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What's Trending: The Biggest Entertainment Stories This Week
The entertainment scene has had no shortage of big moments this week, with Afrobeat, film, social media, and sports all making headlines.
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1) Peller and Jarvis Make It Official
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Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis have officially completed their legal and traditional marriage ceremonies, marking the latest chapter in one of Nigeria's most followed online relationships. The couple has now confirmed that their white wedding will take place on August 1, bringing months of public proposals, engagement announcements, and wedding preparations to a close.
Their relationship has grown alongside their careers. What started as collaborations on TikTok evolved into one of the country's biggest influencer partnerships, attracting millions of followers and several brand deals. Their wedding is expected to be one of Nigeria's most talked-about celebrity events this year.
2) Davido Builds Anticipation for ORIADÉ
Davido has officially unveiled the tracklist for his highly anticipated sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, set for release on July 31. The 13-track project features a mix of solo records and collaborations with both Nigerian and international artists, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from one of the year's biggest Afrobeats releases.
The album opens with On The Road, followed by Amazing Grace featuring Black Sherif, Julie, Constantly, I Know Who I Be featuring JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay, Gimme Dat Ting featuring NO11, B4 Bad featuring Mayorkun and FOLA, Already Falling, Tell Everybody featuring Leon Thomas, Yaya featuring Aya Nakamura, Zanzibar, Gnf, and closes with My Light featuring Omah Lay.
3) 'Children of Blood and Bone' Brings Nigerian Talent to Hollywood
The first official trailer for Children of Blood and Bone has finally been released, giving audiences a glimpse of the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling fantasy novel. The project features an international cast led by Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Thuso Mbedu, while also showcasing Nigerian stars.
Grammy-winning singer Tems has been announced as the Executive Music Producer for the film's soundtrack, while Ayra Starr makes her Hollywood acting debut. Their involvement reflects the growing influence of Nigerian creatives beyond music.
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4) FIFA Eyes Bigger Investment in Nigerian Football
FIFA has proposed increasing development funding for its member associations, with each federation potentially receiving up to $20 million if the proposal is approved. For the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the investment could support infrastructure upgrades, grassroots football, coaching programmes, and youth development initiatives.
The proposal is part of FIFA's wider plan to expand football development worldwide through increased commercial revenue. While the funding still requires approval, it has already generated optimism about what it could mean for football development in Nigeria, where better facilities and stronger grassroots programmes remain key priorities.