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Reno Omokri Honors Late Actor Olu Jacobs as a National Icon
Reno Omokri has praised the late Olu Jacobs, calling him a national icon whose work inspired generations of Nigerian actors.
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Mystro Artz Targets 150-Hour Guinness World Record for Portrait Drawing
Segun Ajao, popularly known as Mystro Artz, is set to attempt a 150-hour portrait-drawing marathon in Ibadan. The Polytechnic, Ibadan student hopes to surpass the current Guinness World Record of 90 hours for the longest marathon drawing portraits, achieved by Nigerian artist Abidemi Praise Omopariola in 2024.
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Afolayan Decries Poor Electricity at Film Village, Seeks Government Support
Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has appealed for government support after investing more than ₦8 billion of his personal funds in the KAP Film Village and Resort in Oyo State. He says the facility has operated without public electricity since its establishment, forcing it to depend heavily on diesel generators. Afolayan has invested about ₦200 million in green energy but says the system is not yet sufficient to power the entire facility.
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Abi Crowned Head of House in BBNaija Season 11
Abisola Ayoola, known as Abi, has been named Head of House for week six in BBNaija Season 11.
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Nigerian Singer Magixx Announces Mother's Passing
Magixx, a prominent Nigerian artist, has shared the news of his mother's death on Instagram.
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 Kicks Off with Record ₦160 Million Prize
Big Brother Naija's eleventh season premiered on DStv and GOtv with 24 housemates competing for an unprecedented ₦160 million prize package, the largest in the show's history, under host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
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Femi Adebayo Leads Historical Epic 'King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos'
'King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos,' a sweeping historical drama starring Femi Adebayo as the 12th Oba of Lagos, holds its grand premiere at IMAX Lekki on August 23 before opening in cinemas nationwide on August 28.
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Davido Wins Best International Act at 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards
Davido beat a field that included Tyla, Rema, Gunna and Fridayy to win Best International Act at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards in Washington, D.C., months after narrowly missing out on a Grammy.
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