A reported confrontation involving musician Duncan Mighty and electricity officials in Port Harcourt has once again exposed a problem that goes far beyond one celebrity, one house or one disconnection. Videos circulating online show a confrontation involving the singer, residents and officials during an attempted power disconnection at his residence. Reports say the situation escalated…
Nollywood is mourning filmmaker Dimbo Atiya, who has died at 52. His passing is a major loss not only because of the films and television series he directed and produced, but because of the space he created for Northern Nigerian stories, actors and production talent within the wider Nigerian entertainment industry. Born in Nasarawa and…
The family of late Nigerian singer Destiny Boy has revealed that they have struggled to access his phone and bank account months after his death, exposing a problem that is becoming increasingly common in a digital economy: what happens to your digital life when you die? Destiny Boy, whose real name was Afeez Adesina, died…
Big Brother Naija housemate Flora Omoko has found herself in one of the season’s most complicated positions: she is guaranteed a place in the finale, but she cannot win the show’s ₦160 million grand prize. Flora and fellow housemate Aikou were selected by viewers as the season’s Gambits, giving both housemates immunity from eviction while…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are giving fans two very different reasons to pay attention this week: their carefree Barbados celebrations and a major update on Rihanna’s long-awaited return to music. The couple were spotted enjoying Barbados’ Crop Over festivities, with videos showing them dancing together and enjoying the celebrations. Rihanna also returned to the Grand…
Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
Peter Okoye has taken an unusually personal step in his long-running fallout with his twin brother Paul: he is no longer celebrating his birthday on the date they have shared since birth. The former P-Square star announced that November 18 will no longer be his birthday celebration date and that he will instead celebrate on…
For Niyi Akin, appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the kind of career moment that sounds almost too perfect to script. The British-Nigerian actor recently shared childhood photos showing himself with a Spider-Man toy while the classic animated series played on television. Alongside the throwback images, Akin revealed that he once told his family…
Davido is looking to borrow one of Bad Bunny’s biggest ideas and bring it to Lagos: instead of taking the concert to the fans, make the fans come to the city. The Nigerian superstar has announced plans for a Lagos residency in December, saying he wants to replicate the model Bad Bunny used in Puerto…
