•Late actor James Van Der Beek US actor James Van Der Beek, the star of the American TV series “Dawson’s Creek”, died yesterday at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” read a […]
•Pete Edochie Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has dismissed rumours of his passing. His communications team, Afrolens Media, confirmed in a statement today that the 78-year-old is alive, well, and actively going about his daily engagements. The statement read, “We wish to categorically state that the news circulating on some blogs and soc...
•Tems Award-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first African female artist to have seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her song “What You Need” debuted at 93, tying her with Burna Boy and South African group Seether for the most Billboard Hot 100 […]...
•Actress Halima Abubakar now (L) and before (R) Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has once again gone public with appeal for financial assistance, saying she urgently needs money for surgery. In a now-trending video shared today, the actress was seen sitting on the floor as she begged Nigerians for support. “I’m tired of begging, I need [&hell...
•Falz Renowned rapper and activist Falz has publicly criticized the Nigerian government over its handling of insecurity, following the recent violent attacks in parts of Kwara State. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Falz expressed deep frustration at what he described as the government’s silence, slow response, and misplaced priorities...
•Burna Boy A legal war has begun over the ownership of celebrity singer Burna Boy’s early musical catalogue, pitting his former label and his current management against each other in a series of fraud allegations and alleged backroom deals. At the heart of the dispute is a transaction allegedly carried out in mid-2024 that has […]
•2baba and Burna Boy Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, professionally known as 2Baba, has weighed in on the debate over who currently leads the Afrobeats scene, placing Burna Boy at the top of the game. He made the remarks during a recent episode of Mic on Podcast with host Seun Okinbaloye, where 2Baba was asked […]
•2Baba Veteran Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has faulted the comparisons between Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and contemporary star Wizkid. Speaking on Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, the music icon described the comparison as “ridiculous,” adding that it is both “disrespectful” to Fela’s legacy and “...
•Tonto Dikeh, husband Olakunle Churchill and son Andre Businessman Olakunle Churchill has reunited with his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh, and their son King Andre, following a decade-long public feud. The former couple, who had been embroiled in a bitter dispute, have now put their differences aside. Recall that Tonto Dikeh initiated contact with Chur...
•Late Ron Kenoly Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, triggering an outpouring of tributes from Christian music communities and worship leaders across the world. Kenoly was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordin...
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