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An aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket in Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, Kazeem Akinola, has

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There is a particular kind of presence that does not announce itself. It does not compete for the loudest corner of the room or engineer the most photographed moment of the evening. 

It simply creates space and trusts that the right people will find their way into it. At the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, that presence belonged to The Singleton.

While the night moved at the breathless pace these events always do, the flashbulbs, the fashion, the carefully timed reveals, the electric charge of a room full of people waiting for their names to be called; The Singleton operated on a different frequency entirely. 

One rooted not in spectacle but in something the industry it was celebrating understands better than most: the quiet, deliberate craft of making something that lasts.

The brand’s most visible commitment of the evening was its sponsorship of the Best Documentary category, a decision that felt less like a marketing calculation and more like a genuine statement of values.

Sponsoring that category was also a recognition of where African cinema is quietly heading. Across the continent, a generation of filmmakers is turning to documentary as the language best suited to interrogating who we are. 

But it was perhaps the brand’s second activation of the evening that captured its ethos most completely. Tucked into the event was The Singleton Escape Pod,  a space designed, in the middle of one of the most high-energy nights on the Nigerian entertainment calendar, for guests to simply stop. 

Not to pose, not to network, not to be seen doing something  but to exhale. To step briefly out of the current and return to themselves before stepping back in. 

Some guests arrived with someone and left having had a conversation they hadn’t planned. Others came alone and used the quiet for exactly that. In an environment where presence is performance, The Singleton offered something different: permission to just be.

It is easy, in retrospect, to see how perfectly these two gestures rhyme. The documentary sponsorship said: some stories deserve more patience than we give them. The Escape Pod said: so do you. Together, they made an argument about what meaningful engagement actually looks like.

ABOUT THE SINGLETON 

The Singleton is a premium single malt Scotch whisky, crafted with a commitment to quality, patience, and character. Known for its smooth and rich profile, the brand celebrates the art of slow craftsmanship and invites consumers to savour meaningful moments and exceptional stories.

ABOUT THE AMVCA 

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards has celebrated African film and television excellence since 2013, broadcasting to audiences across more than 50 countries. With over 400 awards presented to date, it remains the continent’s most authoritative stage for recognising creative talent.

At Nollywood’s Biggest Night, The Singleton Chose Intention Over Noise and the Room Felt It

There is a reason Johnnie Walker’s philosophy has endured for over two centuries: progress, when it is genuine, resonates. 

At the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Johnnie Walker did more than support a ceremony, it built a sustained narrative of celebration, legacy, and cross-cultural exchange across the entire AMVCA season.

The brand’s presence began at Icons Night, the beloved pre-ceremony tribute that gathers Nollywood’s most enduring names to reflect on a shared journey. 

Rooted in the “Keep Walking” philosophy,  a belief in progress, legacy, and the relentless spirit required to build something great over time. Johnnie Walker turned Icons Night into what many described as a love letter to Nollywood. 

The guest list told the story before a single word was spoken.

Johnnie Walker’s engagement extended across the broader AMVCA week through its Blue Label, Black Label, and Blonde expressions, each showing up in strategic category integrations and award sponsorship moments throughout the ceremony. 

But it was the brand’s involvement at Cultural Day through Johnnie Walker Black Label that captured a different kind of attention. 

Cultural Day has become one of the most anticipated moments on the AMVCA calendar, drawing actors, musicians, fashion designers, and digital creators who collectively reflect how African storytelling now spans well beyond the screen. 

Johnnie Walker Black Label used the platform to spotlight cross-cultural collaboration within the entertainment industry, reinforcing that African creativity cannot be confined to a single lane.

The brand’s engagement with the creator economy was equally deliberate. Collaborator Elozonam Ogbolu, who earned a nomination in the Best Digital Content Creator category, championed Johnnie Walker throughout the AMVCA week, a reflection of the brand’s understanding that Africa’s new generation of storytellers is as likely to be found on a smartphone screen as on a cinema one. 

Through its AfroExchange platform, Johnnie Walker has committed to building spaces where African creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange can thrive beyond any single event.

The season closed with Blue-42, an exclusive after-party experience co-hosted with headline sponsor Don Julio, the first time two of the world’s most celebrated premium spirits brands collaborated in honour of African talent and culture. Bringing together filmmakers, actors, industry leaders, and cultural tastemakers, Blue-42 featured bespoke cocktail expressions crafted by expert mixologists, adding another layer of sophistication to an already landmark AMVCA weekend.

“The partnership reflects the company’s commitment to showing up for consumers in moments of celebration, recognition, and shared cultural pride, values that Johnnie Walker has carried across generations and now carries across the African continent with fresh conviction.”  Ifeoma Agu, Group Head of Culture, Influencer & Advocacy – Diageo South, West & Central Africa.”

ABOUT JOHNNIE WALKER 

Johnnie Walker is the world’s most iconic Scotch whisky brand, crafted in Scotland and enjoyed in more than 180 countries. Built on the founding philosophy of Keep Walking, the brand has stood for personal progress and the relentless pursuit of ambition for over 200 years. Johnnie Walker is distributed in Nigeria by Diageo and is available at premium retail and hospitality outlets nationwide.

ABOUT THE AMVCA 

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have celebrated African film and television excellence since 2013, broadcasting to audiences across more than 50 countries. With over 400 awards presented to date, it remains the continent’s most authoritative stage for recognising creative talent.

The Spirit of Progress: How Johnnie Walker Showed Up for Nollywood at the 2026 AMVCA

Former Governor of Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has reaffirmed his unalloyed support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to

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A nine-year-old child model, Oguntola Diamond, made a public debut on Friday at the 2026 Itansan Art Festival at Adeline Hall, Lead City University, Ibadan, captivating audiences with a symbolic performance rooted in Yoruba heritage and identity. Diamond appeared as a younger representation of Ogun, the Yoruba deity associated with iron, war, creation, and civilisation, […]

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In what appears like a political twist, the son of former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, AbdulAziz Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has purchased a form to contest for the House of Representatives for Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/ Rimin Gado seat.

AbdulAziz who has been working with Kwankwaso after leaving his family homes, was seen in a clip explaining to Kwankwaso about his mission.

With this moves, AbdulAziz would now face an APC candidate in one of the hottest contests of the House of Representatives seat in Kano.

NDC has continued to gain grounds in Kano after Kwankwaso defected to the party from the ADC.

Political twist in Kano as Ganduje’s son picks NDC nomination form for Reps seat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday presented the results of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election to President Bola Tinubu following his emergence as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The development was confirmed on Saturday through a post on Hamzat’s official X handle, where he shared details of the visit and his remarks.

Hamzat was accompanied during the visit by his wife, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat.

The meeting came shortly after the deputy governor was officially declared winner of the APC governorship primary election held across Lagos State.

The presentation of the primary election results is considered a significant political development as the ruling party begins preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Although details of the discussions held during the meeting were not immediately made public, the visit is believed to be part of ongoing consultations and engagements within the APC following the completion of its primary elections in Lagos.

Hamzat later spoke about the visit in a post shared on Saturday, where he expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him by members of the party.

In the post, the deputy governor said he and his wife visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to formally present the outcome of the APC governorship primary election.

“My wife, Oluremi, and I visited His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to present the official results of the Lagos APC gubernatorial primary,” he wrote.

Hamzat also described his emergence as the party’s governorship candidate as both an honour and a major responsibility, assuring Lagos residents of his commitment to sustaining development across the state.

“I remain deeply grateful for the trust placed in me. Securing the party’s nomination for the 2027 governorship election is both an honour and a profound responsibility. We are working every single day to ensure that our state remains a place where every family can thrive, every business can grow, and every young person can find real opportunities,” he stated.

He further appreciated supporters for their confidence in his vision for the state and pledged continued commitment towards meaningful progress.

“The energy and trust you have placed in this vision mean everything to us. The journey ahead is about turning that shared hope into meaningful progress for everyone,” Hamzat added.

Hamzat presents Lagos APC primary results to Tinubu

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has stepped up enforcement against illegal livestock trading and open grazing in unauthorised areas across the state, warning violators to comply with existing regulations or face sanctions. The agency said the move followed sustained sensitisation campaigns jointly conducted with the Association of Livestock Dealers and Breeders […]

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The Edo State Police command has rescued all 13-passengers in a commercial bus that was attacked by kidnappers at Ogua Community along the Benin–Lagos Road, on May 13. 

The pasengers were travelling from Akwa Ibom State to Lagos when the assailants attacked their bus, shot a female passenger and whisked them all to an unknown destination.

Following the incident, the command immediately launched coordinated rescue and bush combing operations, rescuing  five (5) passengers (2 adults & 3 children), and has remained on the trail of the kidnappers.

Furthermore, on May 10th through the deployment of drones, aerial surveillance, intelligence-driven policing, and sustained technological support, operatives of the Command engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel and successfully rescued two additional passengers.

In a statement released today May 23, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the remaining six abducted passengers have all been rescued unhurt.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, while reacying to the development, commended the courage and resilience of the operatives involved in the operation and reassures residents that the Command is not relenting in its efforts as intensive bush combing operations are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators of this crime.

The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to property owners affected by the ongoing expansion and asphaltic reconstruction of the Ojoo/Akinyele road corridor. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed this during an interactive session with affected residents and claimants in Ibadan. According to the commissioner, the […]

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