Nollywood filmmaker, Obi Emelonye, has revealed a shocking conversation he had with former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. While working on his film, ‘Badamasi: Portrait of a General’, a biopic about Babangida’s life, Emelonye had a conversation with the former head of state, where Babangida shared one of his most difficult decisions as…
Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr, is poised to make her Hollywood debut in the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel “Children of Blood and Bone”. The movie, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, is a fantasy romance film based on Adeyemi’s 2018 young adult novel. Adeyemi announced…
Mabel Segun, a celebrated Nigerian poet, author, and advocate for children’s literature, has died at the age of 95. Her family announced her passing in a statement, expressing gratitude for her impactful life and contributions to literature, broadcasting, and sports. Segun’s illustrious career spanned over five decades, with notable achievements in education, literature, and sports….
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her reluctance to sign new artistes to her label. In an interview with Forbes Africa, the ‘Water and Garri‘ hitmaker explained that she doesn’t think she has the “gift” to manage and mentor upcoming musicians. According to Tiwa, signing artistes can be a “stressful” task, and…
A special offences court in Ikeja has granted Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, bail in the sum of N50 million. On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a fresh four-count charge alleging that Okoye “dishonestly converted” funds received as music proceeds from three…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has broken silence over the recent altercation between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the now-suspended lawmaker representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen. According to Tinubu, the Legislative Chamber is handling matters appropriately. She explained that the Senate is a matured Chamber which must be treated with respect. The First Lady’s…
The management of Ilaji Resorts and Sports Village has released an official statement addressing the sudden resignation of Ajibola Akinyefa, the pioneer General Manager of Ilaji 91.9FM. The statement debunked claims that Akinyefa was forced to resign, instead attributing his departure to “inefficiency, pride, and an inability to align with the company’s professional standards.” According…
The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to collaborate with India in the media and entertainment sector. Asika spoke during a presentation and interactive session at the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit, held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja on Thursday. He stressed…
The ongoing paternity dispute between former Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni, and his ex-mistress, Adaobi Alagwu, took a dramatic turn as Ayeni accused Alagwu of resorting to blackmail. Ayeni’s allegations come after he stopped providing Alagwu with a N5 million monthly allowance and sought to reclaim a N400 million property in Abuja.¹ Testifying before the…
In a move aimed at strengthening its commercial and communications strategy, News Central TV has announced the appointment of Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan as its new Director of Commercial and Communications. This promotion recognizes Egabor-Afolahan’s outstanding contributions to business development, brand management, and strategic communications. With over 20 years of experience in banking, oil & gas, and…
