At a time when social pressure, mental health challenges, and economic uncertainty continue to affect men and young people, Matured Exclusive is making a meaningful difference through quiet, consistent support across the United Kingdom. Matured Exclusive, an elite and progressive community founded on maturity, discretion, and purpose, recently held its end-of-year review meeting to evaluate activities over the past year and outline priorities for the year ahead. The review highlighted…

The family of late Nollywood actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola has announced her burial arrangements, exactly one week after her sudden passing. In a statement that has since gone viral online, the family disclosed that Ademola will be laid to rest on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos State. According to the burial program, a service of songs, candlelight procession, and artistes’ night will take place…

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah When Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II ascended the throne as the 51st Ooni of Ife in December 2015, his emergence marked a rare convergence of ancient Yoruba royalty and modern entrepreneurial pedigree. Nearly a decade later, the Ooni stands as one of Nigeria’s most visible traditional rulers, with public interest extending beyond culture and spirituality to questions about his personal wealth and economic influence. In 2025,…

American rapper Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG, has described negative Western portrayals of Nigeria as misleading and exaggerated. The hip-hop star, who is currently holidaying in Lagos, said Nigeria is far less dangerous than it is often depicted abroad, insisting that the country is “nowhere near” as unsafe as the United States. Speaking in a video broadcast, DDG argued that while Nigeria faces security challenges, they are…

Afrobeats singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has paid an emotional tribute to his late mother, Evelyn Chukwu, on what would have been her birthday. The Mavin Records artist shared the tribute on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that he shaved his hair in line with family tradition, a symbolic act of love, respect, and honour as her firstborn son. Posting before-and-after photos of his freshly shorn head, Crayon…

Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has announced a break from social media, saying she wants to focus on her happiness and inner peace. The 34-year-old, who is currently in Mauritius, shared the update on her Instagram page while wishing her fans a Happy New Year. Isime revealed that she plans to log off social media indefinitely as she steps into 2026 with renewed energy and optimism. Read Also: Nancy…

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Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has revealed that she does not enjoy travelling by road in Nigeria, especially for long distances beyond the Lagos–Ibadan route. Speaking during a recent interview with VJ Adams, the actress explained that while she enjoys road trips abroad, Nigeria’s infrastructure and security concerns make her uncomfortable with long-distance road travel. Bello said she prefers air and marine transportation within the country, noting that road trips in…

Media personality Mo Abudu has celebrated the box office success of Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ini Edo, whose latest films are currently dominating Nigerian cinemas. Taking to Instagram, Abudu praised the actresses for their creativity, resilience, and impact, noting that their projects are breaking barriers and captivating audiences nationwide. The films Behind the Scenes, Oversabi Aunty, and A Very Dirty Christmas have emerged as some of December’s biggest attractions,…

Afrobeats singer Oxlade has addressed the stigma surrounding mental health, urging fans to speak up and seek help when dealing with overwhelming emotions. Taking to X, the singer encouraged open conversations around mental well-being, stressing that survival is only possible if one stays alive to tell their story. He warned against bottling up emotions and reminded fans that taking one’s life would deeply hurt loved ones. Read Also: Bring back five-minutes…

Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has finally broken his silence following the death of his close associate and mentor, actress Allwell Ademola. New Daily Prime reports that Allwell Ademola died from a heart attack on Saturday, December 27, 2025, a development that sent shockwaves across the Nigerian film industry. In the days after her passing, many Nigerians flooded Rotimi Salami’s social media comment sections, expressing concern about his emotional state and…

Lagos stood still once again last weekend as comedian and entertainer Kennyblaq sold out the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) for the second consecutive time with his acclaimed Reckless Musicomedy Festival, drawing over 20,000 fans to the iconic venue. The back-to-back sell-out further cemented Kennyblaq’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most formidable live performers, showcasing his growing influence in the entertainment industry. From the moment he stepped on stage,…