Diamond Celebrities

Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin to secure acting roles, saying dark-skinned and slim actresses struggle to get opportunities in the film industry. Jinadu made this known in an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she recounted how pressure to meet the industry’s preferred physical appearance influenced her decision to bleach […]

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about her private battles, revealing that she often breaks down in tears behind closed doors despite her cheerful public persona. Akindele made the revelation during a recent interview with CNN Africa’s Larry Madowo. According to the filmmaker, there are moments when life becomes overwhelming and she retreats […]

Actor Yul Edochie has once again waded into the debate on polygamy, insisting that having multiple wives is not a sin. The controversial actor, who has been vocal about his support for polygamy since taking a second wife in 2022, made the assertion in a post shared on his official X handle on Tuesday. In […]

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has declared that no player performed better than Lionel Messi at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while thanking the Argentine legend for calling and offering him support after a “difficult night”. Yamal made the remarks in separate Facebook posts on Tuesday, expressing admiration for Messi’s World Cup performance and appreciation for […]

Rapper Nicki Minaj has praised US President Donald Trump, saying he has “changed the energy of the country” as she joined him at a rally in Michigan to campaign for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. As reported by the BBC, speaking at the rally in Port Huron on Sunday, Minaj said Trump had […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first Nigerian artiste to present an award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The singer, popularly known for his hit song Last Last, presented the 2026 Sócrates Award to Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26. The […]

British-Nigerian actress and DJ Dorcas Shola Fapson, popularly known as Ms DSF, said financially unstable people shouldn’t have children. Speaking in a recent episode of the ‘In My Opinion’ podcast, Ms DSF said raising children without financial capacity is unfair to both the children and the parents. She argued that parents must ensure they can […]

Reality TV star Natacha Akide has urged Big Brother Naija organisers to take a break and re-strategise, saying the show needs fresh ideas to hold viewers’ attention in an entertainment landscape increasingly shaped by social media. Speaking on Arise 360 on Arise News, the former housemate said the show’s earlier success came at a time […]

Veteran actor Francis Duru, has passed away at the age of 57. The 57-year-old actor died after a brief illness, according to a statement released by his family on Friday morning. The announcement was made on his verified Instagram page, where the family expressed gratitude to fans for their prayers and support. “We, the family […]

Media mogul Mo Abudu has opened up about her personal life, saying she cannot endure heartbreak over a man at her age. In an interview with Toke Makinwa, the 62-year-old said that if she ever cries, it will be because of work, not a relationship. “Heartbreak. Nobody can break my heart. It’s not possible. Heartbreak. […]

Nollywood actress Chita Agwu has announced the dissolution of her marriage to Johnson Maduabuchi after 11 years together. The actress disclosed this in an Instagram statement shared with the public on Monday, saying the marriage had been legally dissolved by a court. “After much thought and a journey that has been deeply personal, I wish […]

Actress, Uche Ogbodo, has advised women in unhappy marriages to recognise their worth, prioritise self-love and walk away from relationships that no longer meet their needs. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Ogbodo, who described herself as an advocate of fairness in marriage, said fidelity should be mutual, urging men to take responsibility for […]

Veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has criticised what she described as an entitlement mentality in Nigerian society, lamenting that begging has become increasingly common. Speaking on a recent episode of Activating Success With Love Idoko, the actress said she did not support or encourage begging except in life-threatening situations. According to Omotola, people should […]

Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has debunked a viral video claiming that his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years of him taking care of her and their children in the United States. The veteran entertainer described the video as disturbing and disrespectful, insisting that his marriage remains […]

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes […]

Disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed admiration for her father, billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, saying she wishes she had his brain for business. Cuppy shared this in a LinkedIn post on Monday, saying she never misses an opportunity to learn from him whenever he visits London. “Whenever Mr Femi Otedola […]

Nigerian actress and content creator, Dianee, has said she would accept her husband marrying a second wife, provided he is honest with her and continues to provide for her and their children. Dianee stated this during an interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, where she also spoke about her personal life, career and relationship […]

American singer Nicki Minaj wants more celebrities and public figures to speak up about the violence against Christians in Nigeria. Explaining her connection to the country, Minaj said her pastor is Nigerian and that she also has many Nigerian Barbz, the name used for her fanbase. In a post, she said: “My pastor is from […]