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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has gotten a new tattoo on his neck, which is causing a buzz online. Straffitti, the American tattoo artist who drew it, claimed that the Grammy winning singer paid him $10,000 cash for the design. He wrote the word ‘Pray’ …

In the spirit of the Yuletide, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity Family Weekend. Also read: Fidelity Bank wins Export Finance Bank of the Year award at 2023 BusinessDay BAFI Awards Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, …

Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor aka Rema, has cancelled all engagements for December to focus on his health. The Calm Down crooner made this known on his Instagram story on Wednesday. Rema noted that during his years of touring, he had ignored his health, adding that it was time to recuperate. …

Rumors from Nollywood have it that actor Bolanle Ninalowo is dating actress Damilola Adegbite who happened to be Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh’s ex-wife. Bolanle months ago announced on Instagram that he was divorced from Bunmi, his wife of 18 years. In October, the actor announced that he had found love …

A-list actress, Rain Pryor, who is also the daughter of late legendary Hollywood actor/stand-up comedian, Richard Pryor, recently visited Nigeria to announce plans to launch a groundbreaking multi-million dollar film project in collaboration with Nigerian producers. Acclaimed Nollywood actor and star of Netflix movie, Elesin Oba, Odunlade Adekola, will be …

Model and Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, has replied critics insinuating that her character is not “befitting” of a winner of the reality show. The Kogi State born-reality star clapped back at these critics during a recent Instagram live session with fans, where she boasted that …

Omawunmi, the wife of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known by his stage name as Mohbad, says she is ready to undertake the DNA test as requested by her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba. The latest development was disclosed by Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, during an Instagram live session on Thursday. ‘This …

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has called out Nigerians’ for displaying sanctimonious love and support for the dead. He lambasted his compatriots in a post on his official social media page while emphasising that it is the reason famous rapper Oladips recently faked his death. It may be recalled that …

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala alleged that Jasmine and Ibu’s sons were arrested at Alagbon Police Station, where they have since been detained. She claimed that Mr Ibu’s wife had ordered the arrest of Jasmine for allegedly moving 300 million out of the actor’s account. According to reports, Mr Ibu’s wife …

Five days after public outcry for financial support, famous Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that he is depressed, but he is not into drugs. The admission is coming after the actor made a direct plea for financial support from fans and the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori. Known …

Nigerian popular singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has revealed his plans to delve into acting. Wizkid in a post via Instagram said he wants movie roles that would allow him to kiss and shoot guns. “Shebi I tell una say I one dey act film. I just wan …

Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, has narrated how he and his managers survived a near-death experience during the peak of Boko Haram in 2013. In a chat with Gbemi O during the first-ever episode of House21 TV’s brand new show #UNTAPPED, the rapper and his managers Femisoro …

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday, November 17, 2023, released controversial singer, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley; and his associate, Balogun Samson, popularly known as Sammy Larry, after the duo met their bail conditions. This was made known by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin on Friday …

The 12th edition of the annual African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended with a bang, as the dazzling AFRIFF Globe Awards took the stage. The awards celebrated the best of African and global cinema, honoring films across a wide range of genres and categories. The AFRIFF Globe Awards recognized the …

Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, Thursday received the Nollywood Nation Builders’ Award, for his contributions to the entertainment industry. The Award ceremony held in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In his acceptance speech, Shaibu expressed appreciation to the Association of Nigeria Movie Directors, ANMD.He noted …

The Black Book produced and directed by Editi Effiong is the biggest movie from Nollywood on Netflix, having notched 11 million views since it was released on the global streaming platform. It is also the most expensive movie ever made in Nollywood, given its $1 million budget. But The Black …

Nollywood actor Prince Eke has stated that the medical situation of his colleague John Okafor popularly called Mr Ibu may be more spiritual than physical. In a statement on his Instagram handle, Eke alleged that Mr Ibu’s deteriorating health condition may be the result of an alleged ”incest” between the …

Popular Nigerian actress Etinosa Idemudia has disclosed her intentions to undergo surgery for the removal of her womb, citing a unique perspective on life and death as her primary motivation. The actress, also a mother of one, initiated a thought-provoking conversation on the delicate balance between life and death on …

The estranged American husband of the adopted daughter of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, Jasmine has admitted to the leaked audio of her sleeping with the ailing actor’s son. Speaking on the leaked audio recording, Jasmine’s alleged ex-husband said he caught her sleeping with Mr Ibu’s …

Stella Maris, the spouse of the ailing actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, has accused Jasmine, the actor’s adopted daughter, of taking over the funds allocated for his medical procedure. Recall that in October, Mr Ibu appealed to the public for assistance in dealing with an undisclosed illness. …