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…
Author: Abdulazeez Babarinde
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:
Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Ajereh, professionally known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed why he is still single at age of 41. While responding to a user on X.com on Wednesday who had asked him, “Why aren’t you married?” Don Jazzy stated that he is working on self-improvement. Don Jazzy boss said he’s working on himself so that his potential wife will enjoy him whenever he eventually gets married. He said, “I dey work on myself, so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me”. READ ALSO: Three years ago, the Mavins boss revealed that…
Actress Osas Ighodaro has revealed that with Nigeria’s current economy, ₦1 million would only last her a day. During a recent interview with Pulse Nigeria, the actress was asked a series of random questions about her celebrity friends. She was asked, “Which celebrity will you call when you’re having a bad day?” to which she responded, “Wande Coal.” READ ALSO: The actress was also asked, “Which of your celebrity friends is likely to spend $1000 on sunglasses?” “I guess Wande Coal,” she said. She was asked which female celebrity’s closet she would love to raid for stylish clothes, to which…
Chidinma shattered the previous record of 34 hours and 7 minutes set by Alessandra Hayden of the United States in 2021.
Veteran music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa has informed couples that getting happiness is not the purpose of marriage. The producer said this during a recent interview with the Echoo Room, where he emphasised that the original intent of marriage, as stated in the Bible, is not solely about personal happiness or emotions. He said, “If I explain this thing, I pray people won’t misunderstand. This is what I practice… in the place of marriage, there is God, the man, the woman, and the kids. Even in the creation of marriage, the purpose of marriage has unfortunately…