Category: Entertainment

K1 De Ultimate Named Aviation Security Ambassador After Airport Incident

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Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has been appointed as an ambassador for aviation security following a recent controversy at a Nigerian airport. The appointment, announced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday, comes weeks after the singer was involved in a heated exchange with security personnel during boarding procedures. FAAN said the move was aimed at fostering mutual respect between aviation staff and VIP passengers, while also leveraging K1’s influence to promote adherence to airport security protocols. The singer pledged…

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Davido Gifts Wife $300,000 Richard Mille Watch at Miami Wedding

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Afrobeat star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has splurged $300,000 on a diamond-encrusted Richard Mille wristwatch for his wife, Chioma, during their white wedding in Miami, United States, on Sunday. The luxury timepiece is the second Richard Mille Davido has gifted Chioma, coming after a similar watch paired with Birkin bags for her birthday in 2023. The Miami ceremony follows the couple’s traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024 and a court wedding in March 2023. Images and videos from the lavish celebration have flooded social media, sparking excitement…

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Airport incident: K1 De Ultimate Tenders Apology to Nigerians and Authorities

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<a Fuji Czar, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, has explained his reasons for trying to board aircraft with a drinking flask that sparked controversy, as well as apologized for the altercation. In his press statement, he wrote: “The incident that occurred at the local wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, involving my humble self and ValueJet Airline, was to say the least, unfortunate. “Unknown to many, I suffer from chronic dehydration, and my doctor strongly advised that I remain constantly…

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Soul Legend Gloria Jones to Headline NIBAD 2025 in Celebration of Nigeria’s Independence

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Legendary soul singer, producer, and philanthropist Gloria Jones, best known for the timeless classic “Tainted Love”, has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 edition of the Nigeria Independence Ball and Dinner Awards (NIBAD). The announcement was made by the initiator and Chairman of the NIBAD Organising Committee, Barrister Thompson Tabi, in a statement on Wednesday. Now in its fifth year, the annual event will once again be held in October 2025 in Maryland, United States, in line with Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations. According to Tabi, Jones’ inclusion as…

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American Wrestler, Hulk Hogan dies at 71

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Terry Gene Bollea, Wrestling legend popularly known as Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 71. According to reports, medics responded to his Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday after being called for a cardiac arrest. Hogan was then placed on a stretcher and taken to an ambulance. Despite recent concerns over his health—including a neck procedure earlier this year, his wife Sky had previously stated his heart remained “strong”. Hogan was a transformative figure in professional wrestling, hailed for bringing the sport into mainstream, family-friendly entertainment. He debuted in…

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Why 2Baba and Annie’s Marriage Failed – Baba Fryo Speaks Out

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Veteran Nigerian singer Friday Igweh, popularly known as Baba Fryo, has weighed in on the failed marriage of music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and actress Annie Idibia, blaming their shared lifestyle in the entertainment industry for the collapse of their union. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the Dem Go Dey Pose crooner said both 2Baba and Annie lacked proper management of their relationship, which was further complicated by their involvement in the same demanding industry. “2Face and his wife didn’t manage themselves well. They are both entertainers — Annie…

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Job seeker alleges exploitation after TikToker Peller used interview for content

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A Nigerian content creator and musician, Nkese Eyo, has accused popular TikTok personality, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja — known as Peller — of exploiting job seekers by turning a recruitment process into a content creation opportunity without their consent. The controversy began after Peller advertised a vacancy for a cameraman role on social media, promising a monthly salary of ₦500,000. The high-paying offer attracted a large number of applicants, including Master’s degree holders, who turned up for what they believed would be a serious job screening. However, Nkese, who also creates…

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“I Was Blacklisted for Refusing Sexual Advances” — Nollywood Actress Moji Afolayan Speaks Out

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has opened up about the challenges she faced in her acting career, revealing that she was blacklisted by film marketers for refusing to give in to their sexual demands. In a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, the 57-year-old thespian, who is the daughter of late legendary actor Adeyemi ‘Adelove’ Afolayan, said her refusal to compromise her values cost her roles, fame, and income during her early years in the industry. “At that time, when marketers in Idumota were the major financiers of Nollywood, some of…

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Tunji Bamishigbin: A Rare Example of Kindness

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-By Dapo Olaniyan A lawyer and filmmaker par excellence, Barrister Tunji Bamishigbin is truly a rare breed. He may not boast the financial clout of the likes of Aliko Dangote or Femi Otedola, but his kindness and generosity of spirit tower above many I have had the privilege of knowing. His kindness isn’t measured by cash handouts or lavish gifts, but by his unwavering commitment to impacting lives—myself included. I recall vividly when I built my first house in Ota, Ogun State, about two decades ago. He was the very…

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MC Oluomo Promised Us N1.5 Million Each for Tinubu’s Campaign but Paid Nothing — Actor Lalude

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Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, known as Lalude, has accused MC Oluomo, President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), of failing to fulfill financial promises made to celebrities who campaigned for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 general elections. Speaking on the Beyond the Fame podcast, Lalude expressed his disappointment, revealing that he and other entertainers were promised N1.5 million each by MC Oluomo but have yet to receive any payment. He said that he and fellow actor and comedian…

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