Category: Entertainment

Confusion, grief and outrage have trailed the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three members of his crew, who were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident and said an investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Police sources disclosed that no visible signs of violence were found on the bodies of the victims, although investigations are ongoing. The deceased crew members were identified as Joseph Sanya, Itunu…

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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of short sized Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, after a prolonged illness. Her death was confirmed on Thursday by Nollywood director Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. According to him, the actress passed away overnight after what he described as a “long and courageous battle with illness.” “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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