In the age of social media, not only can influencers or celebrities make money from their millions of followers or their posts, but pets can do it too. And for example there is the site All About Cats, which has just announced which are the richest pets in the world. Among them is Taylor Swift’s…
American rapper, Meek Mill has announced plans to visit Nigeria, following his trip to Ghana.The rapper has been in Ghana where he performed at the 2022 Afronation concert. During his stay in the West African country, the 35-year-old had revealed that his phone was stolen. The police in Ghana, however, recovered the stolen phone and…
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Ndileka has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for using her grandfather to make their new Netflix project more successful. As reported by Marca, the couple recently announced the release of the ‘Live To Lead’ documentary, one which was inspired by the late South African anti-apartheid activist. What did Nelson…
For music lovers with a soft spot from prominent musical figures in the rap genre of the American rap culture, here’s a mix that should should make for a good listening. This mix was put together by DJ Exodus and produced by Tune Seeker. Enjoy the visuals and the lyrics below:
There appears to be no end to Fancy Acholonu’s expose of her failed engagement and five-year relationship with Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo. Fancy ended her engagement to Alex about three months before their wedding in a terse Instagram post in August 2021. One year later, the leggy model made a U-turn. In an Instagram post…
Nollywood actor, Yomi Alore, popularly known as Yomi Gold, has announced his split from wife, Ameenah. In a post shared via his Instagram page on Tuesday, Gold revealed that they decided to part ways because love has died in the relationship. “I and Meenah decided to go our separate ways,” he wrote. He added, “I…
Tracy Eboigbodin, a Nigerian chef from Edo State recently emerged winner at the 11th series of MasterChef, Italy, an international cooking show. As reported by The Guardian, the Italian embassy in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and Fraser Suites, celebrated Eboigbodin at the seventh edition of the annual week of Italian…
Fancy Acholonu, the estranged fiancée of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, has continued to evade spilling to curious netizens the reason for their separation. Days ago, a glimmer of hope had shined in the hearts of shippers when the US-based model tendered her apology to the thespian a year after breaking off their engagement. However,…
Nigerian comedienne and skit maker, Taaooma is out with another side splitting episode of Taaooma’s Cabin. This episode titled “Job Hunt” featured Nollywood veteran, Iyabo Ojo. Watch the skit below:
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Seyi Vibez kicks off 2023 with the official video of his smash hit “Chance (Na Ham).” Watch the TG Omori-directed video below:
Near, far, wherever you are, there’s anger over Celine Dion not being included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 greatest singers of all time. Published on New Year’s Day, the list ranges from Aretha Franklin to Rosalía and other artists known for standout singing. But some on social media are calling out what they…
Nigerian iconic singer, songwriter, and performer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has issued an apology to his fans, stating why his Lagos headline concert turned out sour. The African colossus, who had a mind-blowing 2022, including selling out iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden, State Farm Arena, and a slew of other…
The Foo Fighters will continue as a band following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year, although it will be a “different” group, they have said as reported by CNN. In a statement posted on Instagram at the weekend, the rock band called 2022 “the most difficult and tragic year” that they had known….
Actor Jeremy Renner suffered “blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries” after a New Year’s Day snow plowing accident, a spokesperson for the actor said Monday evening. Renner had surgery Monday and “remains in the intensive care unit in critical but stable condition,” the spokesperson said. “Jeremy’s family would like to express their gratitude to the…
Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, kicks a fan off the stage following an attempt to join him on the platform. This comes amidst the backlash that trailed the singer’s lateness to his show where he kept his fans waiting for 8 hours. Burna Boy while addressing fans at the show stumped on the face of…
Kanye West, infamous stealing the spotlight of Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMA Awards, had a hilarious repeat at People Awards 2013. Olivia Munn similarly pulled a “Kanye stunt” when the actress reclaimed the trophy from the superstar; she was going to win the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Country Artist. The singer said, “This…
Actor Jeremy Renner is in “critical but stable condition” at a Reno-area hospital after being injured in a weather-related snow plowing incident, CNN affiliate KABC reported, citing a spokesperson for Renner. As reported by CNN, officers responded to a “traumatic injury” in the area of Mt. Rose Highway in Reno, Nevada, according to a news…
