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Los Angeles, USA — Grammy-winning Beninese music icon, Angelique Kidjo, is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which unveiled the list of 2026 honorees. Kidjo’s inclusion marks a major milestone in…
Lagos, Nigeria — The highly anticipated reunion of Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed No Loose Guard, wrapped up with drama, revelations, and heartfelt apologies, setting the stage for an even more exciting Season 10 expected later this month. In a press release issued today by Multichoice Nigeria, organizers highlighted that the reunion brought back…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Nigeria — A Media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has reacted to the music icon 2Face’s public apology over his controversial claim that men aren’t built to be sexually committed to a woman. Daddy Freeze said the singer’s apology was exorbitant, stressing that he should have made it one-line apology. He stated…
NIGERIA – Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, said he’s now considering to start having kids. Speaking during his 34th birthday party in Lagos on Wednesday night, the singer explained that he was getting old and needs to start habits children. He stated that he arrived at the decision after a…
New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as…
Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologized to his wife Natasha, their children, and his fans following widespread backlash over remarks suggesting that men are not biologically designed to be faithful to one woman. The singer made the controversial statement during a recent podcast, asserting that…
Seoul, South Korea — Thousands of fans converged in the heart of Seoul on Saturday to mark the conclusion of the globally acclaimed Netflix series “Squid Game,” which has become a powerful symbol of South Korea’s growing cultural influence. The event, staged near the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, celebrated the release of the show’s third and…
Edo state , Nigeria – Ghana-based Nigerian filmmaker and President of Nollywood Ghana Chapter, Destiny Omon, is set to premiere his latest Nollywood film, Badagry, in Benin City, Edo State. The movie, which features a blend of renowned Nollywood and Ghanaian actors, including Alex Osifo, Yemi Black, Jude Orhorha, Destiny Omon, Nike Adams, and Christian…
NIGERIA – MultiChoice Nigeria has slashed the price of its DStv decoder by 50 per cent, reducing it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The company announced the move on Tuesday to attract new customers and stem declining subscriptions. In a statement by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, MultiChoice described the price cut as a gesture to…
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music star Abbey Elias, known professionally as Skiibii, has surpassed 600 million streams across major digital platforms, marking a significant achievement in his artistic journey and affirming his influence in the Afrobeats and street-pop scene. The milestone was officially recognized during a commemorative event held in Lagos by Dapper Music &…
Nigeria – The beef between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez escalated on Sunday after they began throwing direct jibes at each other on social media. The beef has been brewing for some days now after Blaqbonez dissed Odumodublvck in his latest song with A-Q, ‘Who’s Really Rapping.’ Initially, the duo were throwing indirect jibes at…
Kano, Nigeria — A Kano magistrate court has handed down a one-year prison sentence to popular TikTok creator Abubakar Usman Kilina, following his conviction for promoting indecency and featuring cross-dressers in a controversial video posted on the platform. Presiding over the case at Court No. 21, Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan also offered Kilina an alternative…
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigerian barber Joshua Aiyeniro, popularly known as T-Jos, has made history after successfully completing the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest premium haircuts marathon, clocking an impressive 154 hours of active haircuts. This feat was confirmed in a press statement signed by Alhaji Gambo Jagindi, Head of Media & Publicity Planning…
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked excitement among fans after hinting at his much-anticipated white wedding with wife, Chioma Rowland. In a recent post shared via his Instagram story, the award-winning singer posted a video of Chioma with the caption, “Can August come already?”—a remark that quickly…
Lagos, Nigeria — Soulful Nigerian R&B singer Ruby Gyang has opened up about her time away from the music scene, citing personal growth, motherhood, and emotional healing as major reasons for her break. Ruby—known for her hits Kale Ni, and her latest singles Free and So Much More—shared that stepping back from music was a…
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian rap icon Olamide Adedeji has rekindled his musical chemistry with Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, through a new single titled ‘99’, featured on his forthcoming self-titled album ‘Olamide’. The star-studded track, which also includes appearances from Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and UK-based artist Daecolm, is part of a 17-track album…
Los Angeles, USA — Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has clinched the prestigious Best International Act award at the 2025 BET Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The announcement was made during a star-studded ceremony hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, celebrating outstanding achievements in music, film, television, and sports, with a…
New York — Global Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has expressed his hope for improved governance in Nigeria and across the African continent. Speaking at the premiere of his highly anticipated documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, the award-winning singer reflected on the broader African…
Nigeria — Popular skit maker Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has expressed grief following the death of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, stating that his “melody lives forever.” The skit maker had brought the late music icon into the spotlight again last year after he triggered a viral dance challenge using Ejeagha’s 1983…
Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nigerian musician Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, have expressed deep gratitude to God and well-wishers after narrowly escaping a terrifying car fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Deola shared the harrowing experience on Instagram Saturday, posting videos from the scene and revealing that their vehicle suddenly caught…
San Antonio, Texas — American actor Jonathan Joss, widely recognized for his role in the animated series King of the Hill, has died following a fatal shooting incident in San Antonio. The 59-year-old was killed on Sunday, June 1, 2025, during an altercation with his neighbor, identified as 56-year-old Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez. According to the…
Nigeria – Famous Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has claimed that Nigerian laws are designed against women. Speaking in her latest interview on Arise TV, the actress said Nigerian men are wired to see women as lesser beings. She argued that “the violence against persons prohibition laws” are against women. “God first created man, no doubt, but…
NIGERIA – Veteran evangelist and filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, has publicly defended the viral gospel hit Never Going Back by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor, urging Christians to focus on the song’s message rather than the artists’ appearance. The upbeat track, which blends Yoruba lyrics with modern rhythms and bold declarations of faith, has resonated widely with…
Los Angeles, USA — Ronald Fenty, father of global pop icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70, following a brief illness. The sad news comes from close family sources, who confirmed that he died in Los Angeles after battling an undisclosed health condition. On Wednesday, Ronald’s younger son, Rajad Fenty, was seen…
Lagos — Popular TikTok star and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has disclosed that he and his fiancée, Jarvis, have mutually agreed to abstain from sexual relations until after marriage. The revelation came during a recent livestream session with fellow entertainer Shank Comics, where Peller opened up about his personal lifestyle choices…
Nollywood film – ‘Ori: Rebirth’, a star-studded Nollywood movie, is the highest-grossing Nollywood film for the fourth consecutive weekend. FilmOne Entertainment, the distributing company disclosed on its Instagram page that the movie had grossed N308 million since its release. The entertainment company revealed that the movie defeated other Nollywood movies to top the box office…
NIGERIA – Nigerian influencer, actress and brand ambassador Priscilla Ojo and her Tanzanian singer husband, Juma Jux, have officially concluded their wedding festivities with a grand celebration in Tanzania. The couple began their multi-phase wedding journey in February and have since captured hearts with their glamorous, cross-cultural love story. Priscilla recently shared a stunning video…
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude…
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigeria’s cinematic landscape celebrates a historic milestone as My Father’s Shadow, the first Nigerian film to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is set for a global streaming release on Mubi. The announcement comes following the film’s official selection in the Un Certain Regard section of Cannes, known for spotlighting…
Cannes, France — Nigeria has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s creative hub, earning widespread acclaim and visibility at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which concludes today. The country’s vibrant presence, marked by significant milestones and international attention, is being hailed as one of the most outstanding in recent years. Central to this success is…
