Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Antar Laniyan has shared some of the deeply personal sacrifices he made in the early days of his career, underscoring the intense demands of professionalism in the Nigerian film industry. In a recent interview with media personality Seun Oloketuyi, Laniyan recounted a heartbreaking moment when he was forced to miss…
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of shielding Nigeria’s political elite from justice, describing this as the president’s only notable achievement since assuming office. In a video broadcast, the Grammy-nominated singer alleged that Tinubu’s harsh economic policies, which have worsened living conditions for millions of Nigerians, were implemented solely to protect…
Veteran Nollywood actor Razaq Olayiwola, popularly known as Ojopagogo, has opened up about the painful experience of losing his first wife, Funmilayo, while he was away on a movie set.Speaking in a recent interview, the actor revealed that the tragic incident occurred in 2000 while he was in Abeokuta filming Osuwon, a production directed by…
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has revealed that he is financially secure and would not go broke even if he stopped making music.The African Queen hitmaker made this known during a recent appearance on the +234 Mzansi Podcast, hosted by popular comedian Nedu. Addressing speculations about his financial status, 2Baba confidently…
The fight between Yoruba Musicians: Is it real or for commercial purposes?: “Ija Emi Pelu Sunny Ade o, oti Pari, Ko S’ogun mo ko s’ote mo, Ija Ma ti tan”. ( The fight between me and Sunny Ade is settled; there is no more war and no more animosity, the fight is settled). The song…
Grammy-nominated Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has taken her talents to the big screen with her acting debut in the upcoming American fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. In an interview with CBS, the “Rush” hitmaker shared her experience transitioning from music to film, describing it as both challenging and rewarding. “This is my…
The president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Baba Latin, has paid glowing tribute to veteran actor and filmmaker Adebayo Salami, famously known as Oga Bello, as he marks 60 years in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Amusan, in a heartfelt message shared via his…
Nigerian filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan has denied recent claims by his ex-wife, actress Stella Damasus, that she discovered their divorce through social media. In an interview with Teju Babyface that recently resurfaced online, Damasus said she found out about the end of her marriage to Ademinokan on YouTube after being alerted by calls and notifications from…
Award-winning filmmaker, director, and scriptwriter Ifeanyi Barbara has opened up about her decade-long journey in Nollywood, sharing insights into her personal and professional evolution as well as the industry’s ongoing transformation. In an exclusive interview which was conducted by Pelumi Bolawa for TheCable Lifestyle, Barbara recounted her bold leap from a lucrative career in the…
Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed deep concern over the increasing practice of surrogacy in Nigeria, warning that it could be used to exploit financially disadvantaged women due to the absence of robust legal frameworks. In an interview on News Central, Henshaw emphasized the urgent need for clear and enforceable legislation to govern surrogacy…
