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• Nelly Mbonu’s double celebration

  20-06-2026 01:00 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuBirthday celebrations are no longer just about parties and cake. Celebrities are shifting the script, using their special day to launch projects that reflect who they’ve become.Ex-BBNaija star Uriel Oputa kicked it off earlier this year with UU’s Kitchen in Lekki, Lagos. Diana Nyeche and others followed with YouTube movie premieres. Now reality TV star and “certified soft life ambassador” Nelly Mbonu is toeing the same line. She marked her birthday days
  
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• Davido sets June 26 release date for new single ‘I Know Who I Be’

  23-06-2026 14:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced plans to release a new single titled “I Know Who I Be” on June 26, marking his return to solo music after a relatively quiet period.
  The forthcoming track, which features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, was unveiled on Monday through Davido’s official X account. Accompanying promotional images, the singer described the release as the beginning of a new phase in his career, telling fans that “the journey to the throne begins.&rdquo
  
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• Davido to release new single ‘I Know Who I Be’ June 26

  23-06-2026 13:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Mary AgbabiakaNigerian singer Davido has announced the release of a new song titled ‘I Know Who I Be’, marking his return with fresh music after a period of limited solo releases.
  The track, which features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, is scheduled to be released on June 26.Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, is one of Africa’s most celebrated music stars.
  He rose to fame in 2012 with the hit song Dami Duro and later founded DMW, a record label that has produced several suc
  
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• Burna Boy sets new record for most Billboard Hot 100 entries by an African artiste

  23-06-2026 11:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu, often known as Burna Boy, has surpassed his colleague Tems as the African artist with the most Billboard U.S Hot 100 entries.
  The duo were previously deadlocked with eight entries each, but Burna Boy gained a fresh entry on the list this week with his collaboration with Shakira on the official World Cup song, ‘Dai Dai.’
  The song debuted at number 75, extending Burna Boy’s total to nine, the highest by any African.
  Dai Dai gained ga
  
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• Clive Davis, legendary music mogul who signed Whitney Houston, dies at 94

  23-06-2026 11:14 via thenet.ng
  
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  Clive Davis, the legendary American music executive who helped shape the careers of some of the most influential artists in modern music history, has died at the age of 94.Clive Davis passed away on Monday at his home in New York City. While an official cause of death has not yet been confirmed, reports indicate he had recently been hospitalised in New York due to a
  
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• CANAL+ and Samsung expand their strategic partnership across English- and Portuguese-speaking African markets

  23-06-2026 10:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading Smart TV manufacturer, are extending their strategic collaboration across English and Portuguese-speaking African markets served by MultiChoice Group. This partnership marks the first-ever pre-installation rollout of a MultiChoice Group streaming application, DStv Stream app, on Samsung Smart TVs ac
  
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• Beverly Osu reveals she once planned to become a reverend sister

  23-06-2026 09:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actress and model Beverly Osu has disclosed that long before finding fame in the entertainment industry, she seriously considered becoming a reverend sister.
  Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, the actress said her Catholic upbringing inspired her desire to join a convent and dedicate her life to religious service.
  According to Osu, the admiration she had for priests and reverend sisters went beyond faith, as she was drawn to their discipline, neatness and lifestyle.
  “I was meant
  
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• Wizkid to host pre-release party for new album in Paris June 25

  22-06-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeGrammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid will host an exclusive pre-release party for his upcoming album in Paris, France, on June 25 as anticipation builds around his next musical project.The event, scheduled to take place at Cova Club Paris, is being organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week (PFW).According to an announcement shared on Deeds Magazine’s Instagram page, the exclusive gathering will be hosted by Sina Braetz, Grey93 and Rae. View this post on
  
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• Debola ‘Santa’ Ogunshina releases teaser for Boys Don’t Sing, a film on loneliness and ageing in men

  22-06-2026 18:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian filmmaker Debola ‘Santa‘ Ogunshina has released a teaser for his upcoming film Boys Don’t Sing, which explores loneliness and ageing in men.Ogunshina says the project was inspired by The Kominsky Method and grew out of questions his own life had begun to raise. “Turning 40 makes me think differently about ageing, friendship, and time
  
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• ‘I don’t support any politician’ — Skales insists amid backlash

  22-06-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabNigerian singer Skales has clarified his stance on politics after facing criticism online over his recent comments about the country’s political landscape.In a post shared on X, the singer insisted that he is not affiliated with any political party and does not support any of the major political figures currently in contention for leadership.“I have seen all the posts targeted at me and I repeat again I do not rep any political party. I live in Nigeria and I am a
  
