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21 Jul 25

Meet the Artist

Meet the Actress Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, popularly known as Chioma Chukwuka or Chioma Akpotha, is a celebrated Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and mentor. Born on March 12, 1980, in Lagos State, though, she hails from Oraifite in Anambra State. Growing up, Chioma attended Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos before completing her secondary education at Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha. She later earned a BSc in Banking and Finance from Lagos State University, a foundation that has informed her disciplined approach to her creative career. Chioma’s Nollywood journey began in 2000 with her debut roles in The Apple and The Handkerchief. With natural talent and emotional depth, she quickly became known for her ability to bring authenticity to her characters. Her awards include the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2007 for Sins of the Flesh, and the Afro Hollywood Award for best lead actress in 2010. She also earned an AMVCA Best Actress Award in 2025 for her performance in Seven Doors.
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17 Jul 25

Meet the Artist

Meet the Artist Kidd Carder, born Oluwatosin Samuel on June 21, 2002, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a rapidly ascending force in the Nigerian music scene. This dynamic singer, rapper, and songwriter is quickly making a name for himself with his distinctive Afrobeat sound and compelling storytelling. Kidd Carder’s musical journey began with him making rap covers before transitioning to singing, a decision he attributes to his time singing in church. He has since embraced this path fully, driven by a clear ambition to become one of the industry’s top artists. A testament to his growing success, he cherishes the milestone of achieving his first million streams and million-dollar gig. His ultimate dream is to sell out iconic venues like the O2 Arena.His music is characterized by its vibrant Afrobeat rhythms, often infused with positive energy and profound messages. He masterfully blends traditional African instrumentation with modern production, crafting a sound that is both fresh and deeply rooted. Artists like Asake, Davido, and Wizkid have significantly influenced his belief in consistent dedication to his craft. Kidd Carder’s discography boasts a string of popular tracks, including his latest hit “Calculate” (released May 2025), “Call My Name,” “Man Of The Year” (and its remix with Damo K), “Sweet Me,” “6040,” “Playboy,” and “On God” (featuring SuperWozzy). He has also collaborated with prominent figures such as DJ Neptune, DJ Bellami, and Soundz.His recent single, “Calculate,” has garnered significant attention, charting in multiple African countries. The song exemplifies his unique blend of good vibes, compelling rhythm, and a thoughtful message – advocating for earnest love while prioritizing self-awareness and personal boundaries. Kidd Carder stands out as a dedicated and talented artist, consistently delivering engaging music that resonates with a broad audience. He is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the ever-evolving world of Afrobeats.
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16 Jul 25

Did You Know

.Did you know that Africa never had a music category at the Grammy Awards until 2024? That’s right! The first ever African music category at the Grammy Awards known as “Best African Music Performance” never existed until last year when Tyla, the South African music star, won it with her song titled “Water”. The award seeks to celebrate Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other African styles on the global stage, and other nominees for this particular award included Asake & Olamide’s “Amapiano”, Burna’s “City Boy”, Davido ft Musa Keys’ “Unavailable” and Ayra Starr’s “Rush”. This matters a lot because it is the first Grammy award category to be dedicated specifically to African music and it purports to celebrate African music genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, Highlife, Gqom and the likes.  It doesn’t look like much but it marks the formal recognition of Africa’s cultural and economic influence in global music. Overtime, African artists had been dominating streaming charts, and selling out concerts but never had a global music award of their own until 2024. It should however be noted that some African artists, like Wizkid and Burna Boy, had already won Grammys before this category existed. @Alaro_Basit
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09 Jul 25

