Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola is mourning the loss of her only child, Ayomikun. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain unknown. Many veteran actors in the industry have taken to social media to express their heartfelt condolences. Ayomikun was 24 years old. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu has ordered two Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests to be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The directive was issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga while ruling on an application filed by the singer’s father,…
Nollywood actor Stan Nze has stated firmly that he won’t risk his life for the sake of a movie role. In an interview with The Nation, the actor described it as pure foolishness to put himself in danger just to prove his acting prowess. He explained that professional stunt performers are trained and well compensated…
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has made his relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole official on Instagram. The 18-year-old footballer posted a cozy photo of the pair in celebration of Nicole’s 25th birthday, confirming rumors that had been circulating in recent weeks. The post came shortly after Yamal played a key role in Barcelona’s dramatic 3-2…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been declared wanted. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Police described the so-called “wanted notice” circulating on social media as false, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The viral poster, which featured the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the shutdown of 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and violating Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. This enforcement followed the submission of the 2024 Compliance Report by major service providers, including…
Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Face Idibia’s classic hit “African Queen” taking the coveted number one spot. Wizkid emerges as the only artist with two entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” landing at No. 2 and the global smash “Essence” featuring Tems at…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayoleyi Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, has opened up about his decision to leave Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, describing it as “premature.” In a recent interview snippet shared on Instagram by Echo Room Podcast on Tuesday, the singer explained that there was no conflict behind his exit. Rather, he was young…
Nigerian rapper M.I. Abaga recently opened up about the unwavering support of his wife, Eniola Mafe, in both his personal life and career. During a recent episode of the Outside The Box podcast, the music star revealed that Eniola was the very first person to financially back him when he started raising funds for his…
Singer Sean Kingston has been sentenced to 42 months (3.5 years) in a U.S. federal prison following his conviction in a wire fraud case. The sentence was handed down on Friday, August 15, in a Florida courtroom, months after Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of defrauding businesses of over $1 million.…
