The Buzz Trending Entertainment News
The entertainment scene has been buzzing with major highlights this week. From big wins and nominations on the African music stage to personal milestones, clarifications, and thought-provoking opinions from top stars. Here are the top stories making waves across music and film.
AFRIMA: Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy Battle for Artiste of the Year
Three Nigerian music heavyweights, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido will be contesting for the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the 11th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Burna Boy, Davido, and Shallipopi dominated the nominations, with Burna Boy and Davido each bagging five, while Shallipopi secured four, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year. Rema followed closely with three nominations, and Ayra Starr also made the Artiste of the Year list alongside Morocco’s El Grande Toto. Global public voting opens on September 10 ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled to hold in Nigeria from November 25 to 30, 2025.
Eniola Badmus Marks Birthday with Gratitude, Celebrates 80kg Weight Loss
Actress Eniola Badmus has expressed deep gratitude as she marked her birthday, celebrating a remarkable weight loss journey that saw her drop from 170kg to 90kg. Describing the transformation as a testament to God’s excellence, she shared that her health and lifestyle have significantly improved — from breathing and sleeping better to eating clean and living lighter. In an emotional message, Badmus reflected on her resilience, thanking her fans, friends, and family for their unwavering support while embracing a new chapter filled with growth, open doors, and abundant joy.
Moses Bliss Denies Involvement in Cotonou Concert
Gospel singer Moses Bliss has dismissed reports linking him to a concert scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic. His management clarified in a statement that promotional flyers circulating online with his name and image were misleading. They stressed that the artiste had not approved or confirmed participation in the event, urging the public to disregard the claims. Bliss assured his fans in Benin Republic that any official visit would be personally announced through his verified platforms at the right time.
Yemi Solade Rejects Idea of Prioritising Church Over Work on Sundays
Veteran actor Yemi Solade stirred conversation after expressing his disapproval of suggestions that actors should prioritize church over work on Sundays. Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, Solade recalled a 2013 incident where he was advised to reject film jobs on Sundays because of church commitments. He strongly opposed the idea, arguing that religious obligations should not interfere with professional responsibilities or people’s livelihoods. Using personal anecdotes, the actor emphasized that work is essential to survival and criticized practices that compel individuals to sacrifice their careers in the name of religion.
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
