Entertainment
Tems Confirmed to Perform at the 2026 BET Awards.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has been confirmed as one of the performers at the 2026 BET Awards. BET announced the first lineup of performers on June 17, revealing that the Grammy-winning artist will take the stage at the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Tems is set to appear alongside artists such as Cardi B, Doechii, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Rick Ross, T.I., Common, Don Toliver and French Montana, unveiled by BET for this year’s edition. The event will be hosted by comedian and entertainer Druski, with MC Lyte returning as announcer. The annual ceremony honours achievements in music, film, television and sports, bringing together both established acts and rising figures across the entertainment industry.

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Her performance announcement follows her three nominations at the 2026 BET Awards, placing her among the most recognised Nigerian artists this year. She is nominated in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category, the BET Her Award for her song “First”, and the Viewers’ Choice Award for “Raindance”, her collaboration with British rapper Dave.
In recent years, Tems has become a consistent presence on major international stages, and her appearance at the 2026 BET Awards adds another notable international appearance to her growing list of global engagements. The performance is expected to reach viewers across multiple markets as the ceremony celebrates achievements across entertainment.

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The 2026 BET Awards will air live on Sunday, June 28, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8PM ET. The show will feature performances, award presentations and tributes, gathering artists and industry figures from different parts of the entertainment space.
Entertainment
Tems to Executive Produce Children of Blood and Bone Soundtrack
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.
Entertainment
2Baba Reacts to Viral Romantic Video With Ex-Wife Annie Idibia
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.
Entertainment
Tiwa Savage Reveals Why Her Private Video Was Leaked.
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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