Entertainment

Singer Simi has announced plans to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos, on October 1, 2025. In an Instagram post, the singer revealed that the concert idea came on a whim, driven by her desire to connect more closely with her fans, the “SimiArmy.” Joking about sponsorship, Simi said she and...

The couple — both aged 35 — first went public with their relationship in 2023 and have often been seen together at her hugely popular concerts and at his NFL games playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement...

Gospel artiste Pastor Nathaniel Bassey has announced plans to celebrate his birthday with inmates at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos. Bassey declared this on Tuesday on Instagram, noting the celebration would feature a one-day Halleluyah Challenge within the prison. He wrote: “Tomorrow for my birthday, I praise and...

Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has revealed how false online rumours deeply affected her mental health, leading to a personal struggle with depression. Speaking in an interview with Nancy Isime, Veekee said a scandalous claim that she allegedly “snatched” her husband, Femi Atere, from a friend triggered a period of intense emotional...

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has unveiled her latest project, a blockbuster movie titled “Behind The Scenes,” set to premiere in December 2025, as she celebrates her 48th birthday. Expressing gratitude to God for the opportunity to keep telling impactful stories, Akindele described the film as intriguing, captivating, and deeply personal, sparking...

Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has revealed how she collaborated with British-Nigerian rapper Skepta on her new single “On The Low”.  According to Savage, she casually reached out to Skepta via direct message and was surprised by how quickly things fell into place.  She narrated how she visited Skepta in the studio, played...

Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold is celebrating the fifth anniversary of his groundbreaking album “Afro Pop Vol. 1”. Released in 2020, Adekunle said the album marked a significant turning point in his career, showcasing his bold experimentation with Afro-pop, R&B, and dancehall sounds. The album featured hit tracks like “AG Baby” and “Something...

Comedian and actor Woli Arole has condemned the trend of women attending public events without wearing bras. In a post on Instagram, he described the act as “highly indecent” and expresses concern that normalising such practices could lead to a collapse of moral standards in society. Arole argues that braless dressing is...

From Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “Theorem” to a villain’s role in one of the “Star Wars” films, Terrence Stamp captivated audiences in both arthouse films and Hollywood blockbusters. British actor Terence Stamp, a leading man of 1960s cinema before reinventing himself in a series of striking roles, including as Superman villain...

Fans and colleagues joined the couple in welcoming their new bundle of joy. Nigerian Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have welcomed their second child. The “You Do This One’ crooner announced the news in a joint post with her spouse on Friday on Instagram. The couple...