African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
According to reports, the term “Kannywood” was coined by Sanusi Shehu of Tauraruwa Magazine. It is a play of the two words – “Kano” and “Hollywood”. Before the industry came …
10 Most Popular Hausa/Kannywood Male Actors Read More
The Lagos State Government in late 2021 introduced a new law regarding the issuance of roadworthiness certificates in the state. Called the “No Inspection, No Certificate” law, this new policy …
All about the new Lagos State roadworthiness Law Read More
Nigerian musician Timaya has been arrested by men of the Nigerian police following allegations that he was involved in a hit-and-run incident that left woman bleeding in the hospital. According …
Timaya arrested over ‘hit-and-run’ incident Read More
In Nigeria, broken and spoiling tomatoes and peppers (called esa in Yoruba or awalawa in Igbo) are packed aside by vendors and sold differently, often cheaper than ones that are …
Does tomato fungus cause cancer? Read More
Over 200 young Nigerians, mostly men, have besieged the Ukrainian Embassy in Abuja to volunteer to join the Ukraine army in the ongoing war against Russia, DNB Stories reports. Recall …
Hundreds of Nigerians storm Abuja embassy to volunteer for Ukraine fight Read More
Music sensation Omah Lay teams up with Canadian superstar Justin Bieber for his brand new track – “Attention” – actually his very first single for the year. The 24-year-old talent …
Omah Lay ft. Justin Bieber – Attention – Listen, Lyrics, Video, MP3 Download Read More
Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has in a new statement warned that a third World War would be “nuclear and destructive”. According to Mr Lavrov, even his country (Russia) would …
World War 3 will be ‘nuclear and destructive’ – Russia warns Read More
Kannywood is the Hausa-speaking section of the Nigerian movie industry. In many ways, it is synonymous with and draws inspiration from Bollywood, the Indian movie industry. These include singing and …
10 Most Popular Hausa/Kannywood Actresses Read More
Popular Yoruba actress Shade Akintaylor, popularly known as “Oluweri Magbo Ojo” has passed on. The actress’s death was confirmed by a close family member via a statement posted on social …
Yoruba actress Shade Akintaylor a.k.a Oluweri Magbo Ojo is dead Read More
A video has emerged on Twitter showing Nigerian youth numbering over 10 engaging in a serious brawl at a petrol station as fuel scarcity bites hard in the country. While …
Nigerians engage in serious fight amid fuel scarcity – VIDEO Read More
Nollywood actor Sunkanmi Omobolanle looks so younger than his age that he’s being termed the “Nigerian Pharrell” on social media. The “ageless” actor who clocked 41 years old on March …
Sunkanmi Omobolanle – The Nollywood actor who doesn’t look his age Read More
More and more people, including Nigerians, are converting social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter to an efficient online marketplace where they buy and sell a wide range of products, …
5 tips to avoid being scammed by a fake Instagram vendor Read More
As international sanctions on Russia grow, some reports have emerged claiming that leading adult entertainment website Pornhub has blocked Russian users from having access to its content. The news appears …
No, Pornhub has not blocked Russians from accessing its website Read More
The Nigerian Government has said the country is ready to impose sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine in accordance with the resolution of the United Nations on the matter. Nigeria’s …
Nigeria is ready to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine – FG Read More
Who is Rahama Sadau? Rahama Sadau is an award-winning Nigerian Hausa actress. She is popular in both mainstream Nollywood and in the Hausa branch of the Nigerian movie industry called …
Rahama Sadau Biography: Age, Marriage, Husband and Children Read More
Who is Funke Akindele? Funke Akindele is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. She is popularly known for her role as “Jenifa” in her self-produced 2008 movie, “Jenifa”. She is the …
Funke Akindele Biography: Age, Marriage, Husbands and Children Read More
Ugandan talents FreeBoy and Winnie Nwagi made magic in 2020 with their collaboration in “Kwata Essimu”, off Freeboy’s album of the same name. “Kwata Essimu” is one of those feel-good …
FreeBoy x Winnie Nwagi – Kwata Essimu – Details, Lyrics, Video, Mp3 Download Read More
Who is Theresa Onuorah? Theresa Onuorah is an Igbo highlife musician and the custodian of the Egedege Dance and Music genre of traditional Igbo music. As a respected Igbo traditional …
Theresa Onuorah Biography: Age, Marriage, Husband and Children Read More
Dharmie Richie – a popular Nigerian socialite based in Dubai has died following a 2-year struggle with depression, according to information reaching DNB Stories Africa this afternoon, February 27, 2022. …
Popular Nigerian socialite Dharmie Richie dies of depression Read More
Ukraine is using any means available to ward off Russian invasion of their country. 31-year-old Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov who also doubles as the country’s Minister of …
