She is also reported to have earned about $50m for her 2024 “Beyoncé Bowl” half-time performance.

Nollywood’s 2025 will be remembered as a watershed year, one in which women did not merely occupy space in the industry but decisively shaped its direction. From record-breaking box-office runs to global streaming success, female filmmakers and producers stood at the centre of Nollywood’s most influential moments. Their stories dominated cinemas, trended on digital platforms, and sparked conversations far beyond Nigeria’s borders. These women refused to be confined by outdated…

Actor Alesh Sanni has expressed disappointment over the wave of emotional tributes that flooded social media following the death of his colleague, actress and producer Allwell Ademola, questioning the sincerity behind many of the condolences. Allwell Ademola reportedly passed away on Saturday, December 27, at the age of 49. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Sanni criticised what he described as selective support within the entertainment industry. Read…

Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has once again underlined her unrivalled commercial power in African cinema after her latest film, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. The milestone was confirmed on Monday by FilmOne Entertainment, which disclosed that the film has grossed ₦1,109,463,846 since its release. The achievement places Behind The Scenes among the most successful theatrical releases in Nigeria’s cinematic…

Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has shed light on the role of his former bandmate, Faze, in the long-running rift between him and fellow ex-Plantashun Boiz member, Blackface. New Daily Prime recalls that 2Baba and Blackface have been locked in an on-and-off feud for several years, with Blackface repeatedly accusing the African Queen crooner of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Baba has consistently denied. Read Also: I’m key…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos State Command, has received popular Nigerian music star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, and social commentator Otse Vincent, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on a courtesy visit to the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Apapa, Lagos. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the visit was aimed at obtaining first-hand information on the legal and administrative procedures that allow for the discharge…

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has announced that she has accepted the apology tendered by the founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. Ogala made this known on Sunday via her Facebook page, shortly after sharing a video of the clergyman publicly asking for forgiveness before members of his church. “Pastor Chris please don’t kneel. This was all I wanted. Apology accepted,” the actress wrote. Read Also: Doris Ogala hints…

Renowned Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola has paid an emotional tribute to his late colleague and cousin, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on December 27, 2025. In a heartfelt message shared publicly, Ademola described the news of her death as one of the saddest moments of his life, using the occasion to call for forgiveness, peace, and love among humanity. Read Also: Nollywood actress, producer, Allwell Ademola reportedly dies at 43 Expressing…

Founder of Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor, has reportedly apologised and asked for forgiveness following allegations levelled against him by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala. In a video shared on Facebook by Ogala on Sunday, the cleric was seen kneeling before members of his congregation as he expressed remorse over what he described as mistakes made in the past. Recall that the actress had publicly accused Pastor Okafor of…

Nollywood actress and producer Allwell Ademola has reportedly died, sparking an outpouring of grief across Nigeria’s film industry and on social media. Entertainment sources said Ademola, aged 43, passed away on Saturday after reportedly suffering a heart attack at her residence before being rushed to hospital. As of the time of reporting, there has been no formal statement from her immediate family, but colleagues and associates within the film community…

Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has expressed deep gratitude to God after his YouTube channel emerged as the third most-watched in the world, excluding gaming platforms. The cleric made this known in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he reflected on the unexpected global reach of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), describing the achievement as a…

Nigerian-American rapper Wale has spoken about the role he played in the early international exposure of Afrobeats star Wizkid. The rapper made the revelation during a recent livestream with Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe, where he reflected on his long-standing relationship with the Grammy-winning singer. According to Wale, he played a critical part in introducing Wizkid to a global audience, including taking him to his first-ever BET Awards…