Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has revisited her fallout with colleague Eniola Badmus, making fresh allegations about how the actress allegedly handled an admirer who wanted to establish contact with her. Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Laide narrated how a man reportedly approached Badmus to obtain her phone number because he was interested in dating her. She claimed that Badmus contacted her after the man repeatedly made enquiries about her, adding that her former friend allegedly requested money before sharing her contact information. Explaining what happened, Laide said, “Someone forced her to call me, and it was…

Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has responded to social media users criticising him for openly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The actor has recently shared videos on his social media platforms showing him participating in and hosting political rallies in different parts of the country as support groups mobilise for Tinubu’s second term. However, his involvement in the political activities has attracted backlash from some Nigerians, with several social media users expressing displeasure over his decision to support the president. Reacting to the criticism, Saidi urged his detractors to stop attacking him and allow…

Alexer Peres appears to have sent a subtle message to her estranged husband, singer Harrysong, following his recent comments about having intimate relationships with former partners. Prompt News reports the development comes a day after Harrysong shared his views on reconnecting with an ex-partner, stating that he had no problem being intimate with an ex as long as there was no disagreement between them. In a social media post, the singer explained that he could consider getting involved with a former partner again if she maintained a good appearance, improved her lifestyle and caught his attention. Harrysong reportedly said he…

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has marked eight years of marriage with her husband, celebrating the milestone with a heartfelt message on social media. The mother of two, who has consistently kept her husband’s identity away from public attention, shared new photographs of herself to commemorate the occasion. Expressing excitement about their journey together, the actress described their marriage as one that continues to get better with time. Prompt News reports she accompanied the pictures with the caption, “It only gets better”. Her anniversary post attracted congratulatory messages from colleagues and fans, including several Nollywood personalities who joined her in celebrating…

Nollywood actress Moji Afolayan has spoken about her views on polygamy, revealing that she never intended to marry into a polygamous family because of her childhood experience. The Yoruba actress made this known during an interview with African A-List, where she explained that growing up in a polygamous household exposed her to experiences she would not want another woman to go through. Moji said although she had no plans to become part of a polygamous family, she eventually married a man who had been married before, with his first wife already deceased at the time of their union. She noted…

A court-supervised DNA exercise involving late Nigerian singer Mohbad and his son, Liam, has been completed, marking a major development in the prolonged controversy over the child’s paternity. The sample collection was carried out on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with materials obtained from the remains of the singer and his son for forensic examination. The exercise followed a court application by Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi Aloba, who requested an officially supervised DNA test to establish Liam’s biological relationship with the late musician. The court granted the request and appointed a welfare officer to monitor the process. The dispute dates back to…

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Diewait Ikpechukwu, who reportedly passed away after battling a prolonged illness. The sad news was made public on Friday by the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Alhaji Abubakar Sanusi Yakubu, through an Instagram tribute. Paying his last respects, Yakubu described the deceased as a legend whose memories would continue to live on. “Another Legend bows out!! RIP Diewit Ikpechukwu, your memories will forever remain in our hearts”, he wrote. No further details about the actor’s death had been disclosed at the…

Dieko Afolayan, son of Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has attracted mixed reactions on social media following a post celebrating his 21st birthday. Prompt News reports the young Afolayan shared a series of pictures of himself online to mark the milestone, prompting discussions among social media users. Reflecting on his journey so far, Dieko expressed pride in how far he had come, noting that he had built things from scratch, entered places he once only dreamed of visiting and experienced several personal milestones. However, his birthday message and photographs attracted several comments, with some social media users making remarks about his…

Nigerian singer Crayon has sparked reactions on social media after launching fresh attacks against his colleague, Rema, music producer London and record label Mavin Records. The singer made several allegations in a series of tweets on X, which have since been deleted, accusing the record label of changing his personality and making him lose his once cheerful and playful nature. Crayon, known for his song ‘Ijo Labalaba’, alleged that his experience at Mavin Records affected him negatively, claiming he was made to compromise his values before achieving success in the music industry. Reflecting on his early days, the singer said…

Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her decision to move away from wearing pink, a colour that defined her public image for several years. The entertainer explained that her changing fashion choices reflected her personal development, adding that she did not want her identity to be limited to a particular colour. Cuppy shared her thoughts during an interview with GQ Poland, an excerpt of which was posted on X on Friday. Responding to questions about her noticeable departure from her signature pink appearance, the DJ said the colour still…