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FULL LIST: Ayra Starr, Tyla Bag 4 MTV EMA 2024 Nominations
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Famous Nigerian songstress, Oyinkansola Aderigbigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has bagged four nominations for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.
The organisers released the nominees list on Wednesday.
Ayra Starr was nominated in the ‘Best African Act’, ‘Best Push’, ‘Best Afrobeats’ and ‘Best New Artist’ categories.
Other Nigerian musicians nominated for ‘Best Afrobeats’ award are Tems, Burna Boy, Asake and Rema.
Also, South Africa’s Tyla bagged four categories including ‘Best New’, ‘Best Afrobeats’, ‘Best African Act’ and ‘Best R&B’.
American singer, Taylor Swift bagged the most nominations in seven categories.
The 30th edition of the award show will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Manchester’s Co-op Live in UK.
See the full list below:
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Best New Artist
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Benson Boone
The Last Dinner Party
Teddy Swims
Tyla
Best Afrobeats
Asake
Burna Boy
Rema
Ayra Starr
Tems
Tyla
Best Push
Chappell Roan
Ayra Starr
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM
Jessie Murph
Mark Ambor
Teddy Swims
Shaboozey
The Warning
Victoria Monét
Best R&B
SZA
Kehlani
Tinashe
Usher
Victoria Monét
Tyla
Best Song
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Espresso’
Benson – ‘Beautiful Things’
Beyoncé – ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Chappell Roan – ‘Good Luck, Babe!’
Billie Eilish – ‘Birds of a Feather’
Best Video
Charli xcx – ‘360’
Ariana Grande – ‘We Can’t Be Friends
(Wait For Your Love)’
Eminem – ’Houdini’
Kendrick Lamar – ‘Not Like Us’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Best Artist
Billie Eilish
Beyoncé
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
RAYE
Best Collaboration
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – ‘Like That’
Lady Gaga,Bruno Mars – ‘Die With A Smile’
LISA ft. Rosalía – ‘New Woman’
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – ‘Fortnight’
Peso Pluma, Anitta – ‘Bellakeo’
Best Pop
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Sabrina Carpenter
Dua Lipa
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
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Best Rock
The Killers
Coldplay
Green Day
Lenny Kravitz
Kings of Leon
Liam Gallagher
Bon Jovi
Best Latin
Anitta
Bad Bunny
Karol G
Peso Pluma
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
Best K-Pop
Stray Kids
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
Jimin
Lisa
NewJeans
Best Alternative
Hozier
Imagine Dragons
Twenty One Pilots
Lana Del Rey
Yungblud
Fontaines D.C.
Best Electronic
Fred Again
David Guetta
DJ Snake
Disclosure
Swedish House Mafia
Calvin Harris
Best Hip-Hop
Travis Scott
Eminem
Megan Thee Stallion
Kendrick Lamar
Central Cee
Nicki Minaj
Best Live Performance
Coldplay
Adele
Doja Cat
Travis Scott
Taylor Swift
RAYE
Biggest Fans
Ariana Grande
Anitta
Beyoncé
Chappell Roan
Billie Eilish
Charli xcx
Lisa
Katy Perry
Nicki Minaj
Shawn Mendes
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
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Best African Act
Ayra Starr
Asake
DBN Gogo
TitoM & Yuppe
Tyla
Diamond Platnumz
Best Asian Act
Mahalini
Bini
Illit
Masdo
Sakurazaka46
Best Australian Act
Cyril
The Kid LAROI
Kylie Minogue
Sia
Troye Sivan
Confidence Man
Best Austrian Act
Christina Stürmer
Bilderbuch
Esther Graf
Wanda
Money Boy
RAF Camora
Best Brasillian Act
Jão
Matuê
Pabllo Vittar
Pedro Sampaio
Luisa Sonza
Best Canadian Act
Shawn Mendes
Kaytranada
Nelly Furtado
Tate McRae
AR Paisley
Best Caribbean Act
Luar la L
Eladio Carrion
YovngChimi
Myke Towers
Young Miko
Best Dutch Act
Claude
Mr. Belt & Wezol
Jonna Fraser
Son Mieux
Roxy Dekker
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Best French Act
Dadju & Tayc
GIMS
Aya Nakamura
Pierre Garnier
Vitaa
