By Benjamin Njoku Last Wednesday was a day of overflowing joy for the patriarch of Vanguard Family, Sam Amuka-Pemu, widely referred and revered as Uncle Sam. The journalists he had mentored, nurtured and sent out into the world returned to say ‘Thank you.’ The air was heavy with memories, laughter and gratitude. It was a […]

By Benjamin Njoku & Tony-Okafor Favour Street pop star Seyi Vibez has deleted social media posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci hours after receiving a legal warning threatening a lawsuit. The move comes amid an ongoing feud between the singer and his former label, Dapper Music, owned by Damilola Akinwunmi, popularly known as Dapper. Seyi […]

By Ishola Balogun She is impossible to miss in a crowd. Cultural entertainer and drummer Abike Ilu has a unique hairstyle in the image of a talking drum which has become her signature hairstyle. For Abike, the look is not just about style. It is a statement of identity and a mission to keep Yoruba […]

​By Ayo Onikoyi The UK’s Premier African Cultural Showcase Blends High-Energy Music, Coastal Regatta Heritage, and a Star-Studded Healthcare Charity Drive on August 22. ​LONDON, UK — August 20, 2026 — London’s entertainment landscape is set for a massive surge of rhythm and culture as the Ilaje Welfare Association (IWA) UK & Ireland Chapter brings […]

By Benjamin Njoku All roads lead to OJEZ Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as The Forum by OJEZ honours Mrs. Toke Benson, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, for her contributions to the growth of tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy in Lagos. A lawyer […]

By Isreal Ojekunle Nollywood actress and politician Doris Ogala says she’s running for governor of Abia State in 2027 to “rescue” residents from hardship and poor governance. Speaking in an interview with media personality Nedu Wazobia, Ogala said the state needs urgent intervention, citing unstable electricity and decaying infrastructure as top concerns. “My people are […]

By Benjamin Njoku WAPTV, the family entertainment channel, has secured another first with the acquisition of broadcast rights to the popular Indian romantic drama series, Rajjo’. With the deal, WAPTV becomes the first television channel in Nigeria to air the smash hit series, as part of efforts to reinforce its position as a leading provider […]

By Juliet Ebirim As Nigeria’s real estate sector continues to respond to changing housing and investment needs, Chief Mrs. Olayinka Latinwo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Riley Homes & Properties Limited, is building her career with focus on professionalism, transparency and relationships. Latinwo oversees the company’s activities in residential, commercial and land property, with […]

By Tony-Okafor Favour Afrobeats star Davido says he and other established artists of his generation should begin to slow down and create room for younger talents to shine. Speaking on a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the 33-year-old reflected on the future of his generation in the music industry. “I am not going to […]

By Juliet Ebirim Five women entrepreneurs from Africa are developing solutions to some of the continent’s pressing healthcare and food security challenges, after being named among the winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, powered by the Impact Hub Network. The award recognises 15 women entrepreneurs from Africa, Latin America and Asia whose businesses […]

By Juliet Ebirim Thirty years after its original release, Nigerian-Canadian gospel singer and songwriter Princess Anne Inyang has revisited her worship song, Akanam Nkwe, with a new live remix to mark the song’s 30th anniversary and three decades of her professional recording career. Originally released in 1996, Akanam Nkwe emerged at a time when digital […]

By Benjamin Njoku Veteran filmmaker and director, Patience Oghre-Imobhio has pledged to deliver the most credible awards process yet as the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards, NEMCEA 2026 approaches. Imobhio was unveiled as Chairperson of the Awards Jury during a press event in Lagos. She disclosed that the jury has already received over […]

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she expects younger people to show respect by using appropriate titles rather than calling elders by their first names.

Big Brother Naija star Bella Okagbue has broken her silence on her breakup with fellow reality TV star, Sheggz, saying she eventually chose to speak after watching people tell her story for her.

Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu.