Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised attendees at Lagos Fashion Week by stepping onto the runway, wearing a collection created by Nigerian fashion designer Ugo Monye. The governor stormed the runway alongside models on Saturday, drawing loud applause from the…
According to Reuters, Patrick Stewart has died on October 28, with his representative posting the news on social media the following day. The actor’s representative stated that Stewart battled dementia and Alzheimer’s before passing away, with his wife, singer-songwriter Sunny…
The NFL confirmed rapper Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in February 2027. Although he has never performed at the NFL championship game, Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation has produced the halftime show since 2019. Speculation surrounding potential…
The Nigerian film industry has lost one of its familiar faces with the death of veteran actor Francis Duru, whose career spanned more than three decades and helped connect Nollywood’s early home-video era with its modern cinematic productions. Although Duru…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems, has set a new record on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for the longest-charting solo track by an African artist. Her hit single “What You Need” has maintained its spot on…
Fatai Okoya, the eldest son of billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya, has publicly appealed to his father for reconciliation after decades of estrangement, attributing the fallout to a financial disagreement and his marriage to a woman his father reportedly opposed. Making…
Nigerian gospel music minister Toluwanisings has passed away. His death was announced on Wednesday by Pelumi Olajengbesi, the Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA). Taking to Instagram, Olajengbesi expressed profound grief over the recurring loss…
Natasha Osawaru, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly and the estranged wife of Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia—widely known as 2Baba—has faced criticism for identifying herself by her maiden surname, Osawaru, instead of her husband’s family name, Idibia.…
Afrobeats star Davido has submitted several works for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. According to sources, the submission coincides with the Recording Academy’s first round of voting, scheduled to run from October 12 to October 22, 2026. The details…
Okey Bakassi, a well-known comedian and Nollywood actor, has refuted rumors that his marriage had failed, maintaining that he and his spouse are still together. The report, which went viral on social media, was characterized by Bakassi as fake news…
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history as the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games halftime show, performing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Afrobeats star delivered a halftime performance featuring her…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she has been dealing with severe pain and mobility issues for several months, leaving her dependent on a wheelchair. In an Instagram video posted on Saturday to mark her 25th birthday, the actress…
Popular TikTok personalities Habeeb “Peller” Adelaja and his wife, Amadou “Jarvis” Aminata, have officially announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple revealed the news in a joint Instagram post on Thursday, sharing a professional maternity photoshoot accompanied…
Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 2026 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality television show. The 21-year-old reality star was declared the grand prize winner during the show’s finale on Sunday night. Temi Nkem clinched the…
Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has confirmed the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka. In a statement posted to Instagram on Friday, the actress shared the news, stating that her father had passed away. Expressing grief over the loss, Chioma…
