Celebrated German filmmaker Werner Herzog will be honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, organizers announced on Tuesday. Known for his haunting, visionary style and fearless storytelling, Herzog, 81, has become one of cinema’s most iconic voices. With a prolific career spanning over six decades, he has written, produced, and directed around 70 films — seamlessly navigating between narrative features and documentaries.…

The successful gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo, was spotlighted on CNN’s African Voice Changemakers where her story of impact, faith and music was reviewed. She came into fame when she won the second season on Nigerian Idol. Mercy is a very lively and jovial person and has even been featured in some skits. The gospel artist is also an unapologetic philanthropist. She stretches her hands of love through her Mercy is…

Over the weekend, the Baale of Kirikiri,Babalola Shabi, accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Services of aiding Bobrisky to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison, the Punch Newspaper is reporting. In a new revelation, the Baale (traditional leader) of Kirikiri Town has alleged that controversial internet personality Bobrisky did not actually serve the 2024 prison sentence he was widely believed to have completed. Chief Shabi also known as…

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has admitted that despite his fame and success in the entertainment business, he still lives like a poor man. According to the ‘Buga’ singer, he doesn’t chase money anymore, saying he’s now being chased by money instead. It all started when Kizz Daniel stirred a conversation online with a post saying that money does not bring happiness. He talked about the paradoxical relationship between wealth and…

Malian singer and guitarist, who sold millions of albums with his wife, Mariam Doumbia, had been ill for a while, say family The guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 after an illness, his family said, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated blind musician. Amadou and his wife, Mariam Doumbia, formed a group whose blend of traditional Malian music with rock…

Nollywood’s Jemima Osunde criticizes the rising pressure on actors to be social media influencers to land roles in Nigeria’s film industry. According to her, filmmakers are increasingly choosing actors not for their talent, but for their ability to create viral online content. Pressure to become content creators In a recent conversation with fellow actor Jammal Ibrahim, Osunde expressed frustration with this emerging trend. She explained that many actors are now…

Comedian Ushbebe urges Nigerians to pray for music icon 2Face Idibia, sparking online buzz over concerns about the singer’s relationship choices. In a recent video, Ushbebe questioned the nature of 2Face’s relationship with Natasha Osawaru, an Edo State lawmaker, suggesting that there may be more going on than the public is aware of. In a strongly worded video shared on his social media page, Ushbebe expressed concern over how closely…

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale-David, popularly known as Adaku from Jenifa’s Diary, has opened up about a deeply painful chapter in her life. During a recent episode of the Say My Piece podcast, which she co-hosts, Lolo revealed that she was raped by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry. Her voice was steady, but her words carried years of pain. She described the assault as a traumatic…

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, the iconic American rapper known as Eminem, has officially become a grandfather at the age of 52. This significant milestone in his personal life was revealed on Friday when his daughter, Hailie Jade, shared the exciting news on Instagram. Hailie posted a heartfelt announcement about the birth of her son, making Eminem a grandfather for the first time. A proud mother’s announcementThe proud new grandmother, Hailie,…

Mr Macaroni condemns Patience Jonathan for detaining 15 domestic workers since 2019, calling it an abuse of power and a violation of their rights. The workers are allegedly being held because of missing jewellery. A call for justiceReacting to the shocking reports, Mr Macaroni condemned the ongoing detention, calling the situation “painful.” He questioned whether Patience Jonathan, the former first lady, was even aware that the domestic workers had been…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has shared his excitement over the possibility of football star Victor Osimhen joining Spanish giants Barcelona. The report: Osimhen “offered” to Barcelona On Friday, a sports news platform, Blaugranagram, reported that Osimhen had been “offered” to FC Barcelona. The report sparked widespread buzz across social media, especially among Nigerian fans who closely follow the striker’s career. Osimhen’s current situation Osimhen, 25, is one of Nigeria’s biggest football…

Nollywood actor Ijoba Lande accused actress Funke Akindele of underpaying him for a movie role, sparking controversy across social media. In a now-viral video, Lande claimed he was paid a mere ₦90,000 for a full month’s work—a statement that shocked many and sparked a wave of criticism online. A new video, a different story On Friday, Lande released a new video, retracting his earlier claim. He admitted he was actually…