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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nigerian streamer Peller is facing a difficult career decision after revealing that he has received a two-year US scholarship offer that would require him to step away from social media and streaming for the entire period. The streamer, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, asked his fans whether he should accept the opportunity. The…
