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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.’ …

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. …

A US-based Nigerian finance and data expert, Omotoyosi Ogunbanwo, has said that a woman who lives in luxury in Nigeria, has maids, chefs and other domestic workers at her beck and call, should not relocate abroad because she will find it difficult to adjust as these services come with financial implications.    “You can’t take a girl who has 3 …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as “Mama Rainbow”, on Sunday celebrated her 82nd birthday. Mama Rainbow took to her Instagram page, @mamarainbowofficial, to celebrate this milestone. She wrote: “Age is just a number! 🎉 At 82, I’ve decided life is just getting started. I refuse to get old -feeling 45 and fabulous every single day! 💪✨️ Stay young …

Nigerian-born, U.S.-based Afrobeats maverick Kwate returns with a fiery new project ‘Shout Out to My Ex’. Known for his captivating blend of Afro rhythms, hip hop, and dancehall, Kwate has crafted a fiery, soothing, and energetic collection of tracks. The EP embodies a personal and universal narrative. Tracks like IGHO, GREEN CARD, Shout Out to My Ex, and Sarah weave …

Imagine your name scrolling across the credits of a blockbuster movie or a trending series, right next to the title Screenplay. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, the great news is; this dream is achievable.  With streaming platforms booming and the global appetite for fresh, diverse stories at an all-time high, screenwriting is no longer an elusive profession reserved for …

Anita Natacha Akide, a former Big Brother Naija housemate popularly known by her first name, Tacha, has finally made good on her promise to remove a tattoo of Nigerian music star, Davido. Tacha vowed to remove a tattoo of Davido’s face drawn on her chest after they fell out late last year. True to her promise, the reality TV star …