Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze. The respected actor passed away on Friday at the age of 75 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. News of his death sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, especially among Nollywood stars and fans who grew up watching him on screen during the golden era of Nigerian cinema in the 1990s and early 2000s. Njemanze was best known for his passionate and intense performances in several classic Nigerian films. Some of his most memorable roles were in Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars,…

‘I don’t womanise’, Timini Egbuson said Popular Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has dismissed widespread rumours that he is a womaniser.  According to the 38-year-old, his busy career and personal priorities leave no space for such a lifestyle. Speaking on a recent episode of The Culture League podcast alongside Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface and comedian Bovi, Egbuson made it clear that he has been single for the past two to three years. “A lot of people assume I’m a womaniser, but I’m not,” he said. “In the past two or three years, Nollywood has taken over my life in a…

Popular Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has firmly denied viral claims linking her to HIV.  The actress broke her silence following a controversial video circulating on social media, which falsely listed her among Nigerian actors allegedly living with the virus. The video, which went viral on Friday, was created by content creator Olaoluwa Segun. In the clip, Segun named Amusa and four other actors as being HIV positive. His claims sparked widespread reactions, with many social media users tagging and questioning the actress. In response, Dayo Amusa took to her Instagram page to set the record straight. She described the claim…

Popular Nigerian rapper and on-air personality, Nnamdi Nwabasili, widely known as N6, has voiced strong opposition to the recent proposals for the creation of more states in Nigeria.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has opened up about the real reason she distanced herself from her industry colleagues after getting married.  The actress made the revelation during a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, where she spoke candidly about the decisions she made to protect her marriage and family. The actress rose to stardom in the early 2000s, shocking many fans when she suddenly disappeared from the film scene. Now, after more than a decade, she is shedding light on what happened. According to her, she made a conscious decision to step away from Nollywood shortly after marrying her husband,…

Emmanuella, the wife of popular Nigerian skit maker and comedian Carter Efe, has come out in strong support of her husband’s unconventional style of comedy.

Nigerian music icon Davido stirred laughter and cheers from fans during a recent stop on his 5ive Tour in the United States after he playfully turned down a request from a female fan who asked him to follow her on Instagram. The encounter, which has since gone viral on social media, captured the moment the Afrobeat star humorously cited his wife, Chioma, as the reason for his refusal. In the trending clip, the fan dressed in a revealing outfit called out to the singer and asked if he could follow her on the social media platform. Without hesitation, Davido smiled…

Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first African artist to earn a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)

Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has shared her thoughts on the recent comments made by music executive Don Jazzy about his stance on romantic relationships. Uriel responded during a chat on the Outside The Box podcast, where she suggested that the Mavin Records boss’s inability to stay sexually committed to one woman might be linked to the type of women he chooses to date. Her reaction follows Don Jazzy’s public admission that he finds it difficult to remain sexually loyal to just one woman. The revelation sparked mixed reactions online, with many fans and…

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has opened up about a life-changing moment in her career, meeting global superstar and fashion mogul Rihanna. The “Rush” hitmaker described the experience as surreal, saying it still feels like a dream. In a recent interview with ETalk TV, Ayra Starr shared how deeply meaningful the encounter was for her. She explained that not only did she meet the pop icon she’s always looked up to, but she also learned that the admiration was mutual. “Meeting Rihanna felt unreal. She’s such an amazing perayson. Honestly, it still feels like a dream,” Starr said with a…