News Netflix’s “Conclave” Draws Renewed Attention After Pope Francis’ Death Netflix’s ‘Conclave’ surges in popularity following Pope Francis’ passing, drawing fresh attention to the film’s dramatization of papal succession. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Business “Mufasa: The Lion King” Wraps Up Domestic Run, Still Showing in Select Nigerian Cinemas Disney’s photo-realistic animation concludes U.S. theatrical run with $254.6M; crosses ₦620 million in Nigeria BY Henry-Damian Justice
News Mo Abudu Represents Nigeria in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 Mo Abudu, Nigeria’s media mogul, earns global recognition as she’s named in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Music Kendrick Lamar And SZA On the Brink of Billboard Hot 100 History With “Luther” Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s ‘Luther’ nears Billboard Hot 100 history, poised to shatter a record with its eight-week chart streak. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News Richard Mofe Damijo’s “Radio Voice” Delivers With Explosive Weekend Debut Numbers Richard Mofe Damijo’s ‘Radio Voice’ breaks records with a ₦22.6M weekend debut, marking Nile Entertainment’s biggest release of 2025. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “Kevine and Fortune” Premieres At Switzerland’s Visions du Réel ‘Kevine and Fortune,’ a Swizz-Cameroonian documentary, premieres at the 56th Visions du Réel, shedding light on Cameroonian women footballers. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “Labake Olododo” Leads Nigerian Box Office For Second Consecutive Week “Labake Olododo,” a Yoruba epic, dominates the Nigerian box office for the second week, overcoming both local and international competitors. BY Henry-Damian Justice
TNR WEEKSTICLES The first week of April dazzled Nigeria’s entertainment scene with buzz-worthy events and stories. Missed anything? We’ve got it all covered. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Music Odumodublvck’s “The Machine Is Coming” Grabs Spotify Nigeria’s Top Spot Odumodublvck’s 16-track album, “The Machine Is Coming,” dominates Spotify Nigeria’s weekly chart, marking a milestone for Nigerian hip-hop. BY Henry-Damian Justice
“Recall” Undermines Kunle Afolayan’s Artistry “Recall” explores the dilemma of losing 10 years of memories, but falls short of Kunle Afolayan’s artistic standards, offering only a mediocre impression. BY Henry-Damian Justice
