Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has been appointed the head of his royal family. The veteran, via his Instagram page, revealed that he was officially conferred as the head of the Oteniya branch of King Kosoko royal family. He disclosed that on Sunday, he was presented to the Oloriebi in Council and has also been re-confirmed…
In the last few months, I have been called upon to review some of the newly released Nollywood movies. These requests followed my brief review of Anikulapo, which sparked controversy within the industry. After my review, several mainstream media organizations in Nigeria reached out to me for exclusive interviews about the movie. Some print media…
UBA’s chief photographer, Tobi James, has responded to rumours that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, is the bank’s new brand ambassador. According to reports on X, Davido was said to be the new brand ambassador for the renowned bank. A popular X influencer Ruthiee, made a post with a picture of the…
Obviously, because I am the unauthorised biographer of Ayinla Omowura, the musical enfant terrible of Yorubaland of the 1970s, I have been inundated by requests to lend a voice to an ongoing debate which has s” therefrom. Rather than the popular and legal affirmation that Omowura was murdered in a barroom brawl in May, 1980…
Dano Milk, Nigeria’s leading dairy brand has unveiled, frontline Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa, as its new brand ambassador. In a recent announcement, the company said “We are thrilled to welcome Funke Akindle to the Dano Milk family as our brand ambassador. It’s going to be an incredible journey full…
A judge in New York, Robyn Tarnofsky, has declared on Thursday that he federal sex trafficking trial of the US rapper, Sean Diddy Combs, is scheduled to start on May 5. The embattled rapper was arrested on September 16 over sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The US magistrate judge Robyn Tarnofsky ordered that the entertainer…
Lisabi was a famous leader from Egba Alake, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, born around 1750. He belonged to the Egba tribe, a part of the Yoruba people. His father, Odunsi, was a respected warrior. Lisabi was trained by his father and showed great courage in battles against neighboring tribes. He became prominent in the 1770s-1780s…
Popular Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has advised career-oriented single women to have children early if they desire to achieve long-term professional success. In an interview with Nollywood On Radio, the film star shared her unconventional views on balancing career and family. Citing her personal experience, the actress argued that marriage is not necessary to start…
A Forbes publication has named David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, as the richest artiste in Africa in 2024. The list also mentioned Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, and Don Jazzy in the top five. While Davido led with $100 million, Don Jazzy followed with $50 million, Burna Boy raked up $30 million, Wizkid with $25 million,…
Popular Afrobeats artiste, Tiwa Savage, is back with a new single that is already creating major buzz. Her latest track, titled Forgiveness, is set to drop on October 18, and fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an unforgettable release. Known for her ability to blend soulful vocals with infectious Afrobeats rhythms, Tiwa Savage…
