On-air personality, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, has addressed recent controversies surrounding his role on the Honest Bunch podcast. Speaking at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos, Nedu clarified that he was not fired but chose to step down due to mounting pressure and controversies. Nedu emphasised that...
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Nigerian music megastar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has released the video for his new single titled “Update”, sampling Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic and Grammy award winning record, ‘Back To Life’. The single is coming off Burna Boy’s upcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness”, twisted up...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja – The senator representing the Delta North senatorial district, Ned Nwoko has debunked reports making the rounds on social media that he plans to marry Nollywood actor, Chika Ike and that he is the father of her unborn child. Earlier in the day, Regina...
Fans and supporters of Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have commended him for announcing the provision of aids to 500 motherless babies home across Nigeria. The humanitarian celebrity who disclosed this in a post on his X page (formerly twitter), said the gesture was part...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air for Nigerian celebrities, with dating rumours involving some of the country’s top stars. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that social media is abuzz with relationships and knot-tie happening during this love month. One of the most talked-about celebrity...
Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh on Friday celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary. Owoh took to his Instagram page @osuofia_nkemowoh to celebrate the milestone. He said: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. “What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all...
Afrobeats singer Tems has scored her second golden gramophone at the Grammys with a win in the Best African Music Performance category. At the 67th Recording Academy Awards, the singer bested a mainly Afrobeats nominated category with only Chris Brown as the non-Afrobeats singer with her love track Love...
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Eniola Ajao, is set to hit cinemas nationwide with her highly anticipated film titled “Owanbe Thieves” on April 18. This comes on the heels of her previous film, “Ajakaju: The Beast of Two Worlds”, which grossed N250 million at the box office. In an interview...
Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Tems have received nominations for the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artistes received nods in the nomination list for the annual event released by the...
Mercy Aigbe’s recently released film ‘Thinline’ has made N100 million total ticket sales in cinemas. Cinemax, the distribution company for the movie, revealed this on its Instagram page, @cinemaxng, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Thinline was released into the cinema on Dec. 13. Cinemax,...
The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna was a beehive of activities on Wednesday as John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, performed for wounded soldiers and their families. The performance by the veteran gala singer was in commemoration of the Christmas celebration and organised by Tribute...
The festive season has kicked off on a high note for Nollywood movie enthusiasts, with multiple movie giants releasing top-notch films that are currently competing for attention in cinemas nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nollywood fans are in for a treat, with so many big-budget...
She Stole Our Ovaries, tells the harrowing story of two teenagers, Theresa Obam and Precious Umeayo, who fell victim to a woman illegally harvesting their eggs. The special was released on December 14th by filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The parents of the victims shared how their efforts...
The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF), has concluded plans to spearhead a transformative USD 150 million investment in Agonrin Sea Beach, Badagry West Local Government Area, in collaboration with Eternal Flame Worldwide Limited with headquarters in the United Kingdom. Executive Chairman of the NCDF, Hon. Babatunde Oralusi, and the...
Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film and Television Academy has launched a four-day cinematography and directing workshop for emerging filmmakers in collaboration with the United States Embassy. The programme kicked off on Tuesday at KAP Hub in Ikeja, Lagos, featuring the third edition of the academy’s Reel Circle. The event’s opening...
By TONY ONYIMA, Ph.D. In a world where love and friendship are just a click away, it is easy to forget that not too long ago, the search for companionship required a great deal of patience, creativity, and effort. From pen pals to Facebook, the journey of human connection...
Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid, has set a new record on Spotify for the biggest first day streams by any song for his hit single “Piece of My Heart,” pulling 1.01 million streams. The Grammy-winning singer had on weekend released the much anticipated “Piece of My Heart,” featuring American singer-songwriter...
The second season of ‘Blood Sisters’, intriguing television series, acclaimed to be first Nigerian Netflix Original series, is set to hit screens, its producers have said. Mo Abudu, Chief Executive Officer of Ebonylife, Group, made the announcement on her Instagram page. She wrote: “BLOOD SISTERS SEASON 2 IN THE...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – At a time when other states within and outside the Niger Delta region depend heavily on revenue from oil, Rivers State has unveiled plans to develop its tourism industry, which is estimated to be worth as much as N4 trillion, according to experts....
Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi has emphasised that women have made significant strides and, in many cases, control the industry they are fighting to equalise. Speaking during his recent appearance on TVC’s Your View, the panel discussed the entertainment industry in Nigeria, highlighting women’s roles in the scene. On...