Nigerian Singer Asa Loses Mother to Brain Tumour
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Asa, has announced the heartbreaking passing of her mother following a battle with a brain tumour. The 43-year-old music icon shared the devastating news with her fans on her Instagram page on Tuesday. Alongside a series of touching photographs of her
MultiChoice Sets March 29 for AMVCA Nominees Reveal
MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced the date for the highly anticipated nominee unveiling for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a recent post shared on Instagram, the organizers revealed that the names of the nominees for the 12th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will be broadcast
Fans Sue FIFA Over ‘Excessive’ 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
A coalition of football supporters and consumer rights advocates has officially filed a lawsuit against FIFA with the European Commission, accusing the sport’s world governing body of imposing “excessive ticket prices” for the upcoming 2026 World Cup finals. The formal complaint was filed on Tuesday by the Football Supporters Europe
Actress Debbie Shokoya Denies Claims of Being Obesere’s Daughter
Popular Yoruba film actress, Debbie Shokoya, has firmly shut down circulating rumors alleging that veteran Fuji musician Abass Akande, widely known as Obesere, is her biological father. The speculations caught fire recently following a viral Facebook post which claimed the actress had made a “shocking confession.” The misleading post alleged
Portable, Carter Efe Set for Boxing Showdown
The brewing tension between controversial music star Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus and popular skit-maker Carter Efe is expected to hit a boiling point on Tuesday as the two social media rivals meet face-to-face in Ikeja, Lagos. The highly anticipated confrontation comes just weeks ahead of their scheduled celebrity boxing bout, slated
Zack Orji: Why Tinubu is Most Qualified for 2027 Presidency
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, has publicly thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, declaring him the most qualified candidate among the expected contenders for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. The ace actor reaffirmed his strong support for Tinubu’s re-election bid during a recent appearance on the KaaTruths podcast. He attributed
Actor Okunnu Fumes Over Skyrocketing Petrol Prices
Veteran Nigerian comic actor, Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has strongly condemned the recent, rapid surge in the pump price of petrol across the country, turning his criticism toward petroleum marketers and questioning the role ordinary Nigerians play in the worsening economic hardship. Taking to his Instagram page in
Bill Cosby Ordered to Pay $19m in 1972 Assault Case
A California jury has ordered 88-year-old former US comedian and actor Bill Cosby to pay a staggering $19.25 million in damages to a former waitress who accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her more than five decades ago. The civil case, which concluded recently in Santa Monica, found Cosby
Davido Announces His First-Ever UK Music Festival, ‘Davido and Friends’
International Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has officially announced his first-ever music festival in the United Kingdom, titled ‘Davido and Friends’. The 33-year-old award-winning singer shared the exciting news with his fans on Instagram on Monday, revealing that the highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026, at
King Mitchy Speaks on ‘Super Detox’ After Sniper Incident
Popular Nigerian influencer, King Mitchy, has broken her silence to share the harrowing details of her physical ordeal after she shockingly consumed a toxic substance, believed to be the insecticide Sniper, during a live stream. In a recent video posted on social media, the influencer opened up about the severe