Nigerian street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has opted out of his planned celebrity boxing match with fellow artiste Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington.
Award-winning Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has openly declared his commitment to monogamy, saying he has no intention of cheating again.
Audio streaming giant Spotify significantly increased its royalty payouts to artists from Nigeria and South Africa in 2024, distributing nearly $59 million as global demand for African music continues to soar. The figures, released by the company on Thursday, underscore the growing international appeal of artists from the continent’s two biggest music markets.
Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, also known as Odumodu Black, has said his hit song, Declan Rice, experienced a 200% increase in streams as a result of the performance of Arsenal’s midfielder, Declan Rice, in the UEFA Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ventured into the film industry, marking his debut by partnering with British film producer Matthew Vaughn to establish an independent film studio called UR•MARV. This collaboration has already led to the production and financing of two action-packed films, with plans for a third installment in the same series.
British police charged actor-comedian Russell Brand with rape and multiple counts of assault over a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005, a police statement on Friday said.
Frontline filmmaker Teco Benson, MFR, has decried the rate at which what he calls ‘commercialization of awards are currently sweeping across the Nigerian entertainment industry, urging the practitioners to frown at the ugly trend. The filmmaker raised this alarm in a commentary titled “Merit-Based Jury Awards vs. Monetized Audience Voting: Preserving the Integrity of Creative Excellence,” which he posted on the filmmakers WhatsApp called Film4Life International.
A memorial service and novelty march are being organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Delta State chapter, to honor the memory of Jnr Pope and four other victims who lost their lives in the Anam river boat mishap on April 10, 2024. A source confirmed this development yesterday to Saturday Vanguard, stating that a planning committee has already been set up in this respect.
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio.
Mother of skit maker Oluwadolarz, born Olamide Ogunleye, has stepped in amid her son’s ongoing relationship crisis. Following a recent surgery, Oluwadolarz’s fiancée and mother of his child, Ifeluv, shared an emotional post on social media detailing the turmoil in their relationship despite his public proposal.
Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture.
In a deeply personal and unexpected turn of events, James Brown, a familiar face in the entertainment world, has shared that he is stepping away from his female identity and is now seeking financial support to help him through this challenging transition. The announcement has sparked a wave of reactions, with many people expressing empathy and curiosity about his journey.
In a recent development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop icon has entered a not-guilty plea to new charges in a high-profile sex trafficking case. The case has captured widespread attention, raising questions about the allegations and their potential impact on Diddy’s career and legacy.
Nigerian comedian Isaac Aloma, popularly known as Zicsaloma, has once again addressed his post-surgery look, urging fans and friends to stop using his old pictures.
Social media content creator Ifeluv has announced the end of her relationship with her fiancé and baby daddy, Oluwadolarz.
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