Entertainment

For a nostalgic experience, we have curated a list of some of the top Nollywood veteran actresses.  These actresses were the blueprint! From their unmatched ability to cry a river on cue to how they carried dramatic showdowns, these women didn’t just star in movies—they owned them.  They made us laugh, cry, and sometimes shout at the screen. But most …

Afrobeat has a new face in Ernest Abitih, popularly known as X-Shai, a Ghanaian-Nigerian-American musician whose sound is redefining the genre. X-Shai has been singing since his tender years, and his passion for music is evident in every note he delivers. Although not yet a household name, X-Shai’s artistry is poised to dominate the African music scene and beyond, with …

December has always been a blockbuster month for Nollywood, with films like The Wedding Party and Omo Ghetto: The Saga setting ambitious standards. Roses and Ivy, produced by prolific filmmaker Biodun Stephen, is poised to be the streaming version of these cinematic hits, offering a compelling narrative that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Roses and Ivy, …

Nigerian Afrobeat artist and activist Seun Kuti has criticised the recent arrest of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, warning against the empowerment of the police as tools of oppression. In a recent video, the singer emphasised the danger of the use of police to silence critics and stressed that such actions could have serious consequences for freedom of speech in …

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked conversations online after praising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he claims are notable improvements in Nigeria’s security and power supply. On December 8, 2024, the controversial actor took to Instagram to stress his usual support of the president despite the current economic turmoil, stating that terrorist attacks across the nation had ‘reduced drastically.’ …

More record labels are walking away from Boomplay. Issues over non remitance of royalties have led Sony Music, Orchard, and Awal to pull their catalogues off music streaming platform Boomplay. Boomplay is one of the most popular music streaming platforms in Nigeria who made in roads in digital music consumption when it expanded its business to Africa in 2015. Since …

Nollywood actress Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju and her husband Chef Fregz have announced the birth of their second child, another baby boy! Taking to Instagram on December 8, 2024, the actress posted two pictures to her page, the first showing the family of four walking out of the hospital with their newborn and the second from when they had their firstborn. …

American rapper Jay Z has refuted the claims that he raped a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2000, as stated in the amended lawsuit against Diddy. The woman, who is identified as a ‘Jane Doe’ in the lawsuit, said she was only 13 years old at the time Diddy and Jay Z allegedly assaulted her at an after-party …

Nollywood director, Niyi Akimolayan has shared a controversial view on the issue of piracy in Nollywood. Piracy is like a dark cloud hovering over the global film industry, and Nollywood is no exception. For years, filmmakers have battled this menace that eats away potential revenue, undermines creativity, and discourages investments. Nollywood has long struggled with the problem of pirated DVDs, …

Obi Cubana, the billionaire businessman whose real name is Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu, has made a promise to “serve the Lord” alongside his family. The promise came in a caption of a Christmas family picture he shared on his Instagram page. The photo contains Obi Cubana himself, his wife, Ebele Iyiegbu, their sons and extended family all wearing lovely Christmas outfits. …