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The 6th Asian Film Festival, founded in 2017 by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has officially opened in Abuja, celebrating Asia’s rich cultural diversity and cinematic traditions despite regional tensions. Initially, 14 countries expressed interest in participating, but geopolitical conflicts led to the absence of notable contributors like Lebanon and Syria, both…

Miss Linda Ifeoma Onyelabara, a talented Nigerian singer, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2024 “Good Partners of China and Africa Chinese and English Singing Competition” held in Abuja. Linda clinched the grand prize of ₦500,000 with her captivating performance in Chinese, competing against other skilled participants. Reflecting on her victory, she described…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has agreed to bring Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Wanni, onto her movie production team. During a conversation with fellow housemates, Wanni expressed admiration for Akindele’s work, stating her desire to be part of a Funke Akindele or Kunle Afolayan production due to the high quality and professionalism…

Afrobeat star, Rema, has made a generous donation of N105 million to Christ Embassy Church in Benin, Edo State, during a Sunday service. The donation reflects his deep appreciation for the church’s unwavering support and guidance throughout his journey. The singer allocated N40 million towards the church’s infrastructure, N20 million to support the publication of…

Chidinma Vanessa Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 and will represent the country at the upcoming global pageant in Mexico. Adetshina, who previously withdrew from Miss South Africa amid allegations of fraud and negative comments from the South African Home Office, was welcomed back into the pageant by the Miss Universe Nigeria organization,…

Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has surpassed Burna Boy to become the artist with the most entries on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart. Following the release of his new album, *Lungu Boy*, Asake debuted nine tracks on the chart this week, bringing his total entries to 50. His song “Active,” featuring…

Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has shared his reasons for withdrawing support from the controversial self-proclaimed activist, VeryDarkMan. In the latest episode of the Echoo Room podcast, Ruggedman explained that he distanced himself from VeryDarkMan after the activist began intruding into people’s private lives. According to Ruggedman, VeryDarkMan’s approach to activism…

American actor and rapper Jaden Smith is under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity towards his girlfriend, Sab Zada. The controversy erupted after Smith was photographed in an intimate embrace with Instagram model Khleopatre on a yacht in Ibiza. The images depict Smith, the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, kissing and holding Khleopatre’s waist. This…

Peter Okoye, known as ‘Mr. P’ from the renowned music duo P-Square, has publicly addressed the ongoing feud with his twin brother, Paul ‘Rudeboy’ Okoye, accusing him of tarnishing the legacy of the group they built together. The P-Square brothers initially parted ways in 2017 following a disagreement involving their elder brother, Jude Okoye, but…

Controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison following a six-month sentence for naira mutilation. Bobrisky regained his freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10 a.m. Footage that has since gone viral shows Bobrisky leaving the prison in a luxury car, accompanied by two friends….

Lagos, Nigeria Renowned Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba has strongly condemned industry misconduct, stating he would never exchange movie roles for sex. In a recent interview on Hip TV’s “Trending,” Ikeduba adamantly declared that he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in return for sexual favors. During the interview, Ikeduba voiced his frustration…

Nigerian artist Ahmed Ololade, known by his stage name Asake, has announced plans for a second performance at the prestigious London O2 Arena. The O2 Arena, established in 2007, is the third-largest indoor venue in the UK, following Co-op Live and Manchester Arena. Notably, it was the world’s busiest music arena in 2008. Asake shared…

Talented singer Chima has been crowned the winner of the Season 9 edition of Nigerian Idol. As the winner, Chima received a grand prize package that includes N30 million, a brand new SUV, a music deal, a music video production, and a one-year DStv Explorer premium subscription. Chima’s victory was announced during the show’s finale…

Dele Momodu, a prominent Nigerian journalist and uncle to Sophia Momodu, has shared insights on the court’s stance on the custody battle between singer Davido and his baby mama, Sophia. According to Momodu, the court has opted to refer the case for potential settlement through the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. In a post on…

The highly anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, is slated to launch in July, according to the show’s organizers. On Sunday, the organizers hinted at the upcoming season via Instagram, revealing that the new season will kick off later this month but withholding the exact start date. “One Sunday in July,…

Burna Boy, the Afrobeats star, is set to perform on Glastonbury’s renowned Pyramid Stage on Sunday evening, marking a pivotal moment in his career. This follows remarkable performances by Ayra Starr and Tems on the Pyramid and Other Stages, respectively, on Saturday. Afrobeats, originating from West Africa, has rapidly gained global recognition, with Spotify reporting…

Legendary British singer Elton John, 77, has officially announced his retirement from touring in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. His final concert took place in Stockholm, Sweden, last July. Reflecting on his decision, Elton John said, “We concluded on the highest note possible, exactly as I wanted, and there’s no turning back after that.”…

Renowned Nigerian artist Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has announced plans for the inaugural ‘Burna Boy Festival.’ The event is set to take place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from December 21 to 25, 2024. During a live session on Friday, Burna Boy shared his excitement about the upcoming festival. “We’re organizing…

Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. Her death was announced on Sunday by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram page. Nwoko revealed that the actress succumbed to leg cancer on Sunday, June 16. He wrote, “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs. Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran actress…

Hazel Oyeze Onou, widely known as Whitemoney and winner of Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition, has asserted that his personal funds, rather than fan support, propelled him far in the All Stars edition of the reality show. In a recent conversation with YouTuber Olufemi Daniel, the singer revealed that he wasn’t surprised by…

“I love anything Afrobeats. I like Tyla, I like Burna Boy, anything Afrobeat. But I love Burna so much,” Shakira said. Shakira’s connection to African music dates back to her recording of ‘Zangaléwa’ by Cameroonian band Golden Sounds for the official 2010 South Africa World Cup song, ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).’

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to social media influencer and blogger Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan. VeryDarkMan was released from police custody on Monday after meeting his bail conditions. The police charge sheets disclosed that VeryDarkMan faced arraignment on five counts related to cyberstalking. Prominent Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut…

Actress Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has publicly condemned marriage following a harrowing experience where she witnessed a man violently assaulting his wife. Phyna recounted the incident, explaining that despite efforts to intervene, the man remained uncontrollable. The event left her shaken and grateful to have escaped a similar fate in a past relationship….

Controversial Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi has declared she is not seeking a new partner following her divorce from ex-husband Justin Dean. Instead, she is focusing on her financial independence. During a recent appearance on the ‘Heroe’s Diary’ podcast, the mother of two emphasized that remarrying is not a priority for her. She mentioned that she…

Award-winning disc jockey Gavaar Olatunbosun, known as DJ Gavpop, is set to host the sixth edition of his renowned annual event, ‘Party Invasion.’ During a recent conference in Ibadan, DJ Gavpop revealed that this year’s event, titled ‘The Game Changer,’ promises to be an explosive affair. The event will feature a variety of attractions, including…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he was urged to confront his colleague Davido but chose not to. Portable stated that he declined to fight with Davido because the DMW boss had assisted him in the past. Emphasizing his loyalty to those who have helped him, Portable explained that…

The wedding of Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has generated significant buzz on social media following the ceremony held on Saturday in Abia State. Rudeboy shared a picture of himself and his new wife, Ivy Ifeoma Idoko, on his X (formerly Twitter) account, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fans and…

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders to ensure that films and music videos do not depict or glorify harmful substances like tobacco smoking, criminal acts, ritual killings, and money rituals. During the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu, NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini stressed the…