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Liverpool secured a valuable 1–0 win over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday, November 1, 2026, giving their supporters plenty of reasons to celebrate. The Premier League clash attracted attention from football lovers across A…
Nigeria's contemporary art scene is set for another major showcase as Zenith Bank renews its support for ART X Lagos 2026, reinforcing the growing connection between creativity, business and cultural development. Accordi…
Africa Energy Bank Launch Puts Abuja in Focus Abuja, Nigeria – Africa has taken an important step towards strengthening its energy sector with the formal launch of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja on October 31, 2026. The…
https://punchng.com/topics/entertainment/?filter_by=popular&page=333 Nigerian social media personality and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has received an outpouring of sympathy f…
CBN OMO bills offer shows banks are awash with cash. On Thursday, 22nd October 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) came with an offer of N2 trillion in CBN OMO bills to eligible market participants. These participant…
VFD Group Profit Jumps 96% to N13bn in Nine Months VFD Group Plc has recorded a significant increase in its profit after tax, rising by 96 per cent to N13 billion for the nine months ended September 2026, compared with N…
Why Uncle Waffles and Celebrity Party Clips Are Trending South African entertainment continues to attract attention online, with celebrity appearances, party announcements and memorable videos generating conversations ac…
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for the love and care shown to her family following the death of her husband, legendary actor Olu Jacobs. Silva shared the message on…
Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide has officially announced the title and release date of his upcoming album, Time and Space. The YBNL Nation boss confirmed that the project will be released on November 16, 2026…
Kenya’s entertainment scene is experiencing a renewed love for old-school music, with throwback parties and nostalgia concerts attracting audiences and creating fresh business opportunities for event organisers, musician…
Wizkid Surpasses 12 Billion Spotify Streams: Another Big Win for Afrobeats Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is celebrating another major milestone after reportedly surpassing 12 billion Spotify streams across all credits…
Mobile Tech Forecast Gives Africa’s Digital Hopes a Lift Africa’s digital economy could receive a major boost over the next four years, with mobile technology expected to contribute $290 billion to the continent’s econom…
Nigerians are experiencing a significant transformation in how they handle everyday transactions. Google Pay has officially made its debut in the country, introducing a smoother mobile payment experience for those with V…
Africa’s women’s club football crown is up for grabs in Egypt, where eight teams have begun the chase for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League title and a $600,000 winners’ prize. The tournament kicked off on Sunday, 1…
Startup funding news is becoming increasingly common across Africa, especially in Nigeria, where technology companies are attracting attention from investors. However, not every funding announcement tells the complete st…
Award nights are no longer events that people simply watch and discuss the following morning. Across Africa, a single red-carpet appearance, unexpected speech, controversial winner or funny moment on stage can quickly be…
Kenyan volleyball players have something extra to look forward to whenever they win a match. Nigerian music star and businessman Mr Eazi is bringing his athlete reward initiative into the country's volleyball league, giv…
Nigerian organisations face an average of 4,361 attempted cyberattacks every week, highlighting the surging need for stronger online security as businesses, government institutions and individuals increasingly depend on…
