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Segun Ogungbe denies wife and babymama were ever friends
A long-running friendship rumor about a Nollywood figure's wife and babymama just got debunked by the man himself. Segun Ogungbe sets the record straight Segun Ogungbe denied that his wife and babymama were ever friends. Tinuke and Wunmi Ajiboye never had a close relationship. Social media fabricated the entire friendship narrative. How the rumor actually started A close admirer wanted Ogungbe to marry her. He refused, insisting on staying with one wife. His out-of-wedlock pregnancy enraged the admirer. She retaliated by planting the story online, and blogs amplified it.
Guardian Woman Festival teams with Federal Palace for month-long event
A month-long women's festival just kicked off at one of Lagos' premier hotels, ditching the usual one-day tokenism for sustained programming. Guardian Woman Festival details Guardian Woman Festival partnered with the Federal Palace Hotel. Programming runs for a full 31 days this March. March 27 marks the culminating event at the hotel. International Women's Day inspired the entire initiative. Theme and mission behind the event Reciprocity is the core theme this year. Knowledge, mentorship, and network exchanges drive the concept. Anita Athena Ibru called it a platform for real outcomes. Ibru holds dual roles across the Federal Palace and Guardian Nigeria. Programming and corporate involvement Women-led networks and NGOs host...
Amanda Oruh breaks through after a decade of rejections
A standing ovation at Berlinale capped off nearly a decade of audition rejections for one Lagos-set film's breakout star. Amanda Oruh's long road to Lady Amanda Oruh spent roughly ten years chasing a breakthrough. Months without work and constant rejections defined that stretch. Her role as Pinky in Lady finally changed everything. Oruh previously appeared in King of Boys. Lady's festival run so far Lady premiered in Europe at the Berlin International Film Festival. Berlinale's audience gave the film a standing ovation. Sundance awarded its cast the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award. That ensemble-acting recognition came earlier this year. What the film is about Lady is a UK-Nigerian co-production. Lagos women navigating...
MultiChoice pulls plug on Showmax after Canal+ buyout
An entire African streaming platform is staring down a shutdown not long after its parent company changed hands. Showmax facing discontinuation Multichoice Africa announced plans to kill the Showmax services. Canal+ completed its Multichoice acquisition in September 2025. DStv, GOtv, and Showmax all fell under that $3-billion deal. A direct link between the acquisition and shutdown remains unclear. Internal decision details Showmax's board greenlit the discontinuation call. Insiders admitted the decision was a tough one internally. Long-term sustainability drove the overall group's thinking. Competitive streaming pressure factored into the rationale. What current subscribers should know Active service continues with zero...
Dr. Abiola Salami brings No More Shrinking to the Lagos stage
A bestselling leadership book is jumping from the page to the stage in Lagos as part of International Women's Day programming. No More Shrinking hits the stage Dr. Abiola Salami's No More Shrinking gets a stage adaptation. Terra Kulture in Lagos hosts the show on March 28. Austin Onuoha directs the full production. International Women's Day activities frame the event. Cast and creative team Imoh Eboh and Tosin Adeyemi lead the ensemble. Uche Elumelu and Joy Nmezi round out the lineup. Chinonso Young Umesiobi called the book emotionally powerful. Miriam Paul completes the six-person cast. What Salami said about the mission Salami designed the project around women's leadership visibility. Cultural conditioning gets blamed for...
LCK partners with Gillette for 2026 season broadcasts
A razor brand just carved its way into Korea's top League of Legends circuit with an official league-wide deal. LCK partners with Gillette League of Legends Champions Korea announced a Gillette partnership. Financial terms and specific obligations remain undisclosed. Broadcast branding and digital visibility are typical inclusions. Player activations and fan campaigns likely follow the deal. Gillette's esports track record Gillette first entered esports back in February 2017. ESL Gaming's IEM World Championship in Katowice was the debut. Madden NFL, Fortnite, and Apex Legends got later involvement. EDward Gaming and Team SoloMid were previous org partners. LCK's 2026 season timeline Rounds 1 and 2 of the regular season kick off...
Top Esports reports jungler Naiyou to LPL for match fixing probe
A fair-play investigation just blew up around a top LPL jungler after fans and analysts flagged bizarre in-game decisions. Top Esports reports Naiyou to LPL Top Esports formally reported jungler Yang "naiyou" Zijian. Scrutiny kicked off on the evening of March 2, 2026. Irregular play during Split 1 playoffs triggered the probe. LPL's Disciplinary Committee is handling the formal investigation. What TES found internally Naiyou's in-game decisions drew widespread community suspicion. TES launched an immediate internal review after the matches. Findings got handed over to the league's disciplinary department. Suspected violations cover fair-play principles and professional ethics. Potential consequences for naiyou Match-fixing or...
KRÜ Esports renews Logitech G deal for VCT and sim racing
A renewed hardware deal just handed KRÜ Esports' sim-racing division a dedicated seat at the Logitech G table. KRÜ Esports extends Logitech G partnership KRÜ Esports is locked in a long-term Logitech G renewal. Sergio "Kun" Agüero and Lionel Messi co-own the org. Logitech G stays as the exclusive hardware provider. VCT Americas and Game Changers rosters benefit directly. KRÜ Motorsport gets a big upgrade KRÜ Motorsport became a strategic focus of the deal. Sim-racing content taps Logitech's racing-wheel tech. Formula S and digital automotive circuits get activations. Traditional and digital racing both fall under the umbrella. What leadership said about the renewal Rodrigo Santillán called the renewal excellent organizational...
Insomnia Gaming Festival cancels i74 event at Staffordshire
A sponsorship drought just flatlined one of the UK's longest-running gaming festivals before it could even relaunch. Insomnia i74 officially scrapped Insomnia Gaming Festival axed its i74 event entirely. Staffordshire County Showground was the planned venue. April 30 to May 3, 2026, were the scheduled dates. Harsh investment climate killed the comeback attempt. Why did the event collapse Major tech and hardware brands pulled back spending. Expo-floor quality couldn't meet community expectations without sponsors. Player1 Events' 2024 liquidation preceded this whole saga. A veteran-led consortium spent a year planning regardless. Consortium and refund details Modern Wolf partnered with Emblem Events & Exhibitions. High Viz Media...
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