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• Lilian Afegbai makes production debut with ‘Bound’

  11-03-2018 00:13
  Actress and former Big Brother contestant, Lilian Afegbai, has been able to fulfill her goal of producing a movie before she turned 26.
  Bound, a film produced by Afegbai, was screened to a private audience last weekend and those who have seen the film said not only did Lilian achieve her goal, she produced a good movie while she was at it. Rita Dominic plays the role of Chineye, an upwardly mobile lady with commitment issues. She starred alongside Enyinaa Nwigwe, Joyce Kalu, Nicole Banna and Sta
  
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• Nollywood Star Omoborty Ties the Knot in the U.S.

  27-12-2024 13:42 via thenet.ng
  
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  Biodun Okeowo, Nollywood actress fondly known as Omoborty, has legally married her partner in the United States. The actress shared the joyous news on her Instagram page, calling it one of the “most beautiful days” of her life.Accompanying her post were stunning pictures from the ceremony, where the radiant bride expressed her gratitude and excitement ab
  
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• Kung Fu Panda 4, The Beekeeper and More Shows To Watch On DStv 

  26-12-2024 12:31 via thenet.ng
  
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  The festive season is here, and its a time for family time with loved ones far and near converged in one place to celebrate. From heartwarming holiday specials like ‘Christmas in Harmony’ to action-packed adventures like ‘Kung Fu Panda,’ we’ve got the perfect movie lineup for every member of the family.Grab your popcorn, snuggle up on t
  
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• Top 5 events of December 2024

  25-12-2024 15:49 via thenet.ng
  
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  December in Lagos is always something to remember. Chaotic, interesting, lively and filled with heavy traffic, Detty December always brings the fun to the game and leaves memories for people. It’s also a period where artists come home and organize shows and pop ups to connect with their fans and bond with the local scene. December 2024 proves to be no differen
  
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• Oblee, the clarion call of 2024

  24-12-2024 15:39 via thenet.ng
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  Ilerioluwa ‘Imole’ Oladimeji Aloba, one of the greatest writers and philosophers to walk the face of the earth in the 21st century said something poetic nine days before today, one year ago that has gone on to be one of the most truthful statements in pop culture. He said “Music no need permission to enter your spirit” and that is the entire
  
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• THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF LAGOS RETURNS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE THIRD SEASON

  24-12-2024 11:27 via thenet.ng
  
  Read Later (0) Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang.No account yet? RegisterFans of glamour, drama, and high society, get ready! The highly anticipated third season of The Real Housewives of Lagos is set to premiere on 12 January 2025. This season promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more extravagant, as it showcases the unparalleled luxury, lifestyle, and culture of Lagos.Returning to light up your screens are three fan favourites: Laura
  
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• Speed Darlington Granted Bail After Nearly a Month in Police Custody

  23-12-2024 13:40 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. Darlington, known for his bold and often controversial social media posts, was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo state.The rapper’s arrest stirred controversy after human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju claimed that Afrofusion sup
  
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• Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Defends Choice of Performers at Birthday Party, Cites Davido as Gospel Artist

  23-12-2024 13:24 via thenet.ng
  
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  Controversial British pastor Tobi Adegboyega has responded to the backlash over his decision to feature secular artists at his 2023 birthday party, instead of gospel performers, defending his choices and emphasizing the importance of loyalty and friendship over public opinion.The founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church addressed the criticism in a recent in
  
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• ‘Funds’ by Davido Achieves Record-Breaking Streaming Week in Nigeria

  23-12-2024 11:57 via thenet.ng
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  Nigerian superstar Davido has once again cemented his legacy in the music industry, setting a new record for the highest streaming week in Nigeria with his latest single, “Funds.” The highlife fusion track, featuring Chike’s velvety vocals and OdumoduBlvck’s charismatic flows, has taken the country by storm, amassing an impressive 7.38 millio
  
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• Gideon Okeke Calls Out Jim Iyke, Labels Him a “Small Boy”

  23-12-2024 11:39 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke has taken to social media to unleash a scathing critique of his colleague Jim Iyke, accusing the veteran actor of lacking professionalism and authenticity. The fiery remarks were shared on Instagram on December 23, 2024.Okeke didn’t hold back, branding Iyke a “small boy” and questioning his acting credentials in a serie
  
