Diamond Celebrities

Actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has addressed rumours about her health, denying claims that she was diagnosed with cancer. In a widely shared video, she explained that a clip from her TV show, Mercy’s Menu, was misinterpreted. The actress noted that she experienced a “cancer scare” due to a swelling in her neck, which her doctors initially […]

Popular rapper and YBNL Nation boss Olamide has been honoured as one of Billboard’s Global Power Players for 2025, recognising his leadership in elevating the label behind superstars Asake and Fireboy DML. In 2024, Asake’s Lungu Boy became Nigeria’s biggest album, certified by TurnTable Charts, while Fireboy’s Adedamola earned critical acclaim. Olamide emphasised YBNL’s global […]

Music star Davido has responded to a social media post criticising his association with the Igbo community. A user, @Yakbel, cautioned Davido against maintaining close ties with Igbos, suggesting they would eventually betray him. The user wrote: “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest, Yoruba boy dey frolick with […]

Singer and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has earned a Master’s degree in Policy Management from the prestigious McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Banky W reflected on the challenges and victories of recent years, describing the period as a “stretching season” for his […]

Actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has apologised to her daughter Michelle for the harsh parenting she experienced from her as a single mother. In a recent interview at the premiere of her film “My Mother Is a Witch,” Mercy revealed that she reflected on her parenting style and realised the impact it had on her daughter. She […]

Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration, in Marketing Communications from Berkeley College, United States, at the age of 39. After pausing her education after high school to support her siblings, Ibrahim shared that it was her friend, Busie Matsiko-Andan, who encouraged her four years ago […]

Content creator Nons Miraj has opened up on the intricacies of her career journey, highlighting a significant turning point that led her to reevaluate her content strategy. In an interview with Egungun, Nons Miraj said after starting her creative journey in 2017, she found herself at a crossroads, feeling that her existing content of being a ‘witch’ […]

Grammy-winning Nigerian R&B sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about what she cherishes most about being a black woman. In a recent conversation with Cocoa Butter during a visit to Atlanta, Georgia, the Love Me Jeje singer shared her thoughts on identity and self-expression. “My favourite thing about being a black […]

Skit maker Sydney Egere, popularly known as Sydney Talker, has opened up about his childhood experience which was marked by rejection and instability. Speaking in an interview with Rasheedat Ajibade, Sydney said his parents’ tumultuous relationship, fueled by his father’s struggles with drug addiction, led to him being shuffled between relatives. He said: “I was a […]

American R&B singer Chris Brown, former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, was Friday remanded in custody until June 13 by a UK court, charged with assault over a 2023 incident. The judge’s decision to reject his bail request throws into doubt the start of Brown’s next tour, with shows already sold-out in the Netherlands on June […]

Controversial singer Portable has undergone a public cleansing ritual, which he shared on Instagram. The ritual involved prayers and water being poured over his head with declarations of overcoming enemies and protection from harm. Portable, known for his dramatic expressions, looked to the sky and responded with animated gestures throughout the ritual. This public display of spiritual […]

US singer Chris Brown has been arrested in the United Kingdom over an alleged bottle attack at a nightclub in London, according to the Economic Times. The 36-year-old musician who was arrested in the early hours of Thursday was detained by Metropolitan Police, who tracked him down at The Lowry Hotel in Salford hours after […]

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as “Pepe,” who is known as the world’s “poorest president” because of his modest lifestyle, has died at the age of 89. Pepe governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his predecessor’s death on X (formerly Twitter). “Thank you for everything you gave us and […]

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed she’s currently single, confirming via her Instagram Story that she ended her last relationship past year In a series of posts, she expressed how good it feels to be unattached, writing:“It feels so good to join single ladies in screaming ‘God when.’ Una really dey enjoy for singlehood […]

American actress Amber Heard has welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, joining her four-year-old daughter Oonagh Paige. She shared the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude and joy. She wrote: “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget,” Heard wrote. “This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family […]

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has argued that Lagos has the best nightlife in the world. According to the Afrobeats star, the city offers an unparalleled experience with amazing nightlife, great restaurants and plenty of exciting spots to explore. Speaking on the Culture Knock Out podcast, he said: “There so many interesting things to do in Lagos. We […]

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalised after being attacked by a fellow inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and Lanez was stabbed 14 times, resulting in collapsed lungs and requiring a breathing apparatus. Fortunately, he is now breathing on his own and said to be in stable condition. […]

American celebrity Kim Kardashian told a Paris court on Tuesday she feared she was going to be killed by masked men who robbed her at gunpoint of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital’s fashion week. Ten suspects have been on trial since late April over the armed robbery in 2016, which saw […]