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2027: Cubana Chief Priest declares House of Reps ambition, backs Tinubu
Pascal Okechukwu, a popular socialite and nightlife entrepreneur also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly stated his intention to seek a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general election.
05/02/2026
AMEMUSO Choir Director Gives Account of Events Surrounding Ifunanya ‘Nanyah’ Nwangene’s Death
The Director of the AMEMUSO Choir, Mr. Sam C. Ezugwu, has released a detailed account of the events leading to the death of Ifunanya 'Nanyah' Nwangene, who reportedly died following a snakebite in Lugbe, Abuja.
03/02/2026
Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Crosses ₦2.5bn, Sets New West African Box Office Record
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark at the West African box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie in the region as of early February 2026.
03/02/2026
2026 Grammys: Full list of winners
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, showcased a diverse array of musical talent, with Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar emerging as major winners in a night filled with memorable performances and historic moments.
02/02/2026
Tinubu Celebrates Fela Kuti’s Eternal Legacy After Historic Recording Academy Honour
The global music community has paid tribute to one of Africa’s most influential cultural icons, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, with the Recording Academy of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, conferred posthumously.
01/02/2026
Fela Becomes First African To Receive Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death.
30/01/2026
Hilda Baci becomes three-time Guinness World Record holder
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced that she is now a three-time Guinness World Record holder, following confirmation that her September 2025 feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall.
21/01/2026
Tinubu hails Rema, Burna Boy, others for AFRIMA wins
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who emerged winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards he described their performance as proof of the country’s growing influence in African and global music.
15/01/2026
Toyin Abraham celebrates explosive UK response to ‘Oversabi Aunty’
Nollywood superstar Toyin Abraham has expressed profound gratitude to her fans in the United Kingdom following an overwhelming response to her latest film, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ during its opening weekend in select Odeon Cinemas across the country.
30/12/2025
The Power of Silence: How Moses Mojeokwu’s The Fix Is Rewriting Nollywood’s Visual Language
In an industry often driven by volume—dialogue-heavy scripts, heightened emotions and visual spectacle—director and cinematographer Moses Mojeokwu is making a compelling case for restraint. His latest short film, The Fix, offers a striking counterpoint to mainstream Nollywood storytelling, proving that silence, when carefully deployed, can be just as forceful as noise.
22/12/2025
