Family releases burial arrangements for late actor, Alexx Ekubo
Alexx Ekubo’s family has officially announced the funeral arrangements for the late actor, describing him as a man whose life was filled with love, faith, generosity and compassion. Yesfm news had earlier reported that the Nollywood actor passed away after suffering from kidney cancer. The Ekubo-Okwaraeke family announced the funeral arrangements in a statement released […]
TEMI Otedola, Mr Eazi set to welcome first child
Media personality Temi Otedola and her husband, Afrobeats singer Mr Eazi, are expecting their first child together. Temi confirmed the pregnancy on Instagram on Thursday with photos debuting her baby bump. She wrote: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, Before you were born I set you apart”. The announcement comes months […]
Singer, Niniola Apata loses husband, Michael Ndika
Nigerian afro-house singer, Niniola Apata, has announced the passing of her husband, Michael Ndika. The Grammy-nominated artiste made the announcement in a series of emotional posts shared on her Instagram story in the early hours of Wednesday. Ndika, who served as the Chief Executive Officer of NaijaReview, a multimedia platform focused on Afro-house and contemporary African […]
I used to run to Don Jazzy’s room to cry during hard times – Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has said the record label an artist is signed to plays a significant role in their mental health and wellbeing. Speaking in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligenc podcast with Joey Akan, Savage said she didn’t realise how important the record label is to an artist’s mental wellbeing until she […]
NOLLYWOOD actor Alex Ekubo is dead
Famous Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, is dead. A Nollywood source, who does not wish to be named, said that Alex was rushed to the hospital on Monday. The source said the actor had been battling kidney cancer The actor passed away on Tuesday afternoon after spending hours on life support. Alex was rumoured to be suffering from serious health […]
Father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye, explains why he assaulted his daughter
Father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Emmanuel Odiniya, has broken his silence over the viral altercation involving his daughter, claiming he was provoked before allegedly assaulting her during a family confrontation. In a voice note purportedly from Odiniya, and shared on Facebook on Sunday by Kogi-based journalist, Jeremiah Promise Enemona […]
I trust my husband, Juma won’t cheat – Priscilla Ojo
Influencer Priscilla Ojo, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, has opened up on trust, loyalty and the realities of being married to a celebrity, stating that she has confidence in her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, despite the pressures that come with fame. Priscilla made the remarks during an interview on WithChude, hosted by media personality […]
Osun state governor, Adeleke announces free Friday concert in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a free concert scheduled to hold in Osogbo, featuring his son, Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, alongside other music acts from within and outside the state. The announcement follows the appointment of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as Head of Youth Mobilisation for the […]
Fela makes history as first African to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fela will be honoured in the early influence category this year, along with Queen Latifah, rapper MC Lyte, country rocker Gram Parsons, and Cuban singer Celia Cruz. The honorees were revealed […]
IYABO Ojo breaks silence, vows never to involve herself in Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham rift
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has said she will no longer mediate in the ongoing rift between her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, following fresh tensions that have reignited conversations within the industry. Ojo made this known in a lengthy post shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, where she addressed criticisms trailing […]