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  • Why I want to relocate to Lagos – US Rapper DDG

    Why I want to relocate to Lagos – US Rapper DDG

    American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has revealed plans to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria, as his custody battle with ex-girlfriend Halle Bailey over their 17-month-old son, Halo, continues.

    In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DDG wrote, “I’m so tired of living in LA. I can’t wait til I move to Lagos, Nigeria.”

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    The rapper had earlier hinted in January 2025 that he was considering leaving the US for either London or Lagos, citing dissatisfaction with life in America.

    The custody battle between DDG and Bailey has been highly publicised, with Bailey previously alleging physical and emotional abuse and obtaining a temporary restraining order against DDG.

  • Actress Uche Montana flaunts new 2025 Range Rover

    Actress Uche Montana flaunts new 2025 Range Rover

    Actress and producer Uche Montana has acquired a brand-new 2025 Range Rover P530 Autobiography LWB, worth millions of naira.

    This marks her second Range Rover in less than a year, following her 2024 model.

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    The Nollywood star shared a video of the luxury car’s arrival in Lagos on her Instagram story, captioning it “2025 in 2025.”

    Her latest acquisition has drawn admiration from fans and colleagues, who flooded her page with congratulatory messages.

    Beyond her acting career, Uche Montana is also an accomplished producer and screenwriter. She won the Moreklue All Youth Awards (Maya) for Best Supporting Actress in the TV series “Hush.”

  • Pastor Bolaji Idowu blesses Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record Jollof bid

    Pastor Bolaji Idowu blesses Hilda Baci’s Guinness World Record Jollof bid

    Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Centre offered prayers and encouragement to celebrity chef Hilda Baci as she embarked on an attempt to cook the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

    The event, tagged the “Gino Jollof Festival,” features a massive pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall, with 250 bags of rice being prepared for tens of thousands of attendees.

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    Over 20,000 people registered for the free festival, which aims to celebrate Nigerian cuisine on an unprecedented scale.

    Baci assured participants that the meal would be both “amazing and hygienic,” promising a record-breaking culinary experience.

    This marks another milestone in her journey, following global recognition for her 100-hour cooking marathon in May 2023, which earned her a Guinness World Record.

    With her attention to detail and commitment to excellence, Baci is set to make this historic cookout a success.

  • No actress can afford G-Wagon from acting proceeds – Yemi Solade

    No actress can afford G-Wagon from acting proceeds – Yemi Solade

    Actor Yemi Solade has claimed that no actress in the industry can afford a G-Wagon solely from acting income.

    According to Solade on the Honest Bunch podcast, the financial returns from acting are insufficient to fund such luxury purchases.

    He emphasised that while acting provides fame and visibility, the pay per role is nowhere near enough to afford high-end cars.

    Solade opined that actresses who own such vehicles likely have other sources of income, such as side hustles, production ventures, or even gifts from admirers.

    He said, “Nobody makes a lot of money that will give you all of those luxurious cars you have mentioned. I do not know how they make so much money to buy these cars. I know what I earn. In the industry, no actress will say that the G Wagon that she has was bought from the proceeds she got from acting.

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    “It’s possible from producing but from acting, how much do they want to pay you, 50M?

    “They may have a side hustle, I don’t know those hustles,” he noted, adding that not all cars are self-purchased. “Then again, some are gifts, I want to believe so. Yes, now, dem fit gift person G-wagon.”

    With a career spanning over three decades, Solade has featured in numerous Yoruba and English-language films and is known for his outspoken nature and deep understanding of the entertainment sector.

  • Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he is alive, healthy

    Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he is alive, healthy

    Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has firmly dismissed rumours of his death, describing the claims as false and misleading.

    A viral post alleged that he had died after battling diabetes and undergoing spine surgery.

    However, Agu quickly countered the story with a video on his Instagram page, reassuring fans and colleagues that he is alive and well.

    Expressing disappointment that people readily believe such reports without verification, Agu blamed attention-seeking bloggers for spreading the false news.

    The Nollywood star had similarly faced death rumours in 2020, which he also debunked, cautioning fans against falling for unverified information.

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    He said, “All because of likes, views, and comments, a blogger wrongly announced my death. They posted ‘RIP’ with my pictures. Let me shock you: Chief Chiwetalu Agu Okenmirin’ezoru1 of Etiti Amokwe, Enugu State, is not going to die any time soon.

    “Instead, I will be the one to bury my enemies. The one who digs a pit will fall inside; the one who digs a grave will fall into it. I am going to carry my grandchildren.”

    He captioned the video: “Fans and family, please disregard any rumors about my death, and kindly report the page of the blogger who started spreading them. I am very much alive by God’s grace”.

  • Hilda Baci sanitises giant pot for record-breaking jollof rice attempt

    Hilda Baci sanitises giant pot for record-breaking jollof rice attempt

    Monday Achoja Oghenechovwe: Driving youth empowerment, infrastructure growth in Delta

    Monday Achoja Oghenechovwe (born January 15, in Edeje Irhodo, Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, and community advocate.

