Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has sparked a fresh conversation about Nigerian culture and respect for elders after explaining that his wife, Tiwi, does not kneel whenever she meets an elderly person. Remi made the comment during an interview with media personality VJ Adams while discussing his marriage, his relationship with Tiwi and the differences between…
Nigeria had a major night at the AFRIMMA 2026 awards, with Davido, Tems, BNXN and several other Nigerian entertainers taking home honours in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony returned on September 12 after a two-year break, with awards spread across 41 categories. Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems was named Best Female…
Tems’ Born In The Wild has reached 1 billion Spotify streams, putting the Nigerian singer’s debut album in a major group of Nigerian projects to cross the milestone. The achievement comes more than two years after the album was released in June 2024. Streaming data had shown the project steadily climbing from 800 million streams…
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, bringing an end to a career that stretched from British theatre and television to the centre of Nollywood. His family announced his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, describing him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The statement also called him the “Lion of Lufodo”…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, has been granted bail as his Poco Lee UK court case continues over five sexual offence charges. The case remains active despite social media rumours suggesting that the matter had been dropped or settled. Poco Lee is due to continue through the…
BNXN and producer Sarz have won Song of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026 for their collaboration, “Back Outside,” giving the pair one of the biggest honours from the African music awards’ return after a two-year break. The award was presented at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards and Music Festival in Dallas, Texas, on September 12. AFRIMMA’s…
Nigerian artist and character designer Uzoma Dunkwu has won an Emmy for his work on Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda, giving Nigerian animation talent another major moment on the international stage. Dunkwu won in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation category for character design on the episode Into The Lion’s Den. The Television Academy lists Eyes…
Five years after their marriage became a subject of intense online discussion, Nollywood couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi celebrate 5th anniversary with an emotional celebration that puts their relationship, rather than the criticism surrounding it, back in focus. The couple renewed their vows during an outdoor ceremony on Friday, sharing affectionate moments that included…
Seyi Vibez is bringing the momentum from his new album campaign back to Lagos, where he will headline the Jameson GTA Lagos Independence Day celebration on October 1. The singer has partnered with Mainland Block Party for the event, which will run from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Lagos Island. Tickets are listed from…
Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, is taking his memoir 999 beyond Nigeria, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo set to lead dignitaries at the London launch. The international memoir tour will later move to Germany and Kenya, turning the book launch into more than a literary event. It gives…
