The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning with the reported passing of legendary singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, at the age of 72. According to eyewitnesses, Onwenu died on Tuesday night, July 30, 2024, after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli in Lagos. Onwenu had reportedly performed at the birthday…
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has called on filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the International Feature Film category of the 97th annual Academy Awards. The submission portal will be open from August 1 to August 30, 2024. The committee, led by actress…
The long awaited Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 edition tagged ‘No Loose Guard’ finally begins on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The 28 housemates in this 2024 season will be competing for the grand prize of N100 million worth of gifts for the next 71 days. However, this year’s season comes with a twist as…
Nigerian veteran folktale singer Gentle Mike Ejeagha has experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity as his 41-year-old song, “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” debuted at number 150 on Spotify’s weekly chart. This achievement marks the highest new entry the week, bringing renewed attention to the veteran artist’s work. The song’s resurgence can be attributed to the…
Musician and activist Charly Boy has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, for his kindness and support in reviving his music career in 1981. In a tribute to the late Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 82, Charly Boy revealed how the…
Renowned South African rapper Malome Vector has died in a car accident in the Free State The accident occurred while Vector was traveling with musical collaborators Puleng Phoofolo and Lizwi Wokuqala. Ambitiouz Entertainment, his former record label, confirmed the devastating news in a post on Wednesday evening, stating, “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing…
Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he sparked a viral dance challenge with. The 41-year-old song by the 93-year-old folklore legend has taken social media by storm, leading to questions about revenue distribution…
Nigeria’s controversial singer “Charly Boy, has made a shocking vow – he’ll divorce his wife of 47 years if Kamala Harris doesn’t win the US presidential election! The maverick musician took to X to declare his support for Harris, calling her his “crush” and stating that America deserves its first Black Female President after Barack…
Nigerian actress Ini Edo has subtly responded to rumors linking her to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Following a blog post alleging that she and other celebrities, including Wanneka, Hilda Baci, Dakore Egbuson, Nancy Isime, and Shontel Nnadi, are in romantic relationships with Akpabio to fund their luxurious lifestyles, Ini Edo took to social media to…
Josh2Funny, Nigeria’s ace comedian, has spoken out about the cutthroat world of comedy and content creation in the country. In a recent podcast appearance on “The Honest Bunch,” he set the record straight: “Don’t let anyone sugarcoat it, there’s fierce competition in the industry.” Josh2Funny confidently asserted his dominance in the comedy scene, stating, “I’m…