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• No real man cries because of a woman – Yul Edochie

  22-06-2026 17:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Nollywood actor and director, Yul Edochie has charged men against displaying emotional vulnerability in the presence of women.
  According to him, no real man should cry because a woman decided to call it quits in their relationship.
  He argued that crying because of a woman is tantamount to confirming one’s self as a loser.
  Edochie noted that a man’s ideal response to a relationship failure should be to focus on his life to become a better version of himself.
  He said, “Na mumu de
  
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• From Mushin 2 Mo’Hits to Legend or No Legend: Ranking every Wande Coal album

  22-06-2026 17:13 via thenet.ng
  
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  Wande Coal recently confirmed that his new studio album ‘King Coal,’ will be released on June 26, creating strong excitement in the music scene. The album will include appearances from Wizkid, BNXN, Ruger, Tiwa Savage, Qing Madi, Projexx, as well as Fido, Laz, and Dera, as he disclosed to Apple Music, so it feels like a good time to revisit all his previ
  
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• Angela Okorie sparks outrage after burning dress worn to Alexx Ekubo’s burial

  22-06-2026 16:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Angela Okorie, a Nollywood actress and singer, has faced a social media criticism after posting a viral video on Sunday showing her burning the clothes she wore to the burial of her late colleague, Alexx Ekubo.
  The 40-year-old actor was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, in Arochukwu, Abia State, following a fight with metastatic kidney cancer.
  Okorie posted a video on her Instagram Story on Sunday showing the outfit on fire, adding that the process was based on advice from a spiritual authority
  
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• Wole Soyinka’s early play, The Swamp Dwellers, returns to UK stage after 51 years

  22-06-2026 15:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  A one-act play that Wole Soyinka, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate, wrote at 24, and that has not been seen on a UK stage in more than half a century, is being revived this month.The ‘Swamp Dwellers’ will run at Utopia Theatre from 29 June to 11 July 2026, directed by the company’s founder and artistic director, Dr Mojisola Kareem. It is the pla
  
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• Wizkid Teases New Album

  22-06-2026 12:42 via thenet.ng
  
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  Wizkid is teasing a new album, getting fans excited about what he may be releasing next.The Grammy-winning Afrobeats singer took to X on Saturday night, posting a brief message that simply read: “Album”—a cryptic announcement that immediately triggered speculation among fans about a possible new body of work.While Wizkid did not reveal further deta
  
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• You’re still growing as a child – GehGeh on Peller’s marriage to Jarvis

  22-06-2026 09:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Social media commentator Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, over his decision to marry fellow content creator Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis.
  The reaction followed Peller’s announcement on Sunday that he had completed traditional marriage rites by paying Jarvis’ bride price during a family introduction ceremony.
  Sharing clips from the event on Instagram, Peller wrote: “Today, I proudly paid the brid
  
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• ‘You’re still growing as a child’ – GehGeh reacts to Peller’s marriage to Jarvis

  22-06-2026 09:15 via vanguardngr.com
  Social media personality Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, over his decision to marry Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis.Peller announced on Sunday that he had fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying Jarvis’ bride price during a family introduction ceremony.Sharing a video from the event on Instagram, the TikTok star wrote, “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love.”Re
  
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• Yul Edochie responds to critics: No mortal or spirit can bring me down

  22-06-2026 08:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Yul Edochie, a Nollywood actor, has dismissed fresh criticism of his marriage to actress Judy Austin, stating that no mortal or spirit can bring him down.
  Edochie stated amid growing scandal surrounding Judy and her ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi.
  In a Facebook post on Sunday, the actor stated that he had been the target of false accusations for years, but that none of them had been successful in harming him.
  “My aura gives my enemies sleepless nights. In the last four years they’ve told
  
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• Judy Austin vs Mr Obasi: No mortal can bring me down — Yul Edochie

  21-06-2026 20:16 via vanguardngr.com
  Actor Yul Edochie has dismissed recent criticism surrounding his personal life, insisting that no “mortal or spirit” can bring him down amid ongoing public debate involving his marriage to actress Judy Austin and her former husband, Mr Obasi.In a Facebook post on Sunday, Edochie said he has faced false claims for years but maintained that they have failed to affect him.“My aura gives my enemies sleepless nights. In the last 4 years they’ve told all sorts of lies against
  
