Lagos honours Adekunle Gold, names street after him
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has been honoured in Lagos with a street named after him, recognising his contributions to the music industry and his cultural influence. The newly unveiled ‘Adekunle Kosoko Street’, bearing the singer’s birth name, stands as a tribute to his journey from humble beginnings in Lagos to international acclaim. During the […]
Sydney Marathon 2025: I wasn’t chasing personal bests, my goal was to finish —Awele Elumelu
Dr Awele Elumelu, medical doctor and wife of Tony Elumelu, has shared her experience and the lessons she learned from the Sydney Marathon 2025, held on August 31 in Sydney, Australia. Since its launch in 2001 as a legacy race of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Sydney Marathon has continued annually as a mass […]
‘No goal too high to achieve,’ DeeOne breaks Guinness World Record with 52-hour comedy stand-up marathon
Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother (BB) Naija housemate, Aderombi Martin, popularly known as DeeOne, has completed a Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the longest stand-up comedy performance by an individual, clocking 52 hours. The record-breaking event began at midnight on October 2 and concluded on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Pallazo, Opebi, Ikeja, […]
‘Tanzania, you’re not at fault. You came out in numbers,’ Moses Bliss blames visa issues for absence in Tanzania concert
Nigerian gospel music star Moses Bliss has apologised to fans in Tanzania after his much-anticipated worship concert in Dar es Salaam was cancelled on Friday due to unresolved visa complications. The free-entry concert, which was expected to draw more than 60,000 worshippers, was abruptly halted when Bliss and his team were denied entry into Tanzania […]
Tems becomes first Nigerian female artist to sell over 10 million units in US
Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first female Nigerian artist to have a single sell over 10 million units in the United States. The milestone was confirmed on Tuesday by Chart Data on X, formerly Twitter, which announced that ‘Wait For U,’ her collaborative track with […]
Actress Lola Idije opens up on struggles of single parenting
66-year-old veteran Yoruba actress, Toyin Afolayan, popularly known as Lola Idije, has opened up on her journey as a single parent, offering accounts of the sacrifices, challenges, and resilience that have shaped her life. In a recent interview with a fellow actress, Ayo Adesanya, the Nollywood star explained that raising children without spousal support is […]
Iyabo Ojo vows fresh legal action against Lizzy Anjorin over defamation, family threats
The lingering feud between Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin has resurfaced, with Ojo vowing to initiate fresh legal proceedings against her colleague over alleged defamatory remarks, curses, and threats directed at her family. The renewed threat comes months after the Lagos State High Court, Osborne Division, struck out Ojo’s ₦1bn defamation suit against […]
Award-winning country singer Dolly Parton suspends concerts for scheduled multiple surgeries
Seventy-nine-year-old award-winning country singer Dolly Parton has postponed her Las Vegas concerts over health issues that require priority and multiple surgeries. The singer announced this on Sunday through her Instagram page, explaining that she has been facing health challenges that require her to undergo several medical procedures. “I want the fans and public to hear […]
Priscilla Ojo, son receive lavish welcome in Tanzania from Juma Jux
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has reunited with her husband, the Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, in a lavish homecoming that marked the one-month milestone of their newborn son, Rakeem Mkambala. The celebration, which took place in Tanzania, followed months of public interest in the couple’s union, the birth of their child in […]
‘Only the best for my lady,’ Davido says as he gifts wife 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a brand-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon worth over $150,000 (about N240 million), saying his lady (wife) deserves only the best. The luxury SUV, which debuted globally this year, comes with advanced design upgrades and an electric version, making it one of the […]