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Category: Showbiz

Tito Jackson, Legendary Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70
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Tito Jackson, Legendary Jackson 5 Member, Dies at 70

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Tito Jackson, a key member of the renowned pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Born Toriano…

James Earl Jones, Legendary Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
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James Earl Jones, Legendary Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

James Earl Jones, the acclaimed American actor renowned for voicing the iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died at…

Atlanta Rapper Rich Homie Quan, Known for ‘Type of Way,’ Dies at 33
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Atlanta Rapper Rich Homie Quan, Known for ‘Type of Way,’ Dies at 33

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, famous for his 2013 hit “Type of Way,” has died at the age of 33,…

Element Eleéeh’s “Milele” Enters GRAMMY Consideration
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Element Eleéeh’s “Milele” Enters GRAMMY Consideration

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Rwandan singer and producer Fred Robinson Mugisha, known professionally as Element Eleéeh, has been submitted for consideration at the 67th…

South African Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Nigeria Amid Nationality Controversy
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South African Beauty Queen Crowned Miss Nigeria Amid Nationality Controversy

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant due to nationality disputes, has been named Miss Universe Nigeria.…

Talk Show Pioneer Phil Donahue Dies at 88
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Talk Show Pioneer Phil Donahue Dies at 88

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Phil Donahue, the pioneering talk show host who transformed daytime television by addressing controversial issues with a live audience, died…

Oscar-Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Dies at 94
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Oscar-Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Dies at 94

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands, known for her roles in “The Notebook” and “A Woman Under the Influence,” has died at…

Black Panther Star Connie Chiume Dies at 72
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Black Panther Star Connie Chiume Dies at 72

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

South African actress Connie Chiume, known for her roles in Marvel’s “Black Panther” and several popular South African TV shows,…

Asake Announces Third Album ‘Lungu Boy,’ Featuring Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy
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Asake Announces Third Album ‘Lungu Boy,’ Featuring Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy

Aisha AdedunmolaAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Nigerian artist Asake, who burst into the mainstream in 2022, has announced the release of his third album, Lungu Boy.…

Malaika Uwamahoro Releases Debut Poetry Album “Rhymes of Remembrance”
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Malaika Uwamahoro Releases Debut Poetry Album “Rhymes of Remembrance”

Staff WriterAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Renowned Rwandan poet and actor Malaika Uwamahoro is poised to make a significant impact with the release of her debut…

Nigerian Music Icon Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72
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Nigerian Music Icon Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

EditorJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu passed away on Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party in Lagos.…

Masamba Intore Plans 40th Anniversary Concert At BK Arena
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Masamba Intore Plans 40th Anniversary Concert At BK Arena

EditorJuly 20, 2024July 20, 2024

Renowned cultural musician Masamba Intore has confirmed he will stage concert on August 1 during which he will celebrate his 40th anniversary…

Rema’s ‘HEIS’ Sets Spotify Nigeria’s Biggest Opening Week Record in 2024
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Rema’s ‘HEIS’ Sets Spotify Nigeria’s Biggest Opening Week Record in 2024

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Nigerian superstar Rema, known for his hit records and sold-out concerts, recently debuted his sophomore album ‘HEIS’ on July 11,…

Shannen Doherty, Star of ‘Beverly Hills 90210,’ Dies at Age 53
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Shannen Doherty, Star of ‘Beverly Hills 90210,’ Dies at Age 53

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Shannen Doherty, the actress renowned for her roles in iconic TV shows like “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed,” has died…

Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol, Takes Home ₦30 Million
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Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol, Takes Home ₦30 Million

Aisha AdedunmolaJuly 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Chima Udoye emerged as the winner of Nigerian Idol’s ninth season, claiming the title and a ₦30 million cash prize.…

Lupita Nyong’o Speaks Against Police Violence Against Kenyan Protesters
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Lupita Nyong’o Speaks Against Police Violence Against Kenyan Protesters

Staff WriterJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Kenya-born Holywood Actor Lupita Nyong’o has condemned the use of excessive force against protesters who took to the streets to…

Hunger Games Star Donald Sutherland Is Dead
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Hunger Games Star Donald Sutherland Is Dead

Staff WriterJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Donald Sutherland, the prolific Canadian film and television actor whose long career stretched from “M.A.S.H.” to “The Hunger Games,” has…

Rema’s “Calm Down” Achieves Historic Milestone in U.S. Afrobeats Scene
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Rema’s “Calm Down” Achieves Historic Milestone in U.S. Afrobeats Scene

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Nigerian artist Rema continues to rewrite the record books with his breakout hit “Calm Down,” now officially the most-streamed Afrobeats…

Recording Academy ‘Grammys’ Expands Reach into Africa
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Recording Academy ‘Grammys’ Expands Reach into Africa

Aisha AdedunmolaJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

The Recording Academy, known for its prestigious GRAMMY Awards, is broadening its global outreach to support music creators. Collaborating with…

Lenny Kravitz To Executive Produce Seun Kuti’s new album.
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Lenny Kravitz To Executive Produce Seun Kuti’s new album.

EditorJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 are set to release their most anticipated album with the groundbreaking announcement of Lenny Kravitz…

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