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• Davido ushers Ethiopians into new year with electrifying performance

  11-09-2024 17:35 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian music sensation Davido brought his signature energy to Ethiopia on September 11, 2024, as the country celebrated the start of the year 2017, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo calendar.
  The music star delivered a stellar performance at a sold-out show, captivating fans with hits from his acclaimed fourth album, Timeless.DavidoAs Ethiopia marked it
  
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• BBNaija: Ben refuses to commit, keeps his options open on relationship with Chizoba

  18-09-2024 14:39 via thenet.ng
  
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  In a recent interview on Wednesday, September 18, with recently evicted BBNaija housemate, Ben left fans speculating about his potential romance with fellow contestant Chizoba after their time on the reality show, which ended on Sunday, September 15.
  When asked if he would pursue a relationship with her once they leave the house, he remained noncommittal, saying, &l
  
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• Instagram, TikTok lead list of most popular apps this year

  18-09-2024 13:54 via thenet.ng
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  A recent study by software subscription company Setapp reveals that Instagram is the most popular mobile application of 2024, boasting an impressive popularity score of 90.
  With 696 million downloads and a solid average rating of 4.5, Instagram continues to lead the charge in social media engagement and e-commerce integration.The study assessed mobile app popularity
  
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• 2024; The year of the albums. Good or bad?

  18-09-2024 13:54 via thenet.ng
  
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  The growth of African music in the past 7 years has been spectacular. From 2017 to 2024, many events have contributed to the current reality of African artists being the most talked about music makers on the world scene.
  Different players have contributed to the creation and growth of genres, sounds and the general movement of the Afrobeats to the world culture. A y
  
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• BBNaija: I will need intercourse to relieve stress after show – Handi

  18-09-2024 11:55
  By Seyi Babalola
  Handi, a Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, has stated that she will need sexual intercourse to release tension after the program.
  She made this comment during an open conversation with Wanni, Kassia, and Victoria on Tuesday.
  Her sister Wanni had previously stated that Handi had remained celibate for three months prior to the event.
  Wanni: “Before we came here, my sister [Handi] had gone three months without sex. This is the longest I’ve been
  
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• Diddy to remain in detention after bail denial

  18-09-2024 11:26
  By Kachi Ekile
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being detained at the Special Housing Unit in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn pending his court appearance on Wednesday.
  Daily Sun reported that Diddy was arrested on Monday in Manhattan following a grand jury indictment.
  According to a CNN report, the embattled hip-hop icon is currently in a special housing unit separate from the general prison population.
  The unit is for inmates who require additional protection, among other reason
  
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• Bisola Badmus Opens Up On Battle With Brain Tumor

  17-09-2024 18:41 via thenet.ng
  
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  Popular Yoruba actress, Bisola Badmus, has revealed that she has been battling a brain tumour for the last three years.She made this revelation in a video with fellow Actor, Kunle Afod.The video drew sympathy from fans as the screen star revealed that, at one time, she lost her eyesight and couldn’t recognise her family and friends.Bisola Badmus blamed ex
  
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• Actress, Bisola Badmus, Opens Up On Battle With Brain Tumor

  17-09-2024 18:41 via thenet.ng
  
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  Popular Yoruba actress, Bisola Badmus, has revealed that she has been battling brain tumour for the last three years.She made this revelation in a video with fellow Actro, Kunle Afod.The video drew sympathy from fans as the screen star revealed that, at one time, she lost her eyesight and couldn’t recognized her family and friends.Badmus blamed excessive
  
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• BBNaija: Mercy Eke struggled to give content during All-Stars season, says Wanni

  17-09-2024 18:39
  By Seyi Babalola
  Wanni, a Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, claims that Mercy Eke, Season 4’s winner, failed to produce exciting content for fans during the All-Stars edition.
  She further said that Eke was so keen to generate content that she pushed for a relationship with Whitemoney and kissed both Pere and Kiddwaya.
  Wanni revealed this in a talk with her fellow housemates on Monday.
  “During the All-Stars season, Mercy was struggling to be dramatic. She strug
  
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• RMD Encourages Basketmouth to Consult AY for Filmmaking Guidance

  17-09-2024 17:08 via thenet.ng
  
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  As Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth gears up to make his mark in Nollywood with his debut film A Ghetto Love Story, veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has stepped in with some sage advice. The 63-year-old film icon recently shared his insights with the comedian, encouraging him to seek mentorship from established industry figures such as fellow Nigerian c
  
