The internet has been agog over the excellent, one-of-a-kind outfits worn by guests at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, which was held over the weekend. As pictures and videos from the event went viral, media…

Damilola Marshal, daughter of Fuji maestro Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde, has been screened by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee ahead of the Lagos State House of Assembly primaries. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Damilola, who currently serves as the…

Streaming platform Netflix has announced that the second season of the Nigerian crime thriller ‘Blood Sisters’, produced by EbonyLife Studios, will premiere globally on 5 June, nearly three years after the series became one of the platform’s most successful African…

Veteran broadcaster and show host Frank Edoho has reacted to reports that singer Chike had a dalliance with his former wife, Sandra Onyenucheya. In June 2025, the renowned broadcaster and former host of the popular game show Who Wants to…

TikTok has emerged as a leading determinant of hit songs in Nigeria, with dance challenges and viral sound trends deciding which Afrobeat tracks achieve mainstream success. Nigeria’s TikTok user-base now exceeds 37 million active accounts, according to experts, more than…

Emmanuel Odiniya, father of BBNaija winner Ilebaye “Ilebaye” Odiniya, has opened up on why he allegedly assaulted his daughter. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command arrested Mr Odiniya after the reality TV star cried out for…

Imo West (Orlu) senatorial district is buzzing with political fireworks as three heavyweights — Governor Hope Uzodimma, former Governor Rochas Okorocha, and incumbent Senator Osita Izunaso — vie for the APC ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. However, endorsements from…

On Sunday night, lovers and stakeholders of African film and television came together to celebrate the strides made in the last year in the industry. The annual event held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA 2026) concluded on Sunday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, leaving behind memories and heartbreak. Themed ‘Honouring Craft, Celebrating Culture’, the ceremony witnessed a historic transition…

Nigerian entertainer Akanimo Clement, popularly known as AK Smuth, has completed an ambitious four-day tour across East Africa, delivering performances in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya in what organisers described as a major achievement for African nightlife entertainment. The tour,…

In recent years, Nigerian fashion has gained global recognition for its creativity, boldness and craftsmanship. That evolution was on full display at the 2026 AMVCA red carpet, where celebrities arrived in everything from stunning couture pieces to confusing fashion experiments.…

In recent years, Nollywood has embraced a new appetite for glossy crime thrillers, often driven by fast edits, loud personalities, chaos, designer costumes, and enough twists to distract audiences from narrative shortcomings. It is the same commercial lane that produced…

In the past, men’s fashion in Nigeria was limited to traditional wear like senator suits and agbada in sombre colours. Still, lately, Nigerian men have become quite adventurous with fashion, and this was on full display last night at the…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, celebrating some of the biggest talents and productions across African film and television. The annual award ceremony, organised…

Chibuzor Chinyere, the general overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has said that the marriage of Elijah Chibuzor, his adopted autistic son, remains intact. Recent reports indicate that the Rivers State government annulled the marriage. In March, the cleric facilitated…