Author: Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has called on Nigerian actors to prioritise professionalism and excellence over the size of their pay cheque. The outspoken star took to Instagram to share a powerful message about the importance of dedication to craft, regardless of the fee attached to a role. According to Edochie, an actor who accepts a modest payment, even as low as ₦10,000, should strive to give a world-class performance, describing it as the path to greatness in the industry. “As an actor, if you accept a 10k fee for a movie role, you must give a 100…

Uche Ogbodo’s revelation comes amid a growing trend of Nigerian entertainers openly discussing cosmetic procedures, which were once considered taboo topics.

Long before Hilda Baci’s famous cooking marathon in 2023 and the wave of Nigerian challengers who followed everal Nigerians had already etched their names into history with Guinness World Records-certified feats.

Music executive and talented manager, Ubi Franklin, has weighed in on the ongoing conversation about the relationship between Afrobeats’ leading stars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy popularly referred to as the genre’s “Big 3.” Speaking on a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Franklin explained that while fans often express their desire to see the trio collaborate on a project, the dynamics of the music industry make such a collaboration unlikely. According to the Made Men Music Group (MMMG) founder, the three megastars are not necessarily enemies, but their shared dominance in the global music scene naturally places them in…

Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has shared a touching story of how former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi surprised him with a thoughtful early morning visit and a symbolic gift. In a post on his X handle, the singer and socio-political commentator revealed that the visit happened unexpectedly in the early hours of the morning. “At about 1 a.m., I got a call from Peter Obi telling me he would be coming to pay me a courtesy visit by 5 a.m.,” Charly Boy wrote. Despite the unusual hour, the self-styled Area Fada…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold has opened up about one of the most vulnerable moments of his life, revealing that he once wrote a song for Beyoncé while grieving the loss of his father.  The singer, known for blending Afrobeat, highlife, and pop in a unique sound he calls “Afro Pop”, shared the emotional backstory in a recent interview. Adekunle Gold, whose real name is Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, recalled that in 2019,  just weeks after losing his father, he received an invitation from Beyoncé’s team to contribute to The Lion King: The Gift album, her star-studded soundtrack project inspired by…

In an interview with CBS, Cardi B expressed her happiness, saying she feels “in a good space” and excited about this next chapter.

Nigerian singer and songwriter Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has announced his engagement to his partner, Janet Atom.

Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, has celebrated her husband and legendary musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face or 2Baba, with a heartfelt tribute as he turned 50 on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Taking to Instagram, Natasha praised 2Face’s youthful looks, playfully noting that despite being 20 years older, he still appears younger than she does. “Happy birthday to the love of my life. You are 50! Oh wow! You spaced me with 20 years and you look younger than I do. How iconic,” she wrote in her post. The lawmaker expressed gratitude for her marriage, describing waking up…

Nigerian culinary talent Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has debunked viral rumours suggesting that she is planning to attempt a record for the largest pot of beans following Hilda Baci’s recent achievement of cooking the largest serving of jollof rice. Chef Dammy, who became a household name after her 2023 cook-a-thon attempt in Ekiti State, clarified her stance in a social media post, stating that she has no such plans. Speaking in a video shared on her official Instagram page, she said: “Some of my classmates are still telling me that, ‘Dammy, do you truly want to cook…