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Asake’s M$NEY: An album on wealth, faith, maturity, and evolution

  • Adedeji Adeyanju
  • May 15, 2026
Asake released his fourth studio album on May 1. M$NEY is Asake’s fourth studio album, following Mr Money with the Vibe in 2022, which was his debut…
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Fuji Xtra is out, and Adekunle Gold is just getting started

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  • May 15, 2026
Adekunle Gold is having his season, and he is not slowing down anytime soon. The award winning singer and songwriter dropped Fuji Xtra on May 8, 2026,…
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10 roles that secured Alexx Ekubo’s legacy in Nollywood

  • Adedeji Adeyanju
  • May 14, 2026
The film community continues to mourn the passing of Alexx Ekubo, the beloved Nollywood actor who died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40 after battling…
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Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen recalls giving Alexx Ekubo his first movie role, calls his death “Devastating and Unbelievable”

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  • May 13, 2026
Veteran filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen has shared an emotional reflection on his early connection with late actor Alexx Ekubo, revealing that he played a…
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Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo reportedly dead at 40

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  • May 12, 2026
Alexx Ekubo, one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces, has reportedly died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was…
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Uzor Arukwe’s ‘Best Lead Actor’ win was one of the night’s biggest surprises

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Personally, I think Uzor Arukwe’s AMVCA win for Best Lead Actor was one of the biggest surprises of the night at the 12th edition of the AMVCA, which…
 
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Guinness Nigeria makes historic AMVCA debut with multi-brand sponsorship

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