Famous Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli, has expressed outrage at Ghanaian TV stations for airing her movies without the necessary licenses. The actress called out the Ghanaian local television stations in a post on her Instagram page on Saturday evening. She also berated the Ghana National Film Authority for “failing to take decisive action against such unauthorized acts.” While questioning the …

Nigerian actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has opened up about his relationship with Grammy-winning singer Asake. In a recent interview with streamer Jigan, Elesho revealed that his relationship with the singer dates back to their undergraduate days at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He stated that he has a long working relationship with Asake, noting that he used to give …

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named as one of the featured artists on British monarch King Charles III’s music playlist. The monarch unveiled his eclectic musical tastes in a new Apple Music show, The King’s Music Room, recorded in his Buckingham Palace office. The playlist spans disco, reggae, and Afrobeats and features artists from across …

After over a decade in the comedy industry, popular comedian, Oghenerukevwe Michael Eboh (well known as Eboh Bomb) has decided to launch his flagship solo comedy show. Tagged “Sapele to the World with Eboh Bomb”, the show is billed for May, this year in the commercial town of Sapele, Delta State. The Urhobo, Delta State native gave reasons why he …

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has returned to Nigeria for commencement of traditional rites. He landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State from Canada, Wednesday evening. Owoade arrived with his wife and was welcomed by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, amidst a funfair from traditional …

Lagos has again proved to be home for all, especially entertainers. For four eventful days last week, with the support of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu government, the city hosted theatre and film practitioners from different parts of the country. They came under the banner of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), led by seasoned actor and …

The first thing that caught attention about the book was its title – Rough Diamond. Diamonds ordinarily are known for being clean, precious gemstones with sparkling attributes. Rough depicts lacking in refinement or polish. A rough diamond would therefore convey a metaphorical contextualisation of great potentiality lacking in refinement – a precious entity in its natural state devoid of cutting …

It was a celebration galore of writers, critics, literary artists and performers in Makurdi, Nigeria, at the weekend when Mr. Bizuum Yadok, in a blaze of glory, received the much-coveted E. E. Sule/Sevhage Prize for African Literary Criticism worth N285,000 during this year’s fifth edition of the Benue Books and Arts Festival and its second essay competition. Yadok’s essay, In …

An on-air personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, also known as Nedu Wazobia, has denied recent allegations of fraud and financial misconduct regarding the Nedu Scholarship Foundation (NDSCHF). At a press conference held in Lagos, Nedu reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to education, philanthropy and social impact, while announcing decisive legal action against false claims aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Allegations against Nedu …

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, and unruly conduct. Portable was …