Nigerian model, Precious Okoye has emerged winner of Miss Africa 2022 beauty pageant held in Calabar, Cross River State. Precious took the crown on Tuesday, ahead of Poelano Mothisi from Lesotho, who emerged 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, Tina Haimbala from Namibia. The event, which was held on the 27th of December, 2022, had more…
Nollywood actress Mellisa Osagie has shared her story of how her boyfriend dumped her over a bedroom scene in a movie. While speaking in an interview with the PUNCH, Mellisa Osagie pointed out to any future suitor that she is ready to do anything for her acting career, hence needs someone who will understand her…
Zinoleesky’s 2022 campaign has been highly impressive. The gifted singer has been in hot form all year churning out smashes back to back. Songs like Call of Duty, Loving You, Rocking, and even the recently released Personal, are proper attestations. However, Zinoleesky isn’t satisfied yet, he has decided to wrap up the year with a…
The DC Universe has finally been established, with James Gunn spearheading most of the creative processes from here on. But for all of the possibilities for growth, there are also moments when things may have to be lessened or scrapped entirely. A great example of this is the recent news that Wonder Woman 3 is…
Anita Pointer, one of the founding members of the R&B group The Pointer Sisters, has died at age 74, according to her publicist Roger Neal. As reported by the CNN, Pointer passed away Saturday at her home in Los Angeles where she was surrounded by her family, Neal said in a statement to CNN. The…
This year’s version of NBC’s celebrity-packed special Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party was a marked improvement over last year’s Pete Davidson co-hosted edition. Gone were Jack Harlow and some questionable comedy bits — save one laugh-free sketch from SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy — and in their stead: Dolly Parton, America’s Sweetheart (and Miley’s godmother). “I…
Songwriter and singer, J’Dess and her husband Onyeka Obilo have welcomed their first child. The couple who got married in 2021 welcomed their baby in December. The singer took to her Instagram to share the wonderful news. She said: Look what I bagged this year!!!😭🙌🙏🥰 This year I explored for me what I say to…
Rihanna and boyfriend A$AP Rocky recently enjoyed a date night in Los Angeles at the movie theater, seemingly one of their favorite ways to enjoy quality time together as a couple. As reported by ELLE, the musical artist was dressed in a brown fur coat over some cozy layers, including a black hoodie with matching…
Every year comes with controversies and the Nigerian entertainment industry never seems to disappoint in that aspect. In 2022, some Nigerian celebrities made the news for a series of controversial moments, ranging from marital issues to industry fights, and provoking comments. Here are some controversial celebrities who made the headlines in 2022: PortablePopular street-pop artiste,…
Veteran rapper and minister Shola Idowu, popularly known as Weird MC, has shared her views on family planning. The singer took to Twitter to give her take. She shared that no one should try to blackmail her by saying she’s stingy; instead, they should control their birth rate. In her words, “pls if u decide…
Fancy Acholonu, a Nigerian-American model, has apologised publicly to popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo after she cancelled their August 2021 wedding plans. Acholonu and Ekubo officially announced their engagement in May 2021, but three months later, Fancy deleted all pictures of Alexx from her Instagram page and their their joint Instagram account. She then announced…
With Avatar: The Way of Water currently dominating theaters, James Cameron has begun to reveal the first Avatar 3 plot details. When asked about what fans can expect from the third Avatar film, Cameron gave the first details about the “Ash People” — a new Na’vi culture that is not necessarily as “good” as those…
Barbara Walters, the trailblazing television news broadcaster and longtime ABC News anchor and correspondent who shattered the glass ceiling and became a dominant force in an industry once dominated by men, died Friday. She was 93. As reported by ABC News, Walters joined ABC News in 1976, becoming the first female anchor on an evening…
In a recent partnership between Adidas and Lexus, the hit Wakanda Forever is rendered in car form. Inspired by Black Panther and working with students at Adidas S.E.E.D. (School for Experiential Education in Design), the luxury automaker and the sportswear company have created a version of the Lexus RX 500h F Sport fit for the…
Dave Bautista’s Head Has Glass Onion Fans MesmerizedNetflix viewers are obsessing over the wrinkles in Dave Bautista’s bald head, which drew the attention of many during his performance in Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Social media is abuzz with commentary about Bautista’s head wrinkles, featured prominently in his many extended close-up shots…
Greta Thunberg mocked Andrew Tate on Twitter after Romanian authorities confirmed he was detained on suspicion of human trafficking, rape, and forming an organised crime group. A former kickboxer and problematic internet guru, Mr Tate will be detained for 24 hours for questioning alongside two Romanian suspects, according to a statement from the prosecutors from…
