Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, and several Nigerian entertainers have mourned veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his family on Wednesday, September 16. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, described him as “The Lion of Lufodo” and…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about the importance of genotype compatibility when choosing a life partner. Speaking during a recent episode of the One54 podcast, the singer, who said he has the SS genotype, revealed that he would not have married his wife, Simi, if she had been AS or SS. According to…
Big Brother Naija Season 11: Show Ya Sef housemate, Nomy, has been disqualified from the reality show. Big Brother announced her disqualification following her repeated disobedience of instructions issued by Big Brother. Nomy was serving as this week’s “bench warmer” when she reportedly left her designated bench and vest behind. Big Brother addressed the violation,…
Popular TikTok streamer Peller has responded to content creator Solomon Buchi after Buchi reportedly filed a complaint with the UK Metropolitan Police over comments allegedly made by the streamer. The controversy escalated on Saturday, September 5, 2026, after Buchi announced that he had taken legal action over statements Peller made during a livestream. Peller, who…
Nigerian music star Davido has triggered a wave of reactions online after hitting back at critics who question his family wealth and generational privilege. The singer, in a public service announcement shared on his official X account, unapologetically stated that he plans to enjoy both the wealth he has built through his music career and…
Nigerian actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died after battling breast cancer. The President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Owolabi Ajasa, announced her death in a statement shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday afternoon, September 1. Ajasa expressed…
Veteran actor Francis Duru has sparked a debate after claiming that the Igbo community played a major role in the development of modern Nollywood, but that Yoruba filmmakers have since become more dominant in the industry. Speaking during an interview on Gbam, Duru said Igbo entrepreneurs were instrumental in building Nigeria’s home-video industry but…
Salt, the sister of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, has opened up about her views on dating or marrying a man who earns less than she does. Speaking on the Wahala Podcast, Salt was asked whether she would date or marry a man she is wealthier than. “I will control him o,” she responded. When asked…
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose remarkable career spanned music, television and film, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver, who shared the news on her social media platforms. Parton died peacefully in Nashville, according to…
Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, August 23, and booked on the charge. Records show that he remained in a Las Vegas jail as of the time of publication. The latest arrest adds to Famous Dex’s previous legal…
