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It’s the golden age of reboots in Hollywood, and no beloved classic is being spared. So, of course, Jimmy Kimmel is re-creating episodes from two iconic 1970s TV shows by Norman Lear — an American TV writer responsible for some of the greatest sitcoms of all time. British-Nigerian actor, Jovan...

A couple of months ago, Teni teamed up with up-and-coming dancehall act, King Perryy for the infectious bop, "Murder". Thanks to Teni’s delivery and King Perryy’s sweet lyrics, we were instantly impressed by the track, and it has now gotten a colourful music video.... via Konbini Nigeria –...

In Nigeria, our government has this annoying habit of not appreciating people until they leave. This is the case with the wave-making athlete, Divine Oduduru, who started his career in Nigeria but had to leave for the US when he wasn’t getting appreciated..... read more via Konbini Nigeria...

Women of colour in Hollywood, particularly black women, are making themselves harder to ignore, as they are creating and starring in a lot more projects. Born in Texas and raised by Nigerian parents, up-and-coming actress, Karen Obilom is one of such women... via Konbini Nigeria –...

Although we have some reservations regarding the commitment of a bunch of African players to their national teams — not that we really blame them, all things considered — there’s no doubt that they continue to flourish in their respective clubs abroad. Just this weekend, it was revealed …...

About three weeks ago, prior to earning the interim UFC middleweight belt, Israel Adesanya promised to bring his first UFC title belt down to Africa. Well. it looks like that time is finally here, as the champion has revealed that he will be coming down to Lagos in … read more via Konbini...

Since a video of them joyfully dancing to DJ Spinall & Wizkid’s "Nowo" went viral about a year ago, Lagos-based dance crew, Dream Catchers, have received a ton of love from a bunch of the world’s biggest stars, including Rihanna, Cardi B and, most recently, Beyoncé. ... via Konbini Nigeria –...

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua has said before that he doesn’t support any football club. Despite that, Tottenham Hotspur FC is so interested in the champ’s career that they’re trying to get him to have his next UK fight at their brand new stadium..... read more via Konbini Nigeria...

Disney's new streaming service, Disney+ is on the way, and with it, a bunch of exciting new content. The entertainment giant just confirmed that there is a Rogue One prequel series in the.... Read more via Konbini Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2GkC6LS Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Just a month ago, Imoh Umoren released a trailer for his upcoming film, Dear Bayo. Clearly, 2019 is going to be a really big year for the acclaimed filmmaker, as he’s now released a trailer for another film, Lagos; Sex, Lies & Traffic, and it looks pretty darn good. … via Konbini Nigeria –...

Starboy’s Wizkid-led "Soco" was one of the biggest Nigerian songs of last year. So, it comes as no surprise that Canadian artist, Tory Lanez is a fan of the monster hit, teasing fans with a remix he’s done with the help of the song’s producer, Northboi. Tory Lanez is no stranger to working …...

A few days ago, Burna Boy and Koffee settled on Twitter that they ought to collaborate, thanks to a hopeful tweet from a fan. Last night, the Jamaican up-and-comer marked her first show in the UK, and she used that moment to show the afro-fusion star some love by performing "Ye". … via...

A few days ago, Kizz Daniel released his slut-shamy anthem, "Fvck You", and we were unimpressed by both the lyrics and the middling track. Since then, loads of other men in the industry — from Sakordie to Chinko Ekun — have released refixes of the song. Now, Tiwa Savage has hopped … via...

Burna Boy is one of the most celebrated Nigerian artists working today, and given the quality of music he's been putting out recently, there's no wonder why. After surprising his fans with a 4-track EP last week, the afro-fusion star has... Read more via Konbini Nigeria News –...

Mavin Records’ label head, Don Jazzy is one of afropop’s most essential players, as he’s pushed out a lot of the genre’s best artists — from Tiwa Savage to Reekado Banks. Now, with his latest signee, Rema, he might have just discovered the genre’s next big star. View this post … via...

In 2017, Davido‘s sound and career saw a massive renaissance, and the comeback was so huge that, two years later, the afropop juggernaut is still enjoying the acclaim and attention it brought him. While he’s previously said that the Tekno-produced "If" is the song that changed his life, it...

Love is definitely in the air today, and we’re doing all we can to ensure that it stays so. That’s why we’ve dug up this Tiwa Savage gem from four years ago, "Love In Yellow", which definitely slipped through the cracks when it was first released.... via Konbini Nigeria –...

Last year, renowned music executive, Larry Gaaga took the industry by storm, releasing a couple of bangers under his name: "Baba Nla" and "Wonderful". Now he’s back with more music, calling upon 2Baba for his newest single, "Iworiwo"..... via Konbini Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2Ib0pyP Get more...

Nigeria isn’t letting all the hype it generated at the last Winter Olympics die down, and we are … read more via Konbini Nigeria – https://ift.tt/2Oacd76 Get More Nigeria Sports News

During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, many West Africans that were being sold off into slavery ended up in Brazil. The unintended consequence of that is Yoruba, the language predominantly spoken in West Africa, was transplanted along with its people. Centuries later, and that influence is...