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…
The death of 26-year-old Nollywood actress and content creator Adesanya Nimota Omotolani, popularly known as Nimmy Ferrari, has taken another painful turn after her parents publicly disagreed over her burial and newly completed house. Nimmy died on September 6, 2026, in Sagamu, Ogun State, following reported complications from a surgical procedure. She was buried at…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed how his experience living with sickle cell disease influenced his decision to undergo genotype testing before marriage to his wife, Simi. Speaking on the One54 Africa podcast, Gold said he would not have married Simi if she had an AS or SS genotype because he did not want to…
Davido’s Oriadé hits 100 million streams on Spotify, giving the Nigerian superstar another major streaming milestone and strengthening the project’s case after early doubts from some listeners. The 13-track project has become the fifth Davido album to reach 100 million Spotify streams, adding another achievement to a catalogue that has remained commercially strong throughout his…
The first-look images for Five Figurines are giving Nollywood audiences more questions than answers ahead of the film’s November cinema release. Directed and co-produced by Akay Mason, the Five Figurines movie 2026 features a large ensemble including Odunlade Adekola, Ini Edo, Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Akintola, Uche Montana, Mike Ezuruonye and Chimezie Imo. The film is…
