Category: Entertainment

What an incredible night it was at the Afrozons Pre-Grammy Party, sponsored by Heineken! The atmosphere was electric, the beats were infectious, and the celebration of Heineken’s 150th anniversary blended seamlessly with the triumph of African music on the global stage. The anticipation leading up to the event was palpable, and the night did not disappoint. The Afrozons Pre-Grammy Party showcased the best of African talent and paid tribute to legends who have shaped the continent’s musical landscape. One of the highlights of the evening was the moment when the…

Days after celebrated actor Zack Orji collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where he is currently receiving treatment, another popular Yoruba filmmaker and actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina is dead. The 73-year-old actor, in his lifetime, was well known in the contemporary Yoruba theatre industry. The news of his death was announced by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, via his Instagram handle (@SaidiBalogun), on Thursday night. He posted Olofa Ina’s picture with a caption “Goodnight legend Chief Deji Akinremi (Olofa Ina) RIP.”

Popular media personality, Laura Abebe, popularly known as Moet Abebe, has disclosed her reason for being single. The 34-year-old presenter provided the reason while on a podcast hosted by her and reality TV star, Tolani Baj. The podcast – Bahd and Boujee, had Nollywolly actor, Etim Effiong, as a guest. Moet has consistently been in the news recently. Earlier in June 2023, she shared her experience of enduring an “abusive” relationship with her ex-fiance for approximately two and a half years. The video jockey in October 2023, stated that she…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just inscribed the Sango Oyo Festival in the list of World Heritage. The body was inscribed in the 2023 Eighteenth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee Convention for The Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Reacting to this development, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun said this has ranked Oyo State, Nigeria amongst the countries of the World as a Giant in the Tourism Industry, by extension, Cultural Proliferation. According to him, the next Sango Festival in…

First class Yoruba poet, cultural ambassador, writer, artiste and religious leader, Alhaji Olanrewaju Adepoju, is dead. Adepoju died at 7 p.m. on Sunday at his Idi Orogbo off Ring Ring Road apartment in Ibadan, Oyo State. The highly revered godfatger of Ewi; Yoruba poetic recitation and author of a Yoruba play, ‘Ladepo Omo Adanwo‘ was 83 years old. His son, Adejare Adepoju, broke the news in a brief announcement on Sunday, saying “Baba has gone to rest. Inna lilahi Wa innaa ilaehi Roojiuuna. My Dad, Olanrewaju Adepoju, Rest in Peace.…

Popular Yoruba actress, Bisola Badmus, has opened up on her battle with a brain disease called, Encephalopathy. Encephalopathy is a disease that alters the mental state, leaving one confused and not acting like they usually do. This was made known in a post on the actress’s Instagram page, during her birthday celebration. Badmus disclosed that she had been battling the disease for over one year. “Over a year now I have been battling with health issues (Encephalopathy). I cannot even wish my enemy such illness. It was a tough one…

Some Nigerians on social media have slammed the presence of On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa at the the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Toke Makinwa, in a Saturday tweet, had expressed excitement about attending COP28 in Dubai, noting the importance of global leaders, royalty, climate change advocates, and industry leaders coming together to discuss saving the planet. She wrote, “When world leaders, Royalty, Climate change advocates and industry game changers gather to meet in Dubai to discuss how to save the planet, #Cop28 May your name be what the whole…

Darosha Losobeh, a cousin to the late artiste, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed how the late singer reportedly got a broken neck. The late singer’s assistant was reacting to a viral video of the singer’s coffin allegedly showing he had a broken neck. The ex-Marlian record signee died at the age of 27 on September 12, and his death has stirred controversy with many Nigerians calling for justice for his sudden demise, leading to the arrest of his former boss, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley and Samson…

The Oonitisa, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has made a stunning revelation that every woman carries a touch of witchcraft spirit within. The 48-year-old monarch made this known while playing host to the cast of the Real Housewives of Lagos season 2. In a recent viral Instagram video, members of the reality show visited the Ooni in his palace, where he spoke to them about ‘witchcraft’. Iyabo Ojo, Chioma Ikokwu and Tania Omotayo were among those in the video at the king’s palace. The video started with a warm…

Enitan Subair, the student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, who embarked on a handwashing marathon to set a new Guinness World Record, has reportedly landed in hospital. Enitan had ended the marathon in the early hours of yesterday. According to a post on the official X handle for the marathon, Enitan ended the marathon after 58 hours, surpassing her initial plan of 50 hours. A video now circulating social media reveals that her hands have turned white and wrinkled as a result of the handwashing marathon. She was also seen…

Emeka Chochoo, the former manager of actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has disclosed why the actor’s adopted daughter, Jasmine, and two of his sons, Daniel and Val, were invited by the police. News had surfaced Wednesday evening that Mr Ibu’s wife, Stella Maris, ordered their arrests following weeks of social media banter over the signatory to the actor’s account. Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, who shared the news on Instagram, alleged that Jasmine and the actor’s sons were arrested and detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex,…

A Nigerian lady, Helen Williams has set a new record for longest handmade wig. The Guinness World Record disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday. The wig stretches an incredible 351.28 metres (1,152 ft 5 in). She spent 11 days and over N200000 (£2,031; $2,493) making the wig. According to the GWR, Helen has been working as a professional wigmaker for eight years, producing anywhere from 50 to 300 wigs per week. “Helen Williams from Lagos, Nigeria has achieved a new record for the longest handmade wig which stretches…

A Brazilian singer, Darlyn Morais, 28, died after being bitten by a spider at his home in the northeastern city of Miranorte in Brazil on October 31. Morais was said to have developed an allergic reaction to the spider bite on his face and was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. He died on Monday, November 6, Daily Mail reports Wednesday. His 18-year-old stepdaughter also suffered a spider bite and was hospitalised and in stable condition, Morais’ wife, Jhullyenny Lisboa, told the Brazilian news outlet, G1. Lisboa said that Morais…