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Michael Jackson biopic debuts atop N’America box office
The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has debuted at number one, earning a thrilling $97 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend.
Read More: https://punchng.com/michael-jackson-biopic-debuts-atop-namerica-box-office/
Gospel singer Testimony Jaga rejects Osinbajo’s views on prosperity gospel
Gospel singer Testimony Jaga challenges Yemi Osinbajo’s views in the prosperity gospel debate, arguing the church must address poverty and offer hope.
Read More: https://punchng.com/gospel-singer-testimony-jaga-rejects-osinbajos-views-on-prosp…
I didn’t snub Pasuma, Funke Akindele debunks viral video
Funke Akindele addresses a viral video, dismissing claims she snubbed Fuji star Wasiu Pasuma at a public event as a misleading and evil narrative.
Read More: https://punchng.com/i-didnt-snub-pasuma-funke-akindele-debunks-viral-video/
PHOTOS: Okoya’s Daughter Weds Gobir’s son in Lagos
See photos from the Nikkah ceremony as Olamide Okoya, daughter of business mogul Razaq Okoya, marries Imran Gobir in a lavish Lagos wedding.
Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-okoyas-daughter-weds-gobirs-son-in-lagos/
eMQUE teams up with Niniola on new single
Rising artiste eMQUE and afrobeats singer Niniola collaborate on a new track, blending street-inspired sound with Niniola’s signature Afro-house style.
Read More: https://punchng.com/emque-teams-up-with-niniola-on-new-single/
ARTS & CULTURE
Odun Ifa Exhibition
Nigeria: Peter Okoye Slams X-User Who Described His Change of Birthday As a Great Shame to Igbos
[Leadership] One of the P Square twins, Peter Okoye, has slammed an X-user who described his change of birthday as a ‘shame on ndi igbo’.
Nigeria: Jim Iyke Speaks Out, Says Nollywood Is Filled With Saboteurs
[Leadership] Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has disclosed that the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is riddled with saboteurs.
Africa: Black British Music Takes Centre Stage As London’s V&A East Opens Doors
[RFI] London – More than 125 years of black music in Britain is being celebrated in the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East museum in Stratford, London. RFI was at the opening to explore how music from Africa, the Caribbean and North Amer…
Nigeria: Funa Maduka – Rescripting Global Movie Industry
[This Day] On the strength of her years at Netflix shaping international film strategy, the film executive, Funa Maduka, keeps her focus on stronger scripts as a way to elevate underrepresented voices in global cinema, Vanessa Obioha writes
West Africa: Nigeria’s Festivals Turned to Funerals Since 2015
[Vanguard] “But, fortune’s honey turned to gall…thus Fortune, with a slight turn of her will brings men [and nations] from joy to sorrow”. Geoffrey Chaucer, 1342-1400, VBQ, VBQ p 64.