Tag: #EntertainmentNews
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PETE EDOCHIE PAYS TRIBUTE TO OLU JACOBS, CELEBRATES HIS LEGACY
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has paid tribute to late colleague Olu Jacobs, describing the celebrated actor as a peaceful, humorous and deeply respected personality. In an emotional video message, Edochie commiserated with Jacobs’ wife, actress Joke Silva, over the six-year period during which she supported her husband through his illness. He described Jacobs as…
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GEHGEH CALLS BURNA BOY’S REPORTED ₦9BN BUGATTI A ‘FINANCIAL MISTAKE’
Nigerian content creator and self-styled financial expert, Ojaigho Prosper, popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised Burna Boy’s reported purchase of a ₦9 billion Bugatti Chiron, describing the luxury car as a “financial mistake”. GehGeh made the remarks in a social media video, on Wednesday September 23, questioning the practicality of owning an ultra-luxury vehicle on…
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KING SUNNY ADE CELEBRATED AS LEGENDARY MUSICIAN MARKS 80TH BIRTHDAY
Legendary Nigerian jùjú musician, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA), has been celebrated by fans, colleagues and public figures as he marks his 80th birthday. Born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Ondo State, King Sunny Ade began his musical career with Moses Olaiya’s Federal Rhythm Dandies before forming the Green…
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NKECHI BLESSING, PHYNA SET FOR CELEBRITY BOXING SHOWDOWN IN LAGOS
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna are set to face each other in a celebrity boxing bout scheduled for October 1 in Lagos. The fight, tagged “Chaos in the Ring”, will take place at the Federal Palace Hotel. The Balmoral Group, organisers of the event, announced the clash on its…
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BURNA BOY TO HEADLINE HALFTIME SHOW AT NFL PARIS GAME
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, will headline the halftime show at the NFL Paris Game on Oct. 25 at the Stade de France. The Afrobeats star will perform during the regular-season clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, marking the NFL’s first regular-season game in France. The league…
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REAL WARRI PIKIN APOLOGISES OVER VIRAL TIMAYA STAGE ENCOUNTER
Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, on the evening of Monday, September 14, put out an apology on her Instagram page to her husband and Nigerians, following widespread reactions to her viral stage encounter with singer Timaya at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, Texas. A video from the…
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REAL WARRI PIKIN WINS BEST STAND-UP COMEDIAN AT AFRIMMA 2026
Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), held in Dallas, Texas. Asuoha announced the achievement on Sunday, September 13, on her official Instagram page following Saturday’s ceremony. She emerged ahead of fellow Nigerians Basketmouth, Bovi and Godfrey,…
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PATIENCE OZOKWOR AT 68: FANS CELEBRATE
Fans and colleagues have celebrated veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as “Mama G,” as she marks her 68th birthday, praising her decades-long contribution to the Nigerian film industry and wishing her continued health and fulfilment. Ozokwor, who shared a birthday message on her verified Instagram page, expressed gratitude to God for life, good…
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RITA EDOCHIE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS OVER ARTHRITIS CLAIMS
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has dismissed social media claims that she is suffering from arthritis after a video of her dancing surfaced online. Edochie, in a post on her Instagram page, questioned how critics could link her active lifestyle and movements to a health condition. She said she had remained energetic, travelled frequently and…
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DAVIDO REVEALS DANGOTE’S DECADES-LONG CONNECTION TO HIS FAMILY
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed details about billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s longstanding relationship with his family. Speaking during a recent interview in Lagos, Davido said Dangote had maintained a close relationship with his family for decades and had offered him financial advice since childhood. He recalled that Dangote drove his…