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Ayra Starr Leads BET Awards Nominations; ‘Seven Doors’ Triumphs at AMVCA 2025

Ayra Starr’s BET Triumph, ‘Seven Doors’ Nollywood Dominance, and Nigerian Sports Thrills Light Up the Week!

Published on: May 12, 2025 at 06:56 AM

Ayra Starr’s BET Blitz & Afrobeat Vibes

Album cover style: caricature of Ayra Starr in glamorous attire, holding three shining BET awards in one hand, Davido DJing beside Ghana map, bright Afrobeat waves in background — clean background, no extra faces or small objects.

Ayra Starr is turning heads globally with three major BET Award nominations, outshining even heavyweights like Burna Boy and Tems! Meanwhile, Davido is spreading the love for African music by spotlighting Ghana’s Kweku Smoke in his Artiste Guess Challenge, proving that Afrobeat has no borders. And get ready for a summer jam as Asake and Davido headline the electrifying AfroFuture Detroit festival!

Nollywood Wins Big at AMVCA

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Nollywood had its own blockbuster moment as ‘Seven Doors’ stormed the 11th AMVCAs, scooping top honours and solidifying Femi Adebayo’s series as Nollywood royalty. The awards night was a stage for icons and rising stars alike, with Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka snagging Best Actor awards, and ‘Seven Doors’ alongside ‘Lisabi’ leaving with the night’s biggest wins. Film promotion in Nigeria is also getting smarter, with social media trends and creative skits proving Nollywood’s flair for innovation!

Ibrahim Chatta’s Award Snub Response

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Ibrahim Chatta may have been snubbed at the AMVCAs, but he’s not letting it dim his shine—publicly declaring he’s not chasing awards, just great acting. This bold attitude adds fresh energy to the industry and keeps fans rooting for their favourites beyond trophies.

NWFL Super Six Blasts Off

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The Nigeria Women Football League Super Six kicked off with Remo Stars, Nasarawa Amazons, and Bayelsa Queens all clinching wins and shaking up the chase for the crown. As the competition heats up, expect fierce showdowns and plenty of goals to keep fans buzzing.

Chinese Embassy Responds to Sports Disputes

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After some fireworks between the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Chinese Embassy over visa and competition withdrawals, the Embassy has stepped up to set the record straight, addressing both the World Athletics Relays misunderstanding and clearing the air on the athletes' visa issue.

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