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Bella Hadid walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a Saint Laurent dress. The figure-hugging sheer ensemble left little to the imagination.

 

Bella Hadid made her first appearance at the 77th edition of the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. The supermodel walked the red carpet today during arrivals for the screening of The Apprentice, which is in competition at the Festival de Cannes. Bella chose a sheer brown-coloured ensemble that left very little to the imagination. The dress is by Saint Laurent and earned her compliments from fans on social media.

The paparazzi captured Bella Hadid during the photocall for the screening of The Apprentice. The brown Saint Laurent dress she wore features a halter neckline, a backless design, a sheer tulle drape holding her bust, gathered details on the torso and hips, and a sheer skirt reaching the calves. The figure-hugging silhouette of the ensemble accentuated the supermodel’s svelte frame, and the knotted design added the illusion of the dress being tied around Bella’s body.

Bella paired the Saint Laurent ensemble with maroon red-coloured strappy shoes featuring high heels and a peep-toe design. For the jewels, she chose drop earrings and statement rings adorned with yellow diamonds.

Lastly, on-fleek darkened brows, smoky eye shadow, winged eyeliner, kohl-lined eyes, mascara on the lashes, brown lip shade, rouge on the cheeks, beaming highlighter, and contoured face rounded off the glam picks. Meanwhile, side-parted loose locks styled in soft waves gave the red carpet look a finishing touch.

Bella Hadid arrived in Cannes last week, and several pictures of the model basking in the sun and enjoying the French Riviera made it to social media. The snippets showed the supermodel relishing the sunny weather in a leg-baring brown minidress.

Meanwhile, Bella Hadid’s outing this year in Cannes marks her first appearance since 2022. While she skipped the festival entirely in 2023, she attended multiple red-carpet events the year before.

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Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

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A tourist has her face covered in colored powder during Holi, the Hindu festival of colors at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, Thursday, March 13, 2025. © AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha
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Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, drumming, and smearing each other with vibrant colours.

Kathmandu bursts into colour as thousands celebrate Holi festival

Known as the festival of colours, Holi marks the arrival of spring in Nepal, India, and other South Asian countries.

The celebration honours the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, symbolising rebirth and renewal.

The festival, also called Faghu in Nepal, was joined by foreign tourists trekking the Himalayas.

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024

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Nigerian artists generated ₦58 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2024
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Nigerian music has reached a monumental financial milestone, with royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify alone exceeding ₦58 billion in 2024.

This staggering figure is more than double that of 2023 and five times greater than 2022 in what captures the impressive growth of Nigerian music.

This staggering figure headlines Spotify’s 2024 Loud & Clear report that revealed the platform paid out 10 billion USB in royalties in 2024 which marks a remarkable 100% increase from its pay out 10 years ago.

The report also reveals that the number of Nigerian artists generating ₦10 million in royalties from Spotify has more than doubled since 2023 and more than tripled compared to 2022 figures, underscoring the explosive commercial growth of Nigerian music globally.

“We remain committed to empowering Nigerian artists to earn from their art whilst maintaining transparency with artists and stakeholders,” says Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.

“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria, and we are proud to support its continued rise.”

Key Financial Highlights from the 2024 Report:

  • Nigerian artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 1 billion times on Spotify in 2024
  • More than 1,900 Nigerian artists were added to Spotify editorial playlists—33% more than in 2023
  • A significant portion of the ₦58 billion in royalties earned by Nigerian artists came from listeners outside Nigeria.

    The fact that a significant portion of the streaming revenue generated by Nigerian artists is from listeners outside the country captures the global spread of Nigerian music.

    It also a reminder that Nigeria needs to do more in terms of internet infrastructure and a stronger economy to increase the country’s streaming capacity.

  • The report also highlights the broader cultural impact of Nigerian music.
    • Global listeners on average spend over 1.1 million hours streaming Nigerian artists
    • Users have created approximately 250 million playlists featuring Nigerian artists worldwide
    • Nigerian artists have seen a 49% export growth over the past three years
    • Local consumption of Nigerian content has grown 206% year-over-year, with a remarkable 782% increase over the past three years

    This unprecedented financial success reflects the dynamic creativity emerging from Nigeria’s music scene and signals Spotify’s ongoing commitment to supporting artistic talent across the region.

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Asake and Eva Apio Steal the Spotlight in Harmonious Marine Serre Ensembles at Paris Fashion Week

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Nigerian music sensation Asake and Ugandan-British model Eva Apio made a stunning joint appearance at the Marine Serre Heads or Tails show during Paris Fashion Week 2025. The duo turned heads with their meticulously coordinated outfits, fueling speculation about their rumored relationship and leaving fans eagerly anticipating new music.

Ekwutosblog gathered Asake’s bold fashion statement featured a striking dark orange leather two-piece, replete with Marine Serre’s signature crescent moon motif. He paired the eye-catching ensemble with sleek black high-heeled shoes, edgy earrings, and a sophisticated gold bracelet.

Eva Apio’s matching outfit exuded elegance, with a form-fitting, strapless dress that showcased her impeccable style. A luxurious black fur shawl draped dramatically over her shoulders, adding a touch of sophistication to her overall look.

Photo source: Instagram

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