Adunni Ade Mourns Mother After Long Illness
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is mourning the loss of her mother following a prolonged illness. The actress announced her mother’s death on Monday in an emotional tribute shared on her official Instagram page, alongside photographs of the deceased. Expressing her grief, Ade wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” meaning, “Indeed, to […]
Hilda Baci Urges Tourists, Investors to Explore Akwa Ibom
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Guinness World Record holder and Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has urged tourists, investors to explore Akwa Ibom State, citing its infrastructure, hospitality and investment opportunities. Baci made the call on Wednesday after meeting Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno at the Government House in Uyo. The chef, an indigene of the state, praised […]
Davido, Tems, Phyno Lead AFRIMMA 2026 Winners
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigerian music stars dominated the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), with Davido, Tems, Phyno, Ruger and several others emerging among the winners. The awards ceremony held on September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, featured artistes and entertainers from across Africa and the diaspora competing in 41 categories. Davido claimed Album of […]
Adekunle Gold Explains Why He Checked Simi’s Genotype
By Julian Osamoto Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that checking his wife Simi’s genotype was one of the first things he did before pursuing a relationship with her, saying compatibility was non-negotiable because of the possible implications for their future children. The singer disclosed this while speaking on the One54 Africa podcast, where he […]
BBNaija Disqualifications From Kemen to Nomy
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar Big Brother Naija BBNaija, has disqualified eight housemates across 11 seasons for offences ranging from violence and aggression to sexual misconduct and repeated breaches of house rules. The latest is Nomy, who was removed from the Season 11 house after Big Brother cited her repeated disobedience. Nomy’s disqualification followed her refusal to […]
Davis Found Guilty of Tupac Shakur Murder After 30 Years
By Sulyman Gobir Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, ending one of the longest-running unsolved murder cases in the US music industry. A Las Vegas jury convicted the 63-year-old former gang leader of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon after deliberating for […]
Ogogo: Family Announces Fidau, 40-Day Artists’ Day
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The family of late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced the remaining programmes for his burial rites. Ogogo, who died at the age of 66 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites. His burial was attended by […]
Tonto Dikeh Urges Christian Men to Court With Intention
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar A Nigerian actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has called on Christian men to approach relationships with genuine intention, urging them to stop relying solely on spiritual declarations when pursuing women for marriage. In a video shared on Instagram, Dikeh criticised the practice of telling women, “God told me you are my wife,” […]
Sotayo Gaga Hosts Private Watch Party for Osun Dagbonu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Actress and filmmaker Tayo Sobola has hosted a four-day private watch party for her latest movie, Osun Dagbonu, giving fans, filmmakers and industry stakeholders an exclusive cinema experience in Lagos. The private screening brought together movie lovers, influencers and entertainment executives, allowing guests to watch the film alongside the actress and share […]
NOA Lauds Funke Akindele on Naira Respect Message
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a formal letter of commendation to renowned Nollywood filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, for promoting respect for the Nigerian Naira in her latest movie, “Behind the Scene.” In a letter dated April 8, 2026, and signed by the Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the agency praises Akindele […]