Actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade has shared a candid reflection on her journey, emphasizing that physical beauty alone is not enough to sustain a relationship or secure a lasting partnership. Speaking from personal experience, she recounted her younger years when she was constantly in the spotlight, admired for her looks and charisma. “I used to be the centre of attention, the most admired, the most talked about in my youthful days. Beauty opened many doors. I was loved, I was desired,” she said. “But guess what? I’m still not married.” Adunni was quick to clarify that her single status isn’t…
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Popular fuji musician, Pasuma, has spoken for the first time after he was attacked by suspected thugs in Ikire, Osun State. The attack happened last Sunday when the music star visited Ikire, a well-known town in Irewole Local Government Area, for a performance. A video shared online showed damage to his convoy, with voices in the background shouting, “We have been attacked in Ikire. They carry guns and shoot us, see Pasuma’s car. But God dey.” The video quickly went viral and caused concern among fans and the public. However, Pasuma has now cleared the air. During a recent live…
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman (Michael Ugochukwu Stephens), Sunny Neji, Zakky Azzay, Boniface Itodo, and Raymond Lasisi have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) secretariat in Lekki, Lagos. The artists, reportedly suspended or expelled members, are accused of stealing $130,000 and two MacBook Pros during the August 2024 incident while PMAN President Pretty Okafor was abroad. Despite prior police warnings, the group allegedly returned on 8th of May, 2025, attempting to reclaim control of the office, leading to their re-arrest. PMAN emphasized the matter is criminal, not internal politics, stating investigations are complete and…
Social media influencer Janemena revealed a tense moment from her early marriage that nearly led to divorce. Janemena and her husband, Andre Plies, are known for their loving social media presence. In a recent Instagram post, she explained why her husband considered divorce in their first year of marriage in 2019. The problem arose from his disapproval of her friendship with someone unnamed. Despite this, she maintained the friendship, which escalated tensions to the point where he sought legal advice, incurring high fees. Janemena mentioned that her husband requested a discount on the lawyer’s fees, and she asked for the…
Actress-turned-sailor, Grace-Charis Effah (formerly known as Belinda Effah), has opened up on why she took a break from Nollywood and embraced a new career path in the United States of America’s Navy. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Effah stated that she had an identity crisis and struggled to find meaning outside acting. “Before joining the Navy, I had become passive in acting. I felt stuck and wasn’t adding much value to the movie industry anymore. It all started feeling too routine; just another job for the pay. I wasn’t feeling the impact my movies were supposed to make, and…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Laide Bakare, has expressed concern over what she described as the lack of appreciation for the entertainment industry by those in leadership positions. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, the actress, who also serves as the Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Tourism, stated that entertainment remains an underutilised tool for economic growth. She said, “We conducted our own research and discovered that the problem stems from those at the top. They tend to underrate the role of entertainment in national development. That is why we are…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Kiitan Bukola, has said that while she loves challenging herself with diverse roles, there’s one character she would never act in a pornographic movie. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said “As long as it’s not the role of a porn star, I am ready to play any role. I love to challenge myself.” Kiitan also addressed some of the themes explored in her recent film titled, ‘Inequality’, which she said focuses on the power dynamics in marriages where women are more financially buoyant than their husbands. “I don’t see a problem with it because…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and his second wife, Judy Austin, have welcomed a baby girl. The announcement was made on Friday via Instagram, where Edochie shared a heartfelt video of Austin cradling their newborn during an intimate skin-to-skin moment in the delivery room. In the post, the actor expressed his gratitude and revealed the baby’s name, writing: “We prayed, our fans prayed and God answered. Rejoice with us as we welcome our beautiful daughter. Her name is UNIVERSE IFEYINWA STORM YUL-EDOCHIE. Thank You Lord.” Yul Edochie made headlines in April 2022 when he publicly introduced Judy Austin as his second…
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has weighed in on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) recent clampdown on the abuse of the naira. Speaking during an interview on Nollywood On Radio, Okanlawon criticised the EFCC for what he sees as an undue focus on entertainers while more serious cases of corruption and crime continue to plague the country. “Two things, I think that because something is cultural does not make it right. We have a culture that does not really emphasise on maintenance of things,” he said. While acknowledging the need for respect toward national symbols like the naira, the…
Karimot, the sister of Wunmi and sister-in-law to the late Nigerian artist Mohbad, has made an emotional appeal to the public, firmly denying any connection to the singer’s untimely death. Mohbad’s passing in 2023 sparked a wave of speculation and controversy, with numerous theories circulating about the circumstances surrounding his demise. Speaking in a recent video, Karimot—who works as a nurse overseas—addressed the allegations leveled against her. She categorically denied having any role in Mohbad’s death and shared her distress over the situation. In her tearful message, she revealed that she feels targeted and fears for her safety, pleading with…