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Bella Shmurda & Deja, Tiwi & Cuppy, RMD…And other celebs you won’t believe are cousins
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is smaller than we think. Behind the hit songs, blockbuster movies, viral interviews and red-carpet slay, a lot of our faves are actually family members. Some are…
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Why Nigerian actors are becoming their own production companies
For many years in Nollywood, actors focused mainly on acting. They showed up on set,…
The journey of Jamiu Azeez & Opeyemi Aiyeola from mentor-mentee to public rift
In Nollywood, it’s amazing how relationships often go beyond the movie sets. Actors become family,…
Kizz Daniel has no bad songs? Examining the discipline behind singer’s craft
Nigerian Afropop star Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, has long been celebrated…
Davido the people’s champion: Understanding his unmatched fan loyalty
Davido is one of the most visible faces of modern African music. He is a…
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Starboy to legend: Mapping Wizkid’s 15-year evolution
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun better known as Wizkid, was born on 16th July 1990 in Surulere Lagos. He grew up in…
DIPLOMATIC VERIFICATION: Tinubu did not take a side in Iran–Israel tensions
A viral social media post claiming that President Bola Tinubu pledged support to either Iran or Israel in the ongoing…
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FACT CHECK: Is Benjamin Netanyahu dead? Examining the viral claim
A claim circulating on Facebook has alleged that Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is dead, sparking widespread reactions online and…
Why Tems is the most influential vocalist of her generation
Temilade Openiyi, known to the world as Tems, has become one of the most powerful voices to rise from Nigeria…
Inside Tiwa Savage & Yemi Alade’s seven-year rift & emotional reunion that rewrites afrobeats
The air inside the hall at Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) in Lagos was thick with applause, heat and disbelief when…
2025 celebrity feuds: A year of drama, scandals & showdowns that shook Nollywood & music industry
2025 is arguably one of the most dramatic years in Nigerian entertainment history. From Nollywood red carpets to Afrobeats studios,…
The viral Cotonou kiss — What’s really going on between Bimbo, Timini, & VJ Adams?
A playful kiss between Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye has set the internet ablaze. The moment, captured on…
FACT CHECK: Is Popular CAC Gospel Singer, Mama Fasoyin Dead?
A claim circulated on social media, particularly Facebook, and subsequently published on some blogs, asserted that Deborah Fasoyin, an 86-year-old…
Ministers, Public Office Holders That Were Sacked, Resigned Under Tinubu Administration
Since the inception of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, some ministers and public office holders have been…
CONTEXT: What Nigerians should know about the rising US–Iran conflict and its local effects
Recent military exchanges between the United States, Israel, and Iran have triggered renewed tension across the Middle East, raising concerns…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Notable changes in the latest Electoral Act
Nigeria’s electoral framework has undergone notable adjustments following the introduction of the Electoral Act 2026, which introduces new rules guiding…
White House Visit: What happened when Messi stood silent as Trump discussed US-Israel-Iran war and Ronaldo
On March 5 2026, a highly anticipated event took place at the White House in Washington DC as Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of…
What to watch this weekend: 3 Nollywood films premiering in cinemas today
As the weekend approaches, Nigerian cinema audiences have fresh reasons to head to the big screen, with three new Nollywood productions making their debut in theatres. The films which are…
El-Rufai’s Troubles: What You Need To Know
Nasir El-Rufai, a former Kaduna State governor and minister, has been held for 18 days. El-Rufai, a ministerial nominee of President Bola Tinubu, is battling multiple charges and investigations. He…
Celebrity Insights: Frank Edwards and Mo Abudu Speak on Showmax Shutting Down
In March 2026, the African media industry was jolted by news that MultiChoice Group would discontinue Showmax, a platform that had grown over more than a decade into a key…
At 70, the unforgettable characters of Chiwetalu Agu that defined Nollywood
For decades, audiences watching Nollywood films have learned to expect one thing when Chiwetalu Agu appears on screen: a character impossible to ignore. Whether as the cunning villager speaking in…
Why Is MultiChoice Group ending Showmax? Losses, Strategy Shift, and what happens to Subscribers
For more than a decade, MultiChoice Group tried to build a streaming powerhouse designed specifically for African audiences. At the center of that ambition stood Showmax, a platform launched with…
OGUN 2027: Yayi consensus sets the stage for creekside capital leadership
A quiet tension grips Ogun State’s APC as stakeholders navigate succession plans ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Governor Prince Abiodun’s silence on a successor has left lieutenants in a…
DRUG NETWORKS EXPOSED: The rise from couriers to cartels in Nigeria’s cross-border trade
Across several international airports and border checkpoints, law enforcement agencies continue to uncover drug trafficking routes linking Nigerian couriers to wider global narcotics networks. Despite repeated arrests and seizures, investigators…
CABINET SHUFFLE: Doris Uzoka-Anite shifts to her third ministry in three years
Changes within Nigeria’s federal cabinet have once again placed the minister of state for budget and planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, at the centre of a fresh ministerial redeployment. Her latest assignment…
NORTHERN UNREST: Shi’a demonstrations escalate from Gombe to Kano
Grief and concern spread across parts of northern Nigeria on Sunday as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria organised public demonstrations in reaction to reports concerning Iran’s Supreme Leader,…
From Hero To Awaiting Trial: Abba Kyari’s NDLEA Ordeal
Abba Kyari, a suspended deputy commissioner of police, was cleared by a federal high court in Abuja of a 23-count allegation of failing to declare assets, which was brought by…
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