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AFRIMA Diamond Showcase Opens to Spotlight Emerging Talent

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AFRIMA Diamond showcase invites Africa’s emerging musicians to apply for mentorship, exposure, and performances ahead of the 2026 Awards in Lagos

The AFRIMA Diamond showcase has officially opened applications for its 9th Edition, offering a premier platform to highlight Africa’s most promising emerging music talents.

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The announcement was made in a press statement released on Tuesday.

The initiative invites singers, rappers, DJs, producers, and instrumentalists from across the continent to submit entries via the official portal or AFRIMA’s Instagram page. Applications will run from November 18 to December 8, 2025.

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Janatte Haddadi, AFRIMA’s Regional Manager for Northern Africa, described the showcase as a transformative opportunity for young creatives ready to take their careers to the next level.

She emphasised that many gifted African artists remain unheard despite their exceptional potential, and the platform aims to bridge this gap through visibility, mentorship, and industry access.

Applicants must upload a 45-second performance video, after which a jury will shortlist the top 15 finalists, known as “The Diamonds.”

These finalists will travel to Lagos for a live showcase from January 6 to 7, 2026, performing each evening from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Selected artists will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip, exclusive AFRIMA merchandise, mentorship sessions, and the opportunity to perform before high-profile music executives, media representatives, and influential industry leaders.

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“We want to find the brightest diamonds in the rough across Africa,” Haddadi said. “If you believe in your gift, this is the time to act. Don’t wait. Don’t hold back. Submit your entry. Africa is ready to meet its next big talents.”

The Diamond Showcase is part of the build-up to the 9th AFRIMA Awards, taking place in Lagos from January 7 to 11, 2026.

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Organised in partnership with the African Union and Lagos State Government, the event will include the Africa Music Business Summit, Music Village Concert, Nominees Party, Red Carpet, and the grand Awards Night, reaching audiences in more than 84 countries worldwide.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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