Slimane
Best German Act
Luciano
AYLIVA
K.I.Z
Shirin David
Pashanim
Best Indian Act
Chirag Todi
Dee MC & EPR
Kamakshi Khanna
Hanumankind
Mali
Armaan Malik
Best Italian Act
Mahmood
Annalisa
Ghali
The Kolors
Angelina Mango
Best Israeli Act
Agam Buhbut
Anna Zak
Noa Kirel
Shahar Saul
Shahar Tavoch
Best Latin America Central Act
Beele
Blessd
Kapo
Manuel Turizo
Sofia Castro
Best Latin America North Act
Danna
El Malilla
Gabito Ballesteros
Natanael Cano
YeriMua
Best Latin America South Act
Dillom
Emilia
Luck Ra
Maria Becerra
Trueno
Best Nordic Act
Alesso
Girl in Red
Laufey
Swedish House Mafia
Zara Larsson
Best Polish Act
Daria Zawiałow
Kacperczyk
Kwiat Jabłoni
Pro8l3m
Zalewski
Best Portuguese Act
Bárbara Bandeira
Bárbara Tinoco
Dillaz
Ivandro
Slow J
Best Spanish Act
Mikel Izal
Ana Mena
Belén Aguilera
Lola Indigo
Dani Fernández
Best Swiss Act
Nemo
Benjamin Amaru
Faber
Priya Ragu
Stress
Best UK & Ireland Act
Chase & Status
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
RAYE
Hozier
Best US Act
Sabrina Carpenter
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Taylor Swift
Ariana Grande
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Regina Daniels And Angela Okorie’s Cold War Deepens
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June 8, 2025By
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The silent cold war between two Nollywood divas, Angela Okorie and Regina Daniels, finally came to the fore days back, but what shocked many was the sheer bluntness with which Okorie aired her grievances.
For months, rumblings of tension between the actresses had circulated in close Nollywood circles. But on Instagram this week, Okorie finally made her feelings public, firing off a volley of pointed words at her younger colleague, Regina Daniels.
It all began when Regina posted what many initially saw as a subtle, dignified note urging Angela to forgive and move on from old grievances. But those close to the drama knew the post wasn’t as innocent as it seemed. In the message, Regina made a pointed reference to Angela’s child — “wey gidigba” — a choice of words Angela found deeply patronising.
And then the gloves came off.
Angela, not one to mince words, took to her Instagram Stories in a fiery tirade that quickly went viral. “You feel because you married a grandpa you can talk to me?” she blasted, referring to Regina’s high-profile marriage to billionaire Senator Ned Nwoko. “Marrying an older man does not give you the licence to disrespect your elders,” Angela added.
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The Nollywood community was left stunned, not only by the sharpness of Angela’s words but also by the underlying history she unveiled. In another post, she reminded Regina of humbler days, when the young actress reportedly visited Angela’s home with deference.
“You are like a child to me… you used to come to my house with so much respect,” Angela wrote, a subtle reminder of a former mentorship or camaraderie between them.
The older actress didn’t stop there. In her posts, she openly questioned Regina’s upbringing and sense of propriety: “Me I just think say every young girl wey go school suppose get sense, especially a child with proper home training.”
But despite her anger, Angela was careful to draw a boundary regarding Regina’s powerful husband.
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“No disrespect to your husband,” she wrote, before adding another sting: “You just won’t stop embarrassing Nigerians from time to time with you and your old man.”
In one of the sharpest moments of her tirade, Angela issued a direct and final warning to her younger colleague: “If you insult me again, I will remind you what you have forgotten. Last warning, Regina Daniels.”
Within Nollywood’s closely watched social media circles, Angela’s outburst has triggered a wave of speculation. Was this an isolated reaction or the surfacing of long-simmering resentment? Industry insiders suggest this may not be the end of the spat.
