Category: Entertainment
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Nollywood celebrates as Olu Jacobs clocks 82
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has received a lot of good wishes from family, colleagues and fans as he clocked 82-year-old on Thursday. Jacob’s wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram to pray for her husband in celebration of the milestone. She wrote: “82 just like tha….. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu… Happy birthday and.…
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Nigerian Music Stars emerge most streamed artistes on Spotify
Global music streaming platform, Spotify, has announced Nigerian music sensations, Ayra Starr and Tems, as the most streamed Nigerian artistes globally. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub- Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, announced this in Lagos on Wednesday. Okumu said that the top 30 artistes who had gained the biggest global numbers were revealed in Spotify’s music…
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How Fela Escaped MKO Abiola’s Death Trap – Seun Kuti
Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death. Abiola and Fela, who were both from Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, were prominent Nigerians in their lifetime. In a live Instagram session, Seun alleged that Fela was framed for robbery…
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Actor, Hanks Anuku stages solo protest against hunger in Nigeria
Popular actor, Hanks Anuku has staged a solo protest against hunger in Nigeria. In a now trending video on the internet, Hanks decried the widespread hunger and hardship in the country. The actor was seen waving the Nigerian flag and chanting ‘hunger dey oo’, while people looked at him with keen interest. While expressing dismay,…
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I don’t have songwriters, Burna Boy replies Olori, Davido’s signee
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has refuted claims by Logos Olori, a signee of Davido, that he uses songwriters. Olori had stated that many top artists, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, rely on songwriters due to their busy schedules. In response, Burna Boy clarified on his X handle that the credited songwriters on his songs…
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Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze welcomes baby boy with wife
Popular Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, known as Aki, and his wife, Nneoma Nwaijah, have welcomed a baby boy. The actor made the announcement on Saturday night in a post on his Instagram page. Celebrating the arrival of his new baby, Chinedu shared a picture of himself and his wife, accompanied by another picture showing the…
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Dele Momodu reveals court position on Davido, Sophia’s custody battle
Dele Momodu, a celebrated Nigerian journalist and uncle to Sophia Momodu, has revealed the position of the court over the custody battle between singer Davido and his baby mama. Momodu in a post on his official handles on Saturday, disclosed that the court has referred the case for possible settlement by the alternative dispute resolution,…
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BBNaija announces official date for Season 9
The Big Brother Naija reality show has finally announced the date to kick off its Season 9 edition. The show organisers made the announcement on their official Instagram page on Friday night. According to the graphics posted, the show which will last for 71 days, will kick off on July 28, 2024. According to the…
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Davido’s Marriage Not Good Example–Burna Boy
Superstar singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has taken a swipe at his rival, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Two weeks ago, Davido got married to his longtime girlfriend, Chioma, in what was a gathering of the “who is who” in the society. The couple are currently overseas for…
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Veteran Actor, Agbako clocks 101 years, speaks about his life, career, other issues
Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, fondly called Charles Olumo and Agbako, speaks to BANKOLE TAIWO about his life at 101, career and other issues Let me start by congratulating you sir for clocking 101 years old earlier this year. Did you ever think you would attain this milestone? (Laughs) How could I have ever thought I…