Entertainment

Nigerian Grammy award-winner Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems is set to headline the halftime show at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final. The historic show will take place on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Other international stars scheduled to perform include Doja Cat and J Balvin....

Three of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid have come under fire from controversial social media critic, VeryDarkMan for flaunting their luxury lifestyles amid economic hardship in the country. In a viral video, VeryDarkMan questioned the trio’s recent multi-billion Naira car purchases, suggesting they were tone-deaf to the struggles...

Ms Benson-Awoyinka said the meeting was a major step forward in promoting adire and African fashion globally. The commissioner for tourism, arts and culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has met with key international stakeholders to spotlight indigenous fashion and textiles on the global stage. The engagement was with the founder of Africa...

The Recording Academy led by its Chief Executive Officer Harvey Mason Jr. has inducted the late Nigerian afrobeat legend and social crusader Fela Anikulapo-Kuti into its 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his classical album “Zombie”. Harvey Mason Jr. and the President/CEO of the Grammy Museum Michael Sticka made this...

Big Brother Naija star and actress Bisola Aiyeola has celebrated her daughter’s 16th birthday by presenting her first-ever phone to her. In an Instagram post with photos of her daughter, the single mother expressed gratitude for God’s blessings on her family. She marveled at how grown her daughter has become and playfully...

As Nigeria marks 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, the tagline “Good People, Great Nation,” coined by the late Dora Akunyili under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, resonates as a call for unity among its over 200 million citizens. This milestone offers a moment to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, creativity,...

Reality TV star and actor Adeoluwa Okusaga, popularly known as Saga, has called for greater awareness and support for men’s mental health. In his message, Saga stressed the importance of acknowledging one’s emotions and seeking help when needed. He urged men to prioritise their well-being by opening up about their...

Chess Master Tunde Onakoya has responded to the backlash over his visit to President Tinubu. He emphasised that his work with chess in slums is about empowering children through education and critical thinking. Onakoya, via his X page, noted that the visit doesn’t imply endorsement of policies but rather an...

Afrobeats artist D’banj has announced plans for a joint tour with 2Baba and Timaya. In a recent interview with Adesope Live in London, D’banj discussed the tour and expressed gratitude for the global success of Afrobeats, crediting both the industry’s dedication and the support of the African diaspora. The tour,...

Actress Biola Bayo has responded to trolls mocking her over her failed marriage. In a video, she emphasised that she’s human and doesn’t deserve the backlash. Bayo explained that she initially shared about her marriage to control her narrative, but people used it against her. She revealed that she informed her estranged...