OK, so no one gets killed in this movie but it’s still a fun conundrum. In fact, as one clever tweet pointed out, Mamma Mia has quite a few ties to Knives Out: Glass Onion. In Mamma Mia, James Bond (Daniel Craig in Glass Onion, Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia) is invited to a Greek…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler recently spoke about how he handled T’Challa/Chadwick Boseman’s passing in the Marvel sequel. When asked about why they started the sequel with T’Challa’s death, Coogler explained his reasoning. “We wanted to have an emotionally intelligent conversation,” Coogler told The New York Times. “It’s about the transformative quality of…
Avatar: The Way of Water is doing huge numbers at the box office. The Walt Disney Company announced that the sequel to the highest-grossing movie of all time brought in more than $1 billion worldwide after its first 14 days in theaters. Comparing to video games, Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II reached $1…
Dragon Lee, one of the biggest stars of Mexican Lucha Libre, will soon be settling down in Orlando after he signed a deal with the WWE as reported by ESPN. The 27-year-old Lee will start his WWE journey in the New Year with the company’s developmental territory, the NXT, having ended his Lucha Libre AAA…
More evidence that was shown to jurors in the Tory Lanez trial for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion has leaked online including video of Megan crying in the back of the ambulance following the incident. On Friday morning (Dec. 30), YouTuber Nique at Nite shared more exclusive video from the case. In one video,…
Fast rising Nigerian recording artist, Minz has dropped the visualizer to his captivating single “Wo Wo,” produced by Mike Bgrz and shot by Esiri Ogbekene. The singer has been in a consistent vibe of dropping amazing tunes and “Wo Wo” doesn’t disappoint. Watch the visualizer/lyric video below:
World-renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been bestowed with a prestigious title by her Abba hometown. It was gleaned from sources online that the prolific author was honoured with the title “Odeluwa” by her people which loosely translates as writer of global acclaim. A befitting ceremony had been held at her Abba hometown in Anambra…
Legendary Afrobeat singer, Burna Boy has taken delivery of his new Mercedes Maybach as it recently arrived at his Lagos mansion. It would be recalled that the singer had broken the internet when he acquired three exotic multi-million naira cars at one go. He had acquired a a Lamborghini Aventador SJV and a Mercedes Maybach….
Mavin Records singer, Ayra Starr reacts after falling on her back while performing at the Afrochella Festival in Ghana. The Afrochella Experience celebrates Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African creatives & entrepreneurs; this year’s edition was themed “Afrofuturism.” While performing at the festival, Ayra Starr slipped and fell on her back while…
Jade Osiberu’s action-thriller is set to hit the streaming service after spending 14 weeks on the big screens. Debuting in theatres on September 23, 2022, the movie opened with N53.23 million, earning N118.50 million in the second week. As reported by Pulse, the film crossed the N200 million bar in its fourth week; a huge…
Netflix has officially announced the release date of its new Nigerian crime thriller ‘Shanty Town.’Created by Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, the show debuts globally and exclusive to the streaming platform on January 20, 2023. Originally intended to be a feature-length movie, the project is now a 6-part series that follows the story of three…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has spoken up on the influence of the “King of Boys,” Sola Sobowale, on her career. In a post to celebrate Sobowale’s 59th birthday, Akindele shared her first encounter with the veteran actress. She recounted how she met Sobowale on a film set and walked up to her to…
Nigerian singer Zinoleesky appears to be ending the year on a high note and joining the long list of celebrities who acquired new mansions in 2022. The singer shared pictures of the mansion on social media while thanking God. He claimed that his 2023 has already begun. “Thank you Lord! My 2023 already started,” he…
Controversial Afrobeat singer, Portable better known as “Ika of Africa,” makes a grand entrance at a show in a white coffin. During the Zazu Concert held at the African Shrine, he made an unexpected entrance at the beginning of the show with pallbearers who carried him in a white coffin. Portable was ushered in with…
Fast rising Nigerian singer, Arya Starr, has gotten tongues wagging after dishing out a strong message to her trolls. In the video shared via her TikTok account, she stated that she will always keep her ‘legs on her haters necks’ and choke them. In her words: “One thing I am going to continue to do…
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Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi has revealed that her greatest fear is losing her home and marriage. She shared this information in a sit-down with Media Room Hub, where she also discussed her marriage and most recent movie, ‘Ijakumo: Born Again Stripper.’ The actress admitted that the idea of living without her husband alone…
