Author: Aruma Maryann Uchenna

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TRENDING: Bosun Tijani Gets Major Gates Foundation Recognition Over AI Work
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda has received international attention after Communications Minister Bosun Tijani was named among the Gates Foundation’s 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been recognised by the Gates Foundation as one of its 2026 Goalkeepers Champions. The recognition highlights his work around digital transformation…
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Tinubu Calls for Greater Investment in Nigeria’s Creative Economy
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative economy, saying the country must turn the global influence of its music, film, fashion and cultural industries into lasting economic opportunities. The President made the call as attention continues to grow around Nigeria’s influence in global entertainment and culture. According to the Federal…
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Toyin Abraham Rejects Reported Lagos APC Campaign Council Role
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has distanced herself from the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council after her name appeared among entertainment personalities listed in the party’s campaign structure. Abraham’s name was included in the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, alongside prominent figures including Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Bimbo Akintola, Pasuma, Obesere…
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Burna Boy to Headline Historic NFL Paris Halftime Show
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy is taking Afrobeats to another major international stage after the National Football League (NFL) announced that he will headline the halftime show of its historic Paris game. The Grammy Award-winning singer is scheduled to perform on October 25, 2026, when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints at the…
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Charly Boy Celebrates Daughter Adaeze’s Engagement to Female Partner
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Veteran Nigerian entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has publicly celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner. Charly Boy shared a video from the engagement ceremony on Instagram on Thursday, describing the couple as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband” while asking his followers to wish them well. “Folks,…
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Spyro Reveals Why He Does Not Plan to Leave Wealth for His Children
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Spyro has sparked a fresh conversation about inheritance and generational wealth after revealing that he does not subscribe to the idea of accumulating money specifically for his children to inherit after his death. The “Who’s Your Guy?” hitmaker shared his thoughts during a recent interview, explaining that he cannot predict what his…
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Jorja Smith Reveals Wizkid Originally Had ‘Alive’ Before She Took Over the Song
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
British singer Jorja Smith has revealed that her song “Alive,” featuring Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, was originally recorded as a Wizkid song before she eventually made it her own. Smith made the revelation while discussing the making of her latest album, What Are The Odds, shedding light on the unexpected journey behind one of the…
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Fave Calls Out Double Standards Facing Female Artistes in Music Industry
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigerian singer Fave has sparked a fresh conversation about gender expectations in the music industry after speaking openly about the different standards she believes female artistes face compared with their male counterparts. The “Baby Riddim” singer made the comments while speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, where she discussed the challenges women encounter while trying to…
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Nigerian Music Labels Battle for Streaming Dominance as Streaming Market Enters New Phase
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigeria’s music industry is entering a fiercely competitive phase as record labels, artiste-owned imprints and international music companies battle for a larger share of the country’s rapidly expanding streaming economy. The latest mid-year 2026 market-share report from TurnTable Charts shows just how competitive the landscape has become, with established companies facing growing pressure from independent…
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Apple TV Arrives in Nigeria as Apple Expands Its Streaming Service
ByAruma Maryann Uchenna September 18, 2026September 18, 2026
Nigerians are set to gain access to Apple TV as Apple expands its services into the Nigerian market, giving viewers access to some of the company’s most popular original movies and television shows. Apple announced on September 15, 2026, that Nigerian iCloud+ subscribers will gain access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade as part of…
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