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  • AFRIMA names Falz and Liliane Maroune as hosts for 9th edition in Lagos

    AFRIMA names Falz and Liliane Maroune as hosts for 9th edition in Lagos

    As reported by The Guardian Nigeria, AFRIMA has unveiled Nigerian rapper/actor Falz and French-Senegalese media personality Liliane Maroune as hosts of the 9th edition of the awards in Lagos.

    Organisers’ choice signals a deliberate blend of pop-culture reach and pan-African appeal—pairing a Nigerian headline act with a francophone media figure to widen audience reach.

    The announcement reinforces Lagos’ positioning as an African entertainment hub, with awards week typically driving tourism, creative-economy spending, and media visibility.

    Beyond hosting, expectations now shift to nominee lists, performance lineups, and sponsor activation as the event window approaches.

    Punch also confirmed the hosts were “officially unveiled” for the ninth edition. AFRIMA’s official handle likewise announced it had “unveiled its hosts for the 9th Edition.”

    Echotitbits take: Hosting is a branding decision. Watch for lineup reveals, sponsor activation, and whether production quality matches the “global broadcast” promise—AFRIMA’s credibility rises when staging, sound, and timing are world-class.

    Source: The Guardian – https://guardian.ng/art/afrima-unveils-falz-liliane-maroune-as-hosts-of-9th-edition/ January 7, 2026
    The Guardian Nigeria January 7, 2026

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  • Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Nollywood mourns as actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    According to Punch, Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola has died at the age of 43, sparking tributes across Nigeria’s film community.

    Colleagues and fans have shared condolences and highlighted her body of work as the industry reflects on another major loss.

    Echotitbits take: Nollywood’s labour realities—health insurance gaps, irregular income cycles and weak welfare systems—still leave many creatives exposed. Watch for guild-led welfare reforms and more structured support funds.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 (https://punchng.com/icyimi-nollywood-actress-allwell-ademola-dies-at-43/)

    The Punch 2025-12-28

  • Davido’s $25k Super Eagles bet sparks fresh debate about betting culture

    Davido’s $25k Super Eagles bet sparks fresh debate about betting culture

    Photo credit: The Punch

    2025-12-22 11:10:00

    In a report by The Punch News, Davido reportedly staked $25,000 on Nigeria’s AFCON opener, turning a sports moment into instant social-media fuel.

    The buzz spread because celebrity betting posts quickly become proxy “confidence signals,” especially when fans are already anxious about form, coaching choices, or tournament pressure.

    Even when it’s entertainment, it also reopens debates around betting culture and responsible messaging in a country where many young people treat odds like side-hustle income.

    The Guardian (Nigeria) referenced the wager narrative around the opener, while Legit.ng amplified the claim and repeated the “$25,000” figure.

    Echotitbits take: The real story isn’t the stake—it’s how betting has become a cultural layer around Nigerian football. Watch for verifiable context and avoid spreading edited screenshots as “proof.”

    Source: The Punch— Dec 22, 2025 — https://punchng.com/davido-bets-25000-on-nigeria-tanzania-afcon-2025-opener/

  • Burna Boy’s luxury ‘iced-out’ lighter goes viral as price claims fly

    Burna Boy’s luxury ‘iced-out’ lighter goes viral as price claims fly

    Photo credit: Instagram(@unorthodoxreviews)

    2025-12-21 19:00:00

    A Threads clip post by @unorthodoxreviews shows Burna Boy showing off a luxury lighter described as “iced-out,” with the value circulating at about $50,000.

    The flex spread because it sits right at the intersection of music lifestyle content and “how much is too much?” debates—especially amid Nigeria’s economic strain and online class anger.

    Some posts even convert the valuation into naira to heighten the shock factor, a pattern common in Nigerian social media where luxury is translated into “what it could do for someone’s life.”

    Other posts echoed the claim he “owns an ultra-luxurious lighter worth over $50000,” while separate commentary repeated it as “reportedly worth over 50000 dollars.”

    Echotitbits take: Treat the “price” as unverified unless there’s brand confirmation—social valuations are often inflated. The stronger signal is branding: Burna continues to sell global luxury aesthetics as part of his star image.

    Source: @unorthodoxreviews — Dec 21, 2025 — https://www.threads.com/%40unorthodoxreviews/post/DShb5Kyjg97/video-burna-boy-flaunts-his-k-iced-out-lighter-spark

  • Burna Boy sparks debate with “cancelled but touring” flex at Toronto stop

    Burna Boy sparks debate with “cancelled but touring” flex at Toronto stop

    MuchMusic (Instagram post)

    2025-12-19 09:00:00
    Guardian Life reports that Burna Boy’s Toronto comments—framed as a clapback to online backlash—have reignited the “artist vs internet” conversation as tour clips circulate.

    The quote has been amplified by music media accounts and reposts, with fans splitting between “confidence” and “deflection” readings.

    – MuchMusic (Instagram / media): “Burna Boy said… ‘Tell me who else has gone on tour while being cancelled’…”
    – QED.ng (Entertainment outlet): “Tell me who else has gone on tour while being cancelled — Burna Boy”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Tours have become the new scoreboard for relevance—ticket sales as proof of love in real time. Watch whether Burna’s team leans into the narrative with more PR moments, or lets the music and dates do the talking.

    Source: Guardian Life — 19 Dec 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/tell-me-who-else-has-gone-on-tour-while-being-cancelled-burna-boy/
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    2025-12-19