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Moliy joins star-studded lineup for Rhythm Unplugged 2025 in Lagos
Ghanaian-American Afrofusion sensation Moliy has been officially announced as one of the performers at this year’s Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, adding even more excitement to what is already one of West Africa’s biggest December concerts.
Moliy, known for her silky vocals and breakout global hit SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY, will take the Rhythm Unplugged stage on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos. Her inclusion brings a vibrant mix of Afrobeats and Afrofusion to the long-running Flytime Fest show, which has consistently spotlighted some of the continent’s biggest stars.
This year’s Rhythm Unplugged is already generating massive buzz, with Afrobeats heavyweight Rema billed as the main headliner and British rapper Central Cee slated for a special appearance. Moliy’s performance is expected to stand out, especially as her unique sound and international appeal continue to gain traction across streaming platforms.
Organizers have promised an unforgettable night packed with chart-topping artists and rising talent, reaffirming Rhythm Unplugged’s status as one of the most anticipated events on Lagos’ “Detty December” entertainment calendar.
🚨 Moliy will be performing at Rhythm Unplugged in Lagos on December 21 🤩🔥
📌 — Eko Convention Center pic.twitter.com/SlzRazFLY8
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) December 8, 2025
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‘An enigma’ to the end: John le Carré’s son on his father – and how his legacy lives on | Ents & Arts News
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
His son, Simon Cornwell, told Sky News: “I think there was only one thing that was more important to him than his family and that was his writing.”
Rory Keenand and Mat Betteridge in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Pic: Johan Persson
Tom Hiddleston returns in season two of The Night Manager. Pic: BBC/Ink Factory/Des Willie
First gaining attention in 1963 with his breakout novel, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, cementing his reputation 10 years later with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, his work is now enjoying a resurgence.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold has been adapted for the stage for the first time, with confirmation of a TV series to follow, while another of his works, The Night Manager, premieres its second season starring Tom Hiddleston in the new year.
There are further productions waiting in the wings, plus an unfinished le Carré play with the potential to be developed.
And archives of le Carré’s work – containing over 1,200 boxes of material – have gone on display at the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford.
Writing under a pen name, le Carré, who was born David Cornwell, died in December 2020.
His elder sons, Simon and Stephen, now manage the film, TV and stage rights of his work through their studio The Ink Factory, while his youngest son, Nick, expands the George Smiley universe.
(R-L) Nick Harkaway, John Le Carré, and Simon, Stephen and Tim Cornwell. Pic: Clare Cornwell
Smiley’s continuation ‘could have gone horribly wrong’
One of le Carré’s most well-known creations, Smiley was the antidote to James Bond – bespectacled, balding and a little out of shape – and a recurring character in le Carré’s books.
Simon says Nick, who has two more Smiley books in the pipeline, was “taking on a big risk” developing the character, but insists, “he is the only person who could have done it and done it that well”.
He goes on: “He could find my father’s voice… he grew up talking every day to my dad, as we did, and he just knows at an instinctive level what’s important…
“There are so many ways in which it could have gone horribly wrong, and it went brilliantly right.”
Nick Harkaway with his first Smiley continuation novel, Karla’s Choice. Pic: AP
‘A family enterprise’
Explaining how they all work together – calling it a “family enterprise in the best of ways” – Simon explains: “A lot of authors, when they die, they leave very strict instructions to their children, their estate as to how things should be managed and lots of rules and restrictions and everything else. My dad didn’t do that.”
Le Carré’s fourth son, Tim, sadly died aged 59 in 2022, shortly after editing a collection of his father’s letters, titled A Private Spy.
Le Carré is by no means the only author whose legacy lives on via others.
Announcing a staggered retirement, Lee Child passed his hit creation Jack Reacher on to his younger brother Andrew in 2020.
PG Wodehouse’s much-loved Jeeves and Wooster stories have been rewritten this Christmas by celebrity fans including Frank Skinner and Alan Titchmarsh, half a century after his death.
