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Entertainment
Popular Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has revealed she is hospitalised following intense online criticism. The actress disclosed in a social media post on Thursday, drawing concern from fans and colleagues. The drama began after Wumi clashed with veteran actor and movie director Afeez Owo, husband of actress Mide Martins. In a recent interview, Afeez had analysed one of Wumi’s movie roles, offering his professional take on her character. Wumi, however,…
Nollywood actress May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has initiated legal action against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, accusing him of cyberbullying, defamation, and cyberstalking. The actress, through her legal representatives Graylaw Partners, issued a cease-and-desist notice alleging that Ugwuonye repeatedly published damaging posts about her on social media, causing reputational harm and personal distress. According to the notice, Ugwuonye’s actions went beyond defamation, amounting to harassment,…
The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house erupted into chaos after a dramatic confrontation between Head of House (HoH), Faith, and housemate Imisi over the house’s cooking schedule. The conflict started when Imisi ignored the agreed-upon cooking arrangement, prompting Faith to confront him. What might have been a routine disagreement quickly escalated when Faith poured kerosene on the kitchen floor and the artificial grass in frustration, alarming fellow housemates. Reacting…
Popular TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, better known as Peller, has announced that he is ready to take the next big step in his personal life, starting a family with his longtime girlfriend, Jarvis. The revelation comes only days after the 20-year-old content creator celebrated acquiring his first home, a luxury ₦350 million mansion in Lekki, Lagos. Speaking in a recent social media video, Peller explained that becoming a homeowner…
Popular Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller has joined the ranks of young digital creators making big strides after announcing the acquisition of a multi-million-naira mansion in Lagos. The sprawling property, located on Chevron Drive in Lekki, is valued at an estimated ₦350 million. The 20-year-old content creator broke the news during a live session with fellow influencer Sandra Benede, before confirming it with a celebratory post on his Instagram page. In…
Nigerian media personality, actress, and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has opened up about her past marriage, candidly sharing how she found the courage to leave a relationship that no longer served her well-being, despite intense public scrutiny and misconceptions about her strength. Speaking in a recent conversation with media host Chude Jideonwo, Makinwa reflected on the challenges of navigating a highly publicised relationship while facing private battles that few truly understood.…
A fresh wave of controversy has hit Nigeria’s music scene after Tufab, an associate of Afrobeats star Wizkid, accused fellow singer Davido of threatening his life. The allegation surfaced on Wednesday, when Tufab took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share what he described as threatening messages from Davido. The development has since set social media abuzz, dividing fans and drawing widespread reactions. In a series of leaked…
Grammy-winning rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar Cephus, popularly known as Cardi B, has been cleared of all assault allegations in a high-profile $24 million civil lawsuit. A Los Angeles jury delivered the verdict on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, ending a legal battle that had stretched on for years. The case was brought against the Bronx-born rapper by Emani Ellis, a former security guard in Beverly Hills. Ellis alleged that Cardi B…
Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has addressed recent speculations about his marital status, clarifying that he is not secretly married. The rumours began after the award-winning entertainer shared a series of traditional wedding-themed photos online, which immediately sparked excitement among fans who believed they were taken at a real ceremony. The images went viral across social media platforms, with many speculating that Falz had…
The remains of popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, widely known as Sanku Comedy, were laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday afternoon. Sanku tragically lost his life in a ghastly motor accident along the Oyo–Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State during the early hours of Monday. He was reportedly travelling with a friend when their vehicle veered off the road…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter, Qing Madi, has spoken candidly about the challenges female artists face in the country’s music industry, arguing that the space is not designed to protect or support women. The 19-year-old singer, who gained recognition with her breakout hit American Love, expressed her frustrations in a recent episode of the Wahala Podcast. According to Qing Madi, while female artists contribute significantly to the growth of Nigerian…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Obumneme Ali, popularly known as Smash from the music duo Bracket, has weighed in on the long-standing rift between iconic twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, famously known as P-Square. Speaking during a recent episode of the AFRIMMA Podcast, Smash described the feud between the Okoye brothers as deeper than ordinary disagreements, claiming it has “spiritual” undertones. Smash explained that although he is personally closer to…
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