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• Peller officially off market after paying Jarvis’ bride price

  21-06-2026 19:14 via thesun.ng
  
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  Popular TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has announced that he has paid the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis.
  Peller shared the news in an Instagram video posted on Sunday, showing the couple during their family introduction ceremony.
  The pair appeared in traditional outfits as relatives from both sides joined in celebrating the occasion. Peller wore a white shirt, George wrapper and coral beads, while Jarvis was dressed
  
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• Video: Peller confirms payment of Jarvis’ bride price at introduction ceremony

  21-06-2026 18:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabPopular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has announced that he has fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis, during their family introduction ceremony.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (@peller089)
  The development was revealed in a video shared on his Instagram page on Sunday, showing the couple in full traditional attire as both families marked the oc
  
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• I didn’t announce Broda Shaggi’s death – Officer Woos threatens legal action

  21-06-2026 09:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian content creator Jubril Oladapo, popularly known as Officer Woos, has denied reports claiming he announced the death of fellow skit maker Broda Shaggi, describing the allegation as false, malicious and defamatory.
  The rumour surfaced after an X user claimed that Officer Woos had announced Broda Shaggi’s death on Instagram, writing: “Officer Woos just announced the passing away of his brother Broda Shaggi via his IG page. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
  Responding t
  
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• Officer Woos denies announcing Broda Shaggy’s death

  21-06-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  Nigerian content creator Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has dismissed reports claiming that he announced the death of his colleague and close associate, Broda Shaggi.The controversy began after an X user, @Ghost91on, shared a post alleging that Officer Woos had broken the news of Broda Shaggi’s death through his Instagram page.The blogger wrote alongside a picture of the comedian: “Officer woos just announced the passed away of his brother broda shaggi vi
  
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• Sex not just enjoyment – Ara The Drummer

  21-06-2026 04:14 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian drummer and musician Ara The Drummer has shared her perspective on intimacy, relationships, and personal boundaries, stating that sex goes beyond physical pleasure and involves a deeper level of connection.Speaking on the Under Her Skin Podcast, Ara said people often underestimate the significance of sexual intimacy and the access it gives another person into their lives.“Sex is not just enjoyment; it’s literally just putting your life’s plan in somebody
  
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• Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity 

  21-06-2026 03:53 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiIn Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin didn’t just take part. It amplified the movement.Ojude Oba has always been a powerful cultural gathering. However, 2026 carried a deeper meaning. Following
  
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• I’m not the table, I’m the furniture — Tierny Olalere on “Conversations With Kenni”

  21-06-2026 03:17 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiGifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose.In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early struggles, the sacrifices behind her career growth, and the resilience required to stay consistent in the industry.Olalere also addressed the popular relationship question often directe
  
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• I was meant to be a Reverend Sister – Beverly Osu

  21-06-2026 03:09 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayon OnikoyiNigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations.Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she grew up in Lagos and had a strong Catholic background.“I grew up in Lagos, in Surulere, and from Surulere I moved to Yaba, Ojuelegba. I am a Lagos girl,” she said.The r
  
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• We can’t deny sex-for-role exists – Abidemi Adisa

  21-06-2026 03:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiFast-rising Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abidemi Adisa has acknowledged the existence of the controversial sex-for-role practice in the Nigerian movie industry, saying it remains one of the factors discouraging talented individuals from pursuing careers in entertainment.The actress, however, disclosed that she has never been pressured to exchange sexual favors for movie roles since joining the industry.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Adisa said the problem extends beyo
  
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• I want the right man, not just marriage – Ayomide Dawodu

  21-06-2026 03:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Ayo OnikoyiNollywood actress and producer Ayomide Dawodu has revealed that she remains single and is in no hurry to remarry, years after the end of a relationship she described as memorable despite its painful conclusion.Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the indigenous Lagos-born filmmaker said she has not found love since her relationship with her former partner ended in 2018.According to Dawodu, the relationship was a beautiful experience that unfortunately came to an end, although
  
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• Elegance in stripes

  21-06-2026 03:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Outfits with stripes could be fun. It gives this kind of comfy outlook when professionally done. Ankara or Adire is already busy. If stripes are bold, keep accessories minimal.
   
   
  It’s pertinent to note that vertical stripes on the body  make you look taller, but don’t join stripes any how at the seams. Bad matching of stripes is what makes it loud,  and shows the kind of tailor you patronize.
    
  For a plus-size person, the size of stripe should be medi
  
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