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Highlife Legend Ebo Taylor Dies at 90, One Day After Launch of His Own Legacy Festival The world of African music has lost one of its most influential architects. Legendary Ghanaian guitarist and composer Ebo Taylor, the man who bridged the gap between traditional highlife and global Afrobeat, has died at the age of 90. […]
Faithia Balogun Mourns After Family Hid Mother’s Death to Save Her 55th Birthday Party Nollywood icon Faithia Williams-Balogun is navigating a whirlwind of emotions after discovering that her mother passed away just hours before her glamorous 55th birthday celebration a tragedy that her family kept hidden to allow her one last moment of joy. The […]
A Hat-Trick of Records! Hilda Baci Stuns Fans with Surprise Third Guinness World Title for Her Massive Jollof Feat Nigerian culinary queen Hilda Baci has once again proven that her kitchen skills are in a league of their own, officially securing her place as a triple Guinness World Record holder. The news came as a […]
Nollywood Giants Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham, and Others Storm Allwell Ademola’s Emotional Service of Songs! It was a sea of stars and a night of tears as the crème de la crème of Nollywood gathered for the service of songs of a close loved one of multi-talented actress and producer, Allwell Ademola. Known for her […]
NFVCB Defends Approval of ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ as Metaphorical While Ordering Title Change Following Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Backlash The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has stepped into the center of a brewing religious controversy, defending its classification of the Nollywood movie “A Very Dirty Christmas” while simultaneously ordering its producers […]
‘IT DOESN’T MAKE YOU LESS OF A MOTHER’: Singer Waje Reveals Shock of Teenage Pregnancy in SS3, Lauds Family’s Crucial Support Award-winning Nigerian soul and pop singer, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has revisited one of the most personal chapters of her life, opening up about the profound challenges and ultimate triumphs of navigating […]
Davido Holds High-Profile Meeting with French President Macron in Paris to Discuss ‘Visions for a Better World’ Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has taken his global influence to the highest echelons of European power, announcing a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday. The Grammy-nominated singer shared photos […]
Davido Announces Dates for Highly Anticipated Five-City Nigerian Leg of ‘5ive’ Tour Afrobeats global icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria by officially announcing the dates and cities for the highly anticipated Nigerian leg of his ongoing ‘5ive’ Tour. The homecoming concerts are scheduled to kick off later […]
‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and Burna Boy-Backed ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Secure Best Film, Best Director Nods Nollywood is celebrating a major win on the continental stage after two of its flagship productions, ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and ‘3 Cold Dishes,’ bagged multiple nominations at the prestigious 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2025 ceremony. The nomination list, […]
Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton, Star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, Dead at 79 Hollywood is in mourning following the confirmed passing of the legendary Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at the age of 79. Keaton, one of American cinema’s most beloved and distinctive stars, died on Saturday, October 11, in California, according to a family […]
Kwara Creative Economy Booms as Sugar Factory Film Studios Unveils Maiden Movie ‘Ajuwaya Series’ with N350m First Lady Grant Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is elated over the successful unveiling of the maiden movie, “Ajuwaya Series,” produced by the state-owned Sugar Factory Film Studios. The Governor hailed the project as a major milestone for the […]
Regina Daniels’ Candid Bathroom Video of Senator Ned Nwoko Goes Viral, Sparks Frenzy of Netizen Reactions Nollywood actress Regina Daniels ignited a massive online debate after posting an unusually candid video of her husband, billionaire politician and Senator Ned Nwoko, that quickly went viral across social media platforms. The short clip, reportedly filmed by the […]
Nollywood Star Dayo Amusa: Stop Being a Pushover, Prioritise Your Happiness and Set Boundaries Nollywood actress and singer Dayo Amusa has shared a strong message of self-care and empowerment with her fans, urging them to prioritise their mental well-being by learning to set firm boundaries. The star took to her social media platform to deliver […]
Fuji Icon Saheed Osupa Hails Burna Boy’s GOAT Tag: ‘A Monumental Moment for Fuji Music’ Fuji music legend King Saheed Osupa has issued a heartfelt and grateful response to Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, who recently named him his “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) singer on a global stage. The recognition has been hailed as a […]
BBNaija Star Dede Asks Big Brother to Let Her Stay: “I’m Scared My Mom Won’t Take Me Back” After Kola Drama Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate, Dede (Precious Ashiogwu), has made an astonishing request to Big Brother, asking if she can be allowed to remain in the house permanently after the reality show […]
Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe Announces Mother’s Passing Nollywood star Mercy Aigbe is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs. Abosede Olubunmi Aigbe, who passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The actress made the sorrowful announcement on her official Instagram page, sharing a poignant image of a lit candle against a backdrop of a broken […]
Tiwa Savage Reveals 2021 Leaked Sex Tape was Result of a Bet by Ex-Partner Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has delivered a stunning new twist to the infamous 2021 scandal involving her leaked intimate video, revealing that the highly traumatic incident was a result of a bet made by her former partner. The Grammy-nominated singer shared […]
DJ Cuppy: Marriage is Most Powerful Partnership in Life Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, has shared her deep reflections on marriage, describing it as the most powerful and important partnership in a person’s life. The billionaire heiress took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to express her […]
Don Blasts Companies for Choosing BBN Over Academic Research University of Lagos professor, Professor Chris Obisi, has publicly lamented the “misplaced priorities” of Nigerian companies that lavish millions on sponsoring entertainment reality shows like Big Brother Naija (BBN) while neglecting to fund vital academic research. The professor stated that this trend is a major factor […]
Legendary R&B Group Shalamar Returns to Nigeria After 40 Years to Headline Independence Concert Nigerian music lovers are in for a treat as the iconic American R&B group Shalamar is set to headline a historic concert in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. The Grammy-winning trio, known for timeless classics like “A Night To […]