As of the time of filing this report, Regina Daniels has remained silent, with no official response to Angela’s public lashing.
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MC Oluomo: ‘I’m Going To Court’, Aisha Blows Hot On Venza Gift Allegation
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June 7, 2025By
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Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal, has denied claims that she received a Toyota Venza from National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader, Musiliyu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo.
Describing the claim as false and defamatory, Lawal vowed to take legal action against the individual responsible for the allegations, declaring, “I’m going to court.”
Speaking during an appearance on the Talk To B podcast, the actress addressed the viral accusation, stating that she drives a Lexus GX 460 and has never received a car gift from MC Oluomo or anyone else.
“One man, an adult, I wondered if it was a setup or if he smoked weed, he sat and set a camera and said MC Oluomo collected a blue Venza from him and gave it to me. I didn’t collect any car. Why would I die mysteriously when I didn’t eat mysteriously?” she questioned.
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Lawal expressed disbelief over the video, revealing she only watched it after hearing her name in a disturbing prayer.
“I didn’t watch that video until I heard the prayer where he said, ‘Aisha Lawal, I’m the owner of that blue Venza with you.’”
Firmly distancing herself from the allegations, she said, “I have suffered in the past. Put some respect on my name. I’ve never even driven a Venza. I drive a GX 460, and my shop is like the fourth or fifth building I’ve built.”
Recounting her personal journey, Lawal explained how hard she has worked over the years and how such defamatory claims undermine her efforts.
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“COVID era was a turning point in my life. In a week or two, I made 10 million naira. That was during my first pregnancy. Maybe the same day you went to pay for an IVF that didn’t work out, someone saw you at a filling station and asked for money. If you didn’t laugh, they’d say you’re proud.
“Do you know what I’m going through? Someone even said, ‘You didn’t choose children, you chose money.’”
Sharing her early struggles, the actress added, “My dad acted like he didn’t give birth the first life he came. I started driving at the age of 16. They taught me so well I could even change a tyre. I drove my dad for a year. That roundabout at Adeoyo, a trailer once ran into me—I had to match brake.”
“I used to take night buses from Odogwu to Aba, wearing a nose mask and face cap. People saw me then but didn’t say anything. I didn’t want to pay for a hotel, so I took night buses.
“I even entered vehicles transporting fowls from Aba to Ibadan, sometimes to Ijebu Ode, before I started going to China.”
Determined to clear her name, Lawal emphasised, “I cannot study Law for seven years and not go all the way to court. He should get a good lawyer.”
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Netflix Hikes Subscription Fees In Nigeria Again
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June 4, 2025By
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Streaming giant, Netflix, has increased subscription prices in Nigeria for the third time in less than a year.
This most recent rise is the first one for 2025.
Updates on the company’s website seen by PUNCH Online show the new pricing.
Under the new price, Netflix’s Premium plan now costs ₦8,500 a month, up from ₦7,000.
The Standard plan jumped to ₦6,500 from ₦5,500.
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The Basic plan rose to ₦4,000 from ₦3,500, and the Mobile plan is for ₦2,500, up from ₦2,200.
This follows two earlier price hikes by Netflix in April and July 2024.
The Nigerians’ new round of economic pang
Nigeria currently faces challenges of rising living expenses, a falling naira, and record inflation.
This follows the recent hike in tariffs by Nigerian telecom providers by as much as 50 per cent.
The parent company of DStv and GOtv, MultiChoice, announced new prices that took effect on March 1, 2025.
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MultiChoice announced that the price of the DStv Compact bouquet was increased from ₦15,700 to ₦19,000, reflecting a 25 per cent increase.
The price of the Compact Plus package increased from ₦25,000 to ₦30,000, and the premium DStv package saw a rise from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500.
For GOtv subscribers, the Jinja package increased from ₦3,600 to ₦3,900, and Jolli from ₦4,850 to ₦5,800. The GOtv Max plan rose to ₦8,500 from ₦7,200, Supa climbed to ₦11,400 from ₦9,600, and Supa Plus increased to ₦16,800, up from ₦15,700.
Netflix has yet to release an official statement.
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