Daniel Craig at the No Time To Die world premiere in 2021. Pic: Reuters
Staying part of the conversation is key
While Ian Fleming’s James Bond has been continued by 15 authors so far, and spilling into the young adult genre, capturing a whole new generation of readers.
Mark Edlitz, intellectual expert and author of The Many Lives Of James Bond, told Sky News such continuations are essential to the survival of the work.
Author Mark Edlitz has written about the Bond continuation novels
“We have seen all these detectives and spies who don’t have a movie series or a TV series to bolster their eyeballs, and then they fade from public view.
“These books and movies help keep the author’s work present and viable and part of the public conversation.”
Sarah Baxter, senior contracts advisor for The Society of Authors, says remaining relevant and visible has another big benefit too.
“That kind of partnership can go on to give a whole new lease of life to works that may have been written many, many years ago, and it can go on to generate a lot of income for a literary estate.”
Le Carré – an enigma, even to his family, to the end. Pic: AP
‘An enigma’
More than 60 million copies of Le Carré’s books have been sold worldwide, with new adaptations likely to boost those sales further.
But Simon Cornwell says the investment in his father’s work is about more than just profits.
“We became very, very close as a family because he was very keen to be a proper dad and we were working with him and his material as well, so it was particularly towards the end of his life. It was a beautiful, thrilling thing.”
A master storyteller, the moral ambiguity of the fictional world he constructed reflected back on to its creator.
Simon says: “He remained an enigma. I think in some ways he was probably an enigma to himself…
“He was an extraordinary man to be close with, but do you ever understand somebody like that? Probably not.”
His work more widespread than ever, but the man himself – still a mystery.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is at @sohoplace in London’s West End to 21 February before embarking on a UK Tour.
John le Carré: Tradecraft is at the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford until 6 April.
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Primal Scream says video with alleged antisemitic imagery shown at gig was meant to provoke debate | Ents & Arts News
Primal Scream have said a video containing alleged antisemitic imagery was a “piece of art” and was intended to “provoke debate, not hate”.
Warning: This article contains alleged antisemitic imagery.
The Scottish rock band have been reported to the Metropolitan Police for showing a film at their Roundhouse concert in Camden, London on Monday which appeared to include imagery of the Star of David entwined with a swastika.
The force is now assessing the report.
‘Film is a piece of art’
Primal Scream said in a statement on Instagram: “The film is a piece of art. It clearly draws from history to question where the actions of current world governments sit in that context. It is meant to provoke debate, not hate.
“In a free, pluralistic and liberal society freedom of expression is a right which we choose to exercise.”
Primal Scream, founded by frontman Bobby Gillespie in 1982, were playing a 25-year anniversary show for their album XTRMNTR.
As the group performed Swastika Eyes, pictures of political figures including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared behind them, showing what appeared to be the Star of David combined with a swastika in their eyes.
The video from the gig that sparked the report to police
Venue ‘appalled’
The Roundhouse has apologised, saying it was “appalled” that “antisemitic imagery was displayed”, adding it was done entirely without its knowledge.
It said in a statement: “We deeply regret that these highly offensive images were presented on our stage and unequivocally apologise to anyone who attended the gig and to the wider Jewish community.”
It added: “Our organisation absolutely condemns antisemitism in every form.”
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The Community Security Trust (CST), which provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, said it had reported the band to police and called on the venue to carry out an “urgent investigation”.
In a statement, a CST spokesperson said: “CST is appalled by the grossly antisemitic image displayed at Primal Scream. Entwining a Star of David with a swastika implies that Jews are Nazis and risks encouraging hatred of Jews.
“There needs to be an urgent investigation by the venue and the promoter about how this happened, and we have reported this to the police.”
What have police said?
Responding to that report, a Met Police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, 10 December, we received a report in relation to a video shown on stage during a concert at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm Road, Camden on Monday, 8 December.
“It is being assessed by officers.”
