The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi expressed joy at the launch of a book on Yoruba people, written by Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica and Belize, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno. Titled, Ile-Ife: Cradle of the World, the book focuses on the history, culture, tourism, and business of Yoruba people of the Ife stock. The Ooni commended Tamuno for her zeal …

The stage performance detailing Kiriji, the epic Yoruba war experiences in the 19th century, and listed as one of the longest civil wars in human history, is set to be relayed across the South West in the next few months. The project is put together by Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) and Legendary Productions, an international art and culture …

Nigerians welcomed the Idol back on screen on Saturday. They had longed for another reality show following the criticism that trailed the just concluded Big Brother Titans. The return of Nigerian Idol Season 8 follows the success of last year’s edition which saw Progress Chukwuyem emerge as the winner. The singer, songwriter, performer and music minister from Delta State beat his …

A popular actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony (popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke) took to social media to reveal that her daughter was allegedly poisoned while in school. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said that although the girl had returned to school, her (Ronke Oshodi-Oke) mind had not been at rest. She said: “I cannot be at peace letting her go back …

The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has implored governments of African countries to arrest the growing cases of violent deaths against music stars on the continent just as it urged the South African authorities to expedite the process of prosecution of the killers of rapper Kiernan Forbes (popularly known as AKA). AFRIMA recalls that the 35-year-old …

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie has lost her father, Mr Daniel Johnson. The thespian announced the sad news on her Instagram page on Friday. Mourning her dad, she said she would continue to question God for taking him, stressing that his death was unacceptable. She said her father’s demise is the greatest pain she has ever experienced. Okojie said the …

Popular singer, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (better known as Mayorkun) has revealed why he is yet to have a Baby Mama. The ‘Che Che’ crooner disclosed this recently via Snapchat. A fan had asked the singer why he is yet to have a Baby Mama during a question-and-answer session. Responding, in the video message, said: “I still dey find the Baby …

Nigerian afrobeats singer David Adeleke (professionally known as Davido);and talent manager, Ubi Franklin have called out a fake Twitter page impersonating Chioma. The duo took to their individual Twitter handle on Tuesday to reveal that Davido’s wife, Chioma, has no Twitter account and warned social media users to disregard tweets from the fake page. In a trending disclaimer post accompanied …

Retired American tennis player, Serena Williams attracted attention on Monday night when she announced her second pregnancy on the red carpet of the MET Gala 2023. The Met Gala is an annual invitation-only fundraiser for the Costume Institute, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a TikTok post on Monday, Williams said she was “so excited when Anna Wintour …

Famous Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (better known as Ayra Starr) has cancelled all her shows in the United States over ill health. Also, the singer was billed to perform at the ‘Something In The Water Concert’ in Virginia City alongside ASAP Rocky, Busta Rhymes, and a host of other top stars. Making the revelation on Sunday night in a …