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Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifer has out-run Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King in the Nigerian box office. It’s a rare sight for Hollywood blockbusters, especially those from Disney, to struggle at the box office, let alone in multiple markets. However, in Nigeria, the story is different—Funke Akindele, one of Nollywood’s most prolific producers, has proven to be a formidable contender. …

Nollywood director Kemi Adetiba has announced the release date for another instalment of King of Boys, which will be released on December 25, 2025. In a recent post on her birthday, Adetiba took to her Instagram page to make the announcement. “KOB Army…. ARISE!!! It’s time…. We MOOOOOOOVE. Signed: Your General. #KOB3 #TheBeginningOfTheEnd #DettyDecember25 #KAV25,” she said. Recall that earlier …

Irish challenger Spillane’s Tower heads a field of 11 runners declared for the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day (14:30 GMT). The six-year-old, trained by Jimmy Mangan for owner JP McManus, was a dual winner at the top Grade One level last season and was added as a supplementary entry last week along with last year’s …

The Jamaican government has made a move towards removing King Charles as its ceremonial head of state in order to become a republic.  On Dec. 10, Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte tabled the Constitution (Amendment) Republic Act 2024 in the House of Representatives, the Lower House of Parliament, introducing the legislation to start the process of replacing …

Kanya King CBE, the founder of the Mobo (music of Black origin) Awards, has been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.  The activist and media personality took to Instagram to announce the diagnosis, sharing that its given her a renewed sense of purpose.  In the video, she encouraged fans to be persistent with their doctors if they think something is wrong, and said …

Chike shares his joy on being featured by Afrobeats superstar Davido. Davido recently released his new single ‘Funds’ featuring award-winning singer Chike and chart-topping rapper OdumoduBlvck. Chike has taken to his social media to express his delight in being featured on a song by four-time Grammy nominee Davido. “I never thought I would be featured on a Davido song,” Chike …

Two elderly women lost their lives and several others were injured as worshippers gathered for the Christ the King procession on Sunday, Nov 24, at Christ the King Catholic (CKC) Church in Aba, Abia State.   The annual procession, celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches, marks the kingship of Jesus Christ.  The event, organized by the Catholic Diocese of …

Jasmine Paolini’s Italy reached their second successive Billie Jean King Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Poland, who had been given a glimmer of hope by five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. World number four Paolini and her team-mate Sara Errani clinched the deciding doubles 7-5 7-5 against Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa after an extraordinary second-set comeback in Malaga. …

Emma Raducanu made a winning return from injury before Katie Boulter followed with another victory to secure Great Britain’s place in the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals. In the opening match of Britain’s first-round tie against Germany, Raducanu secured a 6-4 6-4 victory – on her sixth match point after an edgy finish – over Jule Niemeier in Malaga. The …

Emma Raducanu beats Germany’s Jule Niemeier in straight sets to give Great Britain a crucial 1-0 lead in the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga.