There has been plenty to follow across entertainment
over the past two days. In Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has
accepted an invitation from comedian Isbae U, the AMAA
nominations have put African films in the spotlight,
and Felabration has wrapped up in Lagos.
There are also international stories worth a look,
including a planned tribute to Heath Ledger on
Dancing with the Stars and a new music project
from Indian rappers. Here is a closer look at the
developments and what readers should know.
Published today
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Music and culture | 20 October
Indian Rappers Use Music to Raise Awareness
About Climate Change
A new music project is taking the climate
conversation beyond the usual news reports and
environmental campaigns.
A report published by the Nigerian Television
Authority on Tuesday looks at
The Climate Emergency Mixtape, a project
bringing Indian rappers together to address climate
change through music in different languages.
One of the performers, Abisha, said that climate
change is not widely discussed in her community.
The project aims to reach people who may not
normally engage with environmental information,
using music and familiar cultural expressions
to make the subject easier to approach.
It is an interesting example of musicians using
their work to talk about an issue beyond
entertainment. The longer-term impact remains to
be seen, but the project shows how artists can
introduce difficult subjects to new audiences.
Read the original report:
NTA: Indian Rappers Use Music to Sound Climate Alarm
Also on the entertainment calendar
A programme scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October
Television | Originally reported on 16 October
Julia Stiles to Pay Tribute to Heath Ledger
on Dancing with the Stars
The actress is preparing a dance in memory of
her former co-star from the 1999 film
10 Things I Hate About You.
Julia Stiles is set to take part in the show's
Dedication Night with professional dancer Ezra Sosa.
Their contemporary routine is planned around
Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You",
the song associated with Heath Ledger's memorable
serenade in the film.
Stiles said that preparing the tribute brought
back more emotion than she expected. Looking back
at clips from the film and hearing Ledger's voice
reminded her of their time working together.
Ledger died in 2008, aged 28.
The connection to the original film is a large
part of the story. For many viewers, the serenade
remains one of its best-known scenes. The planned
dance offers Stiles an opportunity to remember
Ledger while revisiting a film that continues
to find new audiences.
The episode is scheduled for Tuesday evening
in the United States. Nigerian viewers should
check local listings for broadcast or streaming
availability.
Read the original report:
Entertainment Weekly: Julia Stiles and the
Heath Ledger tribute
Reports from Monday
Monday, 19 October 2026
Television | International
Val Chmerkovskiy Suspended from
Dancing with the Stars for One Week
A disagreement that began with a dance critique
has spilled over onto social media, leading to
disciplinary action against the professional dancer.
Entertainment Weekly reported on Monday that
Chmerkovskiy would miss one episode of
Dancing with the Stars after posting
a controversial comment about judge Carrie Ann
Inaba.
The dispute followed Inaba's criticism of a lift
in a performance involving his wife, fellow
professional dancer Jenna Johnson. Chmerkovskiy
responded online with a reference interpreted
as invoking the 2022 Oscars incident involving
Will Smith and Chris Rock. He later apologised
and acknowledged that his comment showed poor
judgement.
Alan Bersten is due to fill in for him during
the episode, dancing with Jenna Dewan. The
incident has added another discussion to the
season, this time about how performers handle
criticism and respond publicly when they disagree
with a judge.
Read the original report:
Entertainment Weekly: Why Val Chmerkovskiy
was suspended
Digital entertainment | Nigeria
Aliko Dangote Accepts Isbae U's Podcast Invitation
The comedian's invitation has opened the door
to a possible conversation between the businessman
and an online audience made up largely of younger
viewers.
According to TheCable Lifestyle, Isbae U invited
Dangote to appear on his show,
Curiosity Made Me Ask, during a visit
to the Dangote Refinery in Lagos on Monday.
Isbae U argued that many of Dangote's previous
interviews had appeared on platforms that young
Nigerians do not usually watch. He suggested that
his show could provide a different way for the
businessman to engage that audience.
Dangote accepted the invitation and spoke about
the need for older Nigerians to share their
experiences with younger people. The report did
not give a confirmed release date for the proposed
episode, so viewers will need to look out for
an announcement from the show.
Read the original report:
TheCable Lifestyle: Dangote accepts Isbae U's
invitation
Nollywood | Personal news
Adunni Ade Announces the Death of Her Mother
The actress and filmmaker has shared news of
a painful family loss with her followers.
TVC News reported on Monday that Adunni Ade
announced her mother's death after a long illness
in a post on Instagram.
In her message, Ade expressed her grief and prayed
for her mother's soul to rest in peace. She also
asked for strength as the family comes to terms
with the loss. At the time of the report, further
details about the funeral arrangements were
expected to be announced later.
We extend our condolences to Adunni Ade and
her family. We also respect their privacy as
they mourn.
Read the original report:
TVC News: Adunni Ade announces her mother's death
African cinema | Awards
'To Adaego With Love' Leads Nigerian Films
in the 2026 AMAA Nominations
Several Nigerian productions have earned major
recognition in this year's Africa Movie Academy
Awards nominations.
The Nigerian Television Authority reported on
Monday that Uganda's Slum Bomber and
Kenya's One Woman, One Bra led the
nominations with 14 each. Nigeria's
To Adaego With Love received 11 nominations,
followed by The Herd with 10 and
Colours of Fire with nine.
To Adaego With Love is set in 1975,
after the Nigerian Civil War. It follows a romance
between a Northern Nigerian soldier on a mission
of reconciliation and an Igbo schoolteacher from
the East. The film's story brings together love,
family loyalties and the difficult task of healing
divisions left by the war.
The 22nd AMAA ceremony is scheduled for
15 November 2026 at the Lagos Marriott Hotel.
Winners have yet to be announced. The nominations
also give audiences an opportunity to discover
films from other African countries.
Read the original report:
NTA: AMAA 2026 nominations
Music | Nigerian culture
Felabration 2026 Ends After a Week of Music in Lagos
The annual celebration of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's
life and music concluded on Sunday, 18 October.
TVC News reported that the New Afrika Shrine
hosted performances by artists from different
generations during the final days of Felabration.
Saturday's line-up included Daddy Showkey, Peruzzi,
L.A.X, Barry Jhay and Hotkeed, alongside Ruggedman,
Ice Prince and other performers.
Femi Kuti was among the performers at Sunday's
closing concert, which also featured Sean Tizzle,
Kacy, Ay Flowz and Kcer. The event's theme for
2026 was "Who Are You?", focusing on identity,
individuality and self-expression.
Felabration continues to bring Fela's music and
cultural legacy into conversations with younger
audiences. This year's performances combined
established artists with newer names, showing
how the festival continues to connect generations
of Nigerian music lovers.
Read the original report:
TVC News: Felabration 2026 closes
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