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2026 AMVCA may be the last, filmmaker Mildred Okwo says
Filmmaker Mildred Okwo speculates the 2026 AMVCA may be the last, raising concerns about the award’s future under new MultiChoice ownership.
Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-amvca-may-be-the-last-filmmaker-mildred-okwo-says/
Man on trial in Austria over 2024 Taylor Swift concert bomb plot
A 21-year-old man faces trial in Austria for a terror plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert, which led to the cancellation of her 2024 shows.
Read More: https://punchng.com/man-on-trial-in-austria-over-2024-taylor-swift-concert-bomb-plot/
Veteran Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies
Veteran Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died. The Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday in Abuja.
Read More: https://punchng.com/veteran-nollywood-actor-solomon-akiyesi-dies/
Davido beats Rema, Tyla to win Best International Act at 2026 LEA
Afrobeats star Davido clinches the Best International Act award at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards, beating out artists like Rema and Tyla.
Read More: https://punchng.com/davido-beats-rema-tyla-to-win-best-international-act-at-2026-lea/
AMVCA 2026 voting closes ahead May 9 ceremony
AMVCA 2026 voting has officially closed. Find out broadcast details for the May 9 awards show and see who will take home the top prizes.
Read More: https://punchng.com/amvca-2026-voting-closes-ahead-may-9-ceremony/
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Nigeria: 18 Nigerians Win $2 Million Berklee Scholarships At Tiwa Savage Music Programme
[Premium Times] 120 emerging Nigerian singers, songwriters, producers, and music professionals were selected from a record 2,100 applicants to participate in the intensive programme.
Uganda: Ugandan Film Adui Heads to Cannes Market Premiere, Secures Multiple Global Festival Selections
[Nile Post] Ugandan feature film ADUI is set to make its market premiere at the Marché du Film, the industry platform of the Cannes Film Festival, marking a major milestone in its international rollout and positioning it among emerging global cine…
Uganda: Arua Owns the Night As Neon Raves Crown Regional Winners
[Nile Post] At Capital Lounge in Arua, crowds gathered as early as 5pm, filling the venue ahead of the Tusker Lite Neon Raves. Around the space, dance crews stretched, rehearsed and fine-tuned their routines, with some bringing props while others relie…
Uganda: Kampala Turns Sundays Into a Party As Silo Daycation Closes April in Style
[Nile Post] Kampala’s social scene continues to redefine weekends, with Sunday increasingly emerging as a prime day for curated lifestyle events, brunches and daytime parties.
Namibia: ‘Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje’ Lives Up to Expectations
[Namibian] The ‘Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje’ concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium (old Khomasdal Stadium) was described as a resounding success from the artistic point of view.
Gambia: ART27 Emerging As Hub for Gambian Contemporary Art
[The Point] ART27 is fast becoming a hub for visual artists in The Gambia, offering exhibitions and collaborative projects that showcase the country’s growing contemporary art scene.