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• Yul Edochie Offers Christmas Advice for Ladies: “Save Your Money, Not Your Hair”

  22-12-2024 19:38 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood star Yul Edochie is making headlines again, this time with a piece of advice for women ahead of the festive season. Taking to his Facebook page, the often-controversial actor urged ladies not to feel pressured into purchasing expensive wigs, emphasizing that natural beauty and self-confidence should take precedence.“Ladies, if you cannot afford expen
  
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• Tribalism: The Sweet and Bitter Sides to It

  22-12-2024 15:00 via thenet.ng
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  Truth be told: Before the name Nigeria ever came out from the white man’s lips, we were either Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa or any of the other minority tribes there are in Nigeria. This is who we were. As such, the expression, “I am a Nigerian,” still struggles to stick many decades after independence and the colonial masters’ departure from our land
  
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• Rema and Asake Featured on Obama’s Favorite Songs of 2024

  21-12-2024 12:44 via thenet.ng
  
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  Former U.S. President Barack Obama has once again shared his highly anticipated annual playlist, and two Nigerian stars, Rema and Asake, have earned spots on the prestigious list.The 24-song playlist, unveiled via Obama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, showcases tracks that captivated the former president this year. Encouraging music lovers to dive into his sel
  
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• Eucharia Anunobi Urges Fans to Embrace Self-Worth, Reject Need for Validation

  20-12-2024 14:47 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian actress Eucharia Anunobi has delivered a powerful message to her fans, urging them to stop seeking validation from others and to embrace their inherent self-worth. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Friday, the celebrated actress highlighted the dangers of prioritizing external approval, cautioning that it often leads to “emotional and spiritual imbalan
  
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• CKay tops RRIA list of best selling Nigerian Artists 2024

  19-12-2024 17:47 via thenet.ng
  
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  CKay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ continues to hold its position as the highest-selling Nigerian song in the United States.Nigerian mainstream pop music is and has been enjoying global success for a while, starting from the shores of Africa, to UK and the rest of Europe, then to the US and Asia. In the United States, Afrobeats stars have earned multiple plati
  
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• Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey: Real love or staged romance?

  19-12-2024 17:28 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ever since he became the African Giant, Burna Boy has been the talk of the media for a while, always being in the news for one reason or the other. This year has been no different. Even though he dropped just two singles this year, it was a busy one for the Afrobeats superstar as he was always making the headlines. From his rift with Speed Darlington to his new foun
  
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• Global artists performing at EOTY parties: normal or unacceptable?

  19-12-2024 12:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  A few days ago, Davido performed at the Fidelity Bank end of the year party and was scolded by many Nigerians. Some felt he shouldn’t be doing such gigs anymore due to his status as one of our global artists and others felt he was taking money out of the pockets of the younger artists they think should be doing such gigs. Many concluded that he was a level bel
  
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• Burna Boy’s Bundle Bundle: Great record or below par?

  18-12-2024 10:38 via thenet.ng
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  Burna boy’s second release of 2024 is an interesting one. First of all, it confirms my theory that Rema is and has been inspiring the big three for a while, and they’re heavily biting off him now. Bundle by Bundle, an uptempo record with heavy Nigerian street influences is one of the most important records of 2024, even though it’s only just been d
  
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• Adele’s Song Taken Down From Streaming by Brazialian Court Order

  17-12-2024 15:18 via thenet.ng
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  A Brazilian court has ordered Singer, Adele’s song, ‘Million Years Ago,’ taken down from streaming services over plagiarism claims.Judge Victor Torres ordered Brazilian subdivisions of Sony and Universal to stop “immediately and globally, from using, reproducing, editing, distributing or commercialising the song ‘Million Years
  
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• Davido set to headline 2025 concert with 50 Cent and Mary J Blige

  17-12-2024 14:32 via thenet.ng
  
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  Davido will headline the 2025 concert alongside 50 Cent and Mary J Blige.
  Davido is set to record another major career milestone on July 3, 2025, when he headlines the 60,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the United Kingdom. The four-time Grammy nominee will be sharing the stage with American multi-platinum-selling rapper and global superstar 50 Cent and 9-t
  
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• Burna Boy announces new music for Wednesday

