Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has opened up about his long-standing friendship with Grammy-winning singer Asake. In a recent interview with streamer Jigan, Elesho shared details of their relationship, which dates back to their university days. Elesho revealed that he and Asake first met as undergraduates at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife. Their bond grew through creative collaborations and shared experiences on campus. He described Asake as…

Popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked speculation about her marriage after introducing herself without her husband’s name. The actress, who is married to billionaire politician Senator Ned Nwoko, recently referred to herself using only her maiden name, intensifying rumors of a marital crisis. Social media sparks controversy Fans noticed the change in a new Instagram video where Daniels greeted her followers while embracing her Anioma heritage. “My people, I…

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr is boldly moving into Hollywood, joining the cast of the highly anticipated film Children of Blood and Bone. The award-winning singer has been cast in the upcoming film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, a bestselling fantasy novel by Nigerian American author Tomi Adeyemi. This marks a significant milestone in Ayra Starr’s career, as she transitions from the world of music to the big…

On March 5, 2025, Nigerian celebrities, close associates, and family gathered to honour the late musician and entertainer, Sound Sultan, at a special event. The event, known as the Sound Sultan Ramadan Lecture, marked its fourth edition and was held at the headquarters of Temple Company Management. Celebrities pay tribute Among the notable attendees were popular entertainers L.A.X, Bisola Aiyeola, and Mimi Onalaja. They joined the late singer’s immediate family,…

Adenike Adeleke, widely known as Nikos, has officially stepped into the music industry with the release of her debut single, marking a bold new chapter. The daughter of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke released her debut single, “DND”, on March 7, 2025, marking the beginning of her career as a recording artist. Nikos comes from the influential Adeleke family, known for its strong presence in both politics and entertainment. She…

Popular actress and filmmaker Wumi Toriola has shared the struggles she faced before achieving success with her blockbuster film Queen Lateefah. The movie became one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films of 2024, earning an impressive ₦350 million at the box office. The struggles behind the success In a recent interview, Toriola revealed that bringing Queen Lateefah to life was not easy. She faced multiple setbacks, including disappointments and unexpected delays. Despite…

Nigerian musician and cultural advocate Charles Onyeabor has ignited a powerful conversation about the importance of indigenous languages in Africa. He challenges the widespread belief that fluency in English defines intelligence. Instead, he urges Africans to embrace their native languages as a core part of their identity. Criticizing society’s language bias Onyeabor condemns the societal bias that places English above African languages. He argues that many Africans have been conditioned…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, known as Davido, has earned a spot-on British monarch King Charles III’s personal music playlist. The playlist, featured in a new Apple Music show titled The King’s Music Room, highlights the King’s diverse taste in music. Recorded in his Buckingham Palace office, the show reveals the monarch’s love for different genres, including disco, reggae, and Afrobeats. It features artists from across the Commonwealth, such as…

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage explains why she chooses not to sign up-and-coming artists, stating that artist management is not her strength. In an interview with Forbes Africa, the award-winning singer revealed that artist management is not her strength. Tiwa, 45, explained that she lacks the ability to handle the challenges that come with mentoring young musicians. She believes managing artists requires patience and skill, which she admits she does…

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer’s and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare virus spread by mice, according to autopsy results released Friday in New Mexico. Hackman, 95, Arakawa, 64, and one of their dogs were found dead Feb. 26 in separate rooms of the couple’s Santa Fe home. Hackman’s heart disease and…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hinted at the possibility of Canadian rapper Drake headlining the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final. This would mark a historic shift for the tournament, introducing a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle to the world’s biggest sporting event. FIFA recently announced that Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, is curating the inaugural halftime show. The initiative aims to bring a fresh entertainment experience to…

Amber Rose, the famous American model and media personality, has opened up about dating younger men and why she chooses to keep things casual. Speaking with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast, she explained that these relationships were casual and purely for fun. She made it clear that she never intended to take them seriously. Why younger men pursue older women During the interview, Rose highlighted how her…