Category: Entertainment
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BIGI, SOUNDCITY TOUR OPENS PLATFORM FOR EMERGING CAMPUS TALENTS
The organisers of the Bigi X Fearless Soundcity On Tour say the initiative is providing emerging campus talents with opportunities to develop their skills and build careers within Nigeria’s creative economy. Bigi Brand Manager, Biola Aransiola, said during a media update in Lagos on Wednesday that the nationwide tour would visit 20 campuses, featuring digital…
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CRICKET: NIGERIA BEAT RWANDA TO BOOST WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION HOPES
Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have strengthened their bid to return to Division One of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup pathway after defeating hosts Rwanda by seven wickets in Kigali. Nigeria bowled Rwanda out for 79 runs in 23.1 overs at the Gahanga Main Oval before reaching 84 for three in just 15.2 overs. The…
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CHRISTIANO RONALDO, GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ MARRY IN PRIVATE CEREMONY
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez, have tied the knot in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, nearly a decade after their relationship began. The couple announced the marriage on Tuesday through Ronaldo’s Instagram account, sharing a photograph of their hands adorned with wedding rings. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner…
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NINIOLA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE MONTHS AFTER HUSBAND’S DEATH
Afro-house singer Niniola Apata is set to return with a new single, “O Du Mi,” scheduled for release on Aug. 14, months after the death of her husband, Michael Ndika. Ndika, who was married to the singer for 13 years, was the CEO of NaijaReview and also served as Niniola’s manager. Following his death in…
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NOLLYWOOD: VILLIAN ROLES ARE MY GOD-GIVEN NICHE — PATIENCE OZOKWOR
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, says she believes her ability to portray witches, wicked mothers-in-law and other villainous characters is a God-given talent. Ozokwor made the disclosure during a livestreamed interview with content creator Carter Efe, where she reflected on her long career and the negative roles that have become…
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‘KING KOSOKO: THE BATTLE FOR LAGOS’ SET FOR AUGUST 28 CINEMA RELEASE
Nollywood historical epic “King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos” will hit cinemas nationwide on August 28, bringing the story of one of Lagos’ most influential traditional rulers and the power struggles that shaped the kingdom in the 19th century to a wider audience. The Yoruba-language drama, directed by Adebayo Tijani, is produced by Teqsus Studios…
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NIGERIAN CREATIVES DEMAND STRONGER STRUCTURES, FUNDING FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
Nigerian creatives have called for stronger industry structures, better funding and skills development to transform the country’s abundant creative talent into sustainable businesses and promote Nigerian stories globally. The call was made at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 in Lagos, themed “Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter.” Convener Olumide Iyanda said many talented Nigerians…
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NIGERIA WINS SIX MEDALS AT COMMONWEALTH FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Nigeria has won six medals — one silver and five bronze — at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, including Africa’s first-ever international medal in wheelchair fencing. The championships are being held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, with Nigeria making a strong impression in the para-fencing events. Itunu Kumuyi and Joy Iorguma…
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BBNAIJA SEASON 11: NECHE EMERGES HEAD OF HOUSE FOR WEEK THREE
Neche Maduagwu has emerged as the Head of House (HOH) for the third week of the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show. Neche secured the position on Monday after winning the weekly HOH challenge, becoming the second female housemate to take up the leadership role this season. Her victory means she is immune…
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FUNKE AKINDELE ANNOUNCES DECEMBER RELEASE FOR NEW FILM ‘THE FOUR’
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced December 11, 2026 as the cinema release date for her highly anticipated feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone. Akindele made the announcement on Monday through her verified Instagram page, unveiling the project as the latest production from her Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV). The film…
