Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Veteran Nollywood actress and Edochie family member, Rita Edochie, has sparked online reactions after coming to the defence of May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie. In a passionate and lengthy Instagram post, Rita aimed at online critics who have repeatedly asked May to drop the “Edochie” surname following her separation from Yul. In her post, Rita didn’t mince words as she addressed the backlash against May. The actress firmly stated that May had every right to retain the Edochie name, regardless of her marital status. “Ndiala ndiala everywhere,” Rita wrote, using an Igbo expression that loosely translates…

Popular Nigerian musician Terry G has finally addressed long-standing accusations that he hijacked the hit song “Pass Me Your Love” from his fellow artist and one-time collaborator, AY.Com. The singer took to social media to set the record straight and defend himself against what he called unfair criticism. Background of the allegations The controversy dates back several years. Critics have often accused Terry G of taking undue credit for Pass Me Your Love, a track originally released by AY.com, on which Terry G was featured as a guest artist. The allegations stem from Terry G’s frequent performances of the song at…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has finally opened up about her sudden absence from the movie industry for over ten years. In a recent interview, she revealed the shocking reason behind her long break from the screen. The 57-year-old thespian, who is married to fellow actor Ojopagogo, said she was deliberately blacklisted by film marketers after rejecting their sexual advances. Her revelation has sparked fresh conversations around exploitation in the Nigerian film industry. Fans left in the dark for years Moji’s sudden disappearance from Nollywood had raised questions among fans and movie lovers. Many wondered why the once-popular actress, known…

Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has revealed that fellow artist Wizkid has expressed regret over their public fallout in 2020 during the height of the #EndSARS movement.

Two of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, Shallipopi and Davido, lit up the stage on the opening night of the 2025 Afro Nation Festival, thrilling thousands of fans with energetic performances in Portimão, Portugal. The much-anticipated three-day music festival, which celebrates African music and culture, began on Wednesday, July 9, with a spectacular show that set a high standard for the rest of the event. A festival of African sounds Afro Nation, first held in 2019, has become one of the world’s leading music festivals for Afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall, and hip-hop. It attracts global attention each year, bringing together top African…

Controversial relationship therapist and social media personality, Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has fired back at critics who are sceptical about her blossoming relationship with auto dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly called IVD. In a recent Instagram video, Blessing CEO addressed the growing criticism from individuals who believe her relationship is doomed to fail. She described such thinking as a reflection of emotional damage caused by past trauma, social media influence, and fear of vulnerability. “Many are emotionally damaged,” she says Speaking passionately in the video, Blessing explained that many people find it hard to believe in love and…

Popular Nollywood actress Kemisola Apesin, widely known as Sidi or Kemity, has opened up about her journey and the circumstances that led her to have two children with different men.

Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Yul Edochie, has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to put Nigeria’s urgent challenges first before engaging in conversations about the 2027 general elections. The actor, who once openly backed the president, took to his verified Instagram account to share his concern. In his message, he highlighted the worsening living conditions in the country, citing high inflation and growing insecurity as major threats facing millions of Nigerians. Focus on now, not 2027 In his post, Edochie called on President Tinubu not to allow political distractions to derail his leadership in…

Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has stirred reactions online after responding to social media criticism with a bold and sarcastic statement. The Afrobeats star, known for his outspoken nature, said that in his next life, he would return as a vulcaniser. The comment came after a wave of online trolling, with some users accusing him of flaunting his father’s wealth, especially his access to private jets. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, is the son of billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke. “It’s my birthright,” Davido declares On Tuesday, the singer took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to express his frustration.…

Yinka Theisen, the former partner of Nollywood actor Linc Edochie, has taken to social media to offer a public apology for her past actions and comments. In a heartfelt video posted to Instagram, Theisen admitted to speaking out of pain and regret, saying she never intended to cause harm or make her statements public. This comes weeks after a controversial interview with actor and social media personality Uche Maduagwu, during which Theisen made several damaging claims. She alleged that her relationship with Linc Edochie, the son of veteran actor Pete Edochie, started after he left his former wife, Amaka, whom…