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Seven years after their public feud, Nigerian singer Timaya has refuted claims that he and his former boss Eedris Abdulkareem are alike. During his recent interview with Naija FM, the singer was likened to his former boss and he immediately shut it down, stressing that he does not behave or talk like Abdulkareem. He said, “Nobody fears Eedris because he …

Nollywood veteran actor, Maurice Ndubueze aka Terror D’Archangel takes a career transition to Medicine in the United States of America. Ndubueze gave us a good laugh with iconic campus life performances in the early 2000s  with his role in several movies including Girls Cot, Old Testament 2, Old Testament, Ass on Fire, and Chasing the Dream.  He has shared the …

Nigerian superstars Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr are recognised for the projects they released in 2024. RollingStone has released its 2024 top albums of the year staff list, reflecting the global rise of Nigerian stars. Rema’s sophomore album ‘HEIS’ is the highest-ranked Nigerian album with a number 11 entry after enjoying commercial success that was recently capped by a Grammy …

The Nigerian government has asked for South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).   The requests were made by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during the closing remarks of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town, South Africa and comes …

Nigerian singer Timaya has opened up about his reasons for not getting married, highlighting how much harder it is to get out of a marriage than a relationship. During his recent interview on NAIJA FM, the singer revealed his longstanding hesitance toward the institution of marriage and also spoke on his approach to fathering his four children. When asked about …

The official trailer for the highly anticipated movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa directed by Funke Akindele has been released. There’s no Nollywood Christmas without Funke Akindele extending her humour all over it! Her upcoming release Everybody Loves Jenifa, follows the favourite lovable but chaotic character, Jenifa played by the very Funke Akindele.  Akindele’s 2008 hit movie Jenifa has become a franchise. …

The future of Nollywood is bright and you should watch out for these rising stars. As Nollywood continues to expand its reach and influence globally, these actresses represent the future of Nigerian cinema. With their diverse talents, unwavering passion, and commitment to their craft, they are shaping the industry in ways that will leave lasting impressions for years to come. …

Have you ever watched a Nollywood film and thought, “I could do that!”? Or perhaps you’ve marvelled at the storytelling, the bold characters, and the unexpected plot twists, thinking, “One day, I’ll be the one behind the camera.” The dream of becoming a Nollywood director isn’t as far out of reach as it might seem. In fact, it’s a goal …

Music executive and entertainment personality, Ubi Franklin, has set the record straight. The CEO of Made Men Music Group in a recent post on his X page has refuted the claims making the rounds that his role on the DMW team is to babysit Davido‘s children or be Chioma‘s personal assistant. Ubi Franklin was pushed to set the record straight …

Have you ever wondered where our favourite soap operas are today? Well, we’ll be exploring the decline of soaps in Nigerian TV. Soap operas once ruled Nigerian television with an iron fist. From the late ’80s to the early 2000s, they were an unmissable part of family life. Families gathered around the TV to watch gripping tales of love, betrayal, …