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If you’re looking for engaging drama, gripping twists, and binge-worthy entertainment this holiday, Africa Magic has you covered.  The holiday season is finally here, but not for long. It is a time to slow down, relax, and indulge in some well-deserved entertainment.  So, whether you’re spending time with family, catching up with friends, or just enjoying some solo downtime, nothing …

Nigerian singer 2Baba Idibia’s new lover, Natasha Osawaru, has replaced her own surname with the singer’s. Checks on her Instagram page on Sunday, March 30, show that her name on the social media platform now appears as ‘Honourable Natasha IDIBIA.’ The couple had sparked dating rumours in the aftermath of 2Face’s announcement of his divorce from Annie Idibia. Weeks after …

On March 30, 2024, Davido released his fourth album ‘Timeless’. The album would go on to break multiple records. The Grammy-nominated album spurned hit songs like ‘Unavailable’ featuring Musa Keys, ‘Feel’, and ‘Kante’ featuring Fave and ‘Na Money’ featuring Cavemen and Angelique Kidjo The highly-anticipated album lived up to its expectations as it soared to commercial success thus becoming Davido’s most successful album yet. Here …

Reality TV star and influencer, Tacha, has expressed her disappointment over the way Nigerians in the UK treated her during a recent outing. In a video shared online, the former Big Brother Naija housemate revealed that despite running into several Nigerians, many of them chose not to acknowledge her presence. Instead, they pulled out their phones to record her rather …

Nigerian superstar Davido has made history after becoming the first living artist to cover the RollingStone Africa magazine. This feat is part of the ongoing roll out for the singer’s upcoming fifth album titled ‘Five’ which is set for release on April 18, 2024. At his listening party for the album, Davido reveaked that the project will feature 13 guest …

Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda, has taken to social media to announce the passing of her mother, Dame Comfort Chinda. The veteran film star took to Instagram on March 30, 2025, to mourn her mum, expressing her grief and gratitude for all the time they had together. “Rest in peace, Mom – Dame Comfort Franca Chinda. You will forever be in …

Controversial American rapper Kanye ‘Ye’ West has sparked reactions after admitting that he never intended to have children with his ex-wife of seven years, Kim Kardashian. The rapper expressed his regret during an interview with DJ Akademik, which was later streamed on Rumble. He stated that it was absolutely his fault. “I picked her and it was absolutely my fault. …

A mix of resilience, talent, and an unrelenting fight against systemic challenges often marks the journey of a female filmmaker in Nollywood.  Whether it is disparity to limited funding or restrictive storytelling expectations, women in the industry must navigate hurdles that their male counterparts often do not face.  Yet, despite these obstacles, many female creatives continue to push boundaries, tell …

TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has cried out that he’s been getting death threats over his call to end the ongoing #30DayRants challenge on TikTok. Peller had been facing backlash after he warned Nigerians to stop ranting on TikTok, suggesting that such behaviour could push the government to ban the platform entirely, thereby affecting his livelihood. …

Juma Jux, the Tanzanian partner of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, gave his verdict on popular Nigerian street snack Gala after tasting it for the first time. The singer was made to taste the snack by Priscilla during an afternoon drive through the streets of Lagos. After taking a bite of the snack, Juma declared that ‘it’s …