Category: Entertainment
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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced his death on Sunday evening during an emotional Instagram livestream, according to multiple reports. Entertainment industry figure and founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, also confirmed…
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Fast-Rising Female ‘DJ MJAY’ Mojisola Osindero Dominates Nigerian Beats, Expands African Influence
Nigerian disc jockey, Mojisola Osindero, popularly known as “DJ MJAY” is rapidly establishing herself as one of the country’s emerging entertainment personalities, earning widespread recognition for her energetic performances, versatility and ability to engage audiences at major events across Nigeria and beyond. The entertainer has continued to build an impressive profile through performances at corporate gatherings,…
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Nigerian Artiste ‘Awe’ Drops New Cultural Anthem “Golden Jubilee” to Mark 50-Year Milestone
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Nigerian music artiste Awe, whose real name is Olufemi Orunsola, has released a new musical single titled “Golden Jubilee”, a culturally inspired anthem celebrating five decades of heritage, resilience and collective progress. The single, officially unveiled this week, is a blend of Afro-centric rhythms and rich Yoruba cultural elements, crafted to…
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Mohbad: Father Takes Lagos Govt to Appeal Court, Says “DPP’s Legal Powers Not Absolute”
Lagos, Nigeria – In a fresh bid for justice over the controversial death of his son, Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late Nigerian music star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has filed an appeal challenging the legal advice that cleared key suspects including music executive Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and show promoter…
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Nollywood: How ‘Ireke’Unpacks the Role of Africans in the Slave Trade; A story the World Needs
– A Bold Reclamation of African History Through the Power of Film A transformative chapter in African storytelling is set to unfold on July 25 as “Ireke: Rise of the Maroons”, a groundbreaking 96-minute historical drama, makes its global theatrical debut. Directed by Emmy-nominated BBC journalist Gbolahan Peter Macjob, the film is poised to redefine…
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Tragedy Strikes: Popular TikToker ‘DisturbingTiktok’ Dies During Live Stream, Wife Speaks Out
In a tragic turn of events, popular TikTok content creator, Sesan, widely known as ‘DisturbingTiktok’, has passed away after suffering a…
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Portable Arrested Over Alleged ₦6.3 Million Contract Breach
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, was taken into police custody on Monday, over an alleged breach of contract related to a paid performance he failed to attend. The incident stems from the Kwara Tampan Fiesta 1.0, which took place on September 29, 2024, at the Starwood O2 Arena in Ilorin, Kwara…
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MOHBAD: Unresolved Circumstances Surrounding Death Spark Public Outrage
Tragic death of Nigerian Afrobeat star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, remains shrouded in mystery, despite ongoing investigations and multiple toxicology tests. Mohbad, aged 27, passed away on September 12, 2023, under circumstances that have since raised numerous questions. Initial reports indicated that a nurse administered three injections to the singer prior to his…
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Death of Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi: Things to know
In Nigeria, a popular Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi has died at his residence in Ikorodu area of Lagos State in the early hours of Sunday, May 14, 2023. Murphy Afolabi died of injuries sustained after he slipped and fell tragically in the bathroom. Afolabi died in less than 24 hours that two other Nollywood actors, Saint…
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Self-styled Pop-Artiste, Olufemi Orunsola hits Music Airwaves with new Gosple-Song to celebrate Easter
Abeokuta-based self-styled music artiste and mediaprenuer, Olufemi Orunsola, also known as “Àwé” has taken the Nigerian music space by the storms with his timely release of another evergreen street banger of a gospel-song to commemorate the Easter celebration. The new hit single tagged “JESU TI KU F’EVERYBODY -YES DADDY”, made another addition to the crop…
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