Entertainment

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. The family described him as The Lion of Lufodo and appealed for privacy following his death. […]

The management of Nigerian dancer and singer Poco Lee has broken its silence on the sexual assault case involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 25, the dancer’s management confirmed that the matter is currently before a UK court and urged the public […]

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives and publicist.The country music legend passed peacefully on Tuesday at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. Her death was announced by her nephew and head of […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of veteran Nigerian actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, describing his passing at the age of 66 as a deeply hurtful and heartbreaking loss to his family, colleagues, fans and the nation. Sanwo-Olu said the death of the Nollywood icon was […]

LAGOS — The highly anticipated “Chaos in the Ring” celebrity boxing bouts return to the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos today, with indigenous singer Portable set to face Charles Okafor, popularly known as Igwe 2pac.The boxing bouts will hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, and are organised by Balmoral Group in […]

LAGOS — Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has apologised for his remarks about Nigerian languages, saying his comments were misunderstood and were not meant to disparage the country’s languages or culture. The former P-Square member came under fire after responding to a social media user who […]

Grammy-winning South African singer and amapiano star Tyla has excited fans worldwide after unveiling plans for her upcoming concert series, the “A*POP World Tour.” The singer shared a teaser of the tour schedule on social media, revealing planned performances across North America, Europe and Africa. The North American leg is […]

Big Brother Naija Season 11 has introduced 24 contestants from different parts of Nigeria, featuring entrepreneurs, entertainers, students, professionals and creatives battling for the grand prize. The new housemates, who entered the reality show with different personalities, backgrounds and ambitions, include Abi, Aikou, Araga, Barry, Bells, Bluethopia, Cassi, Chimsom Chuka, […]