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Full List of AMVCA 2024 Winners The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film. Below is the list of winners: Best Makeup Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge) Campbell Precious (Mami Wata)…
Kanayo Introduces Son to Film Industry, Warns Against Favoritism Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has made headlines as he introduced his first son, Clinton Mbaise, to the film industry. In a video shared on his Instagram page recently and obtained by Excel Magazine International, Kanayo announced that Clinton would be joining his production company,…
Security Guard Shot Outside Drake’s Toronto Home Toronto police have reported that a security guard was shot overnight outside the residence of Canadian rapper Drake. Excel Magazine International learnt that the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday when suspects in a vehicle fired at the guard at the corner of Park Lane Circle, near…
Charly Boy Demands Resignation of Tinubu Over ‘Disappearance’ Following the disappearance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the country, Nigerian musician Charly Boy has demanded his resignation. Charly Boy took to his social media account on May 6, 2024, questioning the president’s whereabouts and well-being after attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia….
Iconic Actor Bernard Hill is Dead Actor Bernard Hill, renowned for his memorable roles in acclaimed films and television series such as “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” has passed away at the age of 79. Hill’s portrayal of Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film “Titanic” and King Théoden in “Lord of the…
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde’s Daughter as SSA Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM1, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism. The announcement was made evident through a viral video capturing her father’s gratitude towards the governor, along with…
Kim Kardashian Ends Relationship With Lover Celebrity couple, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. have officially called it quits, marking the end of their brief yet highly-publicized relationship that began last year. According to insiders close to the couple, who spoke exclusively to PEOPLE magazine, the romance between Kardashian, 43, and Beckham Jr., 31, has…
Wizkid Trolls Davido as He Asked Fans to Beg Him For New Music Wizkid has sparked excitement among his fans on X (formerly Twitter) after momentarily coming online to engage them. In a post on his X account, Wizkid said every day, he has a lot to get off his chest but he refuses…
BREAKING:Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon In an inspiring display of endurance and strategic prowess, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has officially surpassed the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon, Excel Magazine International reports. Onakoya reached the 57-hour mark, eclipsing the previous record of 56 hours and 9…
Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Receives Davido’s Support at Times Square Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, known as Davido, has demonstrated his support for chess master, Tunde Onakoya’s quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Davido joined other supporters at Times Square in New York City to cheer on Onakoya. A post…