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Prime Video Pledges Collaboration with Nigerian Comedians to Maximize Talents

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Head of Originals, Africa and Middle East, Prime Video, Ned Mitchell, on Friday said that the platform would keep collaborating with Nigerian comedians to maximize  talents  in the industry.

Mitchell said this in Lagos at a news conference unveiling Basket Mouth as host of  Prime Video’s unscripted African Original, “LOL” (Last One Laughing Naija).

He said that the platform was committed to helping comedians in Nigeria to realise their goals and vision.

“It is a big deal for comedy especially in Nigeria and we wanted to bring it in ways that people have never seen before as it is about authenticity and its uniqueness.

“We are working with various people behind the scenes so that our customers would know that prime video is the place to get local and international contents.

“We are building and expanding our coast to different parts of Africa and this will also serve as a form of empowerment as different indigenous people will be involved in the production of various contents,” he said.

Mitchell who said that the show was shot and produced in Lagos, noted that the company was committed in encouraging local productions.

“We did everything in Lagos as Livespot production handled the entire setup of the venue and other things associated with it.

“In the coming months, there will  be several indigenous based content coming to the platform including contents that will appeal to people at the grassroot level,” he said.

Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Head of Originals, Nigeria, Prime Video, said the show would showcase the talent of Nigerian comedians  to the world.

She noted that the uniqueness of the show would help in solidifying the authenticity of comedians.

“It is the first unscripted show as it is the first of its kind in Nigeria and we intend to keep it that way.

“We wanted to use the show as the platform to show our talent to the world as we are in 240 countries with over 200 million subscribers, who would have access to the show when it premieres on July 14.

“We implore everyone across the globe to watch the show,” she said.

Bright Okpocha, a Nigerian comedian, popularly known as Basketmouth, said that the show would help to create a unique spot for Nigerian comedy across the world.

“I have always imagined Nigerian comedy in different ways and I believe this would help it to own spot and space, the same way afrobeat did around the world.

“The spontaneity of it would enable the world see comedy in a different way and this would be beneficial to Nigeria comedy,” he said.

The news conference also had other cast members in attendance including Buchi, Dat Warri Girl, Taaooma, Senator and IGoSave. (NAN)

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Spotify Spotlights Fola, Thakzin as Africa’s Next Music Icons

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Spotify has announced Nigerian Afrobeats talent, Fola and South African Afro House DJ and producer, Thakzin, as part of its RADAR Africa initiative.

According to the streaming platform, these artistes have promoted and shaped Sub-Saharan Africa’s music scene.

Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, said this in a statement on Thursday.

According to her, the platform is committed to discovering and amplifying emerging voices in championing boundary-pushing artistes shaping the sound of tomorrow.

Okumu said that Spotify Radar was not just a platform, but a launchpad.

“It reflects Spotify’s commitment to empowering local artistes across Sub-Saharan Africa and delivering the best listening experience in the region.

“From Lagos to Johannesburg, RADAR celebrates the diversity of talent on the continent, offering artistes equal access to global audiences.

“At Spotify, we believe in the power of African storytelling through music,” she said.

She described FOLA and Thakzin as incredibly unique artistes who represent the spirit of RADAR.

“By amplifying their journeys, we hope to inspire more creators across the continent to believe in their vision and reach for bigger stages,” she said.

Fola, born Folarin Odunlami, first caught attention with his freestyles on social media, quickly making a name for himself with his blend of Afrobeats rhythms and soulful storytelling.

His breakout EP ‘What A Feeling’, featuring the Bella Shmurda-assisted hit, “Who Does That”,  laid the foundation for a fast-rising career that now includes collaborations with BNXN, Magixx, and BhadBoi OML.

“Looking at where I’m coming from, I see every opportunity as a blessing. So, it’s a blessing to have been selected, just like others before me.

“I want my fans to know that in the midst of all the noise, I made something they could truly connect with, feel and share with those who mean something to them.

“I want everyone who listens to at the very least, recognise that they’re witnessing the early days of something truly special,” Fola said.

On the southern tip of the continent, Thakzin’s journey began in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, where early jazz and kwaito influences.

Also, a deep respect for traditional percussion shaped his signature sound.

With co-signs from Black Coffee and international tastemakers like Laurent Garnier, his genre-defying approach to Afro House, heard in his 2023 anthem, “The Magnificent Dance”.

Following the release of Magnificent Dance, his version of ‘Horns In The Sun’, by DJ Kent, became a viral hit across South Africa and gained global traction, potentially surpassing the success of ,Magnificent Dance’.

Thakzin’s sound is rooted in African spirituality and healing, inspired by the rhythmic power of traditional drums.

Shaped by a musical upbringing and guided by his father, a keyboardist, he blends rich harmonies with percussive elements to create an immersive Afro-house experience.

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Popular Chinese Singer Executed by Firing Squad over Murder of Girlfriend

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Popular Chinese actor and singer, Zhang Yiyang has been executed for the murder of his underage girlfriend.

Zhang Yiyang became the first ever Chinese celebrity to be executed by firing squad.

The Intermediate People’s Court of Xianyang in North Shaanxi Province made the report of his execution public in July 2025.

According to the report, the actor was executed on December 18 2024 for attacking his 16-year-old girlfriend with a knife in 2022, cut her left carotid artery, jugular vein, trachea and esophagus, which after massive bleeding led to her death.

Zhang started dating the victim in September 2021, before the victim proposed breaking up after a dispute.

After the murder, he took away the deceased’s mobile phone, discarded the knife and other weapons and related items in a reservoir to destroy evidence.

On the following day, he attempted to commit suicide at a hotel but was discovered by one of the hotel workers, who reported to the police.

His popular songs include ‘I Only Care About People Who Care About Me’, ‘So Care About You’ and ‘Crying Man’.

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Why Igbo Men Struggle in Politics – Pete Edochie

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has stirred controversy with a bold statement about Igbo politicians, claiming they are not adept at navigating the Nigerian political landscape.

In a recent interview, Edochie argued that the average Igbo man lacks the temperament required for politics, which often involves a degree of “treachery” and strategic compromise.

“An Igbo man is not a good politician.

And I will tell you why: people who are used to politics or the treachery that characterises politics can overlook a lot of things. But the Igbo man is not constituted to condone treachery a second time,” he said.

Edochie emphasized that once an Igbo man is betrayed, he is unlikely to forgive or reconnect with the offender, which, in his view, hinders long-term political alliances.

“If you hurt the Igbo man once in politics, he will never give you an opportunity to hurt him again. He will recoil. That’s the average Igbo man.”

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