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Ara Commends Renaming of National Arts Theatre to Honor Wole Soyinka

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Ara praised Soyinka as a profound admirer and advocate of African culture, urging the younger generation to follow his example. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, she applauded President Bola Tinubu for renaming the National Arts Theatre as Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Ara also called on the Federal Government to continue honoring artists while they are alive.

“This development is very welcome; he is our first black Nobel laureate and truly deserves more,” Ara remarked. “At 90, his time with us is precious, and I am immensely proud of his accomplishments. It should become a tradition to consistently honor our artists.”

   

Recalling her encounters with Prof. Soyinka, Ara shared memorable moments that underscored his humility and authenticity. She recounted how he once queried her choice of the talking drum at an event in his honor and later sent her a heartfelt message on her 40th birthday.

“Ara emphasized that Soyinka’s respect for and dedication to African culture are exemplary traits for others to emulate,” she stressed. “She also encouraged everyone to be true to themselves and to dare to be different.”


 

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Zlatan Announces Wedding Date With Longtime Partner Davita

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Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile has announced his upcoming wedding celebration with his longtime partner, Davita Lamai.

The couple revealed that their wedding celebration will take place on October 24, 2026, in a pre-wedding video shared on social media.

The video featured a voice-over from one of their children, who spoke about the love and support their parents have shown each other while reflecting on their family life.

Zlatan and Davita have been together for several years and share children. Their wedding announcement has since attracted congratulatory messages from fans, who are looking forward to the couple’s celebration.

The announcement comes after reports of a private civil ceremony earlier in 2026, with the upcoming event expected to mark another celebration of their union.

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11 New K-Dramas To Add To Your Watch-list This October 2026

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It’s a new month, which means K-drama fans have more series to add to their watchlists.

October 2026 brings a range of new Korean dramas, from romance and comedy to medical stories, mysteries and thrillers. Some have already premiered, while others are scheduled to arrive later in the month.

Here are 11 K-dramas to look out for this October:

  1. Your Personal Taxi
  2. Between Steps
  3. Take Charge of My Heart
  4. Doctor X
  5. 100 Days of Deception
  6. Make Me Tingle
  7. Love in Disguise
  8. Final Table
  9. Oh! My Guard
  10. Dead-End Job
  11. The Perfect Lie

 

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10 Global Music Stars Who Became Famous At A Young Age

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Several global music stars began their careers while they were still teenagers, growing up in the spotlight as their songs gained popularity around the world.

Justin Bieber is one of the best-known examples. He rose to fame as a teenager after his music videos attracted attention online. Selena Gomez also became a household name at a young age through acting and music.

Here are 10 singers who achieved fame early in their lives:

  1. Justin Bieber – Rose to international fame as a teenager with songs such as “Baby.”
  2. Selena Gomez – Gained early recognition through acting before building a successful music career.
  3. Miley Cyrus – Became famous as a teenager through Hannah Montana and later released hit songs.
  4. Taylor Swift – Began her music career as a teenager and became known for country songs such as “Our Song.”
  5. Billie Eilish – Gained international attention as a teenager with “Ocean Eyes.”
  6. Rihanna – Rose to fame as a teenager with her debut single “Pon de Replay.”
  7. Ariana Grande – First became known through acting before establishing herself as a pop singer.
  8. Britney Spears – Became a global pop sensation as a teenager with “…Baby One More Time.”
  9. Shawn Mendes – Gained attention as a teenager by sharing song covers online before releasing his own music.
  10. Olivia Rodrigo – Built an acting career while young before achieving major music success with “drivers license.”

 

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