How Ukraine’s young VP is using Twitter to their gain amid war with Russia Read More
Looks like the war between Russia and Ukraine has gone cyber! Both the official website of Ukraine (president.gov.ua) and Russia’s official Kremlin website (kremlin.ru) are currently down, as of press …
Official Govt websites of Russia and Ukraine down amid ongoing war Read More
The Ukraine Government has announced it is setting up an “International Legion” that will allow citizens of foreign countries including Nigeria to join the fight against Russia. Foreigners can come …
Ukraine starts global recruitment for Nigerians, others willing to join fight against Russia Read More
After several months of waiting, Aṣa’s 5th studio album titled “V” is finally HERE and fans of the music star are already bingeing. For this new project, the 39-year-old songstress …
All About Aṣa’s 5th Studio Album ‘V’ – Details, Listen, Download Read More
Who is Yemi Alade? Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. She is often cited as one of the biggest and globally recognized female artists from Nigeria with …
Yemi Alade Biography: Age, Marriage, Husband and Children Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado The declaration by the Ukrainian Government that all men aged 18 – 60 be temporarily restricted from leaving the country “in order to ensure the defence …
No, men did not create wars PLUS the real reason men fight in wars Read More
Kidnap gang leader Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, better known as “Evans The Kidnapper” has been sentenced to life in prison by the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, alongside two of his accomplices named …
‘Evans The Kidnapper’ and two others sentenced for life Read More
Nigerian musician Yung6ix has taken to his social media page to reveal that he finds women with stretch marks very attractive. Yung6ix whose real name is Onome Onokohwomo wrote on …
‘I find women with stretch marks sexy’ – Yung6ix declares Read More
BBC Hausa is the Hausa language medium of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It is one of the three language services of the BBC in Nigeria; the others being BBC …
All about BBC Hausa and its stations and channels Read More
Who is Rachael Okonkwo? Rachael Okonkwo Nnenna is a popular Nollywood actress, model, singer, and former dancer. She is best known for her performance in the 2014 Nollywood blockbuster movie, …
Rachael Okonkwo Biography: Age, Marriage, Husband and Children Read More
Who is M.I Abaga? M.I Abaga is a Nigerian rapper, record producer, and instrumentalist. He was the CEO of Chocolate City record label from June 2015 to 2019 and also …
M.I Abaga Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
Marlian Records signee Mohbad has in a new Instagram live video cried out that his label boss Naira Marley and other members of his crew are after his life. Mohbad’s …
‘Naira Marley and his crew want to kill me’ – Mohbad cries out Read More
Unconfirmed reports of Hushpuppi’s death emerged on Twitter yesterday, February 23, 2022. Speculations have risen on Twitter and other social media platforms that arrested Nigerian socialite and fraud gang leader …
Is Hushpuppi dead or alive? Unconfirmed reports emerge on Twitter Read More
Jekonmo is a Nigerian herbal mixture popularly used as a sexual performance booster. On the streets of Lagos, you will find women selling Alomo, Action, Babeje, Yoyo, Agbara, Orijin and …
All about Jekonmo – Nigeria’s new popular male performance enhancer Read More
Friendships are beautiful but sometimes do not last. There have been instances where people are saved by the friendships they enter and there have also been cases where friends turn …
4 Nollywood former besties who are no longer close Read More
Who is Kelvin Ikeduba? Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker who has featured in over 300 movies. He was born on August 21, 1976, and is currently …
Kelvin Ikeduba Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Jim Iyke has in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo recounted the story of his well-publicized 2013 “deliverance session” at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All …
Jim Iyke recounts story of his ‘deliverance’ at TB Joshua’s church Read More
Persephanii is an American plus-size model, podcaster and YouTuber. Her real name is Stephanie Nelson and she is known on Instagram as @persephanii. Persephanii’s other nicknames include “World Treasure” or …
Persephanii AKA Stephanie Nelson Biography: Age, Size, Net Worth, Marriage Read More
Who is Burna Boy? Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He sings the African-fusion genre and has been likened to the legendary Afro-Pop singer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Burna Boy …
Burna Boy Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, better known by his stage name “Mr P” has been dragged to court by an organization called West Africa Youth Support and Development Forum (WAYSDF) over …
P-Square’s Mr P dragged to court over N4m breach of contract Read More
Who is Gideon Okeke? Gideon Okeke is a Nigerian actor, model and TV host. He was born on the 23rd of July, 1983. He is known for playing the character …
Gideon Okeke Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
Who is Gozie Okeke? Prince Gozie Okeke is a Nigerian gospel musician and record producer. Gozie Okeke is known for singing gospel songs in Igbo. Some of his hit songs …
Gozie Okeke Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
Fans of Nigerian musician Flavour have reacted to a new video of him “sitting and gesturing like a woman” while having a chat with his production manager Chukwupa Ike aboard …
Video of singer Flavour ‘sitting like a woman’ sparks gay rumours Read More
Who is Young John? Young John “The Wicked Producer” is a Nigerian music producer and sound engineer. His real name is Udomboso John Saviours and he is originally from Akwa …
Young John Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife, Children, Net Worth Read More
Who is Clarion Chukwura? Clarion Chukwura is a Nigerian actress, businesswoman and humanitarian. She is also popular for being the mother of Nigerian music video director, Clarence Peters. Clarion Chukwura’s …
Clarion Chukwura biography, age, marriage, husbands and children Read More
Who is Octavio Ocaña? Octavio Ocaña was a young Mexican actor who died from a gunshot injury in October 2021. Octavio was shot to death in a street in Mexico …
Octavio Ocaña biography, age, marriage, wife and death Read More
It’s a known fact that how long your generator (or any other machine generally) will last largely depends on how often and well it is being serviced. In other words, …
How often should you service your generator in Nigeria? Read More
Who is the Turkana Boy? Turkana Boy or Turkana Human is a fossil of a Homo ergaster youth (also referred to as African Homo erectus) presumed to have lived around …
Story of the ‘Turkana Human’ and how he died Read More
Who is Chibuikem Uche? Chibuikem Uche is an American actor of Nigerian descent. He is known for his role as Lieutenant Ikemba in the 2021 sci-fi action movie “The Tomorrow War” …
Actor Chibuikem Uche biography and full story Read More
Who is Craze Clown? Craze Clown is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, actor, doctor, and cinematographer. He is popularly known as “Papa Ade” in his comedy skits where he often …
Craze Clown Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Children Read More
If you are travelling from Lagos and you live far away from the airport, it might be necessary to go stay in a hotel close to the airport the night …
10 cheapest hotels in Ikeja close to the airport Read More
Who is Ime Bishop? Ime Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, is a famous Nollywood comic actor, master of ceremony, television personality, and comedian. He was born on the …
Ime Bishop a.k.a Okon Lagos biography, marriage, wife and children Read More
Nigerian businessman and presidential hopeful Mr Peter Obi has in a series of tweets detailed what he described as “major contributors” to Nigeria’s economic woes. The 60-year-old businessman who was …
Peter Obi details causes of Nigeria’s economic problems in new tweets Read More
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has reacted to the controversy sparked by a video of him kissing his male bodyguard Kumoji on the mouth. The video also stirred speculations that the …
Shatta Wale reacts to kissing controversy and gay rumours Read More
True-life survival film “Against The Ice” by Danish film director Peter Flinth is finally hitting Netflix on March 2. Based on Ejnar Mikkelsen’s book “Two Against The Ice”, the film …
‘Against The Ice’ is coming to Netflix on March 2 Read More
Not many know this but Nigerian Law actually prohibits witchcraft and juju practice. According to Section 210 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act, anybody guilty of offences related to witchcraft …
Witchcraft and juju practise are illegal in Nigerian Law – Details Read More
Who is Eddie Murphy? Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, movie producer, writer, and singer. He is well known for his 1988 comedy movie “Coming To America” which the …
Full list of Eddie Murphy’s wives, baby mamas and 10 children Read More
Anyone who is familiar with the Nigerian entertainment or celebrity scene must have encountered a mention of the name Elizabeth Elohor, often in connection with media mogul, Linda Ikeji. Who …
Who is Elizabeth Elohor and why is she called Linda Ikeji’s rival? Read More
There has always been the contention of which is scarier between slow-moving zombies and fast-moving ones. While fast-moving zombies easily look the scariest with all the hunger and rush, slow …
10 best slow-moving zombie movies/series vs fast ones Read More
Many fans of TNT’s post-apocalyptic thriller series Snowpiercer were left in shock after Jennifer Connelly’s character in the series “Melanie Cavill” did not appear in the first episodes of the …
Snowpiercer Season 3: Is Melanie Cavill really dead? Read More
The 7th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon stayed true to its billing and remained one of the city’s great spectacles. On February 12th 2022, the Centre of …
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon 2022: The Full-Force Return Read More