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• RMD advices Basketmouth to ‘learn from AY, Funke Akindele, others’

  17-09-2024 17:08 via thenet.ng
  
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  As Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth gears up to make his mark in Nollywood with his debut film A Ghetto Love Story, veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has stepped in with some sage advice.
  The 63-year-old film icon recently shared his insights with the comedian, encouraging him to seek mentorship from established industry figures such as fellow Nigerian c
  
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• 8th edition of Calabar Entertainment Conference and Festival set for October 9

  17-09-2024 16:45 via thenet.ng
  
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  The city of Calabar is gearing up for the 2024 edition of the Calabar Entertainment Conference and Festival, a three-day celebration of creativity, innovation, food, drinks, and games.
  Organized by Calabar’s leading urban radio station, Hit FM 95.9, the event will take place from October 9 to 11, 2024, at the Cultural Center Complex.Since its inception in 2017
  
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• Wizkid celebrates 10th anniversary of Ayo, announces new music.

  17-09-2024 15:57 via thenet.ng
  
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  10 years ago today, Wizkid announced and released his hit single Ojuelgba and his sophomore album Ayo. The album released under his former label Empire Mates Entertainment went on to be a landmark in Wiz’s career and a stepping stone into the new chapter of his journey in life and music.
  The album which feature 19 tracks and consisted of hits from top to botto
  
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• Wizkid celebrates 10 years anniversary of Ayo, announces new music.

  17-09-2024 15:57 via thenet.ng
  
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  10 years ago today, Wizkid announced and released his hit single Ojuelgba and his sophomore album Ayo. The album released under his former label Empire Mates Entertainment went on to be a landmark in Wiz’s career and a stepping stone into the new chapter of his journey in life and music.
  The album which feature 19 tracks and consisted of hits from top to botto
  
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• Nasboi, goodluck in your marriage

  17-09-2024 14:41 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nasboi. An interesting personality. In an alternate universe, he would be a myth. A legend. A man who’s tales are sung by moonlight and who’s life is recounted countlessly by generations. Nasiru, a young thespian who fell in love with Madame Music. Life would be life, and Nasiru would end up not properly equipped to introduce himself to the family of Mad
  
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• Sean “Diddy” Combs arrested after grand jury indictment

  17-09-2024 10:18
  By Seyi Babalola
  American hip-hop businessman, Sean Combs was detained on Monday in Manhattan, according to numerous American media reports.
  Combs, widely known as P. Diddy, was arrested after a grand jury indicted him. NBC News stated that he was apprehended in a hotel lobby.
  Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced his arrest in a post on X.
  “Earlier this evening, federal agents arrested Sean Combs, based on a sealed indictment filed by
  
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• BBNaija: Sooj Emerges Week 8 Head of House (HoH)

  16-09-2024 20:49 via thenet.ng
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  Housemate, Sooj, has won the Head of House (HoH) games to emerge as the new HoH for week 8.He bested his rival housemates in an excellent time of four minutes and thirty-two seconds (4.32s) on Monday evening.The games involved a series of daunting tasks, involving wading through slippery paths and shooting balls into holes.By virtue of his victory, Sooj has now earn
  
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• Rema, Omah lay, Shallipopi featured in EA FC25 Soundtrack

  16-09-2024 20:29 via thenet.ng
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  Afrobeats to the world takes another giant step forward as forerunners of the genre made appearances on the just released EA FC25 soundtrack. The soundtrack released today features songs that would be accessible and played during in game scenarios and acts like Omah Lay, Shallipopi and Rema had songs on the playlist.Omah Lay’s hit song Moving off his yet to be
  
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• Veteran Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France is dead

  16-09-2024 18:33
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Veteran Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France has reportedly died.
  Olufemi Ogedengbe, a Nigerian filmmaker, posted the tragic news on Instagram.
  Referring to France as a legend and an uncle, Ogedengbe reminisced about their collaboration in Tanzania in 2006, where they worked on three film projects together. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.
  He expressed his condolences, stating: “Rest in peace to one of Nollywood legends. Uncle Emmanuel France, One of the
  
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• I’m not perfect – Portable pleads for forgiveness after slapping pastor

  16-09-2024 15:19
  By Seyi Babalola
  Controversial street-pop artist, Portable has requested forgiveness after slapping a pastor who came to speak at his club.
  According to reports, the musician was recently caught on tape slapping a pastor.
  Following the attack, Portable received outrage from netizens and other preachers, who threatened to take action against him for attacking a man of God.
  In a video posted on Monday, the musician addressed the criticism and ascribed his behavior to previous experience.
  While ple
  