    He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Global Mondiloh Ltd, a travel solutions company specializing in tourism, visa processing, and travel support services for individuals and organizations.

    Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a reputable brand in Nigeria’s travel industry.

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    Beyond business, Achoja is actively engaged in grassroots politics and community development in Delta State.

    He has supported several initiatives focused on youth empowerment, social welfare, and the improvement of local infrastructure in his constituency.

    By combining political engagement with entrepreneurial vision, Achoja continues to champion sustainable development while building opportunities for growth within his community.

  • Papaya Ex stuns at AMVCA in viral banana-inspired dress

    Papaya Ex stuns at AMVCA in viral banana-inspired dress

    The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) are known for glitz, glamour, and unforgettable fashion moments—but this year, one name stood out above the rest: Papaya Ex.

    The influencer and media personality set the internet ablaze when she arrived on the red carpet in a custom banana-inspired gown, a daring creation by Nigerian designer @xtaqueendesignz1. Stylist: @styled_by_maklinscout.

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    The sculpted bust of the gown, designed to resemble ripe bananas, immediately made her the night’s most talked-about star.

    Social media platforms lit up within minutes. Clips of her arrival went viral, racking up thousands of views on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Fans praised her fearless creativity, with one user writing, “Papaya Ex didn’t just attend the AMVCAs—she owned them.”

    Known for her ability to push boundaries in both fashion and lifestyle, Papaya Ex has proven once again that she is more than just an influencer—she is a style icon redefining African red-carpet culture.

  • Industry Machine “DJ Leftizy” drops new single “Move on” ft Rayce

    Industry Machine “DJ Leftizy” drops new single “Move on” ft Rayce

    Nigeria’s superstar DJ and Yemi Alade’s official spin master, DJ Leftizy, is back with a fresh sound. 

     He just released his highly anticipated new single titled “Move On” featuring the smooth vocals of Nigerian singer Rayce.

    Produced by the talented Slimkay, Move On blends vibrant Afrobeat rhythms with Rayce’s catchy melodies and Leftizy’s signature vibe, making it a certified jam for the dancefloor and beyond.

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    DJ Leftizy has been making waves not only as Yemi Alade’s official DJ, but also as a tastemaker in the music scene, constantly pushing boundaries and bringing feel good energy to fans across the world.

    With “Move On,” he proves once again that he’s more than just a DJ, he’s a true curator of sound.

    “Move On” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

  • Four African screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab

    Four African screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab

    The Realness Institute in partnership with The StoryBoard Collective, and the Canada Media  Fund has announced the four Afri can participants for the fourth edition of the AuthenticA Series Lab.

    The event gives screenwriters a unique opportunity to shape their original ideas into episodic storytelling across any genre.

    The cohort for the 2025 edition includes award-winning Ghanaian storyteller Gamel Apalayine who works across film, TV, theatre, and music; award-winning Nigerian-British poet, filmmaker, and photographer Joladé Olusanya; acclaimed Kenyan scriptwriter and bestselling author Mona Ombogo; and award-winning Egyptian-Canadian filmmaker and human rights advocate Reem Morsi.

    The aim of AuthenticA is to ensure that upon completion of the programme, participants will have professionally developed pitch decks, their pilot scripts, and a series “Bible” to support their proposals for funding  and support – in line with international standards. All intellectual property rights in the material developed will remain with the respective writer.

    The dynamic programme kicked off with an 8-day in-person residency in the Western Cape, South Africa (Coot Club, based in Stanford) from September 3 to September 10 and was followed by online sessions which will last until mid-December.

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    The second in-person residency takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, from January 19 to March 19, 2026. The final residency will take place in Lille, France, from March 20 to March 27, 2026, where they will pitch their projects as part of the African Series Pitch at the Series Mania Forum in Lille, France, Europe’s largest co-production series market and festival that attracts talent scouts, sales agents, broadcasters, investors and distributors.

    The AuthenticA Series Lab will be led by Emmy-nominated film/television producer and writer, and Interim Managing Director of the Realness Institute, Mehret Mandefro as Director of Producing and Showrunning; with Selina Ukwuoma, an award-winning freelance script consultant as Director of Writing Programmes.

    Submissions this year came from 168 applications, over 24 countries, covering over 30 genres of television series.

  • Nollywood is a greater space of opportunities, says Abigail Kanu

    Nollywood is a greater space of opportunities, says Abigail Kanu

    Nollywood actress cum film producer Abigail Chinemema Kanu has opined that the Nigerian film industry is a space filled with opportunities.

    In a recent chat, the producer of ‘Whisper of the Heart’ said, “Nollywood is a great space of opportunities not totally negativity as people may think.”

    Kanu also reiterated that Nollywood has seen many of the practitioners exploring a lot of good and also created jobs for many Nigerians and non-Nigerians.

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    She also revealed that she became actively involved in the industry in 2017 and has acted and produced over 76 films.

    In her words, “I started acting in the year 2017 and I have done  movies and produced over 76.”

    Kanu also shines as business owner and CEO of Chi Fortunate Global Ventures limited.