Funke Akindele Praises Bimbo Akintola’s Acting Depth
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has openly praised veteran actress Bimbo Akintola, admitting that her colleague’s remarkable talent consistently challenges her own craft. Akindele shared these sentiments while speaking at her Creative Blueprint 2.0 masterclass in Lagos, where she reflected on her extensive journey in the Nigerian film industry. In
Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Niko Omilana Shine Big at 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester
Nigerian music superstars Wizkid and Ayra Starr, alongside British-Nigerian media personality Niko Omilana, secured top honors at the prestigious 2026 MOBO Awards. The star-studded event, which celebrates Black music and culture, took place in Manchester, United Kingdom, on Thursday. The award ceremony marked the MOBOs’ historic debut in Manchester, gathering
Gospel Singer and Iconic Nollywood Soundtrack Voice Onos Brisibi Dies at 55
Onos Brisibi, the renowned gospel singer whose angelic voice defined a generation of classic Nollywood movie soundtracks, has passed away at the age of 55. The Brisibi family officially announced her death in a statement released on Thursday. They revealed that the beloved songstress died on March 23, 2026, following
Veteran Actress Joke Silva Appointed Head Judge for 2026 AMVCA
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has been officially named the head judge for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The announcement was made during a press conference on Thursday, where the 64-year-old actress discussed the importance of the 12th edition of the prestigious awards. She highlighted that this year
Singer Waje Opens Up About Her Journey to Body Positivity
Nigerian singer, Aituaje Iruobe, widely known as Waje, has opened up about her past struggles with body insecurity and how she eventually learned to embrace her appearance. In a recent appearance on the Her Next Chapter podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old vocal powerhouse recounted the extreme measures she
Senegal Takes Fight to CAS Over Stripped 2025 AFCON Title
The Senegalese Football Association has officially escalated its battle to reclaim the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy, filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The unprecedented controversy stems from a March 17 ruling by the CAF Appeals
Jay-Z Denies Picking Kendrick Lamar to Spite Drake
Billionaire rap mogul, Jay-Z, has finally cleared the air on the swirling internet conspiracy theories that suggested he intentionally selected Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show as a deliberate, calculated move to undermine Drake during their highly publicized feud. The intense rivalry between Drake and Lamar captivated
Biola Adebayo Deletes Controversial Baba Ijesha Interview
Nollywood actress and talk show host, Biola Adebayo, has bowed to public outrage, officially pulling down the highly controversial interview featuring recently released actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka widely known as Baba Ijesha, from her YouTube channel. The dramatic reversal comes on the heels of intense backlash after Adebayo aired a sit-down
Ireti Doyle Explains Silence on Divorce from Patrick Doyle
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, has finally broken her long-held silence regarding the end of her marriage to fellow actor and broadcaster Patrick Doyle, explaining why she deliberately chose not to discuss their divorce in the public eye. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2004, officially finalized their
Awoniyi Celebration Sparks Religion Debate in England
A fierce debate has erupted in England regarding the place of religious expression in football following Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s recent goal celebration during a Premier League match. The Nigerian international scored in his team’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, converting a close-range effort from a Neco Williams delivery.