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Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has taken to social media to share her latest milestone, announcing that she bagged her degree in psychology. On December 9, 2024, the actress shared the good news with her fans and followers on Instagram, posting a video capturing the heartwarming moment she was conferred with her degree. Expressing her excitement and pride, she wrote, “Another …

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 …

A UK upper tribunal has overturned a prior ruling that halted the deportation of 43-year-old Nigerian Olutobi Ogunbawo.    Ogunbawo’s deportation was halted by a tribunal judge following a claim by his wife, Maria Adesanya, that they would not be able to access vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment if deported to Nigeria.   Ogunbawo, who is fighting his deportation on human …

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.’ …

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, …