Wizkid Sparks Buzz with New ₦1.7bn Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Purchase
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid sparked excitement online after he took delivery of a 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series in Los Angeles. The luxury convertible runs on a V8 engine with over 580 horsepower and ranks among the most exclusive models from Mercedes-Benz. Import duties could push its price in Nigeria to about ₦1.7 billion. […]
AMVCA Unveils 2026 Nominees, Appoints Joke Silva as Head Judge Ahead of May Ceremony
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have released the nominee list for its 12th edition, ahead of the main ceremony set for May 9. Earlier, the organisers confirmed veteran actress Joke Silva as Head Judge, taking over from Femi Odugbemi. The 2026 edition will feature 32 award categories, including 18 decided by […]
Apple Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Special Alicia Keys Performance at Apple Grand Central in New York
April 1 marks five decades of Apple and thinking different, with resulting innovations that have shaped culture and the way people connect, create, and experience the world. This afternoon, Apple launched its anniversary celebrations with an exclusive performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central. Performing in front of a packed concourse, the 17-time Grammy Award–winning artist and producer […]
Michael B. Jordan Wins First Best Actor Oscar for ‘Sinners’ as ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Awards
Michael B. Jordan on Sunday won the best actor Oscar for playing twins confronted with pure evil in vampire race fable “Sinners” Jordan made good on the momentum he gained by winning the SAG Actor Award two weeks ago to bring home an Academy Award in his first try. He bested “Marty Supreme” star Timothee […]
Nigeria Crash Out as Morocco, Senegal Reach AFCON Final
Nigeria bowed out of AFCON 2025 on Wednesday night after losing 4–2 on penalties to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. Morocco dictated the tempo and limited the Super Eagles’ attacking threat, despite Nigeria arriving as one of the tournament’s highest scorers. Stanley Nwabali saved one spot kick, but misses from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi […]