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by Staff writer A video has emerged online showing a young boy furious at his drug addict mother and smacking her twice in the process. In the video, the boy …
Video of boy smacking his drug addict mother generates controversy Read More
Nollywood may have over the years garnered a non-flattering reputation for not-so-impressive movie projects, but the truth remains that the industry has raised some of the greatest actors and actresses …
Top 7 fast-rising Nigerian actors to look out for NOW Read More
by Staff writer A native doctor is a person, usually a man, believed to have supernatural powers that range from curing diseases to talking with and controlling spirits. If you …
Top 5 Nollywood native doctors Read More
by Daniel Nkado This is a rather tough list to make, considering the number of talents found in the Nigerian movie industry. However, a classic case of the best among …
Top 7 most talented Nollywood male actors Read More
by Staff writer If you use the Internet, there’s every possibility you have seen the viral video of four cute black boys doing the Kupe dance challenge. The video is …
Meet the four cute Kupe boys Read More
by Gloria Ezeh We will find this guy and cut off his waist…DNB women are you with me? *** For more videos, SUBSCRIBE to the DNB Stories channel.
When your boyfriend can twerk better than you – Video Read More
by Staff writer Nigeria comes top on the list of places to find the hottest men in the world. From well-defined features, impressive build and luxurious skin, coupled with talent …
Top 10 hottest Nigerian male celebrities Read More
by Staff writer The official trailer of the American coming-of-age film Boy Erased was released on Tuesday and it has left fans breathless. Based on Garrard Conley’s memoir of the …
Nicole Kidman’s wig in ‘Boy Erased’ movie is getting an Oscar! Read More
by Staff writer Chris, Matt, and Cait are in a polyamorous relationship, and call themselves a ‘throuple’. Interviewed for Barcroft TV, the trio explained that after six years together, married …
“I share my boyfriend with his husband” – Lady reveals Read More
by Miz Tee On one of such vain Twitter contests, user DKG was voted the the Best Lips on a black man on Twitter! Take a look… Do you agree, …
This boy has just been voted “Best Lips” on Twitter Read More
by Miz Tee Top 12 best love song collaborations: 1. Kelly Rowland and Nelly – Dilemma 2. Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown – No Air 3. Enrique Iglesias and Ciara …
Top 12 BEST love song collaborations EVER Read More
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Man or Woman? Video of African boy dancing in high heels causes online stir Read More
by Miz Tee 1. Dua Lipa – New Rules 2. Camila Cabello – Havana ft. Young Thug 3. Beyoncé – Formation 4. Ariana Grande – Side To Side ft. Nicki …
Your boyfriend is GAY if you see any of these songs on his phone… Read More
by Staff writer Three boys were coming home from school when they found themselves in the middle of a harrowing situation. A deeply troubled man was sitting on the edge …
Three schoolboys found suicidal man about to jump off a bridge – and did the UNIMAGINABLE Read More
by Staff writer From goats to chicken and turkey, Ghanaian teenager Justice Osei has a talent for imitating different animal species. Osei is capable of perfectly imitating over 50 animals!
Meet Ghanaian boy with a ZOO in his mouth! Read More
by Staff writer A US mother and her boyfriend appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges in the beating to death of the woman’s four-year-old daughter, sparking a furious …
Mother and boyfriend charged with death of 4-year-old daughter Read More
by Agatha Dina Being a woman, I get stares, catcalls and groped at almost on a daily basis. However, my Dad always taught me since a very young age that …
What my father taught me about men and what I did to the boy that harassed me! Read More
by Miz Tee As someone whose had quite some experience in dealing with boys, I feel qualified to give this advice. You see, men and women are different, and there …
Best way to tell a fine boy you like him Read More
by Staff writer A man who deliberately dresses up as a woman for the purpose of entertainment or fashion or business is called a drag queen. The process of getting …
Top 5 makeup drag queens Read More
by David Nathan I’m 49 years old now. When I was a teenager [fourteen I think] I was madly in love with another boy. I hated myself for this. I …
Why gay people cannot stop being gay Read More
by Staff writer A Nigerian furniture maker has been arrested on an allegation of killing his apprentice because he would not stop dating a woman, Punch Newspaper reports. According to …
Nigerian gay man accused of killing boy who left him for a woman Read More
