Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has revealed that he will be concentrating fully on music and filmmaking this year. He said he became a comedian by “fluke”. He explained that he was initially chasing a carer in music but turned to comedy when he saw that it wasn’t working. Speaking in a recent interview with Pulse, Basketmouth …

Actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed in a recent interview that she had been a victim of rape five times in the past. Speaking with Biola Bayo, on her talk show, Talk to B, she expressed her frustration with rape apologists. Iyabo Ojo shared her traumatic experiences, emphasising her zero-tolerance stance on rape. Iyabo Ojo also discussed her complicated family history, …

Nigerian music artist Davido has announced plans for his highly awaited fifth studio album, “5ive”, which is set to be released in 2025. In a recent video, the Afrobeats artist stated his trust in the project, claiming that it will have a significant impact on fans. Davido described the album as his most personal work to date, stating that it …

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025, following criticism for abruptly leaving the stage. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Burna Boy explained the circumstances of his exit. “It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10 minutes and did almost an hour”, he wrote. The singer expressed frustration over …

Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has taken the West African box office by storm, grossing over N1 billion in just 19 days. The film, which has already amassed 201,604 ticket admissions, now accounts for 40% of the December box office revenue, with earnings totalling N1,034,091,220. This milestone marks the fastest film to reach this revenue in the region, a significant …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has said it is not investigating the claim by online personality, Vincent Martins Otse (well known as VeryDarkMan VDM) that N180 million meant for his Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has gone missing. Vanguard reported on Friday that VDM had alleged that over N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked. …

The organisers got the venue right: the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, which not only boasts a beautiful space but is also comparatively central for both Island and mainland residents. It was also large enough to be skillfully partitioned to accommodate the versatility of the festival: market, lifestyle and entertainment. This is as the enclosed structure of the stadium aided …

Canadian rapper Drake has weighed in on the controversial notion that rap music is “dead”, firmly rejecting the claim and asserting that the genre will endure. The ‘Rich Baby Daddy’ hitmaker addressed the topic during a recent conversation with popular American streamer Adin Ross. “Rap is dead”, Ross remarked during the chat. “It’ll never die. It was a weird NBA …

Multi-award winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is celebrating a major milestone as her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, breaks box office records. The movie has grossed N783 million in just two weeks, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024. It has also achieved the largest single-day gross of all time with N107 million. Akindele’s film is currently showing in …

Popular heartthrob, Timini Egbuson, is admired by many ladies but he recently told Saturday Beats that the movie industry is his only lover for now. He told The PUNCH, “I am not in love with anyone, I am only in love with Nollywood— my craft and what I do on screen”. Sharing his thoughts on falling in love, the actor …