Category: Entertainment

Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, Nigerian singer better known as Timaya, has opened up about his struggle to overcome drug addiction. The ‘Dem Mama’ crooner revealed that he was introduced to drugs by a group of guys who were in his house. Speaking during a recent interview in Lagos, Timaya stated that he lost a lot of money and contracts to drugs. His words: “I am not a saint. I have done drugs. Breaking off from drugs was hell; it was a tough fight. “I never had it all my life;…

Nigerian folklore musician, film actor, dramatist, poet, and playwright, Jimi Solanke, renowned for his mastery of storytelling as a cultural custodian who skillfully preserves and promotes Nigeria’s rich heritage through captivating performances, is dead. The iconic figure, known for his multifaceted talents, breathed his last on Monday morning after a brief illness while en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. Here are 15 things to know about the late Jimi Solanke 1. Jimi Solanke, a native of Ipara-Remo, Ogun State, was born on July 4, 1942, in Lagos.…

Following his marriage to Tiwi, Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has appreciated businessman and new in-law Femi Otedola for his counsel. Tiwi, who is Otedola’s niece, tied the knot with Remi on Saturday in Lagos with the business tycoon himself gracing the occassion. In a post on Sunday, Otedola shared pictures from Remi’s wedding to Tiwi, congratulating them on their union and wishing them well. “Yet more good times to be grateful for! Congratulations to my beautiful niece Tiwi on her union with KR! 👰🏾‍♀️ Wish you a wonderful life together,”…

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Tuesday, announced that he has accepted God’s calling and is ready to share the true gospel of the message. Yul, in an Instagram post, announced the launch of his ministry, “True Salvation Ministry (TSM), along with pictorial details of the time he will deliver sermons on YouTube every Sunday. The post reads, “It’s time to answer the call of God Almighty. It’s time to fully engage in his work. To spread the true message of God. Tune in and be transformed.” In an earlier…

Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, iconic fuji musician, famously known as Kollington Ayinla, has refuted death rumours circulating about him on social media. The 75-year-old fuji musician on Tuesday addressed his health status at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos. The report Kollngton Ayinla was battling undisclosed ailments and in critical health conditions have been making the rounds on social media on Tuesday. However, in a two-minute nineteen-second video shared on Tuesday, Kollington expressed gratitude to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his support during his recent illness. Additionally, he thanked…