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Inside Chanel’s 18th Annual Tribeca Artists Dinner at The Odeon

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Tribeca lit up with star-studded glamour on Monday night as Chanel hosted its 18th Annual Artists Dinner at The Odeon — a stylish staple of the Tribeca Festival. The evening celebrated the intersection of film, fine art, fashion, and culture — drawing an eclectic mix of creatives, tastemakers, and A-list guests.

 

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The candlelit event brought together a dazzling lineup of guests— Blake Lively , Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, Lucy Liu, Mariska Hargitay, Jon Hamm, Joe Jonas, Lily James, Olivia Munn, Allison Janney, Christy Turlington, and many more. Nigeria’s own Wizkid also made a show-stopping appearance, styled in black-and-white Chanel  costume.

 

Wizkid in the photo booth

A highlight of the night was a playful photo booth installation by French artist JR, making a return to the festival after his 2019 debut.Celebrities stepped into oversized wooden crates filled with bubble wrap and foam, striking poses as if they were priceless works of art. Everyone from Blake Lively to Robert De Niro joined in the fun. Notably Wizkid also got in on the action, striking a charismatic pose that reinforced his global status as a style and cultural icon.

The dinner also honored ten visual artists — handpicked by curator Zoe Lukov — who created original works for this year’s Tribeca Festival award-winning filmmakers. The featured artists included:

  • Alteronce Gumby
  •  Faith Wilding
  • Jane Dickson
  •  Jeffrey Meris
  •  Lauren Halsey
  • Marilyn Minter
  • Naudline Pierre
  • Raúl de Nieves
  • Simphiwe Ndzube
  •  Tuan Andrew Nguyen.

Their works are on display at the Tribeca Festival Hub in Spring Studios throughout the festival’s duration, which runs until June 15.

 

Chanel’s 18th Annual Tribeca Artists Dinner at The Odeon

Amid the conversation, steak frites and sundaes, guests flipped through artist-designed books— a cherished Chanel dinner tradition. The evening unfolded as more than just a glamorous gathering. It was a tribute to New York’s creative spirit and a celebration of the dynamic bond between fashion, film, and fine art — led by a house long known for championing boundary-pushing beauty.

read also: Wizkid Celebrates His Lagos Legacy with Family at Tribeca Film Festival Premiere  

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Tems to Executive Produce Children of Blood and Bone Soundtrack

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has added another major international credit to her career after being named the Executive Music Producer and Curator for the soundtrack of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming fantasy film “Children of Blood and Bone”.

The announcement was made by director Gina Prince-Bythewood during the trailer launch event in New York and was confirmed on social media by Tems’ manager, Muyiwa Awoniyi.

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As Executive Music Producer and Curator, Tems will help shape the soundtrack’s creative direction, overseeing the selection and development of music that supports the film’s story. The role marks one of her most significant behind-the-scenes contributions to a major Hollywood production, extending her work beyond performing and songwriting.

Speaking at the event, Prince-Bythewood explained that Tems had been part of her creative process long before production began. She recalled listening to the singer’s music while writing the film and said songs such as “Try Me” influenced the emotional tone she hoped to achieve. According to the director, she listened to Tems’ “Try Me” while writing the film and had long envisioned her curating and executive producing the soundtrack.

The soundtrack will also feature contributions from several Nigerian artists. Burna Boy has joined the project as Executive Music Consultant, while Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr are expected to appear on the soundtrack alongside Tems’ new material. Their involvement shows the growing presence of Nigerian artists in major international film projects.

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Although the latest announcement centres on the soundtrack, it also represents another milestone for Tems, whose career has continued to expand across music, film and international collaborations. In recent years, the singer has earned global recognition through award-winning releases and high-profile partnerships, and this latest role places her at the centre of the musical identity of a major studio film.

The first official trailer for “Children of Blood and Bone” was released on 28 July, giving audiences their first full look at the fantasy adaptation. With Tems leading the soundtrack and contributing three original songs, anticipation is expected to grow ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 15 January 2027.

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2Baba Reacts to Viral Romantic Video With Ex-Wife Annie Idibia

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Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has responded after a romantic video of him and his ex-wife, Annie Macaulay, resurfaced online and sparked fresh speculation that the former couple had reconciled.

The clip, which circulated widely across social media over the weekend, showed the former couple sharing affectionate moments as they hugged, kissed and danced to 2Baba’s hit song “Amaka” in a night club. Comedian Nasboi was also seen in the video as the trio enjoyed the moment, leading many social media users to believe the footage was recent and that the pair had reconciled.

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Reacting to the rumours, 2Baba dismissed the claims with a brief message on his Instagram page.

“Abeg na old video o”, he wrote, adding laughing emojis.

His response came shortly after Annie also addressed the speculation on her Instagram Stories. The actress cautioned people against believing every post they come across online, explaining that the circulating clips were not new.

“Old videos circulating everywhere, false news everywhere!!! Believe everything u see on SM at ur expense! Wishing everyone a great, fruitful week ahead”, she wrote.

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The resurfaced footage quickly attracted attention because of the history between the pair. 2Baba announced in January 2025 that he and Annie had separated after years of marriage. The announcement marked the end of one of Nigeria’s most closely followed celebrity relationships.

Months after the separation became public, 2Baba began a relationship with Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. The couple later held a traditional marriage ceremony in July 2025, making the recent circulation of the old nightclub video even more surprising to many followers who assumed it reflected current events.

The viral clip drew renewed attention to 2Baba and Annie’s past relationship, but both parties have since clarified that the footage is old and does not represent a recent development between them.

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Why Her Private Video Was Leaked.

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Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has shared new details about the circumstances surrounding the leak of her private video, saying the incident stemmed from a painful betrayal by someone she trusted.

Speaking during a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, the Afrobeats star said she later discovered that the video was leaked as part of a bet involving her then-boyfriend and his friends.

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“Apparently, it was a dare between him and his friends,” Savage said, explaining that she learned the truth later. She recalled that her former partner had initially told her the video was accidentally posted while he was trying to save it from Snapchat, but she eventually found out that was not what happened.

Reflecting on the experience, the singer said the revelation left her questioning whether the relationship had been genuine from the beginning.

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“It made me think, ‘Was this person genuine from the beginning?'” she said, adding that the betrayal was more painful because it came from someone she trusted.

Savage admitted that, for a long time, she tried to hide how deeply the incident affected her.

“I never really dealt with it. I made jokes about it and even put it in my music, but I was actually a victim,” she said, explaining that she now recognises the emotional impact the incident had on her.

The singer also dismissed claims that the leak was a publicity stunt, insisting she would never deliberately put herself through such an experience. She added that pursuing legal action became emotionally exhausting because it meant repeatedly reliving the ordeal.

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Savage revealed that the experience has also changed how she approaches her personal life. She explained that she is now more cautious about privacy and avoids meeting romantic partners in places where she cannot control the environment, citing concerns about hidden cameras and the need to protect herself and her family.

The private video first surfaced online in 2021 after Savage revealed she was being blackmailed over the clip. At the time, she refused to pay those demanding money to stop its release, saying she would not allow herself to be controlled through extortion.

Years after the incident, Savage says she now recognises the emotional toll it took on her, describing herself as a victim and reflecting on how the experience changed the way she approaches trust, privacy and relationships.

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