Did You Know

Did you know that Africa never had a music category at the Grammy Awards until 2024? That’s right! The first ever African music category at the Grammy Awards known as “Best African Music Performance” never existed until last year when Tyla, the South African music star, won it with her song titled “Water”. The award seeks to celebrate Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other African styles on the global stage, and other nominees for this particular award included Asake & Olamide’s “Amapiano”, Burna’s “City Boy”, Davido ft Musa Keys’ “Unavailable” and Ayra Starr’s “Rush”. This matters a lot because it is the first Grammy award category to be dedicated specifically to African music and it purports to celebrate African music genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, Highlife, Gqom and the likes. It doesn’t look like much but it marks the formal recognition of Africa’s cultural and economic influence in global music. Overtime, African artists had been dominating streaming charts, and selling out concerts but never had a global music award of their own until 2024. It should however be noted that some African artists, like Wizkid and Burna Boy, had already won Grammys before this category existed. @Alaro_Basit
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08 Jul 25

🎓 LIVE FROM JAMB POLICY MEETING 2025

2025 UTME Result to Now Carry Candidate’s National Ranking. JAMB has announced that starting from the 2025 UTME, every candidate’s result slip will now include their national ranking (position) among all UTME candidates. 🔍 Why this change? To curb the trend of celebrating top scorers without context. To assist institutions in assessing the relative quality of each candidate. To discourage those who parade fake scores as top achievers. To guide those advocating for result validity extension with better insight. 📊 Out of 1,905,539 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME: A score of 370 is ranked 16th 320 is ranked 5,806th 250 is ranked 107,819th 200 is ranked 533,805th 180 is ranked 948,025th 140 is ranked 1,855,607th 120 is ranked 1,900,872nd 100 is ranked 1,903,661st JAMB reinforces its role as a ranking and fairness agency, not just an exam body. cc: MIKE-Media
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08 Jul 25

ASUU Directs Members to Begin Nationwide Strike:

ASUU Directs Members to Begin Nationwide Strike The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in two federal universities, the University of Jos and the University of Abuja, have already commenced strike action in compliance with the directive. President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, who confirmed the development to Tribune Online on Monday in Abuja, said what the institutions are doing is simply enforcing a National Executive Council (NEC) resolution of the union that any month in which salaries are delayed beyond three days, members should withdraw their services until the salaries are paid. Piwuna lamented the lackadaisical attitude of government officials toward the issue of lecturers’ salaries, which he described as a paltry amount. He explained that since the migration of university workers from the Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), union members have experienced significant hardship due to salary delays. He, however, noted that the issue of salary delays is the immediate challenge facing union members and warned that the outstanding N10 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) should be released promptly by the government to avoid another round of struggle. He noted that the Federal Government was supposed to pay lecturers N50 billion in outstanding EAA but only released N40 billion, leaving a balance of N10 billion. cc: Mike_Media
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07 Jul 25

Meet the Artist

Meet the Actor: Kevin Darnell Hart Born on the 6th of July, 1979, Kevin Darnell Hart is a versatile American comedian and actor renowned for his exceptional performances in both stand-up comedy and film-making. He is best known for his roles in The Neighborhood (CBS), where he showcased his comedic prowess, and in the Netflix series Bruh, where his acting skills projected his range and charisma to character. As an award-winning actor, Kevin’s accolades include winning the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a two-time nominations for the Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Having won several stand-up comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001). Hart’s comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album I’m a Grown Little Man (2009). He has since released four more comedy albums: Seriously Funny (2010), Laugh at My Pain (2011), Let Me Explain (2013), and What Now? (2016). He has since had roles in films such as Paper Soldiers (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Soul Plane (2004), In the Mix (2005), Little Fockers (2010), Think Like a Man (2012), Grudge Match (2013), Ride Along (2014) About Last Night (2014), Get Hard (2015), Central Intelligence (2016), The Secret Life of Pets film franchise (2016–2019), Ride Along 2 (2016), Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017), the Jumanji film franchise (2017–present), and Night School (2018). He also created and starred as a fictionalized version of himself in Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–2016). In 2015, Time magazine named him on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2017, he launched the Laugh Out Loud Network, a subscription video streaming service in partnership with Lionsgate. Beyond the screen, Kevin has a deep passion for theatre and often draws on his stage roots to fuel his performances. Known for his dedication, charm, and versatility, Kelvin continues to make his mark as an actor to watch.
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