Category: Entertainment

The Nigerian music industry is mourning the death of Ifunanya Nwangene, an Abuja-based singer popularly known as Nanyah, who died after sustaining a snake bite at her residence. Nwangene was reportedly bitten on Saturday and made frantic efforts to save her life by seeking urgent medical attention at two hospitals. She was allegedly turned away from the first facility due to the unavailability of anti-venom, before proceeding to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, where she later died. Confirming the incident, Amemuso Choir, of which the late singer was a…

Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has cleared the air over the controversy trailing his recent comments on film promotion and cinema releases, stressing that his remarks were not directed at actress and producer Funke Akindele. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, Afolayan said the viral clip that sparked the backlash was taken out of context and originated from a film business forum where industry stakeholders were discussing the economics and sustainability of cinema releases in Nigeria. “I am a product of travelling theatre and travelling cinema,” Afolayan said.…

Nollywood actress Tonto Charity Dikeh has announced a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, ending nearly a decade of public conflict between the former couple. Dikeh disclosed the development in an emotional statement on Saturday, describing the reconciliation as a divine restoration after years of bitterness, broken communication and emotional pain. She revealed that peace and mutual respect have now replaced the hostility that once defined their relationship. According to the actress, the breakthrough came through sustained prayers, humility and a conscious decision to prioritise peace for the sake of…

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, has publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, dismissing the claims as false and malicious. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Adeleke accused controversial social media commentator, Kemi Olunloyo, of sustaining the allegations for years through online impersonation of the child and her family. The controversy centres on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who alleged that she had an affair with Davido during one of his visits to…

Nigerian Afrofuji singer Afeez Adesina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22, triggering widespread mourning among fans and colleagues in the music industry. The late singer, who rose to prominence as a teenager, was celebrated for his distinctive blend of traditional Fuji music and modern Afrobeat, a sound that resonated strongly with young audiences. Destiny Boy began his career at T2 Boys Studios in Agege, Lagos, where he worked as a backup dancer for Fuji icon Pasuma, an experience that shaped his musical direction before…