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Entertainment
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has emerged victorious in her defamation lawsuit against a Nigerian media outlet, nearly two years after being falsely linked to former senator Dino Melaye. The actress, who was named among “six popular Nigerian celebrities” alleged to have dated the politician, filed a ₦100 million lawsuit against the platform for invasion of privacy and defamation of character. Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday evening, Adunni celebrated…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Babatunde Bamgbode, popularly known as Baba Fokoko, has dismissed claims made by some of his colleagues regarding unfulfilled promises from the 2023 election campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has spoken candidly about his long struggle with the fear of failure and how his father’s harsh words during childhood deeply affected his confidence and outlook on life. In an emotional interview with veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, the “Who Is Your Guy” crooner revealed that his father’s negative approach to discipline left a lasting mark on him, causing him to internalize feelings…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Omawumi Megbele, popularly known as Omawumi, has expressed deep gratitude to ace music producer Cobhams Asuquo, crediting him for playing a crucial role in the early success of her career. Speaking in a recent interview on HipTV, the award-winning vocalist recounted how her first encounter with Cobhams became a defining moment that helped launch her into the limelight shortly after her appearance on Idols West Africa.…
Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has expressed her desire to collaborate with award-winning filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele, whom she describes as her biggest inspiration in Nollywood. The 23-year-old reality TV star made this known while speaking to journalists shortly after receiving her ₦150 million cash prize and brand-new SUV at the prize presentation ceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday. Imisi, who…
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed that she initially disliked one of Mavin Records’ most iconic songs, “Dorobucci,” describing it as “such a crap song” when she first heard it. Speaking in a recent interview with NotJustOk, the singer recalled that during her wedding trip in Dubai in 2014, she overheard Don Jazzy, the producer and Mavin Records boss, playing an unfinished version of the track repeatedly at their hotel.…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has announced plans to attempt breaking a Guinness World Record while hosting a three-day beauty festival in Lagos. The event, tagged The Biggest 3-Day Beauty Festival, will take place from October 10th to 12th at the John Randle Centre, Lagos Island, and is expected to draw fans, beauty enthusiasts, and industry stakeholders from across Nigeria. Read Also: Tacha opens up…
Famous American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift, has dismissed rumours claiming she was jealous of her best friend, Selena Gomez, for getting married before her. Selena Gomez recently tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco in a private ceremony held in late September, with Taylor Swift among the star-studded guests. Following the wedding, reports circulated online that Swift had joked about Gomez “beating her to the altar” during her…
Since its debut in 2006, Big Brother Naija has grown from a modest reality experiment into one of Africa’s most-watched TV franchises, producing a decade of stars and fan favourites. From Katung Aduwak’s trailblazing win in Season 1 to Imisi Ayanwale’s recent triumph in Season 10, each edition has showcased the power of public voting and Nigeria’s evolving pop culture landscape. But how much support did each winner actually enjoy?…
Big Brother Naija Season 10 runner-up, Dede, has opened up about why she cannot pursue a romantic relationship with her fellow ex-housemate, Kola, despite their closeness during the show. New Daily Prime reports that Dede and Kola had a complicated relationship throughout the “10/10” season, with Kola persistently expressing romantic interest even after Dede clarified that she was already in a committed relationship outside the house. In a post-show interview…
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has officially received her grand prize worth ₦150 million, comprising ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new SUV. The presentation ceremony took place in Lagos on Tuesday, where the 23-year-old actress and fashion designer was captured posing proudly with her symbolic cheque and new car. The event marked the climax of her remarkable journey through the “10/10” edition…
In the glamorous, dramatic, and often chaotic world of Nollywood, where a single movie can feature foreseen plot twists in a comical way, the one thing more captivating than the on-screen action is the off-screen drama. And nothing, my friends, is more dramatic than a Nollywood celebrity marriage. Time and time again, there’s this belief that actresses and actors can’t be married for long because of the high divorce and…
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