Category: Entertainment

The Yoruba film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Shina, the only son of veteran actress, Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle. Shina, who recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, was the son of Ogunmola and her husband, renowned comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe. The tragic news reportedly reached the 56-year-old actress while she was on a movie set, leaving her and the family devastated. Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, friends and fans, who described the loss as a…

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Nigerian Afrobeats star, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the struggles she faces in the music industry, describing it as “filled with so much darkness.” Speaking during a recent livestream, the award-winning singer said many people doubted the success of her latest album because it did not feature international collaborations or club-friendly tracks. “My Alpha and Omega, this industry is filled with so much darkness. I wish you guys knew,” she said. “But I thank God that I’ve kept my eyes on Him. I…

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The Adeleke family has further expanded its fleet of luxury aircraft, with Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, announcing the acquisition of a third private jet. The singer broke the news on Sunday in a celebratory post, hailing his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, for the latest addition. “Number 3! Congrats to the dynasty,” Davido wrote, accompanied by images of the sleek new aircraft. The latest purchase comes barely a year after the family reportedly acquired another jet valued at about $78 million, reinforcing their reputation as one of…

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Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has joined the league of grandmothers following the arrival of her daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s first child. Priscilla and her husband, Tanzanian music star Juma Jux, welcomed a baby boy, Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada. The proud grandmother broke the news on Sunday, August 24, via her social media pages, where she expressed gratitude for the safe delivery of both mother and child. The couple, who tied the knot earlier this year in a series of ceremonies held between February and May, first announced their pregnancy in…

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Nigerian music star, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has denied having any hand in the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad. In a new video released on YouTube in the early hours of Wednesday, Marley addressed lingering speculations surrounding the late singer’s death, insisting that he neither bullied nor harmed him. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, sparking nationwide outrage and protests. Earlier this year, a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos, cleared Naira Marley, music promoter Samson “Sam…

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Popular Nigerian singer, Keshinro Ololade, better known as Lil Kesh, has reportedly been stabbed during a robbery attack in Lagos. The 29-year-old artiste was said to have also been dispossessed of jewellery worth millions of naira during the incident, which occurred on Wednesday. According to Hip TV, the assailants allegedly stabbed the “Shoki” crooner in the neck before carting away his valuables. The report has since triggered widespread concern, with fans and colleagues flooding social media with prayers and messages of support. As of press time, neither Lil Kesh nor…

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Nigerian nightlife promoter and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has disclosed that he once accommodated Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar, Burna Boy, in his home during the singer’s early career struggles. Chief Priest made the revelation during a recent livestream session with TikToker, Peller, at his mansion in Owerri, Imo State. According to him, Burna Boy—now celebrated worldwide as the “African Giant”—stayed in his house several times while trying to gain his footing in the competitive Nigerian music industry. “I have brought everybody [celebrities] here. CP no small.…

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has passed away. The news of his death was confirmed on Saturday by close associates in the Yoruba movie industry, though details surrounding the cause of his death remain sketchy as of press time. Akinremi, whose career spanned decades, was a household name in the Yoruba film industry, known for his powerful stage presence, versatility, and memorable roles that endeared him to audiences across generations. He featured in several classics, portraying both comic and dramatic characters with a unique style…

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Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat, has rejected a N36 million income tax demand from the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), insisting he has no taxable earnings in Nigeria. In a viral clip from a livestream with singer Tobechukwu “Peruzzi” Okoh, the 20-year-old accused the state government of targeting him after his appearance on TVC, where he claimed to be making money from TikTok—a statement he now admits was exaggerated. “The task force said I should pay N36 million in tax. I swear to Almighty Allah, I don’t…

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