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Bimbo Ademoye’s confrontation with alleged area boys during an outdoor shoot has reignited concerns over extortion, public filming safety, and calls for a formal national production permit system in Nigeria.

Billboard France reports Burna Boy as the most-streamed Nigerian artist in France over the past five years, leading a strong Afrobeats wave alongside Ayra Starr, Rema, and Omah Lay.

Michael has smashed box office records with a $217.4 million global debut, becoming the biggest biopic opening ever and surpassing Oppenheimer domestically and worldwide.

Young Jonn becomes the 20th Nigerian artist to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams across all credits, joining an elite list led by Wizkid and Burna Boy.

Nigerian and foreign films split the spotlight as The Return of Arinzo tops a ₦214 million box office week, with Nollywood narrowly leading overall earnings.

The Other side of the Bridge, Fiyim Gambo’s boxing drama, posted the second-best debut of the weekend at the Nigerian box office with ₦14.1 million

Romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany debuts with ₦38.2 million at the Nigerian box office, securing second place behind The Return of Arinzo.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has now grossed $747 million globally, with analysts predicting a run of no less than $1 billion.

Adekunle Gold, Davido, Tems, Wizkid, and Qing Madi hit major Spotify milestones, while “Jogodo” sets the pace as 2026’s biggest Nigerian song.

Wizkid, Tems, and Justin Bieber reunite on the Coachella 2026 stage for a nostalgic “Essence” performance.