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‘Unadulterated hatred’
The charity Campaign Against Antisemitism said: “The Nazi swastika represents the ideology that inspired people to industrially slaughter six million innocent Jewish men, women and children by bullet, gas and any other means available.
“To visually combine that with the Star of David – the pre-eminent symbol of Judaism – is absolutely sickening and totally inexcusable.
“This isn’t art. This isn’t edgy. This isn’t political statement. It is unadulterated hatred and a clear breach of the international definition of antisemitism.
“We will be writing to the Camden Roundhouse and our legal team is examining the footage to consider further steps.”
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Nigerian Man Warns That Public Misconceptions May Jeopardize Sandra Areh’s Future Marriage
- A Nigerian man, Jerry Smart Ekele, has raised concerns that interior designer Sandra Areh may struggle to find a spouse due to persistent public rumors linking her romantically to Apostle Joshua Selman.
- Despite both parties denying any relationship and insisting their connection is purely professional, Ekele says many men now assume she is the Apostle’s partner.
- He urged Selman to make a definitive clarification, arguing that the speculation is hurting Areh’s chances with genuine suitors.
A Nigerian man, Jerry Smart Ekele, has publicly expressed concern that interior designer Sandra Areh might remain unmarried amid ongoing speculation surrounding her relationship with popular clergyman, Apostle Joshua Selman.
The controversy intensified after Apostle Selman reportedly addressed Sandra Areh as “my love” at his birthday celebration on December 9, 2025. While many social media users interpreted this as confirmation of a romantic link, both Selman and Areh have since publicly clarified that their relationship is strictly professional and based on mutual respect within their respective ministries.
Despite the clarification, the public perception persists, leading to Jerry Smart Ekele’s viral Facebook post. He voiced worry that the public confusion is negatively impacting Areh’s dating prospects, stating:
“As it stands, other men who ought to be seeing her as a potential suitor, are already seeing her as the Apostle’s wife. In fact, many people online think they’re already married. This confusion isn’t sitting well with me. We can’t make a sacrificial lamb out of this graceful woman.”
The man urged Apostle Selman to clarify his marital status decisively, emphasizing that the lingering uncertainty is delaying Ms. Areh’s opportunity to find another potential partner, as suitors view her as unavailable due to the strong rumors.
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He Can Never! – Veekee James Says Her Husband Is Not Allowed To Have A Female Best Friend (Video)
The Lagos-based designer said her husband, Femi Atere, cannot keep a female best friend because she feels she should be the closest woman to him.
Fashion designer Veekee James has opened up about the types of friendships she considers acceptable within her marriage.
She made the statement during a conversation on the Off the Top podcast with VJ Adams.
The Lagos-based designer said her husband, Femi Atere, cannot keep a female best friend because she feels she should be the closest woman to him.
She explained that this rule works for their home and helps them maintain peace.
She said: “Femi Atere can never have a female best friend, even if he does I’ll occupy it with all of herself and her body alone.”
She also spoke about past online drama, saying that she once faced harsh comments that she took Femi from someone.
According to her, the online buzz affected her mental health at the time, but she was able to move on.
“My husband can never have a female best friend. My brother can have bestie if his wife allows it but my husband can never have a female bestie”
– Veekee James 😂 pic.twitter.com/7mvwHqJPaZ
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) December 11, 2025
Veekee and Femi got engaged in late 2023 and were married on February 10, 2024.
The couple marked their first wedding anniversary earlier this year.
Nigerian DJ and producer Spinall has described his latest track, Struggles, featuring reggae legend Buju Banton and American R&B star Summer Walker, as the greatest song he has ever created.
The song, which blends Afrobeat, R&B, and authentic reggae, reflects the emotional highs and lows of life, a theme DJ Spinall says makes the track deeply personal.
In a recent interview, Spinall revealed that the collaboration with Buju Banton came about unexpectedly during a trip to Jamaica. What was intended as a vacation quickly turned into a studio session after the team connected with the iconic reggae artist at his home. Spinall shared that he sent Buju Banton several instrumental tracks ahead of time, and when he chose the one that resonated most with him, Buju had independently selected the same instrumental for the recording. “That just told me right there, ‘Okay, we’re locked in,’” Spinall said.
