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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/
ARTS & CULTURE
Odun Ifa Exhibition
Nigeria: Opiano Damz Gains Momentum With New Single ‘Fire’
[Vanguard] Nigerian music act Abdulsalam Opeyemi, popularly known as Opiano Damz, is gaining increased attention in the country’s underground music scene following the release of his latest single titled “Fire.”
Nigeria: Why I Attended BBN Cross’s Wedding – Atiku
[Premium Times] The BBN star had previously shown support for Atiku during the 2023 presidential election.
Namibia: Salvador Marks Career Milestone With Binne
[New Era] Walvis Bay — Walvis Bay’s own singer-songwriter, Salvador Mouers, cemented his place in the entertainment industry with the launch of his extended play (EP), Binne, during a live performance in Walvis Bay recently.
Namibia: Comedian Youtuber Enjoys Online Fame
[New Era] – Keetmanshoop based YouTuber and TikTok sensation Bernhardt Jantze has crafted a name for himself on social media, captivating fans with comedic videos titled ‘Tsekorobe Nama //gaûs’, meaning ‘Daily Nama Household’, which portray the fa…
Namibia: Cybersecurity Student Reimagining African Pop
[Namibian] Musician Precious Andre (19), known to her fanbase as Precchie, is balancing two different worlds: the technical precision of a cybersecurity degree and the rhythmic world of African pop music.
South Africa: Words Words Words At Everard Read Shows the Power of Words in Contemporary Art
[Daily Maverick] Everard Read’s WORDS, WORDS, WORDS exhibition brings together South African artists who merge text and image, pushing boundaries and challenging perceptions of language in contemporary art.