Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood Icon Olu Jacobs Passes Away at 84

Legendary Nollywood actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs (MFR), widely celebrated as the godfather of Nigerian cinema and "The Lion of Lufodo," has died at the age of 84.

Rema Drops Genre-Blending Single ‘Oh No’ as Rave & Roses Crosses 200 Chart Weeks

Mavin Records star Rema has expanded his global footprint with the release of his second solo track of the year, Oh No, produced by Rvssian, arriving just as his debut album hits a milestone 200 weeks on the Billboard World Albums chart.

MC Nappy Sets October 9 for Abuja Comedy Special ‘All By My Jokes’

Abuja’s live entertainment calendar moves into Q4 focus as comedian MC Nappy announces his headline comedy special, All By My Jokes (The Manifesto), slated for October 9, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

Poco Lee Due in UK Court Today for PTPH Amid Live Assault Proceedings

Nigerian dancer and hypeman Iweh Pascal Odinaka (Poco Lee) is scheduled for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) at the Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom today, September 15, 2026, as Crown prosecutors confirm active live status across 5 assault-related charges

I'm Bigger Than All of Them": Pete Edochie Dismisses Peer Comparisons in New Interview

Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has stated that he does not consider himself on the same level as other actors in the Nigerian film industry, declaring himself to be in an entirely different class.

Yemi Alade Sets September 11 Release for Self-Titled Album

Afrobeats powerhouse Yemi Alade has officially announced her next full-length studio project, titled IT'S YEMI ALADE, arriving globally on September 11, 2026, building on the heavy momentum of her recent hit singles.

VeryDarkMan Publicly Apologizes to Security Operatives Following Controversial NBA Conference Remarks

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) issues a public apology to the military, police, and immigration services, walking back his controversial "unknown gunmen" remarks made during the recent NBA conference.

Streaming Platforms Race to Sign Regional Film Studios

Global streaming companies are competing for partnerships with local studios as audiences demand more regional stories.

Afrobeat's Biggest Year Yet: What's Driving the Global Surge

African music continues to reach new audiences worldwide as artists, producers and streaming platforms expand the genre's global presence.