The track has been praised for capturing the authentic spirit of reggae while blending it seamlessly with Afrobeat and R&B influences. DJ Spinall emphasized that Struggles speaks to life’s challenges in a raw and honest way, offering listeners a perspective on resilience and growth that is often overlooked in contemporary music. Serving as a standout from his album ÈKÓ Groove, the song reflects Spinall’s ability to merge diverse genres into a cohesive, globally appealing sound.
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- Danielle, daughter of Nollywood stars Yul and May Edochie, graduated from Pan-Atlantic University.
- May Edochie personally funded and supported Danielle’s education throughout her university years.
- May shared graduation photos on Instagram, showcasing her pride and joy as a supportive mother.
Following the graduation of Danielle, the daughter of Nollywood stars Yul and May Edochie, from Pan-Atlantic University, new reports indicate that May Edochie personally funded and supported her daughter’s education throughout university.
May shared photos from Danielle’s graduation on Instagram, expressing the pride and joy of a mother who has been a steadfast support during her daughter’s academic journey.
The images show May smiling proudly beside Danielle, who successfully earned her degree from one of Nigeria’s top private universities, while Yul Edochie, Danielle’s father, was noticeably absent from the celebrations.
Close friends of May took to the comments to applaud her determination.
Priceless Hair wrote: “Celebrating minus one school fees, my dear… One-woman squad! We’ll party soon! You did it, girl.”
Another friend, Rytaddiva, added: “You did it, my Queen, all on your own. I’m so proud of you. You inspire me every day to be a better version of myself. This is just the beginning. Huge congratulations.”
According to reports, May carried the full responsibility of financing Danielle’s university education without support from Yul Edochie.
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This striking figure, which Don Jazzy disclosed during an interview on Bounce 91.9 FM, highlights the rigorous, resource-intensive approach necessary to break through today’s highly competitive global music market.
Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has shed new light on the high cost of achieving true international stardom, revealing that the strategic launch of Rema’s hit single, “Calm Down,” reportedly cost between $4 million and $5 million.
This striking figure, which Don Jazzy disclosed during an interview on Bounce 91.9 FM, highlights the rigorous, resource-intensive approach necessary to break through today’s highly competitive global music market.
The investment was not simply for the creation of the 2022 track from Rema’s Rave & Roses album, but for its worldwide deployment.
The expense covered a complex, multi-pronged campaign designed for maximum visibility, including aggressive radio promotion, comprehensive social media pushes, securing top-tier international playlist placements, and deploying extensive digital advertising budgets across key territories.
The remix of “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez became a monumental global success story for Afrobeats, climbing to an impressive No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the No. 1 spot on the UK Singles Chart, and accumulating an immense 1.78 billion streams on Spotify by December 2025.
These metrics confirm the return on investment, generating substantial revenue and cementing Rema’s status as a global star.
Don Jazzy noted that the genre has evolved from a time when music videos had comparatively modest budgets to the present, where production quality and ambition now demand spends upwards of $100,000.
This signifies that Nigerian and African music is now operating with the same high financial stakes as Western music markets, underscoring that global breakthroughs in the genre require significant capital.
While acknowledging the need for such large-scale spending, the music executive also offered a word of caution, advising artists to first test songs organically to gauge genuine public interest before launching into multi-million dollar campaigns.
This our beloved Afrobeats is still a baby genre in the grand scheme of things. We are all still learning everyday as the game is ever changing. If you told me just 6 years ago that an afrobeats video could cost over 20m Naira I would say ahh that’s way too much o. But behold… pic.twitter.com/gHG0WClKJ1
— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) December 12, 2025
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- Omoni Oboli is a prominent Nollywood actress and filmmaker.
- She has achieved a significant milestone on YouTube.
