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Award-winning Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has appealed to her fans and movie lovers to respect her latest film, Behind The Scenes, by refraining from recording or sharing clips from cinemas. The actress appeared shortly after the movie was released nationwide on December 12. In a message shared with fans, Akindele warned that recording scenes or posting short clips online amounts to piracy and could negatively affect the film’s success. Read Also: ‘I’m raising my kids alone,’ says Funke Akindele According to her, piracy undermines the hard work, time, and resources invested in producing quality films and discourages creative efforts…

Nollywood actress and digital content creator Onwuson Faith Ifeoma, popularly known as Honeypot, has said she does not need long hours of sexual activity to feel satisfied.  The actress made the statement while appearing on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where she candidly discussed relationships, culture, and personal values. Honeypot, who is known online for her relationship-focused content, explained that intimacy means different things to different people.  Read Also: Tiwa Savage reveals pressure to trade sex for opportunities in Nigeria’s music industry According to her, sexual intercourse alone does not define affection or satisfaction in a relationship. She also spoke about cultural…

Music mogul and Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has shared strong views on record label dynamics, saying many label bosses fail to properly respect their artists.  The veteran producer made the comments in a post on X, where he advised new label heads to treat their artists like superstars from the very beginning. According to Don Jazzy, respect is a key foundation for building successful music careers. He stressed that if a label’s goal is to create a major star, that intention must be reflected in how the artist is treated from day one. Read Also: Don Jazzy: Afrobeats is still…

Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has opened up about how he views public rankings and opinions about his music, saying he is more focused on his fans than industry lists or comparisons. The Peru hitmaker shared his thoughts during a recent episode of the 90s Baby podcast, where he explained that he does not concern himself with debates around “Top 5” or “Top 10” artists. According to him, such rankings do not define his worth or success as a musician. Read Also: Fireboy DML describes his dating life as ‘chaotic’ Fireboy stressed that what truly matters to him is how his fans…

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has opened up about her new life in New York, weeks after relocating from Lagos following a management deal with American entertainment giant Roc Nation.  In a deeply personal Substack post titled “I’m not scared, I promise,” the singer shared her struggles with loneliness, cold weather, and moments of self-doubt in the unfamiliar city. Ayra described her New York apartment as “almost empty” and painted a vivid picture of life in the city, calling it “a walk-in freezer.” She admitted that the harsh weather and isolation have sometimes made her question her decision to move.…

Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah — 1 year, 152 days (youngest male artist) From Ghana, Ace-Liam became the world’s youngest male artist when he was just 1 year and 152 days old. His mother, herself an artist, introduced him to a canvas and paint at six months. What began as playful crawling through paint turned into his first artwork titled “The Crawl”. That painting, and the works that followed, were exhibited publicly and even sold. Ace-Liam’s record challenges assumptions about what a toddler can or cannot do — proving creativity knows no age. Joseph Harris-Birtill — 2 years, 182 days (youngest…

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Media personality Toke Makinwa has challenged the long-held stereotype that women are the primary “gold diggers” in relationships, insisting that men are often the ones strategically pursuing wealth through marriage. Speaking on her podcast with Tacha, Makinwa criticised society’s tendency to stigmatise women who marry wealthy men, while men who do the same rarely face scrutiny. Read Also: Sarah Martins reveals ex turned her into a gold digger She argued that many men deliberately marry into affluent families without the same public criticism women receive. “People are constantly insulting women for knowing what they want,” Makinwa said. “You sit with all…

Nigerian actress Judy Austin, the second wife of actor Yul Edochie, has accused an unnamed witch of allegedly attacking her and her children.  The actress shared her claims in a series of posts on her Instagram page on Wednesday, warning the individual to stop the attacks immediately. In her posts, Judy wrote: “Let this be the last time you & your coven members will come to attack me. I know you are seeing this. The manipulation to gain pity is okay, but consistently attacking me & my children is the other part people don’t see”.  Read Also: Stop constant complaints about…

Nigerian musician Ruger has ignited controversy after sharing his views on women who undergo Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) cosmetic procedures. The singer expressed his opinion on X, suggesting that women with BBLs tend to have a “bad character.” In his post, Ruger wrote in pidgin English: “When I see girl with BBL, I dey straight up think say dem get bad character. Be like the procedure dey come with small attitude and ogba.” Read Also: Ruger: How fame, touring affected my love life The remarks quickly drew reactions from social media users, many of whom criticised the singer for targeting women’s…