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Why Incompetence Is Rising In Nollywood — Shan George

An actress, Shan George, has said that the lack of professionalism in Nollywood is increasing due to the number of bad eggs that have made their way into the industry. She, however, opined that the situation was the same in other industries, where the lack of professionalism was becoming more rampant. She told Saturday Beats, “The […]

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I’m Not Among Top 10 Funniest Comedians In Nigeria – AY Makun

Stand-up comedian and filmmaker Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, has revealed that he doesn’t classify himself as top 10 funniest Nigerian comedians. He made the assertion in a recent interview with Toke Makinwa, where he told his detractors that stand-up comedy isn’t just about being funny. He noted that finding a specialty and building […]

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‘It’s Okay To Fail’, DJ Cuppy Speaks On Breakup With Ex

Popular Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola fondly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed her thoughts about people who think failure is a bad thing to experience in life. Last year, the Gelato singer got engaged to her ex-lover, Ryan Taylor. However, it came as a shock to many people when the singer announced via her […]

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US Recognises Davido As ‘Outstanding Citizen’

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been recognised as an ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen’ by the State of Georgia, United States. The singer attended the State of Georgia General Assembly meeting on Friday, December 1, 2023, to receive the honour. The ‘OBO’ crooner shared a clip from the meeting with a copy […]

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Davido Extends Support To Rema Amid Health Concerns

Afrobeat sensation, Davido has expressed solidarity with Rema’s choice to step away from performing in December 2023 over health issues. The Calm Down singer broke the hearts of millions of fans when he cancelled his performances for the remainder of the year, citing the need for self-care. Hours after the move, Davido, born David Adeleke, took to […]

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World’s Oldest Living Triplets Bag Guinness Records At 93

Triplet brothers, Larry Alden Brown, Lon Bernard Brown, and Gene Carol Brown, marked 93rd birthday yesterday, and were officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living triplets. The brothers were born on December 1, 1930 and have remained close throughout their lives. They are originally from Kalvesta, Kansas, United States. Larry acknowledged their physical […]

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Why I Exited From Lagbaja’s Band – Ego

An ally of the famous singer Lagbaja, Nwakaego Ihenacho Ogbaro, popularly known as Ego, has broken her silence about her exit from the veteran musician’s Africano band in 2007. In a tweet via her X account, Ego, who was featured on songs like “Konko Below”, “Nothing Far You”, and “Never Far Away” with Lagbaja, urged her […]

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I’m Not Dating Mercy Eke, Pere Tells Fans

Reality star, Pere Egbi has called out delusional fans over the misconceptions that he is romantically involved with Mercy Eke.  Pere emphatically stated on Wednesday via his X app, that fans should cease from gifting them as a couple.  He wrote: “Dear shippers, while I appreciate your efforts and care from inception, I would love to be […]

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Music Hasn’t Started Paying Me – Whitemoney

Big Brother Naija season 6 winner, Whitemoney has claimed that he hasn’t started earning from music unlike his colleagues. The reality star and self-proclaimed singer disclosed that, as of now, music streaming hasn’t proven to be a lucrative avenue for him. Whitemoney emphasised that despite not being paid by streaming platforms, he is dedicated to conveying […]

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Nigeria Spent 24 Years To Accomplish What Took US 185 Years – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said in just 24 years, Nigeria achieved a feat that took up to 185 years for the United States of America. In his address to the joint National Assembly during the presentation of the N27.5 trillion budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, Akpabio said while Nigeria produced former […]

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Knocks As Church Invites Pasuma, Portable To Praise Night

A branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State has come under fire for inviting Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to its praise night event. The flyer for the event was posted on the church’s Facebook page on Wednesday, and netizens took to the comment section to slam the church for […]

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I Will Never Forgive Venita – Veeiye Declares

Reality TV star Vee Iye has opened up on the reason her relationship with Neo Akpofure didn’t sail. In an interview with Monie Talks podcast, Vee discussed the significant role played by Venita, Neo’s cousin, in the breakdown of their romantic involvement. Vee vehemently said that she would not forgive her even if an apology was issued […]

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Interesting: Ronaldo Asks Referee To Overturn Penalty He Won

Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goalscoring exploits, but on Monday night the Al-Nassr forward convinced the referee not to award him a penalty. The 38-year-old went down in the second minute after a challenge in his side’s Asian Champions League 0-0 draw with Iranian side Persepolis. But when Chinese referee Ma Ning awarded a penalty, Ronaldo […]

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Why Marriage Is Not For The Wise, Rich, Educated — Harrysong

Tare Okiri, Nigerian singer known as Harrysong, has given his two cents about marriage, stating that the institution is not for the wise, and rich or educated people.  While giving the relationship advice, the singer said, “Marriage is not for the wise. It’s not for the educated nor for the rich. Not for the righteous […]

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Nigerian Rapper Falz Celebrates As Mum Becomes SAN

Popular Nigerian rapper, Falz, on Instagram, wore the cap of a proud son as he celebrated his mother, Funmi Falana, on her appointment as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN. The rapper’s father, Femi Falana, is also a well-known SAN. Mrs Falana, along with 57 other people, was named Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Monday, November […]

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Asaba Nollywood Actors Don’t Like One Another, Says Actress, Ruth Eze

Nollywood actress, Ruth Eze, has shed light on the cautious nature of actors in the Asaba film industry towards one another. She noted the dynamics within the ‘Asabahood,’ asserting that the act of buying food for a fellow actor on set is considered perilous due to a lack of trust among them. Eze also expressed […]

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Uriel Freezes Her Eggs, Awaits Future Husband

Big Brother Naija reality star, Uriel Oputa, has chosen to undergo the process of freezing her eggs, saying that time may not be on her side while she waits for Mr. Right. She shared a heartfelt video capturing her visit to a fertility clinic, where she took the important step of preserving her eggs. The fitness […]

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How Being Fela’s Child Cost Me My Relationship – Yeni Kuti

Yeni Kuti, popular media personality and first daughter of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has recounted how her being an offspring of the legendary cost her relationship. Speaking in a recent interview with Daily Trust, Yeni said being Fela’s child wasn’t cool. The renowned singer and dancer also revealed how a lady once broke up […]

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