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Xenophobia: Malian singer Salif Keita cancels South Africa shows

Dailyblast — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:17:17 +0000

Malian singer Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over concerns about xenophobic violence against African migrants. The singer said he could not ignore reports of violence against African migrants in South Africa. He went on to describe the decision to cancel his shows as painful. “I cannot ignore the reports [...]

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“God has sent me to tell people of South-East that Tinubu has good intentions for them” – David Umahi

Dailyblast — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:25:15 +0000

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said President Bola Tinubu is committed to integrating the South-East into the Federal Government’s development agenda, urging people of the region to look beyond political sentiments and acknowledge ongoing infrastructure projects being executed by the administration. Umahi made the remarks while speaking on federal road and infrastructure projects in [...]

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Abia state govt pays N25m for actress Ngozi Nwosu’s surgeries

Dailyblast — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:30:36 +0000

The Abia State Government has paid N25 million for the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed ailment. The Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Justice Okey Martins, popularly known as JMartins, disclosed this in a statement released on social media via [...]

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Please don’t let me dIe – Actress Ngozi Nwosu, seeks financial support for treatment of an undisclosed ailment

Dailyblast — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:18:03 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has cried out to the public for urgent financial assistance, seeking N30 million to undergo life-saving surgeries. In a heartbreaking video shared from her hospital bed, the screen icon disclosed that she has been hospitalized for three weeks while battling an intense, undisclosed ailment. “Please don’t let [...]

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(Video) Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Soludo, others shame unto you – Ozonna Soludo sings in new song

Dailyblast — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:44:33 +0000

Ozonna Soludo, son of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has stirred widespread reactions after releasing a new music video in which he delivers a scathing critique of Nigeria’s political leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while lamenting the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions. The song, which has been circulating widely on social media, [...]

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‘I have been married to one woman for 48 years, it’s boring now’ — Charly Boy

Dailyblast — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:34:44 +0000

Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has sparked reactions online after joking about being married to the same woman for nearly five decades. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Charly Boy said marriage requires constant management, adding that he and his wife still argue regularly despite being together for 48 years. “I’ve been [...]

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Edafe Prince Obemuajeta: A Rising Voice in African Choral Music

Dailyblast — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:22:31 +0000

By OTAMERE OSARODION EMMANUEL, MUS, MANIM, MSOMEN, FBCP Executive and Artistic Director; Chairman, Board of Directors The Benin Chorale and Philharmonic, Nigeria In recent years, a new generation of composers has emerged with a passion for preserving and advancing African choral and sacred music. Among them is Edafe Prince Obemuajeta, a gifted musicologist, composer, performer, [...]

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Actor Idris Elba Knighted by King Charles III for Youth Empowerment and Charitable Service

Dailyblast — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:57:30 +0000

Award-winning British actor and humanitarian Idris Elba has received one of the United Kingdom’s highest honours after being formally knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his outstanding contributions to young people and his enduring commitment to charitable causes. The celebrated actor was bestowed with the prestigious knighthood during an investiture ceremony held at [...]

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Nollywood actor, Patrick Okoye is dead

Dailyblast — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:55:57 +0000

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran actor and academic, Professor Patrick Okoye. Popularly known by his screen moniker “Energy,” Okoye passed away in the early hours of Thursday, May 28, 2026. The announcement was made via a statement posted on his official Instagram page on Friday morning. [...]

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I bought the land N4bn but now its’s worth N8b – Davido reveals as he visits construction site of his Eko Atlantic mansion

Dailyblast — Sun, 24 May 2026 08:13:45 +0000

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has commenced construction on a multi-billion naira mansion in the upscale Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. During a recent visit to the construction site, the singer revealed he purchased the land for ₦4 billion in January 2024. He noted that the property’s market value has already doubled, appreciating to an estimated [...]

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