  17-12-2024 14:05 via thenet.ng
  
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  Burna Boy is set to wrap up 2024 on a strong note with the release of a new single. In an update on his X account, Burna Boy announced that he will release his new single by 6PM on Wednesday, 18 December 2024.
  The Grammy winner earlier teased the single with a post on his Twitter page which was also followed by a similar post by his long-term collaborator Telz who p
  
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• Being my true self more of a priority than staying in a relationship – DJ Cuppy

  17-12-2024 12:14 via thenet.ng
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  Gelato singer and Nigerian Disk jockey, Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy has emphatically stated that she would rather quit any relationship and stay away from any situation that denies her freedom of expressing her true self than stay in it.In a post on her official X handle, she said, “I’m not staying. In a room, a convo, a relationship, a plat
  
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• Ariana Grande Won’t Be Touring in 2025, Republic Records Confirms

  16-12-2024 14:52 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ariana Grande is thriving in her career, balancing her roles as a pop icon and rising movie star—but fans hoping for a big tour in 2025 might be disappointed. Despite recent online chatter fueled by alleged Ticketmaster listings, Grande’s team has confirmed there’s no tour on the horizon.The buzz began when fans spotted apparent Ticketmaster entrie
  
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• 200 million Nigerians, only 3,000 Subscriptions – AY Sheds Light on Netflix’s Struggles in Nigeria

  16-12-2024 14:07 via thenet.ng
  
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  Popular comedian and actor AY Makun has offered his perspective on the recent uproar surrounding Netflix’s alleged pullback from funding Nigerian original movies. The debate was sparked by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s claim that Netflix had stopped commissioning Nigerian originals, igniting concerns about the streaming giant’s commitment to Africa&rs
  
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• I didn’t go to university because of N20,000 – Ice Prince Opens Up

  16-12-2024 13:14 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian rapper Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has shared a deeply personal account of his challenging upbringing, reflecting on the loss of his parents and the financial hardships that shaped his path to success. The award-winning artist, renowned for hits like ‘Oleku,’ delved into his story recently on the Listen With Osi podcast.
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• US celebrity Chloe Bailey, Burna Boy set tongues wagging after close romance in lagos night club

  16-12-2024 12:48 via thenet.ng
  
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  US singer, Chloe Bailey who recently arrived Nigeria on 15 December much to the surprise of many Nigerians, has been been at the center of media gossip as she was recently seen in a video with “big 7” crooner, Burna Boy.In the viral videos circulating online, they were both seen hanging out in a Lagos night club.Amongst the videos, the one that sparked t
  
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• Oyo State to welcome 2025 in style with the debut of ‘Oyo Countdown Festival’

  16-12-2024 09:30 via thenet.ng
  
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  In a continued effort to enhance the tourism sector of the state and drive economic growth, leading entertainment and tourism production company, Naija Ninja Incorporated, in partnership with the Oyo State Government, is set to host the first-ever New Year’s Eve Countdown event to welcome 2025.
  The event will take place from December 30th to the 31st, 2024, cu
  
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• Ice Prince Sets the Record Straight: I Was the First African Artist to Receive BET Award on Stage, not Davido

  15-12-2024 14:26 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has debunked claims that fellow artist Davido was the first African to receive a BET Award on stage. The Oleku hitmaker asserts that he holds the honor, achieving the milestone in 2013 when he won the Best International Act, Africa Award.For years, African artists were relegated to receiving their BET honors backstage, away from the glamou
  
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• Bimbo Ademoye Shares Heartwarming Christmas Tradition with Her Father

  15-12-2024 10:34 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye is embracing the Christmas spirit early, sharing her heartfelt excitement about the holiday season and the cherished tradition of spending it with her father. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bimbo Ademoye (@bimboademoye)
  In a touching Instagram post, Bimbo Ademoye described her dad as her “safe place,” revealin
  
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• 12 Unreleased Michael Jackson Songs Found in Producer’s Old Storage Unit

  14-12-2024 18:52 via thenet.ng
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  In a surprising twist, Gregg Musgrove, a 56-year-old stay-at-home dad and former California highway patrol officer, has stumbled upon a treasure trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs. Musgrove made the discovery while sorting through an abandoned storage unit he purchased in the San Fernando Valley.The unit, once owned by Bryan Loren—an American producer w
  
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