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Month: November 2024

Actors driving range rovers are living fake lives – Actor Bimbo Manuel

He says no Nigerian actor can afford the luxurious car on acting fees alone. Veteran Nollywood actor Bimbo Manuel has voiced his stance on colleagues living in mansions and driving Range Rovers, stating that they’re living fake lives. Manuel appeared as a guest on TVC’s Your View, speaking on his career as a Nollywood actor…

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The full winners list at the 2024 MTV EMAs

Tyla won the best Afrobeats and best African act at the 2024 EMAs. The South African singer continued her sweep of the global award season after fending off competitions from Nigerian superstars to win the best Afrobeats and Best African act at the 2024 VMAs. Tyla edged Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Tems…

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Obaseki’s location exposed amid claims of leaving Nigeria

With the governorship transition approaching, political tensions in Edo State have escalated, with Obaseki’s location sparking conflicting narratives between the outgoing and incoming administrations. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, set to leave office tomorrow, has been located in Lagos, countering widespread speculation that he had fled Nigeria to avoid potential legal scrutiny. Initially fueled by…

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Tyla gives credit to Afrobeats for opening doors for African Music

South African singer Tyla gave props to Afrobeats at the 2024 MTV EMAs. The South African singer continued her sweep of the global award season after fending off competitions from Nigerian superstars to win the best Afrobeats and Best African act at the 2024 VMAs. Tyla edged Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Tems…

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Genoveva Umeh bags The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) Prize for Acting

The actress is one of Nigeria’s fast-rising actresses. Nollywood actress Genoveva Umeh has won the 18th edition TFAA Prize for Acting which was held on November 10, 2024. As the African film industry continues its rise on the global stage, platforms like The Future Awards Africa play a vital role in recognising and nurturing emerging…

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Michael ‘Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogude wins the 18th edition TFAA prize for film

Ama Psalmist is a TV, film and documentary director with notable films to his credit. Nollywood Director Ama Psalmist has bagged the prize for Film of the Year at The Future Awards Africa which was held on November 10, 2024. The 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa tagged ‘Celebrating the Great and Daring’ honoured…

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Rema makes Afrobeats history as ‘Calm Down’ reaches YouTube milestone

Rema‘s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez extends its record as the most-viewed Nigerian song on YouTube. In another landmark feat the global smash hit ‘Calm Down’ has now surpassed 1 billion YouTube views thus becoming the first Afrobeats song to reach this milestone. This feat was recorded on November 9, 2024, a little over…

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Petrol landing cost falls in Nigeria as local pump price increases

In a statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expressed concerns that the pump price of petrol in Nigeria continues to exceed market values, raising questions about the fairness of pricing for consumers. Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has dropped to ₦971 per litre for November 2024. This marks…

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Morning prayer

Starting each day with a morning prayer can bring a sense of peace, strength, and purpose. For many, prayer is a moment to connect with their faith, finding calm in the middle of life’s busyness and challenges. Morning prayers aren’t just about asking for things; they’re about finding gratitude, feeling love, and centring your mind…

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Here’s the tallest mountain in Nigeria

This is the highest peak in Nigeria. Chappal Waddi (also known as the Mountain of Death) is located in Nigeria and, at 2,419 m (7,936 ft), is the country’s highest point. Chappal Waddi (also called Gangirwal) translates to ‘Mountain of Death’ in Fulfulde. Fulfulde is a language spoken by the Fulani people. It is known…

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