Entertainment

Acclaimed Nigerian film producer Mimi Bartels has recorded another career milestone as her two latest movie projects screened at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Bartels, who serves as the Co-Founder and Director of Creative & Productions at Anakle Films, presented The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives alongside Old Scores: The Black Book 2 at TIFF’s Global Africa Hub. The Screenings: The film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed […]

President BOLA TINUBU has expressed sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, OLUDOTUN  JACOBS, popularly known as OLU JACOBS. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, the President described JACOBS as one of Nigeria’s most respected actors, whose career covered theatre, television and film. TINUBU said the late actor contributed greatly to the growth and professional development of Nigeria’s […]

Nigerian music stars made their mark at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with DAVIDO, TEMS , PHYNO, RUGER and MERCY CHINWO among the Nigerian artistes recognised at the ceremony. The awards recognised artistes and entertainers from Africa and the diaspora across 41 categories. DAVIDO secured the Album of the Year award , while TEMS was named Best Female West Africa and RUGER  Best Male West Africa. PHYNO also  received […]

Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, CARTER EFE, has lost his TikTok account of about 5.6 million followers, over what  the platform  described as repeated violations of its community guidelines. The ban has cut off the comedian’s major TikTok platform, where he had built a large audience through comedy videos, music promotions and live sessions. The development has sparked reactions from fans and other social media users,  expressing concern […]