A former Big Brother Naija housemate and actress, Iheme Uloma, aka Ifu Ennada, has said that her Christian faith helps her to deal with trolls on social media. She said this while speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats. She said, “I simply focus on God. I have a personal relationship with Him that sees me meditate on His Word and speak to Him at different times of the day. The Holy Spirit also helps me. I believe my past is a testament that anyone can be used by God. After all, Jesus Christ came to save sinners; not those…
Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde
Nigerian female singer and Mavin Records signee, Ayra Starr, recently partnered with a non-profit organisation committed, the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to combating hunger and providing a sustainable means of living to vulnerable persons in underserved communities across Nigeria, to celebrate her 22nd birthday. The outreach, which took place on 19th of June, 2024, fed 21 families in the Agege area of Lagos. The outreach, which was attended by members of the Mavin Records team and the LFBI Team, as well as the beneficiaries of this initiative, consisted of a short-term and long-term approach. According to a statement sent to…
Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has described her newly-wedded husband, Ugo Nwoke as a gift from God, calling him “The man with the kindest heart…. A true king!!” The actress unveiled her husband’s face in a video she shared from their traditional wedding in Abuja on Thursday. In the video, Ooja and her groom could be seen brimming with joy as they posed for photos. The ‘Oloture’ star has been hiding her man from fans for months. READ ALSO: In the Instagram caption, Ooja wrote, “Introducing the King of my heart, my absolute king. [Hashtag] LoveUniteUs24 [hash tag] CrazyAboutUs24.” In an…
A Chilean actor, Alexa Araya was found dead inside his Airbnb vacation rental in Colombia after he was last seen alive with two women he met on Tinder. According to the Chilean news publication La Tercera, the naked body of the 42-year-old was discovered lying face down in bed inside the Medellín rental by a cleaner on 7th of June. The actor’s brother, Eduardo Araya told the outlet that the family learned of his death in the news and have been trying to uncover what happened since then. According to his brother, Alex had met up with two women from…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has warmed filmmakers to desist from promoting and producing films that promote same-sex relationships and pornography that contravene the Same-Sex Marriage prohibition Act and the NFVCB Act. The warning is coming on the heels of reported cases of clandestine activities by some filmmakers and content creators, who have been flouting the law with impunity by the production, promotion, distribution and streaming of prohibited and unapproved contents especially same-sex content on social media and other on-line platforms. In a statement made available to NollyNow, the Board regrets that in spite of its recent…
Nigerian producer and singer Pheelz returned to the music scene with a new EP titled ‘Pheelz Good II’ to wrap up his ‘Pheelz Good’ trilogy series, which began last February. Since introducing himself as an artist in the Nigerian music scene, Pheelz has delivered captivating music that has made him one of Afrobeats’ finest talents. The first installment ‘Pheelz Good I’ EP, has garnered over a billion streams, and ‘Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape)’ that birthed fan-favourites ‘Jelo’ and ‘Joy’, the third edition ‘Pheez Good II’ EP from Pheelz offers an intimate and unfiltered reflection of the artist’s true self. An…
Burial of late Nollywood actor John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has Started in his hometown of Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The actor passed away in March 2024 in Lagos due to cardiac arrest, following complications from the amputation of one of his legs. Mr Ibu who was born and raised in Enugu, gained recognition in 2004 with the film “Mr Ibu,” which also starred the late Ita Iheme. Over his prolific career, he appeared in more than 200 Nollywood films, becoming a household name with hits such as ‘Mr Ibu,’ ‘Mr. Ibu and…
Nigerian singer and Grammy award winner, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has remained consistent with a steady release of hit singles that capture his status as one of the biggest artists globally. After breaking multiple records in his recently concluded ‘I Told Them’ tour, the ‘last last’ crooner has released his first single of 2024 titled ‘Higher’. The mid-tempo single has an Amapiano production with Burna Boy expressing gratitude for life, success, and family. READ ALSO: The song captures Burna Boy’s state of mind as he recently spent time in his hometown of Port Harcourt where he…
Trinidadian female rapper, Nicki Minaj, has congratulated Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido, and his newly-wedded wife, Chioma, on their recent wedding. The rapper made her congratulatory message while performing at her Pink Friday 2 World Tour (also known as Gag City Tour). Nicki paused to celebrate the couple before performing their hit collaboration “Holy Ground”, saying, “Hold on, hold on. Did Davido get married? Congratulations to Davido and Chioma.” Recall that Davido tied the knot with his wife on Tuesday, 25th of June, in a lavish Lagos wedding. READ ALSO: The wedding ceremony had the attendance of A-list guests like governors,…
Popular Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, got married to her lover, Ugo Nwoke, on Thursday in Abuja. Sharing videos from the traditional wedding on her Instagram page on Thursday, the actress revealed the face of her lover. She wrote, “Introducing the King of my heart, my absolute King!” Some celebrities present at the wedding include Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, and Jemima Osunde. READ ALSO: Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey, were also present, among others. See photos below: