ENTERTAINMENT
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best films released in 2025. The ceremony was hosted for the second straight year by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien and ran for nearly four hours. It aired on...
Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known for his role as Papa Ajasco, has opened up about the personal struggles he faces despite decades of fame in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Ayoyinka, who plays the iconic character in the long-running sitcom Papa Ajasco & Company, shared his experience during a recent...
Nigerian singer Crayon has publicly criticised his former label, Mavin Records, in a series of tweets on X. He wrote: “Mavin is going down,” “My mama die because of una,” and “Rema for the next 100 years no feature.” The tweets have left fans confused and shocked, with some...
Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe, has finally addressed rumours linking him romantically with actress and reality TV star Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam. The gossip started after they starred together in the movie titled: ” _Love in Every Word”,_ released in 2024. But things heated up even more after...
Comedian Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, was hospitalised yesterday after being shot in the thigh while filming a comedy skit under the Sango‑Ota bridge in Ogun State, according to reports from Linda Ikeji’s Instagram page. Eyewitnesses described chaos on set as the incident unfolded. Broda Shaggi was...
Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh is facing a ₦200 million lawsuit after a video of her performing a deliverance session on a schoolgirl went viral on X. The lawsuit was filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, by human rights lawyer Ikechukwu Obasi on behalf of...
In the latest development following the shooting outside the Los Angeles residence of global music star Rihanna, a suspect has now been charged with attempted murder. The charge comes days after gunshots were reported outside the singer’s home, an incident that drew widespread attention online. Prosecutors said the suspect...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi, has revealed the emotional and personal struggles she endured while pursuing her acting career, including strong resistance from her father. The actress made the revelation during a candid interview featured on the Instagram page of the The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she spoke about...
Popular Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye (Mr P) has stirred reactions online after saying he has already done his part in speaking up about Nigeria’s issues and now wants to focus on his personal life. In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, the singer reflected on his...
Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion came under fire Sunday afternoon, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Police say around 10 rounds were fired from a vehicle parked across the street, and one bullet even pierced the exterior wall of the property. A 30-year-old woman was arrested shortly after the shooting....
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye popularly known as Rudeboy has dismissed online reports claiming that a woman who previously accused him of misconduct was sentenced to seven years in prison. The claim spread quickly on X after posts alleged that a court in Lagos had convicted the accuser and handed...
Nigerian singer and performer Mr P has shared more details about his early life, saying he once balanced football and music before fully focusing on entertainment. He posted a picture on his Instagram page hours ago showing his background in football. In the post, he revealed that he was...
Popular Nigerian content creator Shank Comics has been honoured with the Best Streamer award at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2026, held in Cape Town, South Africa. A report shared by Afromixx on Instagram confirmed the achievement, noting that the award celebrates excellence in live streaming, audience engagement and digital...
Nigerian singer Rema, has been nominated for the prestigious “Most Handsome Man Alive 2026” title, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. The news first surfaced online when entertainment platform HYPETRIBE shared the update on X, including Rema among the list of nominees. The post quickly gained traction across other social...
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has launched her own music foundation aimed at helping young African talents grow in the industry. The update was shared on X by HYPETRYBE, which revealed that the singer is partnering with Berklee College of Music for the project. According to the post, the foundation...
Singer Portable has said he will not agree to a proposed boxing match unless he is paid ₦350 million and given a car. He made the demand in a video that is trending on X while addressing talks around a possible bout with skit maker Carter Efe. In the...
Veteran actor Pete Edochie has drawn attention online after a video surfaced showing him criticising the practice of men kneeling to propose to women. The clip, which first appeared on Instagram on Monday, was uploaded by an account user identified as Marvy Ogun before it began spreading through reposts...
Music streaming on Spotify in Nigeria has grown by an average of 163.5 per cent in the last five years, highlighting the country’s rising influence in the global digital music space. In a statement released in Lagos and made available to NATIONAL ACCORD on Monday, the company said it...
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement Engagement and Advocacy by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government, he said Mrs. Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser will deploy her vast public influence, communication...