Why I don’t collaborate with vulgar skit makers —Kiekie
Kiekie explained that her concern lies with content that heavily revolves around revealing body parts or sexually suggestive themes, noting that such material does not fit the image she has built over the years.
Taaooma reveals her mum inspires her comedy
Taaooma noted that the behaviours commonly displayed by parents in African households are both humorous and relatable, making them ideal for storytelling through comedy.
Davido wants special therapy centres established for celebrities, opens up on mental health struggles of fame
Davido said one of the biggest challenges of celebrity life is the reality that public admiration can quickly turn into criticism, regardless of past achievements.
Lateef Adedimeji reveals why he became Nollywood’s ‘crying machine’ early in his career
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji, has disclosed that his emotional performances in movies during the early stages of his career were a calculated strategy to stand out in the highly competitive film industry. Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, the award-winning actor said he deliberately focused on crying scenes because he wanted […]
‘Nollywood is losing its sense of unity’ —Jaiye Kuti laments lack of support from colleagues
Actress Jaiye Kuti has expressed concern over what she described as a growing lack of unity within Nollywood, saying many actors and filmmakers no longer stand by one another during difficult moments, despite facing similar professional challenges. Speaking on the Oyinmomo Podcast, the actress said the declining spirit of solidarity is damaging relationships across the […]
I quit acting in 2019 over poor pay, unfulfilling roles —Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily walked away from acting in 2019 after becoming disillusioned with the industry’s poor remuneration and the quality of work available to him at the time. Speaking during a recent appearance on the CreativiTea podcast, the award-winning actor said he reached a point where he no longer […]
Portable, Charles Okocha set for celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos
Street-pop singer Portable and actor Charles Okocha will renew their celebrity boxing rivalry on July 31 as they square off in a highly anticipated rematch at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The contest, announced by Balmoral Promotions and branded ‘Unfinished Business’, will give both entertainers another opportunity to settle their long-running feud, with […]
Nigerian woman attempts 144-hour Guinness World Record Bible reading marathon
A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is seeking to set a new Guinness World Record by completing a 144-hour non-stop Bible reading marathon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The record attempt, tagged ‘144 Hours in the Word’, commenced on June 22 at Novotel in Port Harcourt, and is scheduled to conclude on July 2, subject […]
Spyro explains why he doesn’t allow smoking, nudity in his music videos
Nigerian singer Spyro has revealed the personal principles guiding his music career, stating that he does not allow smoking, nudity, or explicit content in any music video or project he is involved in. The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview on TVC, where he explained that his decisions are driven by his Christian […]
Charly Boy admits he was once a thief ahead of memoir release
Veteran Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has revealed that he once engaged in theft and white-collar crime during his younger years in the United States, saying the experiences form part of the deeply personal story contained in his forthcoming memoir, ‘999’. The 76-year-old made the disclosure during an appearance […]