Funke Akindele is betting on another big-screen event with The Four: No One Fights Alone, a new drama featuring an impressive mix of Nollywood veterans, established stars and a rising Afrobeats name. The cast includes RMD, Chioma Akpotha, Timini Egbuson and Shoday, with the film scheduled for a worldwide cinema release on December 11, 2026….
Judy Austin has reportedly taken her long-running dispute with her former husband, Emmanuel Chukwuobasi Obasi, to court, filing a ₦1 billion defamation suit against Obasi and actress Rita Edochie. The case follows allegations made by Obasi during a June appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he spoke about his former marriage to Austin and…
The second week of Big Brother Naija Season 11 has delivered something viewers did not expect: a double eviction, a first strike, emotional breakdowns and a house that already appears to be struggling with its own alliances. Martins Iyeh and Mercedes became the first two housemates evicted from the Show Ya Sef season on Sunday,…
Nigerian TikTok star Peller has sparked another debate about young marriage after pushing back at critics who believe he and Jarvis are too young to settle down. In a viral video, Peller argued that the reason many parents discourage their children from marrying early is ultimately economic. “The reason your parents tell you not to…
Burna Boy is once again showing why African music’s global growth is increasingly becoming a live-business story, not just a streaming story. Newly reported concert data places the Nigerian singer at the top of Africa’s global touring market, with more than $40 million in revenue from major international performances. The figures put him comfortably ahead…
A reported confrontation involving musician Duncan Mighty and electricity officials in Port Harcourt has once again exposed a problem that goes far beyond one celebrity, one house or one disconnection. Videos circulating online show a confrontation involving the singer, residents and officials during an attempted power disconnection at his residence. Reports say the situation escalated…
Nollywood is mourning filmmaker Dimbo Atiya, who has died at 52. His passing is a major loss not only because of the films and television series he directed and produced, but because of the space he created for Northern Nigerian stories, actors and production talent within the wider Nigerian entertainment industry. Born in Nasarawa and…
The family of late Nigerian singer Destiny Boy has revealed that they have struggled to access his phone and bank account months after his death, exposing a problem that is becoming increasingly common in a digital economy: what happens to your digital life when you die? Destiny Boy, whose real name was Afeez Adesina, died…
Rihanna and A$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…