by Staff writer At just 12-years-old, Australian teenage boy Patrick Mitchell begged his mother to begin taking oestrogen hormones because he felt he should have been a girl instead of …
12-year-old boy who transitioned to female changes his mind 2 years later Read More
by Ebelenna Esomnofu This world is an incensed leopard; it can tear you into pieces like a filthy rag with its claws and drink your blood as though it was …
Short Story: The Boy Who Wanted To Be Normal Read More
by Staff writer A call for South Africans to boycott social media for a day to protest against high data costs has ironically seen #SocialMediaBlackout trend. Musician and activist Ntsiki …
South Africans’ plan to boycott social media fails Read More
by Choice Both men and women cheat. But many have argued that men are more likely to cheat in their relationships. This impression they attribute to so many factors.Personally, I …
5 top reasons men cheat Read More
by Zeus Ladies, if you catch your boyfriend cheating, just do this: Pour some water into the kettle. Turn on the gas and drop the kettle on top. Let the …
Best Way to Handle a Cheating Boyfriend Read MoreShoutout to all the lovely ladies who still want to become Mrs Somebody someday, my dear sister inclusive, I put my thumb up for you! But we know Naija men …
How To Get Your Nigerian Boyfriend To Put A Ring On It Read Moreby Daniel Nkado I realized just how much he meant to me only a few minutes after I gave birth to him. The nurse that had cleaned him up said …
Short Story – My Smiling Baby Boy Read More
Who is Giacomo Mancini? Giacomo Mancini is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Gem in the British crime drama series “Top Boy” and more recently …
Giacomo Mancini Biography: Age, Origin, Career, Marriage, Partner Read More
Who is Ashley Walters? Ashley Walters is a British actor and rapper. He is mostly known for his role as “Dushane Hill” in the British crime series “Top Boy”. However, …
All about Ashley Walters’ marriage, wife, girlfriends, kids Read More
Who is Michael Ward? Michael Ward is a Jamaican-British actor and former model. He has appeared in movies like “Blue Story”, “Empire of Light”, “The Old Guard”, and “The A-List”. …
All about Micheal Ward’s marriage, wife, girlfriends, kids Read More
Who is Kano? Kano is a British rapper, songwriter, and actor who has captivated audiences with his unique style and powerful lyrics. He is popularly known for his role as …
Rapper Kano Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife, Girlfriends, Kids Read More
Who is Michaela Coel? Michaela Coel is a Ghanian-born British actress, screenwriter, producer, and poet. She is known for creating the British TV sitcom, “Chewing Gum”. Coel, who also played …
Michaela Coel Biography: Age, Career, Marriage, Husband, Kids Read More
If you scroll through Instagram, TikTok, X, or open a grid-based dating app like Grindr or Jack’d, you could be forgiven for thinking gay culture has become one endless loop …
Why It Looks Like Being Gay Is All About Sex Right Now Read More
By Daniel Nkado for dnbstories.com. In gay culture, “top,” “bottom,” and “vers” were never meant to be social identities or personality types. They were supposed to be simple communication tools …
The Power of Screaming ‘I’m a Power Bottom Lesbian’ as a Black Gay Man Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Finding a long-term romantic partner presents difficulties for most people today. However, for gay and bisexual men, these challenges are compounded by barriers that extend beyond the …
Why gay dating feels impossible today: 6 science-backed reasons Read More
By Daniel Nkado. It was October 2012. I was barely 20. I travelled to Umuahia to meet a man I had met on Manjam. Manjam was what Grindr is now—a …
From Sandal to Scandal: The Origin and Dark Evolution of ‘Kito’ Read More
By Great Maxwell. Warning: This piece contains accounts of forced religious “deliverance,” spiritual coercion, and sexual abuse that may be triggering. If you are in an unsafe situation, currently distressed, …
Coming out as gay in Nigeria: Surviving religious conversion therapy Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Gay men and the concept of defensive masculinity Many gay men learn early in life through teasing and societal pressure that being “feminine” invites shame. So they …
Masc4Masc: Why many gay men worship ‘macho’ men 💪🏾 Read More
By Daniel Nkado. Why do some gay men command the runway in heels while others play football like the game was designed for them? Anyone who’s met a range of …
Why some gay men act ‘masc’ or ‘fem’ — Science explains Read More
Who is Okopi Peterson? Okopi Peterson is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and music minister. He is popularly known for his spirit-filled worship songs that have blessed the Nigerian gospel …
