King Sunny Ade’s African Beats’ remix titled “Ja Funmi”, which was released in 1982, must have particularly influenced Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister’s remix titled “Refined Fuji Garbage” he released in the UK in 1990. KSA’s ‘Ja Funmi’ till this morning is a masterpiece and a timeless work of art that asserts the Ondo-born as a…
Renowned Nollywood actor, Dele Odule, has ignited widespread debate following his comments on the controversial “sex-for-roles” issue in Nollywood. Speaking during an interview on Oyinmomo TV’s YouTube channel, the actor shared his personal views on romantic dynamics within the industry, emphasizing the importance of consent. Odule stated that he does not believe it’s inherently wrong…
Renowned Nollywood actor and director, Odunlade Adekola, has built a stellar career with over 100 film appearances, earning a reputation for both excellence and integrity. In a recent chat, he spoke about the rise of indigenous storytelling, the importance of cultural preservation, and how he balances his professional and personal life. According to Odunlade, the…
Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has earned a Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., USA. He announced his achievement on Instagram, sharing photos from his graduation ceremony.The singer, actor, and politician revealed that the past few years have been a “stretching season” for his family. He had to…
Nigerian celebrity Disc Jockey and philanthropist, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, is celebrating a major career milestone after landing a gig at a high-profile event hosted by the Bill Gates Foundation in Seattle, Washington. The billionaire heiress and entertainer shared the exciting news via her Snapchat page, expressing gratitude for how far…
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has declared his Igbo heritage in response to a tribal post that criticized his association with Igbo people. The controversy arose after an X user, yakbel, wrote, “Davido just dey carry Ibo full body, until when dem betray am before e rest, Yoruba boy dey frolick…
Wale Ojo is a British Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria. He came into prominence in 1995 for his role in The Hard Case. He won the award for Best Actor at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for this leading role…
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has extended a warm welcome to veteran Nigerian highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos. On Friday, Chimezie expressed gratitude to Davido for sample credit of his 2010 hit single ‘Because of English’ in ‘With You’ his collaborative work with Omah Lay while dancing to the song Davido…
Daughter of renowned Nollywood actress, Jumoke George, Adeola, has returned to Nigeria after being trafficked to Mali under false pretenses and sold into forced labor for four years. Adeola recounted her experience in a video posted on Biola Adebayo’s YouTube channel, revealing how a trusted family friend deceived her with a promise of a legitimate…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Akanni Yinka Quadri, has expressed deep appreciation to the Lagos State Government over the recently introduced health insurance scheme for filmmakers. Describing it as a long-overdue intervention, Quadri lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he called a “giant stride” in addressing the persistent health challenges faced by actors in the industry….
