Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde opened up about the circumstances that led to her alleged ban from the Nigerian film industry several years ago. She spoke candidly about the challenges she and some of her colleagues faced during a period of tension between actors and film marketers. According to the actress, she was not alone in the experience. She revealed that other prominent figures, including Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Stella Damasus, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Nkem Owoh, were also affected. Read Also: Why I rejected billionaire deals — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde The actress explained that marketers sidelined them after they began…

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko acknowledged the growing use of unconventional promotional strategies in Nigeria’s film industry, noting that methods such as dancing to market movies have proven effective, despite not aligning with global standards. He made this known while speaking on the TVC Breakfast Show on Friday. During the program, the respected actor shared his thoughts on the evolving nature of film promotion in Nollywood and the factors driving these changes. Read Also: Femi Branch slams cinemas for bias in film promotion Kosoko stated that although such promotional tactics may not represent the most professional approach, they have delivered visible…

Comedian and actor Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr. Jollof, expressed strong disappointment over the alleged “rape festival” incident that took place in Ozoro, Delta State. He spoke amid growing public anger and concern over the disturbing reports linked to the event. Earlier, New Daily Prime reported that a video circulating online had raised a serious alarm. The footage appeared to show the assault and harassment of women during a local festival in Ozoro. Read Also: Nigerians criticise Delta PRO over vague Ozoro rape response As the video spread across social media platforms, many Nigerians reacted with outrage and disbelief. In…

Nigerian singer Qing Madi has described the financial rewards in the music industry as extremely lucrative, likening it to “drug money.” The 19-year-old remarked while speaking on the Tea With Tay podcast, where she reflected on her experience as a rising artist. According to Qing Madi, musicians can earn in a single performance what many Nigerians make over months or even years in regular employment. Read Also: Qing Madi says Nigerian music industry unfavourable to women “Music money is not normal, it is like drug money. I don’t think people know how…,” she said. She explained that despite the financial success…

Afrobeats star Asake has opened up about the challenges he faced in 2020, describing the year as a turning point that humbled him and shaped his journey to success. Speaking in a recent interview with Korty EO, the singer revealed that he experienced a major setback at the time, which initially felt like a painful loss. Read Also: Asake reveals father initially opposed his music career “2020 was a serious year. Life humbled me so much. You know when God puts something sweet in your mouth and removes it? That was what happened in 2020,” he said. According to Asake, he…

Nollywood actor Aremu Afolayan has declared his support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at a campaign event, Afolayan defended the policies of the current administration, stating that he is personally thriving despite the country’s economic challenges. “When people say the country is hard, I don’t really know what that is. I am doing very well,” he said. The actor commended the president’s diplomatic efforts, particularly referencing the lifting of the United Arab Emirates’ travel restrictions on Nigerians, which he attributed to Tinubu’s intervention. “When the UAE banned Nigerians from entering their country, it was…

Gospel singer Judikay has shared the emotional experience of losing her sixth pregnancy, opening up about the pain in a video posted on Instagram. The singer revealed that the incident occurred in February 2025 when she was over three months pregnant. What began as mild cramps, which she initially considered normal, later escalated into a more serious situation after she noticed unusual bleeding. Read Also: Ngozi Nwosu opens up on surviving domestic violence during pregnancy Following medical evaluation, she was informed that it was a missed miscarriage, a development that left her deeply shaken. Describing the moment she realised what was…

Adeyemi Kafayat, the estranged wife of Fuji singer Shanko Rasheed, has regained custody of her two children following a recent dispute. Kafayat had earlier raised alarm during an interview on the Talk to B podcast, where she accused the singer of forcefully taking the children away from her after the death of their first child, Jamal, who reportedly passed away three weeks ago. Read Also: Fuji singer Shanko Rasheed loses son She also alleged domestic abuse and claimed she had been abandoned with three children, a situation she said contributed to the circumstances surrounding Jamal’s death. Kafayat further appealed to the…

Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of renowned cleric Enoch Adeboye, has opened up about a significant personal sacrifice she made after giving her life to Christ. In a resurfaced throwback video now circulating online, the senior figure in the Redeemed Christian Church of God shared how her lifestyle changed drastically in the early days of her faith journey. Read Also: Adeboye attributes Anthony Joshua’s survival in Lagos crash to God’s mercy According to her, before becoming born again, she had a deep love for fashion and owned several gold items, including jewellery she had already set aside for her young child, who…

Afrobeats singer Mr Real has criticised Nigerian musicians and fans for continuing with entertainment activities amid rising insecurity in the country. In a recent video, the ‘Legbegbe’ crooner expressed concern over what he described as insensitivity within the music industry, noting that many artists are still releasing songs and performing in clubs despite the troubling situation nationwide. Read Also: Mr Real laments rampant song theft in Afrobeats industry According to him, the current state of the country has made it difficult for him to focus on releasing new music. “I wake up to terrible news every day. I am even scared…