SKY Girls Nigeria announcess new TV series, ‘Journey to Bloom’

Sky Girls, a vibrant community of teen girls across Nigeria dedicated to self-expression and authenticity, have announced the launch of their new series, ‘Journey to Bloom’. This teen series, an initiative supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is designed to captivate girls between the ages of 13 and 19 while appealing to boys, […]

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Miss South Africa contestant with Nigerian roots bows out amid citizenship controversy

Agency Report A Miss South Africa contestant whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Chidimma Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take part in Saturday’s final came a day after the Home Affairs ministry accused her mother of fraud and identity theft. “After much careful […]

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‘Onyeka Onwenu died doing what she loved most’, Nigerians mourn iconic singer

Nigerians have mourned the passing of the iconic singer, Ms Onyeka Onwenu saying she died doing what she loved most, singing. The legendary singer reportedly slumped and died at the age of 72 after performing at the birthday celebration of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, held at Banana Island, Lagos. The news of […]

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I wanted to run back to Lagbaja when things got hard — Ego

Nigerian singer, Nwakaego Ogbaro popularly known as Ego has opened up about her experiences following her departure from Lagbaja’s Africano band in 2007. In a conversation on Chude Jideonwo’s podcast, Ego revealed the difficulties she faced and addressed long-standing rumours about her relationship with the masked musician. The singer dispelled speculations that they were romantically […]

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Davido back from honeymoon with Chioma, takes internet by storm

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, is back in town, and the heartwarming video of his grand reception from fans has taken the internet by storm. Late June 2024 saw Davido and his beautiful bride, Chioma, jettied off to the United States for a luxurious honeymoon following their extravagant wedding. As they boarded their private jet in […]

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It’s a miracle I survived prostate surgery at 82 – Ebenezer Obey

Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of 82. I thank God for bringing me out of a prostate enlargement surgery operation at Kelina Hospital, […]

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Alleged slaving: Ayankunle, others’ passports seized for immigration offences, says KWAM 1

Yoruba Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Barrister, popularly known as KWAM or K1 De Ultimate, has hit back at some of his band members, including Ayankunle Ayanlowo, who accused him of staff slaving them. K1 spoke in an interview with GoldMyne TV on Sunday, stressing that Ayankunle and the other members were just being mischievous and […]

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Adeleke mourns Nollywood actor, Sisi Quadri

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, as shocking and devastating. The Governor in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted in a condolence message that the deceased was a delight to watch on the screen, radiating homes […]

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Video: I’m alive, Nollywood veteran Ngozi Ezeonu refutes death rumour

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about her death. In a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, the actress clarified that she is “alive and healthy.” Ezeonu explained that her earlier post featuring a candle was a tribute to a recently departed friend, not an indication of […]

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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ reflects Nigerians’ woes – Obi

The candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has lauded Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, for her feat in the blockbuster, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, which broke a box office record within three weeks of its release in cinemas to become the first Nollywood film to gross N1 billion. […]

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