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Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj is a Nigerian artiste, songwriter, rapper, entrepreneur, and TV personality. He is also known by the nickname – ‘Koko Master’ or ‘Bangalee’. D’Banj ventured into music in 2005 when the music industry was
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Christiane Amanpour – the lead international anchor for CNN, has revealed she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Amanpour shared with viewers on Monday, June 14, that she has undergone major surgery to remove the cancerous mass and has been
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TB Joshua’s church, The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) has announced the burial date of its recently demised leader. A statement from the church released Monday, June 14, said TB Joshua’s funeral will be a week-long service starting from
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Google has yanked off Crowwe, an instant messaging and financial transaction app created by Nigerian politician Adamu Garba, from Play Store following several days of persistent negative reviews. Adamu Garba had positioned his Crowwe app as an alternative after the
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Osita Iheme is a renowned Nollywood actor that is known for the comic roles of a kid he plays alongside his friend and colleague, Chinedu Ikedieze. His journey to stardom started after he featured in the movie ‘Aki na Ukwa’
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Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite Bobrisky has confirmed to his fans that he was rushed to the hospital two nights ago over the “massive pain” he was having following his Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. The 29-year-old social media personality
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Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun has resurfaced after over two years of staying out of the media. Mrs Kemi Adeosun who has been out of media attention since her resignation in 2018 was spotted over the weekend at
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Who is Somadina Adinma? Somadina Adinma is a popular Nollywood actor and model. He is mostly known for his roles in the movies, “Breath of Anger” and “Forest of promises”. The actor is also known to perform in the epic
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Adunni Ade is an award-winning Nigerian actress, producer, writer, and fashion model. She is born to a German-Irish mother and a Yoruba Nigerian father. Adunni was based in the United States before she came back in 2013 to venture into
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Veteran Nigerian gospel musician Tope Alabi has come under fire for publicly criticizing the term singer Adeyinka Alaseyori used in praising God in her song. Tope Alabi while ministering at a vigil on June 12 said the Holy Spirit does
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Nollywood actress Dorcas Shola Fapson has reacted to allegations that she is sleeping with actor Timini Egbuson after they were spotted in bed together. Recall that a video of the two entertainers lying on a bed together had gone viral
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Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as ‘Aki’ is a Nigerian comic actor, producer and serial investor. He started acting in 1998, but came into the limelight in 2003 with his friend Osita Iheme in the movie titled ‘Aki Na Ukwa’. He
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Who is Ogechi Ukonu? Ogechi Ukonu, who is widely known as Caramel Plug or Caramel Sugar, is a Nigerian comedian and content creator. She is also a social media influencer and YouTuber. The young social media personality is known to
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Nigerian singer Burna Boy has stirred attention after he took his Grammy plaque to a nightclub and was caught on video drinking champagne with it. Burna Boy’s “Twice as Tall” album won Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammys
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Mike Ezuruonye is a Nigerian actor, movie director, and filmmaker. He is one of those who joined the Nollywood industry “by accident”. He had his big break in the industry in December 2003 with his debut role in the blockbuster
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Gospel musician and music producer Ebenezer Ayeni has died from gunshot wounds he sustained during an armed robbery attack in his home in Ibadan, Oyo state on Thursday, June 10. Ebenezer Ayeni was attacked by armed robbers who invaded his
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Who is Uju Okoli? Uju Okoli is a fast-rising Nollywood actress and movie producer. She is the daughter of renowned Nollywood actor and director, Obi Okoli. Uju Okoli has featured in over 100 movies, and she often refers to herself
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Yul Chubuike Daniel Edochie is a Nigerian actor, film director, and politician. He is the owner of Yul Edochie Acting Academy and the last child of veteran actor, Pete Edochie. The actor who was named after popular Russian actor Yul
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The Asaba base of Nollywood represents the largest chunk of Nigerian movie production. However, movies made in Asaba are often criticized for quality, especially when compared to Lagos-made movies, most of which find their ways to the cinemas and Netflix.
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President Muhammadu Buhari during his Thursday interview on Arise TV has refused to disclose when the ban on popular social networking platform, Twitter, will be lifted. When asked when the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria will be reversed, President
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Who is Remi Surutu? Remi Surutu is a famous Nollywood actress and entrepreneur. Her real name is Remi Oshodi, but she is popularly called Remi Surutu by her fans. She majorly stars in the Yoruba genre of movies. Remi Surutu
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Kenneth Obinna Okolie is a Nigerian actor, producer, model, and business mogul. He is a graduate of Valley View University in Ghana and the CEO of the film production company, Kenworth Production. Kenneth started his career as a model in
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Ken Erics is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker and singer whose full name is Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh. Known for his roles in romantic and epic movies, Ken Erics has bagged many awards and nominations as proof of his talent, rising
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Popular Nigerian Street rapper and music producer, Naira Marley is not very unfamiliar with controversies and shock bombs ranging from revelations about his source of wealth to the fact that he holds a distinction in Business. Naira Marley’s Two Wives
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Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has taken to her Instagram page to finally share photos of her husband, Hon. Opeyemi Falegan. Nkechi Blessing and Opeyemi Falegan tied the knot in 2020 in a private wedding ceremony shielded from the media. To
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The internet was abuzz this week with the trending video of a bitter altercation between music stars Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay at a luxury beauty shop called Tayo Cuts, located in Lekki, Lagos. The artistes started out by exchanging
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A French court has sentenced the 28-year-old man who slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face on Tuesday, June 8, to four months in jail. 28-year-old Damien Tarel told the court in Valence in southern France that he slapped
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Bolanle Ninalowo is a Nigerian actor and movie producer. Bolanle Ninalowo is also known by the nickname Nino B. Though an actor, he is a graduate of Accounting and Marketing from two prestigious universities in the United States. Bolanle is
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Who is Bimbo Ademoye? Bimbo Ademoye is an award-winning Nollywood actress. She has been officially active in Nollywood since 2014, and has acted in over 200 movies, and counting. She is mostly known for her role in the movie, “Sugar
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A Ugandan clergyman identified as Pastor Jackson Senyonga has made some shocking statements about late Nigerian prophet, TB Joshua. Pastor Jackson Senyonga of Christian Life Church, Kampala was caught on video, celebrating TB Joshua’s death during a live church broadcast.
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