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Veteran Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has taken to social media to celebrate her son Khalid’s latest achievement—his graduation with a first-class degree. The beloved actress celebrated the milestone with an Instagram post on January 14, 202, congratulating her son on his feat at the University of Lagos. Alongside Khalid’s picture was caption, “Hmm, i’m short of words… Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! …

The music video was released on January 14, 2025, and features dancers set against colourful backdrops that captures the song’s vibrancy. Shot in Lagos by ace cinematographer Olu The Wave, the video is the fourth from the album after ‘Yawa’, ‘Back and Forth’ featuring Nigerian music icon Lagbaja, and ‘Iseoluwa’. With his new music video, Fireboy kicks off his 2025 …

Nigerian actress Stelle Damasus has revealed that her last name ‘Damasus’ is actually not her family’s original surname. During a recent interview on Channels Television, the actress and Ebuka; the host, spoke on the comical mispronunciation of her last name by fans over the years despite her corrections. Ebuka asked, “It was interesting that many people didn’t understand that your …

In a recent interview on Arise News TV, Vector spoke on his new album ‘Teslim: A Lover Boy PTSD’. In the album, Vector blended his famous rapping with a lot of singing that shows is versatility. S Speaking on being able to blend rap with singing, the award-winning rapper described his style of music as a ‘Rapfrobeats’ which is a …

Popular media personality Frank Edoho has seen the hype around women’s latest man crush, actor Aaron Pierre, and it is safe to say that he is not phased by it. Edoho took to X on January 13, 2024, to call women out for alternating their celebrity crushes, calling the act a ‘conquest.’ His post contained a picture of the Mufasa …

Nigerian veteran, May D, has stunned fans after revealing that he did not have a bank account while he was signed to Psquare Records. The ‘Soundtrack‘ singer revealed this during his recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast, stressing that he didn’t open a bank account because all his bookings were handled by his then-manager Jude Okoye. He explained, “I …

Once upon a time in Nigeria, web series were all the rage. Platforms like Ndani TV and RED TV gave us unforgettable gems such as Skinny Girl in Transit, The Men’s Club, Game On, Phases, Our Best Friend’s Wedding and Assistant Madams, which had fans glued to their screens every week, waiting in anticipation for that Friday noon drop. But …

EbonyLife Cinemas, founded by renowned Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu, has been named the leading cinema location in West Africa for 2024.  The announcement, based on Comscore records, was shared by FilmOne Distribution. Reacting to the milestone, Abudu expressed her excitement on social media with a celebratory post. “Breaking records, setting standards, and redefining the cinema experience! I’m incredibly proud to …

Former chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), Patrick Lee  has addressed ongoing allegations regarding cinemas allegedly promoting certain movies over others.  In a recent interview with Nollywood on Radio, Lee responded to the claims, providing clarity on the issues raised. Allegations of biased cinema practices surfaced in December 2024, with actress Mercy Aigbe accusing some cinemas of …

Kenya and Sudan lead Africa at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival scheduled to run from Thursday, January 23, to Sunday, February 2, 2025. The 2025 Sundance Film Festival, one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals globally, is set to shine a spotlight on African cinema like never before.  Among the standout features this year are remarkable films from …