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G20 DIPLOMATIC ROW OVER RUSSIA FORCES CANCELLATION OF FOREIGN MINISTERS’ GROUP PHOTOGRAPH
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT A diplomatic disagreement involving Russia has disrupted proceedings at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, United States, after objections from several European representatives led to the cancellation of the traditional group photograph. The disagreement centred on the participation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose presence alongside other foreign ministers reportedly drew…
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KYLIAN MBAPPÉ LOSES MAJOR CHINESE BRAND DEALS FOLLOWING CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS ABOUT MAO ZEDONG
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT French football superstar Kylian Mbappé has found himself at the centre of an international controversy after remarks concerning a viral internet meme depicting him as former Chinese leader Mao Zedong triggered widespread backlash in China. The controversy emerged after a video circulated online showing the Real Madrid forward discussing an internet meme in…
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FUNKE AKINDELE PARTNERS WITH FACEBOOK TO PROMOTE UPCOMING FILM, ‘THE FOUR: NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE’
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has announced a partnership with Facebook to promote her forthcoming film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, as she expands efforts to connect the production with audiences beyond Nigeria. Akindele disclosed the collaboration through her social media platforms, describing it as an opportunity to take the film…
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MOHBAD’S FAMILY DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, SEEKS POSTPONEMENT OF SON’S DNA TEST
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT The family of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has called for the postponement of the DNA test scheduled to determine the paternity of his son, Liam, citing concerns over transparency and the handling of biological samples. The examination was scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 31, at the…
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BURNA BOY MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST NIGERIAN ARTISTE TO PRESENT AWARD AT BALLON D’OR CEREMONY
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has made history at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first Nigerian artiste reported to have presented an award at the prestigious football event. The Grammy Award-winning singer presented the 2026 Socrates Award to England and Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka during the ceremony in London. The Socrates…
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RIHANNA CRITICISES AMERICANS WHO REFUSE TO VOTE, SPARKS POLITICAL CONVERSATION
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Barbadian music superstar Rihanna has sparked fresh political conversation after criticising Americans who chose not to vote in the 2024 United States presidential election. The singer made the remark in the comments section of an Instagram discussion involving journalist Joy Reid and political commentator Charles M. Blow. Their conversation examined the political consequences…
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D’BANJ PAYS EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO LATE SON EIGHT YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, eight years after the tragic loss of the child. The singer shared the tribute on his X account on Thursday, October 29, accompanied by photographs capturing moments he cherished with his…
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NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS HABIBAT JINADU REVEALS WHY SHE RESORTED TO SKIN BLEACHING TO SECURE MOVIE ROLES
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has opened up about the pressure she experienced early in her acting career, revealing that she resorted to skin bleaching after repeatedly being told that her complexion was unsuitable for certain movie roles. In an interview with BBC Yoruba, the actress explained that she encountered challenges securing opportunities because,…
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African filmmakers call for more purposeful storytelling at 2026 Africa Film for Impact Festival
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT Filmmakers and industry stakeholders have called for more purposeful and transformative storytelling across the African film industry at the 2026 Africa Film for Impact Festival, which concluded in Abuja on October 30. Held at Silverbird Cinema, the festival ran from October 28 to 30 under the theme, “Reimagine Africa: Storytelling for Transformation.” It…
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JAY-Z REPORTEDLY SET TO HEADLINE SUPER BOWL LXI HALFTIME SHOW IN 2027
ByAlexander Munachimso October 31, 2026October 31, 2026
XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT American rap icon Jay-Z has been announced as the headline performer for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, scheduled to take place on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The announcement was made by the National Football League, Roc Nation and Apple Music, confirming the rapper’s place at one of…
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