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South African comedian Trevor Noah is set to return as the host of the 67th Grammy Awards, making it his fifth consecutive year in this prestigious role. The annual music awards show is scheduled to take place on February 2 in…

John Sykes, a guitarist with the rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65. A statement said his death followed “a hard-fought battle with cancer”. It added: “He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional…

The Youth Wing of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU Youth) recently held an awards ceremony in Awka, recognizing 179 exemplary individuals for their significant contributions to community development. The…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) says it will host the South Africa-Nigeria Film Week from March 15 to March 19 in Johannesburg. Its National President, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.…

Laurence Holloway, a former musical director on Strictly Come Dancing and talk show Parkinson, has died aged 86, his family have confirmed. The pianist and composer was well known to a generation of TV viewers, and also worked…

Afro juju maestro, Sir Shina Peters, has advised Nigerian youths to imbibe the tenet of hard work instead of the get-rich-quick syndrome which has become the order of the day. The legendary musician urged the youth to uphold…

Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy,  Davido, Wizkid, and Tems have received nominations for the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. The Newsmen  reports that the…

Top South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced. The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also…

Mr Ikechi Uko, a tourism expert, has commended Lagos State Government for the success of the recently held Greater Lagos Countdown 2025. Uko, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the state has not only positioned itself as…

UK-based entertainment and sports promotional companies Showtime Promotions and Baron Inc. have officially signed a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar deal with East African Afrobeats sensation, Diamond Platnumz. The…