Entertainment
Fela Kuti’s Shadow: Has the New Generation Lost Afrobeat’s Soul?
The legend of Afrobeat began with Fela Kuti—a fearless musical revolutionary whose electrifying beats and politically charged lyrics shook Nigeria...
Another Actor Lands in the Hospital. Guess What Was Missing? A Contract
Once again, a Nollywood actor is rushed to the hospital not because of a car accident or home fall, but...
Actress Chioma Akpotha Reaches 100,000 YouTube Subscribers, Earns Official Award
Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has achieved a significant milestone by hitting 100,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. To mark this...
Pasuma Addresses Osun Assault, Says ‘There Was No Shooting’
Renowned Fuji musician Pasuma has addressed the public for the first time following a recent attack by thugs in Ikire,...
Sarah Martins Jokes About Judy Austin Naming Her Daughter ‘Universe’
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has playfully teased her colleague Judy Austin over the unusual name chosen for her newborn daughter....
Blessing CEO Celebrates Birthday With Luxury Car Gift to Herself
Renowned relationship expert Blessing CEO has marked her birthday in style by gifting herself a luxurious vehicle. She shared the...
If Netflix Leaves, E Don Red for Nollywood
Late last year, a rumour shook Nollywood to its core. Whispers filled social media . "Netflix is leaving Nigeria." The...
Actress Jumoke George’s Daughter Adeola Recounts Painful Trafficking Ordeal In Mali
Adeola, the daughter of veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has shared the harrowing story of her traumatic experience in Mali...
Deyemi Okanlawon Questions EFCC’s Focus On Entertainers Amid Naira Abuse Crackdown
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has weighed in on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) recent clampdown on naira abuse,...
Yul Edochie, Judy Austin Celebrate Arrival Of Baby Girl
Yul Edochie a Nollywood actor and his wife, Judy Austin, have welcomed their third child together—a baby girl named Universe...
Ruggedman, Sunny Neji, Others Arrested Over Alleged $130,000 Theft, PMAN Secretariat Invasion
Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, was recently arrested alongside veteran musician Sunny Neji, Zakky Azzay, Boniface...
Jussie Smollett Settles Chicago Lawsuit With $50,000 Charity Donation
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has reached a settlement with the City of Chicago, agreeing to pay $50,000 to a...
Angela Okorie Reveals She’s an American Citizen, Says She’s Never Been Denied Visa
Nollywood actress and singer Angela Okorie has disclosed that she holds American citizenship and has never faced visa denial in...
Femi Branch Slams Fellow Actors For Lack Of Commitment, Labels Them “Frauds”
Veteran Nigerian actor Femi Branch has criticised colleagues in the film industry who fail to fully immerse themselves in their...
‘Federal Character’ in Flesh: Davido Reps Yoruba, Edo, Igbo in One Tweet
If there’s one thing Davido doesn’t play with, it’s his people – and that includes Igbos. The internet went wild...
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