Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun has revealed that he wants his organs donated and his body handed over to medical institutions for research and the training of future doctors after his death. The 81-year-old made the declaration in a public version of his last will and testament while receiving treatment at the Josek Medical…
Grammy-winning music producer and engineer David Rivkin, popularly known as David Z, has died at the age of 78. According to reports, the veteran producer passed away on August 2 at a hospital in Burbank, California, after suffering complications from an infection. David Z was a pioneering figure behind the iconic Minneapolis Sound and played…
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has admitted that he once borrowed money to sustain a luxurious lifestyle, saying he eventually realised that genuine happiness is more valuable than keeping up appearances. Speaking on a recent episode of the MENtality Podcast, the actor revealed that he previously spent heavily on designer items and expensive perfumes, but later…
Afrobeats star Davido has gifted his former signee, Mayorkun, a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck. The award-winning singer announced the surprise gift on social media on Sunday evening, revealing that the luxury electric pickup truck will be delivered to Mayorkun on Monday, July 27. Davido shared the news with fans online, celebrating the gesture, while Mayorkun is…
Nigerian rapper Ycee has clarified his stance on the controversial “Olodo uprising” phrase, insisting he neither coined the expression nor intended to insult anyone. Speaking in a recent interview, the singer said his comments were aimed at highlighting how the obsession with money has reshaped values in Nigerian society, with many people now excusing…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has expressed disbelief after receiving an unusual direct message from a male admirer on social media. The reality TV star shared a screenshot of the message, in which the man declared that he was willing to become her “pet” just to be close to her, while also…
Pop superstar Taylor Swift paid more than $160,000 for a New York City permit to host her high-profile wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden this month, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Mamdani said Swift had already covered the permit costs, including expenses related to the city’s…
x Carl Erik Rinsch, the Hollywood filmmaker behind the unfinished sci-fi series White Horse, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million allocated for the project’s production. According to U.S. prosecutors, Netflix had already paid Rinsch $44 million for the series before approving an additional $11…
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has set a new milestone as the African artist with the highest number of entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, overtaking fellow Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems. Until this week, Burna Boy and Tems were tied with eight entries…
Singer Davido has gifted a loyal fan N15 million on Saturday, June 20, after a viral interaction on social media platform X. The exchange began when a fan, Abazz (@abazwhylle), posted a tweet praising Davido for recently giving a car to another supporter. However, an online critic mocked Abazz, noting that he had been backing…
