The box office queen, Funke Akindele has done it again, breaking the record of Nollywood’s highest-grossing one-day performance with ₦87.8 million and the biggest opening weekend of all time with ₦206 million. If there’s one thing Funke Akindele knows how to do, it’s give hits and her latest December release, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has proven she’s still the queen of the game. In an official announcement by the film distributors, the film made a jaw-dropping ₦206 million in its opening weekend. Not only that, but it also raked in an impressive ₦87.8 million on its first day alone! “A legendary…
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Nigerian afrobeat singer Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage has opened up about the heartbreaking manner in which Nigerians switched up on her when her marriage to Teebillz ended in divorce in 2018. During her recent interview on the Receipts podcast on Spotify, the mother of one recalled how much love she received from Nigerians from the time she first became famous until she got married and had her son. Savage said, “When I came out, I was Nigeria’s sweetheart when I started and I could do no wrong in Nigerian’s eyes. I did everything by the books, I…
TikTok personality Amadou Elizabeth, popularly known as Jarvis has addressed the rumors surrounding her engagement following a public display by fellow Tiktoker Habeeb Adelaja, better known as Peller, who presented her with a ring. It is worth noting that during Peller’s recent trip to the UK, he made headlines by proposing to his girlfriend in a heartfelt moment where he knelt down and offered her a ring. In a live session on TikTok, Jarvis clarified that the ring was not an engagement ring but rather a symbolic promise between them. This clarification comes in light of the public display by…
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has sent a public appraisal to filmmaker Femi Adebayo on his new movie, Seven Doors, which just launched on Netflix. The film boasts a skilled cast, featuring Chioma Akpotha, Dele Odule, Kolawole Ajeyemi and many more. Wumi expressed her excitement on Instagram, mentioning that she was looking forward to Femi Adebayo’s major project. As a literature student, she loved how the film made literary elements come alive. She called Seven Doors a “masterpiece” and praised the cast and crew for their great work. She wrote, “I knew @femiadebayosalami was up to something big and crãzy from…
Former signee of Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), Mayorkun recently reflected on the pivotal moment in his life when Davido discovered him through social media, a turning point that significantly altered his career trajectory. His journey to stardom commenced in 2016 with a cover of Davido’s track “The Money.” Davido found him on Twitter and subsequently signed him to his record label, DMW. Mayorkun’s debut single, “Eleko,” quickly gained popularity, leading to his recognition as the Next Rated artist at The Headies in 2018. Affectionately known as ‘The Mayor of Lagos,’ Mayorkun shared his memories of meeting Davido during a heartfelt…
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has alerted the general public to a new scam method that some unscrupulous Nigerians employ to swindle unsuspecting masses of their hard-earned money. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she described how the fraudulent Nigerians play out the act and perpetrate it. Exposing the new method, the actress disclosed that the people looking to perpetrate it approach their target in public crying, wailing and accusing them of having made a fake transfer for something they allegedly bought. She explained that by putting on this act, the perpetrators would cause a crowd to gather and…
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to his latest achievement on Spotify. His new single ‘Funds,’ which features Odumodublvck and Chike, broke the record for the biggest first streaming week on Spotify Nigeria. Wizkid’s ‘Kese’ previously held the record with 4.72 million streams but ‘Funds’ garnered 4.82 million streams in its first week, setting a new record. Music monitoring platform, TheDebutHub tweeted, “New record. Davido’s ‘Funds’ ft. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike breaks the record for the biggest 1st streaming week on Spotify Nigeria. “— ‘Funds’ recorded 4.82M streams, surpassing ‘Kese (Dance)’ (4.72M).” Reacting, Davido wrote, “We believe…
Nollywood actress and winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has recently garnered attention for her statement regarding her decision to distance herself from her family name. In a conversation with Saturday Beats, she remarked, “I have always wanted to be an actress, even when I was in school. If I heard about an audition in Zamfara State, I was ready to go there. It is more like a dream come true for me, because I am now living my dreams.” The actress also highlighted the rapid progression of her career in Nollywood. She…
Honey Berry, the third partner of the controversial street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reacted to the recent saga involving him and one his lover-turned-ex, Queen Dami. Prompt News recalls that Portable publicly accused Dami of infidelity, claiming she nearly destroyed his home. In response to his allegations, Dami expressed her decision to end the relationship, stating that she could no longer endure the situation. Portable further criticized Dami for her unwillingness to conceive a child with him while still seeking to utilize his vehicles. READ ALSO: He expressed his gratitude to God for not losing his…
Nigerian TikTok Star Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller Ends 2024 in Style, as he proposed to his lover Elizabeth Amadou, better known as Jarvis. In a trending video, Peller captured the magical moment of his proposal. The clip shows the couple at an upscale restaurant, with Jarvis initially appearing shocked and hesitant. However, the encouragement of close friends and loved ones swayed her decision. In a heartwarming end, Jarvis said yes, and the night culminated in a tender moment between the two. READ ALSO: Accompanying the video, Peller expressed his joy in the caption, hinting that wedding plans…