The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is considering legal action against controversial Nigerian entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, after he failed to appear at its headquarters in Abuja on Friday. NAPTIP had summoned Okoye over his claim of having sex with a 15-year-old girl during a live Instagram video. A letter by …

Pop sensation Taylor Swift, embroiled in a dispute with record executives since 2019 over the ownership of her music, has successfully bought back the rights to her entire back catalogue, she announced on Friday. ‘All of the music I’ve ever made… now belongs… to me’, she wrote on her official website, following years of contention over her first six albums, …

Controversial musician Speed Darlington has sparked outrage after mocking hotel workers who were made to clean a blood-stained bedsheet following his rape of a 15-year-old girl. During an Instagram live session, Darlington admitted he paid hotel staff to change the soiled sheet, making light of the disturbing incident. ‘Before they could come change the sheets for me, I had to …

Lagos is about to erupt in laughter as A-Town Concepts, in collaboration with the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, proudly presents the Lagos Comedy Club – a night of premium entertainment designed to help Lagosians unwind in style. Slated for Thursday, 30 May, from 7 pm to 11 pm at the prestigious J. Randle …

Comedian Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel (popularly known as Shank Comics) won $10,000 at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University bootcamp at Akron University. The three-day event, hosted by Kai Cenat, offered mentorship and networking for emerging content creators. The prize, sponsored by YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), was awarded randomly via a sticky note under Shank’s chair. A viral video of Kai handing Shank …

The CEO of Filmhouse Group, Kene Okwuosa, has stressed the need to build structures in the Nigerian film industry to enable Nollywood to thrive globally. Okwuosa made this observation during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, where West Africa’s leading entertainment company, Filmhouse Group, took centre stage at the Nigerian International Film Summit. Speaking on the panel, Okwuosa …

Afrobeats Superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has linked up with legendary Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos. In videos shared on Instagram on Monday, Davido was seen warmly greeting and engaging in lively conversation with the iconic performer, known for his signature ‘Zigima’ style. This face-to-face moment follows a recent video call between the two, where Davido …

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. Recalls that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that she had a cancer scare and underwent …

Adeola, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years. This was disclosed by the chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday. According to her, the commission received Adeola from Mali, where she was trafficked. She commended Actress Bola Adebayo for breaking the story about the trafficked lady and actor …

Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan and was last seen after informing …