Entertainment

Nigerian stand-up comedian BOVI UGBOMAsays he’s not in support of beating children as a way of correction. The comedian in a recent podcast, emphasized that children don’t deserve to be beaten regardless of their offence. He  also criticized the practice of senior students punishing junior colleagues in primary and secondary schools, stressing that no child should be given authority over another child in the name of ‘senior student.

Nigerian singer, LIL SMART has gone on Instagram to allege that his record label members NAIRA MARLEY and ZINOLEESKY tried to take his life yesterday. The singer claimed that NAIRA MARLEY and ZINOLEESKY "kidnapped" him and took him to a bush before sending their boys "INN and MMP" who then stripped him n@ked and tried to break his legs with stones.   He shared a video of himself after the alleged ordeal, with bruises on his legs, arms, and face, saying d he managed to escape. He also shared a […]

Afrobeats star, Asake has been ranked the most streamed Nigerian singer on Spotify for 2024. Spotify made this known during the 2024 edition of its annual recap of listeners’ musical choices, ‘Wrapped’. Also, his albums ‘Work of Art’, ‘Lungu Boy’ and ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ dominate the list of most-streamed Nigerian albums of the year 2024. Young Jonn’s ‘Jiggy Forever’ was ranked most-streamed album of the year, while Burna […]

Nigerian singer, AYODEJI BALOGUN, popularly known as WIZKID, has become the first African artiste to perform at the British Fashion Awards. WIZKID closed the 2024 British Fashion Awards ceremony with a captivating performance of his hit song, ‘Troubled Mind.’ The event, which was held at London’s most iconic venue, Royal Albert Hall, was attended by A$AP ROCKY, RIHANNA, DAVE CHAPPELLE, TEMS , and other celebrities.

Nollywood actress,  MARY REMMY NJOKUhas berated ladies in their 20s who choose to have Botox done on their faces,  injection shots that are often used to smooth wrinkles on the face.  In a post shared on Instagram, NJOKUwondered why a girl in her 20s is worried about ‘wrinkles that are at that stage, non-existent. She further called on parents to teach their children to embrace and celebrate their natural selves    

Famous Afrobeat musician, BURNA BOY has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. BURNA BOY, who made this known in a post on his Instagram story, explained that while growing up, only oil men and politicians were getting the real money as music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic. He further advised his […]

British singer Kate Bush has affirmed  her interest to pursue music again after being away from  spotlight in recent years. Since the singers last  record , the melancholic 50 Words for Snow,in 2011 ,she has only performed live and  released compilation albums. Bush disclosed this in an interview as she launched a new short film,  written and directed by her  to raise money for children affected by war.

Suspended Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has filed a 30 billion Naira lawsuit against the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, following the announcement of her suspension on his social media handle. Halima was suspended indefinitely by the AGN and also prohibited her from participating in any AGN and filming activities, after a detailed report by the Special Secret Investigation Panel, revealed that she was responsible for […]

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS has confirmed the arrest of a popular socialite and cross dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border.  In a new video, social media activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, had claimed that Bobrisky was arrested on Sunday night by Nigerian Immigration Officers at the Seme border while attempting to flee Nigeria for Benin Republic.  The Immigration Service confirmed the arrest in […]