Entertainment

Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Nigeria’s cinematic landscape celebrates a historic milestone as My Father’s Shadow, the first Nigerian film to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is set for a global streaming release on Mubi.   The announcement comes following the film’s official selection in the Un Certain Regard section of Cannes, known for spotlighting […]

Cannes, France — Nigeria has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s creative hub, earning widespread acclaim and visibility at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which concludes today.   The country’s vibrant presence, marked by significant milestones and international attention, is being hailed as one of the most outstanding in recent years. Central to this success is […]

NIGERIA – Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay has revealed why she stopped attending her former church. She said she did so because a church leader proposed that the congregation stop singing new-age gospel songs and revert to old-school Christian songs and hymns that “are direct scripture.” Shay said she could not fathom why people like the […]

Nigeria – Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he is Igbo by blood. The singer stated this while responding to a troll who warned him over his association with Igbo folks. The troll claimed that he could be betrayed by his Igbo associates, being a Yoruba man. The X user, Yakbel […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting she is battling cancer, clarifying that she is in good health and has fully recovered from a past thyroid-related issue.   The clarification came in a video shared on her social media platforms, following growing concerns sparked by an old clip from […]

Nigeria – Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. News recalls that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that […]

Ogun, Nigeria — Director General of National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has confirmed two top Nigerian musicians, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, for the opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. The opening will be held at the MKO Abiola Stadium […]

Lagos, Nigeria — The Afrobeats star Davido has penned an emotional tribute to his long-time manager, Asa Asika, following Asika’s traditional wedding in Lagos. It was previously reported that the award-winning singer served as a groomsman during the ceremony, visibly supporting his manager throughout the celebrations. On Saturday, Davido took to X to share a […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has shared personal insights on love, heartbreak, and the complexities of modern relationships, especially within Lagos. Appearing as a guest on a recent episode of the Dating in Lagos Show, hosted by media personality Ariyiike Dimples, the entertainer opened up […]