Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup, making headlines from Saturday, July 25th to Saturday, August 1st 2026.

Davido Releases Tracklist For Sixth Studio Album, ORIADÉ

Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has unveiled the tracklist for his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ.

New Telegraph reports that the 13-track project features an international lineup, including Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD and GL_Ceejay…Read More

Ayra Starr Makes Hollywood Debut In ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has made her first on-screen appearance in Hollywood, with a brief feature in a behind-the-scenes teaser for the upcoming fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone.

The Director of the movie, Gina Prince-Bythewood, who shared the teaser on Instagram, announced…Read More

Shakira, Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ Becomes Highest-Charting World Cup Song

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has continued to break records with his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira as ‘Dai Dai’ dethrones ‘Waka Waka’ as the highest-charting World Cup song in history.

New Telegraph reports that Dai Dai moved 25 spots up this week to peak at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Shakira and Freshlyground’s ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)…Read More

Xenophobic Attack: Nigerians To Boycott Tyla’s Lagos Concert

Calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s scheduled concert in Lagos, amid renewed outrage over alleged xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, have taken a new dimension as netizens are divided over the issue.

Tyla, a Grammy Award-winning singer, announced her APOP World Tour on Monday, July 27…Read More

Tems Sets To Produce, Curate ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ Soundtrack

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and Afrobeats sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been announced as the executive music producer and curator of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures’ epic fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone.

The founder of BlackFilmandTV, Wilson Morales, made this announcement on Tuesday, July 28, at the film’s trailer launch in New York City…Read More

Meet BBNaija Season 11 Housemates As Show Begins

As the anticipated Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show premieres on Sunday, July 26, the organisers have unveiled the names and profiles of the Season 11 contestants.

Tagged “Everything Is For The Taking,” the organisers have introduced the first set of housemates who will battle for the grand prize in this year’s edition…Read More

Peller, Jarvis Tie The Knot In Court Ahead Of White Wedding

Popular content creator and TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has legally tied the knot with fellow content creator Amadou Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis.

The court marriage took place in Lagos on Wednesday, three days before their planned white wedding on August 1, 2026…Read More

BBNaija S11: Check Out House Interior As Show Premiere Today

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 is finally here, and the wait is finally over. Before the doors open and the new housemates begin their 10-week run on our timelines, there’s one key feature we need to discuss first—the house itself!

Big Brother’s house has undergone a stunning makeover for Season 11, featuring a striking, unconventional theme: “Upside down” and “topsy-turvy.”…Read More

BBNaija S11: Housemates Face Possible Eviction In First Week

On Monday night, twenty-three out of the twenty-four housemates in the Big Brother House were nominated for possible eviction this Sunday, as the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 begins.

New Telegraph reports that only one housemate, Chimsom Chuka, was exempted from possible eviction after he emerged the Head of House (HoH)…Read More

Why I Chose Burna Boy For FIFA World Cup Song – Shakira

Colombian superstar Shakira has revealed why she chose to collaborate with Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy on the 2026 FIFA World Cup song, ‘Dai Dai.’

Featuring in a recent episode of the Capital Evening Show with Jimmy Hill, Shakira explained that she needed a masculine vocal on the song and Burna Boy’s energetic vocals made him the perfect choice for collaboration…Read More

Gehgeh Gets Married Despite Advice Against Marriage

Self-acclaimed Nigerian financial and relationship coach and content creator, Emmanuel Prosper Obruste, better known as Gehgeh, has tied the knot with his lover.

Sunday Telegraph reports that Gehgeh wedded his partner in a secret ceremony held on Saturday, July 25…Read More

BBNaija S11: ‘My Husband Didn’t Support Coming To The Show – Abi

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 housemate, Ayoola Abisola, better known as Abi has revealed that her husband initially opposed her decision to participate in the reality TV show.

Abi, a model and chef from Osun State, made the disclosure during her introduction on the premiere night of the show on Sunday…Read More

RMD Reflects On Life At Age 65

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has opened up about life at 65.

Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, hosted by media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the movie legend described his life as one of gratitude, stating that he feels like he’s “living an extra time.”…Read More

Otti Pays N25m Of Ngozi Nwosu’s Surgery Cost

Following the call for financial help amid deteriorating health issues, the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has paid the sum of N25 million to the hospital treating veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu.

New Telegraph recalls that the 62-year-old actress recently appealed to the public for financial assistance over an undisclosed health condition…Read More

Peller Reacts To Five-Year Jail If He Violates Marriage Rules

Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, was captured in a viral video expressing shock over the legal implications of his statutory marriage to his wife, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that the duo legally tied the knot on Wednesday, July 29, as they prepared for their white wedding on Saturday, August 1…Read More

Yul Edochie’s Daughter Reveals Why She’ll Never Date A Yahoo Boy

Danielle, the first daughter of actor Yul Edochie and his estranged wife May, has declared that she would never enter a relationship with anyone involved in fraudulent activities. In a now-viral video, the social media personality condemned the growing trend of romanticising fraudsters, making it clear that she would not tolerate such behaviour in a partner.

“I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have been seeing this trend normalising…Read More

Fatherhood Isn’t About Being Perfect – Lateef Adedimeji

Nollywood actor and producer Lateef Adedimeji has shared a video of himself bathing and caring for his triplets, as he sent a message to men that fatherhood isn’t about being perfect.

Adedimeji, a renowned content creator and father of three, urged fathers and aspiring fathers that fatherhood is about being present…Read More

Judy Austin Makes Grand Return To Instagram With Cryptic Post

Nollywood actress Judy Austin has shared a cryptic message on her Instagram page as she returns to social media after a month-long break.

Returning online, Judy Austin shared new photos of herself, while expressing gratitude to her fans for their love and support…Read More

Peller Turns Down DSTV Offer To Stream Wedding Ceremony

Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that he turned down an alleged DSTV offer to stream his upcoming wedding ceremony with his wife, Jarvis.

Saturday Telegraph recalls that the couple announced Saturday, August 1, 2026, as their white wedding date…Read More

Why I Stopped Going To Church – Ayo Makun

Nigerian comedian and Nollywood actor, Ayo Makun, Popularly known as AY, has sparked social media reactions after he revealed why he stopped going to church.

Speaking about his personal life in a video he shared on his Instagram page, AY revealed that he stopped attending church for a period because he was going through a personal season after negative stories about him circulated online…Read More

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