Entertainment

Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has made history as the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube, joining the ranks of global Afrobeats icons Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Her breakout hit “Rush,” which has amassed over 450 million views, remains one of the most-watched Afrobeats videos on the...

Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify with his fourth album, “Made in Lagos”. Released in October 2020, the album has been a huge success, with his global hit “Essence,” which has garnered over 400 million streams. The album features a rich fusion of Pop, Afrobeats, and R&B, with...

Actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has addressed rumours about her health, denying claims that she was diagnosed with cancer. In a widely shared video, she explained that a clip from her TV show, Mercy’s Menu, was misinterpreted. The actress noted that she experienced a “cancer scare” due to a swelling in her...

Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration, in Marketing Communications from Berkeley College, at the age of 39. After pausing her education after high school to support her siblings, Ibrahim shared that it was her friend, Busie Matsiko-Andan, who encouraged her...

Veteran actress Jumoke George has opened up about her struggles with illness, homelessness, and family challenges. In a tearful interview on the TalkToB show, she revealed that she’s been living in a church for six years after being evicted from her apartment due to unaffordable rent. She said, “There are...

Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is thrilled to be featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of “The Most Influential Women in International Film.” She expresses her gratitude and humility on Instagram, acknowledging the honor of being recognised among 46 trailblazing women from around the globe. Akindele also extends heartfelt...

Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has released the trailer of her highly anticipated movie “Iyalode” on Instagram. The film, set to premiere on June 6, 2025, boasts an impressive cast, including Muyiwa Ademola, Gabriel Afolayan, and Kehinde Bankole, among others. Directed by Adebayo Tijani and produced by Kolawole Ajeyemi in...

Veteran record producer ID Cabasa has disputed Senegalese-American music executive Akon’s claim that he played a key role in creating the Afrobeats genre. Cabasa, in an interview with Wazobia FM, argued that Afrobeats was already thriving in Nigeria before Akon’s collaborations with local artists in the late 2000s. He cites...

Rapper Ice Prince has opened up about his struggles with smoking, revealing that his knowledge of rolling cannabis has made it challenging to quit. In a conversation on the Konnected Minds podcast, Ice Prince expressed regret over learning how to roll, stating that it has led to excessive smoking. He...