Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of 28-year marriage
My dream collaboration is with Rihanna – Davido
Segun Johnson, Gordons dazzle guests at Glo reward gala
Rachael Okonkwo’s “Odogwu Girl’ debuts in grand style
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SubscribeDGN President, Uche Agbo pushes for tailored insurance policies to protect Nigeria’s creative industry
By Benjamin Njoku The President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Uche Agbo, is calling on insurance companies to stop using a one-size-fits-all approach and design policies that fit the realities of Nigeria’s entertainment sector. Agbo made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President […]
My greatest legacy is the stars I helped build – Mallam Yankee
…Plans to mark 30 years in showbiz, confirms 2Baba management deal By Benjamin Njoku Veteran showbiz entrepreneur and entertainment promoter, Kehinde Adegbite, popularly known as Mallam Yankee, says his proudest achievement after three decades in Nigeria’s entertainment industry is the number of stars he helped discover and build. Speaking with Entertainment Plus, ahead of activities […]
Daniel Okezue returns as Chief Host of Bradford African Festival of Arts 2026
By Benjamin Njoku UK-based Nigerian theatre artist and cultural advocate Daniel Okezue, has been named Chief Host of the 2026 Bradford African Festival of Arts, BAFA following his successful outing at the 2025 edition. The festival will bring together thousands of visitors from across the United Kingdom and beyond for a vibrant celebration of creativity, […]
Captain Pepple champions youth development in Rivers through community football
By Juliet Ebirim Over the past month, the Captain Pepple Open Football Tournament has drawn youths, families and football enthusiasts from across Old Port Harcourt Township, turning local football grounds into gathering points for sport and community interaction. The competition featured 16 teams, including Tammy Prime FC, Yam Zone United, Graceland FC, Blessed FC, AMA […]
Bolanle Austen-Peters takes ‘Dear Kaffy’ to London Theatre
By Benjamin Njoku After sold-out runs in Lagos and South Africa, “Dear Kaffy: Diary Of A Single Woman’ is crossing the seas. Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions will stage the critically acclaimed play for “mited three-day engagement at the Shaw Theatre on Euston Road, London, from August 7 through 9, 2026.with performances daily at 3:00 pm and […]
Uche Elendu overwhelmed
…as a friend throws surprise 43rd birthday dinner By Benjamin Njoku It was meant to be a quiet night with her kids. But it ended with tears, laughter, and a room full of love. Uche Elendu was left emotional days ago after a close friend, Chi-Rawgold, organized a surprise birthday dinner for her 43rd birthday. […]
‘I wasn’t scammed’ – Bella Shmurda dismisses $4m property reports
Popular Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has denied reports claiming he lost $4 million in an alleged Lagos property scam, describing the story as false.
R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence
R&B singer R. Kelly has formally appealed to United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence after filing a request for executive clemency with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Video: Tinubu not perfect, needs more time to fix Nigeria — Jide Kosoko
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the President is “not perfect” and should be given more time before Nigerians judge the outcome of his policies and reforms.
‘We’re trapped in this country’ — Carter Efe laments after U.S. visa denial
Nigerian streamer and content creator, Carter Efe, has voiced his frustration after revealing that his application for a United States visa was denied, saying he feels “trapped” in Nigeria because of the difficulty of travelling abroad.
I tried to help Carter Efe get us visa — Kai Cenat
American streaming star Kai Cenat has revealed that he personally tried to help Nigerian content creator Carter Efe obtain a United States visa ahead of the highly anticipated Streamer University event.
Why Chioma handles my finances – Davido
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, now oversees his finances, describing himself as a “reckless spender.”
‘Having kids with different women one of my biggest mistakes’ — Ubi Franklin
Nigerian talent manager and music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as one of the biggest mistakes of his life, urging young people to learn from his experience.
BBNaija season 11 to debut July 26 with N160m grand prize
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
‘I spend N400m monthly in Nigeria’ – Davido
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that he spends as much as N400 million every month on his personal expenses while in Nigeria, excluding costs related to his wife, household, luxury cars and jewellery.
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