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One of the sons of the late Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, has called out his wife after she cried for help on social media. It was earlier reported that Stella and her kids, while speaking to influencer King Mitchy, lamented their plight, revealing that they now fetch water from a well because she hasn’t been able to pay their house rent. She said their light has been cut off for two months, and they have to rely on others to charge their phones.
The family of the Late Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has cried out for help over their living conditions.
Nigerian-American actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu. The project, which was officially unveiled on Monday by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, will see Ighodaro star alongside Bollywood actor and model Rajniesh Duggall in a story centred on love, family secrets and a cross-cultural romance. Announcing the production via Instagram, Ahuja described Imported Bahu as the first vertical micro-drama series from her production company, Forever 7 Entertainment.
Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her baby boy with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress broke the news on Wednesday in an emotional birthday message posted on Instagram, reflecting on her transition into motherhood and the life-changing experience of welcoming her first child. Known for marking her birthdays with elaborate photoshoots and carefully curated concepts, Ini said this year was different. Instead, she chose to share a photograph taken on the day her son was born. “Every year, my birthday comes with a photoshoot, glam, and a carefully planned concept. This year, none of that felt…
Nigerian singer Davido has announced the release of a new song titled ‘I Know Who I Be’, marking his return with fresh music after a period of limited solo releases. The track, which features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, is scheduled to be released on June 26. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, is one of Africa’s most celebrated music stars.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid will host an exclusive pre-release party for his upcoming album in Paris, France, on June 25 as anticipation builds around his next musical project. The event, scheduled to take place at Cova Club Paris, is being organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week (PFW). According to an announcement shared on Deeds Magazine’s Instagram page, the exclusive gathering will be hosted by Sina Braetz, Grey93 and Rae.
Social media personality Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, over his decision to marry Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis. Peller announced on Sunday that he had fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying Jarvis’ bride price during a family introduction ceremony.
Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an event in Miami next week.
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart. He surpassed fellow Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems. Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career.
On 14 June, 131 aspiring modern-day ninjas descended on Koka City in Shiga Prefecture to test their ninja prowess by taking a special ninja certification test. Known as the Koka-ryu Ninja Certification, with “Koka-ryu” meaning “Koka School”, the exam is divided into three levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – and includes written questions as well as marks for shuriken throwing and ninja attire. For the 18th iteration of the exam this year, participants came from across Japan and even overseas, including Singapore and Hong Kong. With ages ranging from 9 to 76, there were 93 beginner-level candidates, 28 intermediate,…
Popular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has announced that he has fulfilled traditional marriage rites by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, popularly called Jarvis, during their family introduction ceremony.
Rita Dominic-Anosike is proving there’s more to her than award-winning acting. Since taking over the Miss Nigeria franchise from her husband, Daily Times owner Mr. Fidelis Anosike, after their traditional wedding in April 2022, she has quietly reshaped the pageant’s direction.
Blessing Obasi addresses criticism over her Blood Sisters 2 role and shares how she handles negative comments from viewers. Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has addressed the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different characters and should not be mistaken for her personal beliefs or lifestyle.
Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has sparked reactions online after revealing that he placed a bet on the gender of his unborn child with wife Temi Otedola. The singer and entrepreneur disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, writing: “I just bet on if Temi Ajibade & Mr Eazi are having a boy or girl.” The post quickly drew attention from fans, with many interpreting it as Mr Eazi’s playful way of joining the excitement surrounding his first child. Others, however, joked that the singer may already know the baby’s gender, while some teased him for turning…
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of fellow actor Alexx Ekubo, describing him as a passionate performer whose talent and dedication left a lasting mark on the film industry. In a heartfelt message shared on his Facebook page, Agu said he was “deeply saddened” by the news, noting that Ekubo was “young, talented, and full of promise.” He added that the late actor gave his craft “passion, sacrifice, and heart,” stressing that the industry has lost “not just an actor, but a storyteller who still had so many roles left to bring to…
A creative force and proud son of Abia” – Alex Ekubo remembered as a cultural ambassador as Nollywood mourns his passing at the age of 40. Ini Edo, Omoni Oboli, Obi Cubana, and more joined family and fans to honor Nollywood icon Alex Ekubo at his emotional burial in Abia State.UMUAHIA — Emotion and grief filled Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday as the state government, family members, friends, and top figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, popularly known as Alex Ekubo. Ekubo, one of Nigeria’s…