop new single

  07-06-2026 01:42 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita OkoyeFast-rising Afrobeats artiste Folayemi Etomi Daniel, popularly known as Etomi Szn, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated new single titled “Pressure,” his second official offering of the year.
  The upcoming track arrives at a defining stage in his career, coming shortly after his rebrand from 4la ETM to Etomi Szn, a transition that signals a more refined artistic identity, clearer creative direction, and renewed ambition to build a lasting legacy within
  
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• Obim: Dalyboy explores deep romance and devotion in new single

  07-06-2026 01:41 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita OkoyeAfrobeat sensation, Dalyboy, has released a new single titled “Obim,” a soulful love anthem that explores themes of affection, loyalty, and deep emotional connection.
  The title, “Obim,” an Igbo expression meaning “my heart” or “my beloved,” sets the tone for the romantic track, which captures the intensity of a man completely enamoured by his partner.Through heartfelt lyrics layered over smooth Afrobeat rhythms, Dalyboy presents a vivi
  
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• Seunzzy Sax releases “Mighty God” music video

  07-06-2026 01:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Gospel saxophonist, Seunzzy Sax, has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “Mighty God,” under Grit Foundation Music Records.
  The video aims to deliver a powerful worship experience centred on God’s majesty and faithfulness, blending live worship elements, instrumental performance, and cinematic storytelling.
  “Mighty God” reflects Seunzzy Sax’s ongoing mission to create music that inspires worship and reflection. The project emphasises themes of grat
  
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• Svndaypack, Damitotheworld explore love, loss, longing in “Paper Airplanes”

  07-06-2026 01:16 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiSvndaypack and alternative singer Damitotheworld have positioned themselves firmly in the same breath as Johnny Drille, Kotrell and Kemuel leaning heavily toward high-energy Amapiano-inspired records built strictly for club rotation. On their collab EP, Paper Airplanes, Svndaypack and alternative singer Damitotheworld show why they belong in the more restrained soundscape.At the centre of the EP is a clear concept: A lover, cut off from communication, continues to send messag
  
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• Why I left law for real estate, fashion business –Tomilola Oyesiji

  07-06-2026 01:06 via thesun.ng
  
  By Christy Anyanwu
  Tomilola Tokunbo Oyesiji is the founder of the fashion brand Beau Et Glam Signatures that specializes in custom-made clothing and fashion styling.
  Also, she is the human resources and legal manager at Ayhomes Investment Limited, Lagos.
    
  She has spent all her life in Lagos, even though she was born in the United Kingdom, where she spent her first two years with her mother before returning to Nigeria. She spoke with Sunday Sun recently.
  How would you describe your pe
  
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• Family remembers actress Henrietta Kosoko 10 years after her death

  06-06-2026 19:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Ten years after her passing, Nollywood actress Henrietta Kosoko’s family has paused to remember a woman they describe as a pillar of love, grace, and strength.
  Her husband, Prince Jide Kosoko, and daughter, Temilade Kosoko, paid emotional tributes in separate Facebook posts on Saturday, which marked the 10th anniversary of her demise.
  Henrietta Kosoko died on June 6, 2016, after slumping at her Lagos home.
  She was rushed to hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. She was 53.
  Her husban
  
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• Insecurity: Actor Jide Kosoko urges movie producers to stop promoting violence

  06-06-2026 16:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko has urged movie producers to stop promoting violence in their works as part of efforts to tackle insecurity in the country.
  He spoke against the backdrop of the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno States in May.
  In a Facebook post on Saturday, the actor said creatives must go beyond lending their voices to the urgent call on government at all tiers to intensify efforts to ensure the safe return of the abducted school children.
  He said wh
  
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• Actress Yvonne Jegede criticises Nigerian government over lack of compassion

  06-06-2026 13:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Yvonne Jegede, a Nollywood actress, has condemned how President Bola Tinubu’s administration is addressing the country’s insecurity.
  The thespian stated that the current regime’s response to the country’s rising insecurity demonstrates a lack of empathy.
  In a recent Instagram post, Jegede stated that the problem is not insecurity itself, but rather the government’s weak attitude to dealing with it.
  She wrote, “Nigeria government lacks a sense of humanity.
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• The other side of Bimbo Ademoye: From ‘innocent’ to bold, rebranded looks

  06-06-2026 06:10 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin Njoku
  Abimbola Aisha Ademoye, popularly known as Bimbo Ademoye, built her image on decent, innocent appearances at social gatherings and showbiz events, rarely causing a stir. But lately, that narrative has shifted.The actress appears to have rebranded, stepping out in bold, revealing outfits that have surprised her teeming fans on social media. The shift feels like a direct contrast to the reserved image she represented for years.Her new show-off style has sparked mixed reactions.
  
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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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