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…
Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, has described his recent encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as a profoundly inspiring moment in his academic journey. Amadi, who is preparing to begin the clinical phase of his medical training,…
Days after Samad Uthman, a Nigerian journalist, published an exposé on misinformation trends that are driving the online propaganda for Burkina Faso’s junta leader Ibrahim Traore, the deluge of attacks he faced on social media platforms was something he had never experienced before.Openly and in his private messages, social media users abused, cursed, and threatened…
People often see journalism, especially radio presenting, as a pathway to wealth. The moment you’re on air, you’re seen as a millionaire. The fame and recognition that come with radio make many assume you’re financially comfortable. Listeners call you to hail and praise your work, and after all the admiration, some end the conversation with,…
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…
Former Military Administrator of Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing on him the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR), in recognition of his role in the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. In a statement released on Sunday, Col. Umar expressed gratitude for the honour,…
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…
Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, has opened up about his illustrious 60-year journey in the Nigerian film industry, his new cinema project Her Excellency, and the importance of investing in education and family. In a recent interview, the 71-year-old thespian, who began his acting career in 1964 with…
Princes from royal families in Iwo, Osun State, have publicly rejected an attempt by the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, to adopt the title “Alaafin of Iwo,” warning that such a move distorts historical traditions and threatens the cultural identity of the ancient town.The royal families, under the leadership of Prince Adedoja Osunwo and…
