Entertainment

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...

Grammy-winning singer Tems has encouraged people to look beyond stereotypes and explore the rich cultures of Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. During a brief interview at the Met Gala, Tems urged critics to visit these countries to truly understand the African experience. Tems highlights the continent’s beauty through its creativity, traditions,...

Actress Chioma Chukwuka broke down in tears on Saturday after winning the Best Lead Actress award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in “Seven Doors.” Sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram, the actress was visibly overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. While sharing the video, she wrote, “Thank...

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has revealed why he broke down in tears after winning the Best Lead Actor award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in “Seven Doors.” He attributed his emotional reaction to personal reasons known only to him and Allah while expressing gratitude...

Author and filmmaker Arese Ugwu has opened up on how streaming platform Netflix’s rejection affected her.  Despite the massive success of her TV series “The Smart Money Woman” on the platform, Netflix declined her request for sponsorship to produce more seasons on a larger scale. The rejection, Ugwu said, left her devastated...

Wowed by his performance at a recent show, music fans have tipped a Nigeria’s rising music star, Mark Orji popularly known as WVLKNGXD (walkinggod) for greatness in the highly competitive music industry. Walkinggod who trilled audience at a recent musical show tagged, ‘High Voltage Doings’ to a top-level performance at...

The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day was a vibrant celebration of African heritage with Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem taking centre stage. The duo won the Best Dressed Female and Male titles, respectively, impressing the audience and judges with their stunning traditional outfits. Liquorose’s...