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The report, released ahead of World Obesity Day on Sunday, projected an increase from 0.81 billion people in 2020 to 1.53 billion in 2035. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation posing health risks. It affects …

Nigerian films keep breaking numbers on streaming platforms. Ijogbon by Kunle Afolayan is 8th on Netflix’s chart for the most-watched non-English films globally within two days of its release.

It still holds a record for the Nigerian film industry despite the drop from third position last week. The Black Book has dropped to 10th on Netflix’s chart of the most-watched English films globally after a strong showing in its opening two weeks.

It’s the first time a Nollywood movie is breaking such a record. The Black Book is one of the most watched movies globally on Netflix for the past week, according to the streamer’s weekly top 10 chart.

It’s a global hit in less than a week since its release. The Black Book is officially the number one movie on Netflix across the world.

Nigerian titles soar on streaming platforms despite competition. In less than seven days since its release, Jagun Jagun now ranks fifth on the non-English global charts. Record of its performance pulling in on August 15, 2023, show that it has 2.1 million hours of viewing time on the streaming platform …

Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) has announced that it is cutting about 12,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce.   Sundar Pichai, Alphabet’s chief executive officer (CEO), disclosed this in a memo sent to employees via email on Friday, Jan. 20.   According to Reuters, Pichai, in the email, said …

Shot in Benin Republic in January 2021, after being in development since 2016, the film tells the story of Prisca and Zinwe, daughters of Mama Efe (an intermediary between the Mermaid goddess and the people of Iyi, a small fishing village in West Africa). Their destinies change when Jasper, an …

The list is topped by Kid Lario‘s ‘Stay’ feat Justin Bieber. Nigerian international sensation Tems appears at NO. 3 courtesy of her contribution on Future‘s ‘Wait For U’ feat Drake. The list comprises of hit songs from some of the biggest stars in the world such as Bad Bunny, Harry …

Rihanna’s lead single “Lift Me Up” makes history this week as it becomes the most-added song in U.S. radio history, amassing the most ever single day spins and the largest ever single day audience. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack features over 40 international …