Category: Entertainment

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s current miss universe, has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico announced early Sunday morning saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe. In a post via Instagram, the organisers said,…

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Tyla, South African music sensation, stunned the audience at the 2024 MTV EMAs, clinching the prestigious Best Afrobeats award and triumphing over fierce competition from industry heavyweights such as Asake, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems. This historic win was just one of three awards Tyla took home, making her the first African artist to achieve such a feat at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Her success not only highlights her distinctive artistry but also marks a significant milestone for African representation on the global stage. Tyla is the…

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The 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which was held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos yesterday has Nollywood films, Jagun Jagun and The Weekend, clinching numerous awards for Nigerian cinema. The 20th edition of the awards was hosted by celebrated Nollywood actor Segun Arinze alongside Ghanaian actress and TV host Joselyn Dumas. Established in 2005, AMAA continues to champion African cinema, recognising excellence across the continent’s film industry. Directed by Daniel Oriahi, The Weekend took home the prestigious Best Film award and also won for Achievement in Cinematography,…

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Idris Okuneye, controversial cross-dresser, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly flown out of Nigeria a few days after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Although he did not reveal his destination, Bobrisky, in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story on Monday morning, announced that he was travelling on a first-class ticket. “See you soon, Nigeria. This girl bought a first-class ticket three times; that’s over 30 million. Raise the bar for this girl,” he boasted. He humorously remarked on the disfigurement of his…

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Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood actor and film producer, has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who died at the age of 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024). “She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re…

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Abdulsalam Sanyaolu,Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.” Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote:…

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