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• Seyi Vibez quits Dapper Music, Goes Solo after ‘Canada drama’

  16-09-2024 14:51 via thenet.ng
  
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  Nigerian Street Hop sensation Seyi Vibez has announced his departure from Dapper Music, the label that played a pivotal role in his rise to stardom. The move marks a shift in Vibez’s career as he embraces independence and goes solo.Since making waves in the mainstream music scene in 2022, Seyi Vibez has become one of Nigeria’s most prominent artists. His
  
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• FULL LIST: Shogun secures 18 record wins at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards

  16-09-2024 14:14 via thenet.ng
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  The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, held on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, saw several historic wins and surprising upsets.FX’s “Shogun” had a notable night at the Emmy Awards, winning eighteen awards, including Best Drama Series. Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, both from “Shogun”, made history by becoming the first
  
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• BBNaija: Gossip, Games, Gyration, and everything that happened in week 7

  16-09-2024 12:05 via thenet.ng
  
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  Another week of the BBNaija Season 9 has been concluded, and we have another recap for you!It has been 7 weeks already in the No Loose Guard House and things took a juicy turn this time around.
  Here is everything that happened last week:Sunday (After The Live Show); No EvictionThere was palpable relief in the BBNaija house after Ebuka announced that no one would be
  
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• Michael Jackson’s Brother, Tito, Dies at 70

  16-09-2024 11:12 via thenet.ng
  
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  Tito Jackson, the beloved musician and founding member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. The news of his death was announced by his children on Sunday, leaving fans and family alike in mourning.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, i
  
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• Boy Spyce’s upcoming release; a do-or-die project for an underwhelming career

  16-09-2024 10:31 via thenet.ng
  
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  Mavin Records artiste Boy Spyce has announced new music for Friday. The record which he titled Shout was tagged as a “personal apology to myself” by the artist when he announced the release on his X platform.Since he was announced by Mavin Records, Boy Spyce has struggled to build an identity for himself and has over time had connectivity issues with the
  
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• Boy Spyce: A do or die moment?

  16-09-2024 10:31 via thenet.ng
  
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  Mavin Records artiste Boy Spyce has announced new music for Friday. The record which he titled Shout was tagged a “personal apology to myself” by the artist when he announced the release on his X platform.
  Since he was announced by Mavin Records, Boy Spyce has struggled to build an identity for himself and has over time had connectivity issues with the f
  
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• Why I relocated to Nigeria – actress Adunni Ade reveals

  16-09-2024 10:23
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has given credit to veteran actor Ramsey Nouah for inspiring her to relocate to Nigeria and pursue her dream in the film industry.
  In a recent episode of the Hip TV show Trending, hosted by reality celebrity KimOprah, Ade said that she has always liked the legendary actor.
  She revealed that he was behind her choice to leave her career as a model in America and relocate to Nigeria.
  She said, “He [Ramsey Nouah] was the one who gave me confirmatio
  
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• BBNaija: Ben, Chizoba become 1st Housemates to be evicted after unpairing

  16-09-2024 09:36 via thenet.ng
  
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  Ben and Chizoba have been evicted from BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ Season. Ben, who was previously paired with Tjay, and Chizoba, who was paired with Onyeka, both left the house as part of the latest eviction round.Nine housemates were nominated for eviction this week: Kellyrae, Victoria, Sooj, Kassia, Chizoba, Shaun, Topher, Ben, and Ozee. Notably, two duo
  
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• Fast rising Nigerian songster, 4EB, hits music airwaves with Poverty Must Die

  15-09-2024 20:48
  
   
  By Olakunle Olafioye
  All is set for September 18 premiere of Nigeria’s multi-talented and fast rising music artiste and producer, Winning Elisha Onyibe’s new song titled Poverty Must Die.The new song which is a commentary on the hardship and the daily toil and struggle of the common man, according to the young artiste who is popularly known as 4EB, is intended to serve as the elixir needed by many to waddle through the difficulty of the hard time.4EB is in no doubt that his la
  
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• ‘Gen Z’: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

  15-09-2024 18:12 via thenet.ng
  
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  They say those born in the mid-90s to date represent the ‘Gen Z’ generation. Unlike the millennials (the mid-80s to early 90s) or the older generation before that, Gen Z comes with a whole new set of ideologies and orientations that have never been seen before.
  They represent bold, revolutionary and new. They are the present and they make one hell of an
  
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