Nigerian actress Joke Silva has called for an end to all forms of sexual harassment and negative stereotypes against women in the film industry. Silva, who is the President of the Forum of Women in Film and Television in Nigeria, made the statement at the Women in Film and Television Conference held in Lagos on Wednesday. “The importance of women in the film industry is paramount to shaping our nation,…

In a disturbing development, legal documents have surfaced revealing serious charges against American artist Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The indictment accuses the music mogul of operating a coercive, abusive, and violent regime. According to the report, Combs allegedly kept 1,000 bottles of baby oil at his home. The charges are connected to so-called “Freak Off” events, which reportedly involved the use of illegal substances and abusive behavior. In March 2024, law…

September 17 marks ten years since Wizkid announced and released his blockbuster track “Ojuelegba,” as well as his sophomore album “Ayo.” “Ojuelegba” reflects Wizkid’s personal journey: The lyrics narrate a story of struggle and perseverance. Wizkid reflects on his early days in the Ojuelegba neighborhood of Lagos, where he faced challenges while pursuing his music dreams. It serves as a testament to his journey from humble beginnings to international stardom.…

American rapper Cardi B is already working out at the gym just days after giving birth to her third child. The 31-year-old rapper quickly resumed her fitness routine after giving birth on September 7, posting a video of herself working out at the gym on her Instagram Story on September 16. Cardi B can be seen on the Stairmaster in the video, which has the following caption: “Since I’m off…

One of the most influential hip-hop rappers, producers and music executives of the past three decades, Sean Combs, popularly known as Puff Daddy and Diddy at various times was arrested by US authorities late on Monday following several sexual assault allegations by women in recent months.The 58-year-old’s arrest by police in Manhattan’s Park Hyatt hotel lobby followed raids on two of his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March.Combs,…

Nollywood has once again experienced tragedy with the reported death of renowned actor Emmanuel France. Nigerian filmmaker Olufemi Ogedengbe shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram page. Femi described the late actor as a legend and an uncle, recalling how they traveled together to Tanzania in 2006, where they collaborated on three film projects. However, the cause of his death remains unknown.He wrote: “Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s…

A prominent member of Jacksons 5 and a brother of the late music megastar, Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson has died.Aged 70, Tito, a founding member of the famous family band, the Jacksons 5, which included Michael, Jemaine, Jackie, and Marlon, died on Sunday.A statement shared by his children TJ, Taj and Taryll on Instagram reads: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall…

Popular Nigerian street pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable or Zazu, recently met Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election. In a viral video seen by The News Daily Prime on social media, Obi and Portable briefly met at the airport in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, and exchanged pleasantries. The “Brotherhood” hitmaker expressed disappointment in a video released after his meeting…

Nigerian actress and politician opens up about her personal journey and lessons learned from divorce. In a candid Instagram post this week, celebrated Nigerian actress and politician Tonto Dikeh reflected on her decision to end her marriage to businessman Olakunle Churchill. The 38-year-old star described the move as “the best decision I ever made,” revealing that it was a necessary step for her well-being and that of her son. Responding…

As the Edo State governorship election approaches, award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido has begun massive canvassing of votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo.In the election billed for September 21, Davido endorsed Ighodalo on his social media handles on Sunday evening, appealing particularly to young voters who make up most of his millions of followers on social media.The artiste who captioned on a picture of…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday to honor the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Eid-ul-Maulud, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by many Muslims worldwide on the 12th day…

A Popular Nigerian singer Patrick Okorie, widely known as Patoranking, is grieving the loss of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, following a tragic gas explosion. The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which took place on August 25, leading to their deaths. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the state police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the fatal explosion occurred in…