All about Okopi Peterson and Prudent Gabriel’s Marriage, Wedding, Kids Read More
Who is Shine Rosman? Shine Rosman is a Nigerian actress, model and TV host. She is best known for her role in the comedy film “Lunch Time Heroes” and more …
Shine Rosman Biography: Age, Origin, Marriage, Husband, Kids Read More
Who is Veekee James? Veekee James is a Nigerian fashion designer, social media influencer, and gospel singer. She is best known for her luxury fashion brand, Veekee James, which has …
Veekee James Biography: Age, Parents, Marriage, Husband, Kids Read More
The Headies Awards, originally known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music award ceremonies. Since its inception in 2006, the Next Rated category has …
All the Headies Next Rated Award Winners – Ranked Read More
The talking stage, once a key part of Nigerian dating, seems to be losing its spark. To understand why this phase might be fading, I asked some young Nigerians to …
Why the talking stage is dying in Nigerian dating – and what’s replacing it Read More
There’s a popular Nigerian saying that Okpa and Coke have been saving lives since 1900. But why stick to the usual, old combo when you can spice things up? Be …
7 Nigerian street food combinations you should try Read More
by Daniel Nkado Nigerians are mostly not known to be very flexible when it comes to trying new cuisine. This lack of interest may even be more pronounced in Igbos, …
Why some Igbo people are slow to try new foods Read More
Who is Evan Spiegel? Evan Spiegel is an American-French entrepreneur and the CEO of Snapchat Inc. He co-founded the photo messaging app alongside his classmates Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown, …
All about Evan Spiegel’s wife, marriage, kids, girlfriend Read More
Who is Glen Powell? Glen Powell is an American actor, screenwriter, and licensed pilot. He is best known for his roles in the action film “Top Gun: Maverick” and the …
Who is Glen Powell married to? Read More
Who is Justin Baldoni? Justin Baldoni is an American actor, director and filmmaker. He is popularly known for his role as Rafael Solano in the telenovela “Jane the Virgin.” Baldoni …
All about Justin Baldoni’s marriage, wife and children Read More
Who is Colman Domingo? Colman Domingo is an American actor, playwright, producer, and director. He is famous for his role as Victor Strand in the horror drama series “Fear the …
All about Colman Domingo’s marriage, husband and kids Read More
What is SEO? To explain SEO to a five-year-old: SEO is like making your favourite toy easy to find in a large toy store. Imagine you have a toy car, …
10 fun things about doing SEO in 2025 (for African & Nigerian bloggers) Read More
Who is Eso Dike? Eso Dike is a Nigerian actor, TV personality, musician and lawyer. He is popularly known for his work in films like “Soole,” “Ijakumo: The Born Again …
Eso Dike’s Biography: Age, Marriage, Wife and Kids Read More
Who was Christy Essien-Igbokwe? Christy Essien-Igbokwe was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was dubbed “Nigeria’s Lady of Songs” for her amazing talent. Christy Essien-Igbokwe was known for timeless …
Who was Christy Essien-Igbokwe’s husband and children? Read More
Who are the Oriental Brothers Int’l Band? The Oriental Brothers Int’l Band was a renowned Nigerian highlife music group that dominated the music industry from the 1970s to the 2000s. …
All about the Oriental Brothers Int’l Band –Legendary highlife group Read More
Micro-influencers are social media personalities with a follower count typically between 10,000 to 100,000. They are known for their niche focus, high engagement rates, and authentic content. Unlike celebrities or …
25 UK micro-influencers you need to know Read More
A real interview with a homophobic Nigerian man. The first version of this article appeared with the interviewee’s identity. However, this consent was later revoked following people’s reactions to the …
Homophobic Nigerian man shares why he can’t stand gay people Read More
London is one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the world, offering a wide variety of activities and places to explore for gay travellers. Whether it is your first visit …
10 fun things to do as a gay traveller in London Read More
Who is Jennifer Adamson? Jennifer Adamson was the half-sister of American actors Macaulay Culkin and Kieran Culkin. She was the eldest child of their father, Kit Culkin. Jennifer Adamson was …
Biography of Jennifer Adamson – Macaulay Culkin’s sister – Parents, Career, Marriage Read More
Adventure movies are great for lifting a bad mood for several reasons: 1. Escapism Adventure films take you out of your everyday environment and transport you to exciting, often fantastical …
6 reasons to watch an adventure movie when feeling sad Read More