Entertainment

Ghanaian Comedian Watabombshell Clinches Best Actor Award at 2026 EILA

Ghanaian actor and comedian Enock Darko, popularly known as Watabombshell or Babuboi, has been recognised as Best Actor of the Year at the 2026 Ebenezer Impact and Legacy Awards, known as EILA. The recognition was reported by YEN.com.gh following a congratulatory graphic Darko shared on Facebook. The recognition places a performer associated with comedy and screen

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Africa Films for Impact Festivals Opens in Abuja

The Africa Films for Impact Festival (AFFIF) is scheduled to begin in Abuja on Wednesday, October 28, bringing film screenings, professional development activities, and discussions about social change to the Federal Capital Territory. The fifth edition runs through Friday, October 30, at Silverbird Cinema, SEC Abuja, under the theme “Reimagine Africa: Storytelling for Transformation.” According to

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AY Demands Cardiff Ticket Refund Answers After Payment Row Disrupts UK Show

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, apologised on Monday, 26 October 2026, after the Cardiff leg of his UK comedy tour ended without the advertised performances. The event was scheduled for Sunday at Valegate Retail Park in Wales as part of the “AY Live: Single and Not Searching” tour. Audience members reportedly waited

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10 Movies to Watch in Nigerian Cinemas This Weekend

Whether you enjoy a gripping thriller, a frightening horror film, or a good Nigerian story, cinemas have several options to explore this weekend. Based on current Nigerian cinema listings for October 24–25, here are 10 films worth considering. This is a selection of films currently showing, not an official ranking. Street Fighter Genre: Action, martial arts

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Rema Explains Why He Keeps His Wealth Out of the Spotlight

Nigerian singer Rema has opened up about the responsibility he feels as a successful young artist, explaining why he avoids flaunting his wealth in ways that could make others feel inadequate. Speaking in an interview with Jam FM, the Afrobeats star said he recognises that fans and other young people look to him as an

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From Taylor Swift to Drake: 10 Albums Leading the Billboard 200 This Week

The international music scene continues to deliver albums that keep listeners streaming, returning to old favourites and discovering new sounds. On the Billboard 200 chart dated October 24, 2026, Taylor Swift holds the top position, while Olivia Rodrigo, Drake, Morgan Wallen and other major artists feature among the leading albums. The chart, compiled using data

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Raye Wins 2026 Mercury Prize as Her Ambitious Album Takes Top Honour

British singer-songwriter Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, beating 11 other shortlisted albums to claim one of the United Kingdom and Ireland’s major music awards. The winner was announced on Thursday, October 22, at a ceremony held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England.

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Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor Francis Duru at 57

Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, prompting tributes from the film industry and audiences who followed his decades-long career in Nollywood. His family announced his death on Friday, October 23, saying he had died after a brief illness. The family did not disclose the nature of the illness and

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Spotify Draws a Line on AI Music While Opening Door to Licensed Remixes

Spotify is tightening its approach to low-quality and spam content while exploring ways for artists to earn money from AI-powered remixes and covers, reflecting the growing challenge of managing artificial intelligence on music-streaming platforms. In an update published on October 20, the streaming company said it had removed more than 50 million tracks identified as

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African Film Producers from Seven Countries Selected for Kigali Development Lab

The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab has unveiled a 15-member cohort drawn from seven African countries for its 2026 programme, which begins in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 26. The selection includes producers from Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda, according to The Hollywood Reporter in its report on

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