Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Skit maker and actor Cute Abiola has denied throwing shade at veteran filmmaker Kunle Afolayan over his recent comments about cinema box office earnings. New Daily Prime reports that Afolayan, in a viral interview, criticised the stress of marketing cinema films and revealed he stepped back from cinema releases because huge box office figures don’t translate to much personal income for him. Read Also: Kunle Afolayan: Netflix isn’t leaving Nigeria His comments came around the time Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham celebrated major box office milestones, sparking reactions online. Amid the debate, Cute Abiola posted on X: “Avoid anything that will…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Pere Egbi, has stirred reactions online after advising young, single women in Nigeria against living alone. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Pere suggested that women should live with friends or family members for companionship and safety. Read Also: Pere Egbi slams Osimhen critics “Personal advice to young women living in Nigeria who are single, don’t live alone by yourself. Have someone stay with you always. A friend, family member/s. It’s never a cool thing to live alone as a woman,” he wrote. Responding to a follower who linked his comment to the…

Mavin Records DJ, DJ Big N, has advised Nigerian artists to take a more active role in the Grammy Awards process to improve their chances of winning. Reacting on his X (formerly Twitter) page after Nigerian nominees Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, and Wizkid lost the Best African Music Performance category to South Africa’s Tyla at the 68th Grammys, Big N said nominations alone are not enough. Read Also: DJ Big N: ‘Don Jazzy never met Bobrisky’ According to him, Nigerian artists should emulate legends like Angélique Kidjo by attending American music seminars, industry events, and getting involved in…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, bail in the sum of ₦5 million over allegations of cyberbullying fellow actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie. Justice Emeka Nwite, while ruling on Okorie’s bail application filed by her counsel, Ernest Nwoye, held that although the prosecution opposed the request, there was no sufficient evidence before the court to suggest that the defendant would abscond if granted bail. Read Also: Actress Angela Okorie remanded in Suleja prison over defamation “Therefore, I am minded to grant the bail in the interest of justice,” the judge ruled, noting that the grant…

Big Brother Naija reality show star and actress Tega Dominic has been appointed Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the newly elected President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu. The appointment was announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026, via a post on the official AGN Instagram story. Reacting to the development, Tega shared her appointment letter on Instagram, outlining her vision and commitment to the role. Read Also: CAN, AGN clash over Ini Edo’s Dirty December film She pledged to prioritise education, awareness, and accountability while enforcing zero tolerance for sexual harassment within the industry. “My commitment is…

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has topped the list of nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Los Angeles. The acclaimed artist secured a leading nine nominations, underscoring his continued dominance across several major categories. Trailing Lamar is Lady Gaga with seven nominations, while global star Bad Bunny, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, and R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas each picked up six nominations. Read Also: Kendrick Lamar: Billboard’s 2024 pop star FULL-LIST BELOW: Album of the Year Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny Swag – Justin Bieber Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Let God Sort…

Three decades after his death, legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to receive one of global music’s most prestigious honours. The Recording Academy has announced that Fela will be posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the forthcoming Grammy Awards, making him the first African musician to receive the honour, according to the BBC. The recognition celebrates Fela’s enduring impact on music, culture, and political expression worldwide.  Read Also: Omah Lay reacts to first Grammy nomination, backs Davido to win As the founder of Afrobeat, his revolutionary sound and fearless ideology have influenced generations of artists…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed that he and late South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes resolved their long-running feud before the rapper’s death. The two artists fell out in 2019 after Burna Boy threatened to “deal” with AKA if they ever met. The dispute followed claims that AKA encouraged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa after he shared screenshots of alleged hate messages from Nigerian social media users during the AFCON quarterfinal match banter. Read Also: Skales denies receiving Burna Boy’s gift However, Burna Boy has now disclosed that the misunderstanding was later settled privately. In a posthumous…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and comedian Aderombi Adedayo, popularly known as Dee One, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has invited him, Force Intelligence Department (FID), for a routine interview. Dee One disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, in which he read the contents of the police invitation letter addressed to him. Read Also: Many NGOs fund terrorism, DeeOne claims According to the letter, which was signed by the Commissioner of Police, Force Intelligence Department, the invitation is part of an ongoing inquiry and was described as a fact-finding interview. The letter directed the…

The eldest daughter of late gospel singer Omije Ojumi has delivered an emotional tribute to her mother, describing her as a strong and virtuous woman who remained devoted to her children despite challenges in her marriage. Speaking at a service of songs held in Ojumi’s honour on Wednesday, her daughter, Jomiloju, said her mother was a constant presence in their lives, even at moments when their father was absent. Read Also: Omije Ojumi: Nigerian gospel singers rally support for ailing singer According to her, the late singer was driven by a deep desire to raise disciplined and responsible children, determined that…