Latest Nigerian Entertainment News – August 10, 2025 | MTN $100K Afrobeats Show, Green Queen Pageant & Jordan Adetunji

 

Latest Nigerian Entertainment News – August 10, 2025

The Nigerian entertainment scene is buzzing this Sunday, August 10, 2025, with exciting headlines in music, pageantry, and celebrity culture. From MTN’s new $100K Afrobeats reality show to a beauty pageant promoting environmental awareness, here are the top Nigerian entertainment stories today.

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MTN & Ultima Studios Launch Next Afrobeats Star with $100,000 Prize

Nigeria’s music industry gets a major boost as MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Ultima Studios and ONErpm, introduces Next Afrobeats Star — a reality music competition designed to discover the next big Afrobeats sensation.

 

Grand Prize: $100,000 music deal for the winner

 

Other Prizes: $25,000 – $75,000 for four other finalists

 

Mentors: Andre Vibez, Puffy Tee, Sarz, and P. Prime

 

Focus: Producing original Afrobeats tracks with global appeal

 

This show is expected to be a game-changer for Nigerian music talents, similar to Project Fame, but with an even sharper Afrobeats focus.

Halima Abbey’s The Green Queen Pageant to Empower Young Girls

The Halima Abbey Foundation has launched The Green Queen, a beauty pageant that merges glamour with activism, inspiring young women to lead environmental change in Nigeria.

 

Purpose: Climate change advocacy and community impact

 

Projects: Eco-friendly campaigns and environmental education

 

Skills Gained: Leadership, public speaking, and project management

 

This initiative redefines beauty contests, proving that pageantry can be a force for social good.

Jordan Adetunji Proudly Embraces His Nigerian Heritage

American R&B and hip-hop singer Jordan Adetunji has explained why he refused to change his Nigerian surname despite industry pressure. Speaking on The Dotty Show, he said:

 

“I’m proud to be Nigerian, why would I hide it?”

 

His decision resonates with the growing movement of African diaspora artists proudly embracing their heritage in music and branding.

 

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