- Omoni Oboli has been recognized as Nigeria’s Top Creator of 2025 on the platform.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli is marking a major milestone on YouTube.
She has been named Nigeria’s Top Creator of 2025 on the platform.
Sharing her excitement on Instagram, Omoni expressed her joy over the recognition.
”God did His big one!!! 💯🥇🏆
I have been traveling and I am so exhausted, yet still floating on this joy. YouTube Content Creator of the Year. Pinch me besties, did we really do this? @youtubeafrica 🎉💝
I am celebrating every single person who poured into this journey, cast, crew, sponsors, and my precious besties. You carried Omoni Oboli Tv with love and consistency and look at God.
2026 is about to be a tsunami of grace, gratitude, peace, and love. We go higher, bigger, and brighter from here 💝”
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Later, when asked what lesson he has learnt this year, Don Jazzy replied that he’s learnt that he can’t help everybody.
Michael Collins Ajereh, the Nigerian music executive, who is better known as Don Jazzy has reacted after offering to help an X user who asked him for a Christmas gift, only to be surprised by the person’s request.
The drama began when a woman went on X to write: “I wish that @DONJAZZY should just ask me what I need for Christmas. I promise, I won’t be greedy.”
Don Jazzy responded: “lol Oya na what do you want? Just cos I like your bio and I see you engage with my tweets every time. Thanks I appreciate.”
The woman replied: “Thank you Jesus. I owe some money that I want to pay off before the year runs out. But most importantly, I also want to kick start my “Mercy Foundation” I want to focus on paying dialysis fees to patients with kidney failure weekly. My brother died of kidney disease hence.”
Shocked by her requests, Don Jazzy wrote: “Ahhh Sister this your request is giving everlasting expenses on another person’s pocket o. You suppose pity this boy.”
Later, when asked what lesson he has learnt this year, Don Jazzy replied that he’s learnt that he can’t help everybody.
Author Joanna Trollope has died aged 82, her family has said.
Trollope was one of the nation’s most widely read authors, having published more than 30 novels during a career that began in the 1970s.
Her novels include “Aga sagas” The Rector’s Wife, Marrying The Mistress and Daughters-in-Law.
In a statement, Trollope’s daughters Antonia and Louise said: “Our beloved and inspirational mother Joanna Trollope has died peacefully at her Oxfordshire home, on December 11, aged 82.”
Queen Elizabeth meets ‘Aga saga’ novelist Joanna Trollope at Bloomsbury Publishing in 2001. Pic: PA
Her literary agent, James Gill, said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Joanna Trollope, one of our most cherished, acclaimed and widely enjoyed novelists.
“Joanna will be mourned by her children, grandchildren, family, her countless friends and – of course – her readers.”
Trollope was born in Gloucestershire in 1943. She won a scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in the 1960s.
After graduating she joined the Foreign Office before training as a teacher.
The author was best known for her novels set in rural middle England and centred around domestic life and relationships.
Her early historical romances were written under the pseudonym Caroline Harvey, before she turned to contemporary fiction.
With more than 40 novels to her name, her work tackled a range of topics from affairs, blended families and adoption, to parenting and marital breakdown.
Joanna Trollope holding shortlisted novels at the Orange Prize for Fiction. Pic: PA
Her most recent novel, Mum & Dad, published in 2020, was about three siblings, and their partners and children, who come together at their parent’s home in Gibraltar after their father has a stroke to figure out how they are going to look after their mother and keep the father’s wine business afloat.
She also took part in The Austen Project, which saw six of Jane Austen’s novels retold by contemporary writers.
Trollope wrote the first book in the series, with Sense & Sensibility published in 2013.
In 1996, Trollope was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to literature and later made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2019.
She won the Romantic Novel of the Year in 1980 for the book Parson Harding’s Daughter and in 2010 was given a lifetime achievement award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) for her services to romance.
She went on to chair a number of award ceremonies, including the Costa Book Awards, formerly Whitbread Prize, the BBC National Short Story Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction.
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