Browsing Category
Entertainment
Funke Akindele Named Among World’s Most Influential Women in Film
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has earned a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of “Most Influential Women in International Film,” which celebrates 46…
AMVCA or Nollywood Exclusive? Rethinking the “Africa Magic” in Africa Magic Viewers’…
Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lights up our screens with glitz, glamour, and genuine moments of creative triumph. The just-concluded 11th edition once again…
Gerard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault on Film Set
Famed French actor Gerard Depardieu has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women during a 2021 film shoot, receiving an 18-month suspended prison sentence from a Paris court on…
Tems Urges Global Audience to Explore Nigeria, Ghana Before Judging Africa
Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has called on the international community to visit African countries like Nigeria and Ghana before forming opinions about the…
VeryDarkMan Alleges EFCC Plans to Publish Mugshot With Money Laundering Charges
Social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is preparing to release his mugshot with money laundering and tax evasion…
Desmond Elliott Recounts Narrow Escape From Fire Attack During #EndSARS Protests
Actor and lawmaker Desmond Elliott has revealed he was nearly burnt alive during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020 when his constituency office in Surulere, Lagos, was…
Ayra Starr Makes History: “Rush” Earns Platinum in UK
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to earn a Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom, thanks to her chart-topping hit single…
Iyabo Ojo Says She Was Unaware Spraying Foreign Currency Is Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money—including foreign currencies—at events is against the law.
In a statement posted to her Instagram…
Brazil Police Foil Alleged Plot Targeting Lady Gaga
Brazilian authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of planning a violent attack at an upcoming Lady Gaga concert. The arrests were made in the city of Sao Paulo, where the…
Peller Wins TikToker of the Year at African Golden Awards, Beating Global Influencers
Emerging content creator Peller has been crowned TikToker of the Year at the prestigious African Golden Awards, triumphing over top influencers from across the continent.
The…