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Muyiwa Ademola Reassures Public of Well-being After Ibadan Explosion
Nollywood actor, Muyiwa Ademola, took to Instagram to reassure his fans, loved ones, and colleagues about his well-being following the Ibadan explosion. In a public message, he expressed gratitude for the concern and informed everyone that he is “hale and hearty.”
Ademola appreciated the love from the public and acknowledged the fear that many had been experiencing. He offered prayers for the souls of those who lost their lives and wished a swift recovery to those injured. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, he described it as a sad day in Ibadan.
The explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday night left residents in panic, with properties damaged and casualties reported. As investigations into the incident began, individuals, including celebrities like Muyiwa Ademola, took to social media to share their experiences and reassure the public about their safety.
It’s a testament to the role social media plays in connecting public figures with their audience during times of crisis or uncertainty. Muyiwa Ademola’s prompt message helped alleviate concerns and provided clarity about his well-being in the aftermath of the unfortunate event.
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Full list: Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, Chioma Chukwuka, others nominated for AMVCA 2025
The nominees for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced, celebrating outstanding achievements in African cinema and television. This year’s lineup features some of the industry’s most influential actors, filmmakers, and content creators.
Acting Categories: Nollywood Stars Lead the Pack
Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, and Chioma Chukwuka are among the standout nominees, earning nods in key acting categories.
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Best Lead Actor: Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
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Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
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Best Supporting Actor: Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
Other nominees include Stan Nze, Gideon Okeke, Bimbo Ademoye, and Gbubemi Ejeye, among others.
Celebrating Digital Content and Emerging Talent
The AMVCA 2025 continues to recognize digital storytellers and emerging filmmakers. Nominees for Best Digital Content Creator include Iyo Prosper Adokiye, Taaooma, Elozonam Ogbolu, and others. Meanwhile, the MultiChoice Talent Factory category honors promising filmmakers with projects like Gone and Everything Light Touches.
Recognition for Indigenous Films
The awards spotlight indigenous storytelling across West, East, and Southern Africa. Notable nominees include:
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Best Indigenous Language (West Africa): Lisabi: The Uprising, Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
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Best Indigenous Language (East Africa): The Caller, Empty Grave
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Best Indigenous Language (South Africa): Walvis Tale, The Vow
Best Movie, Director, and Writing Categories
The Best Movie category features strong contenders like Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, and House of Ga’a. Meanwhile, Best Director nominees include Robert O. Peters (Skeleton Coast) and Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo (Seven Doors).
Technical Excellence
The AMVCA also honors technical contributions, with Best Editing nominees including Princess on a Hill and Skeleton Coast.
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, fans eagerly await to see which talents will take home the coveted AMVCA trophies.
Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress Tiwa Savage has revealed that she has no plans to sign upcoming artists, citing the stress and responsibility involved in managing musicians. Instead, she aims to create an ecosystem where African artists can thrive independently.
Speaking in an interview with Forbes Africa on Thursday, Savage explained that handling artists can be overwhelming. “Everyone always asks me, ‘When will you sign an artiste?’ I don’t think I have the gift to sign another artiste, because artistes are stressful. I could just be sleeping, and then I will wake up and my artist is trending for something else,” she said.
Rather than signing musicians, Savage is focused on launching a music school that will equip artists with the skills they need before signing with record labels that can properly support them.
She also emphasized the importance of African artists building their own industry instead of seeking validation abroad. “Why are we trying to break into another market? We should build our own to be the one others try to break into,” she said, highlighting the need for infrastructure, affordable data, and investment in Africa’s entertainment industry.
Beyond music, the ‘Somebody’s Son’ hitmaker is expanding her portfolio, having made her executive producer debut in 2024 with Water and Garri. Looking ahead, she is setting her sights on greater ambitions. “I want to go into my mogul era – billionaire Tiwa Savage,” she declared.
Entertainment
Ayra Starr Makes History at 2025 MOBO Awards, Wins Best African and Best International Music Act
By Abigail Philip David
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has emerged victorious at the 2025 MOBO Awards, winning the Best African Music Act category ahead of fellow Nigerian artists Asake and Tems, as well as South Africa’s Tyla.
Her win makes her the first female artist in 16 years to claim the award, marking a significant milestone in her career.
In addition to this achievement, Ayra Starr also took home the prestigious Best International Music Act award, triumphing over global stars like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Tems, and Latto.
The ceremony, held in Newcastle, was hosted by Indiyah Polack and Eddie Kadi and celebrated the best of Black music and culture.
During her acceptance speech, a visibly emotional and overwhelmed Ayra Starr expressed her gratitude:
“Okay, this is my first MOBO. And this is the first time I’m winning a MOBO Award—make some noise! I am actually shaking right now. I am actually nervous.”
She went on to thank her supporters, her team, and her label, MAVIN Records, alongside her producers and family:
“Thank you so much to everybody who supported me. Thank you to my team—my amazing MOB-STARS. My amazing brothers who make music with me—the producers in the studio—my studio partners in crime; my label—MAVINS Records, Embryo, my mummy… Thank you so much. Thank you, MOBOs.”
Ayra Starr’s double victory further cements her status as one of Africa’s leading musical talents on the global stage.
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