Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Nigerian music star Zlatan Ibile and his fiancée, Davita, have set social media abuzz after unveiling their pre-wedding photographs ahead of their upcoming marriage. The pair shared the pictures in a joint social media post, offering fans a glimpse of their preparations for the ceremony scheduled for later this month. Announcing the countdown to their big day, the couple captioned the post, “Let the countdown begin”. Their announcement attracted congratulatory messages and reactions from celebrities, including comedian Warri Pikin, singer Peter Okoye, Adewale Adeleke, Tacha, Cute Abiola and Phyna. The latest post follows the couple’s recent announcement of their wedding…

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has opened up about his personal life, revealing that he has lost three wives, including the mother of actress Bidemi Kosoko, who died during childbirth. Kosoko made the disclosure during an interview with Biola Bayo, where he reflected on some of the difficult experiences he has faced throughout his life. Speaking about the loss of his wives, the veteran actor said one of them died while giving birth to Bidemi. “I lost my wife through childbirth; that’s Bidemi’s mother. I have lost three wives,” he said. Prompt News reports Kosoko also advised parents to ensure…

Social media personality Gehgeh has criticised activist VeryDarkMan over his recent comments directed at Afrobeats star Davido, alleging that the activist’s close relationship with Burna Boy may be influencing his perception of the singer. In a video, Gehgeh questioned why VeryDarkMan threatened to “wash him down” if Davido continued to speak about Nigerian politics. Prompt News reports Gehgeh argued that Davido, like every other Nigerian, has the right to support any political candidate of his choice and should not be attacked for his political preference. “VeryDarkMan’s relationship with Burna Boy is making him see Davido as his enemy,” Geh Geh…

Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, better known as Ruggedman, has explained why he is still unmarried at the age of 52, citing the demands of his music career and the breakdown of a relationship he expected to lead to marriage. The rapper made the disclosure during a radio interview, where he spoke about his desire to settle down and raise a family. Ruggedman said he had always wanted to get married and have children but remained determined not to father a child outside marriage. Reflecting on his journey in the Nigerian music industry, the rapper explained that building his…

Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold is marking her birthday with a reflection on her personal journey, expressing gratitude for the experiences that have shaped her over the years. The actress shared a video from her birthday photoshoot on social media as she looked back on the different phases of her life and the lessons they brought. According to Lizzy, her experiences have taught her the importance of patience, courage and consistency, while also testing her resilience along the way. Prompt News reports she acknowledged that her journey has not always been smooth, but said she has continued to push forward, learn…

Founder of The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, has questioned Nigerian artistes who submit their music for consideration at international award ceremonies but allegedly fail to enter their works for The Headies. His comments come as Nigerian stars, including Davido, Asake and Adekunle Gold, have submitted their projects for consideration ahead of the Grammy nominations. In a post shared on Instagram, Animashaun wondered why artistes would actively pursue recognition from international award bodies that, in his words, “don’t even care about them”, while overlooking Nigeria’s biggest music awards. He also appeared to address criticism surrounding The Headies’ plans to expand its international…

Nollywood actress Yetunde Bakare has responded to criticism following her comment on the leaked audio involving actress Toyin Abraham. The controversy began after an audio recording involving Abraham and a fan who was reportedly insulting actress Funke Akindele surfaced online. Reacting to the development, actress Regina Chukwu shared a post criticising the act of secretly recording people’s private conversations. Bakare joined the conversation in the comment section, writing, “It’s 2 ways. I have so much to say about this but not today”. Her remark, however, attracted criticism from some social media users, who questioned her stance on the matter. In…

The personal assistant to late gospel singer ToluwaniSings, Babadunni Olayemi, has recounted how the singer was rushed to several hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, after suddenly collapsing, but could not receive the medical attention he needed. Babadunni said between seven and eight hospitals were approached in a desperate attempt to save the singer’s life. However, some reportedly cited the ongoing doctors’ strike, while others declined to admit him. ToluwaniSings, whose real name was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was known for gospel songs such as A Very Big God and Onibuore and reportedly ministered at…

TikTok personality Jarvis has cautioned her husband, Peller, over his frequent use of Nigerian Pidgin, urging him to speak English instead, particularly when communicating around their unborn child. The admonition was captured during a livestream on Switch, where Jarvis and Peller were seen speaking through a video call. Peller spoke in Pidgin during the conversation, prompting his wife to express her displeasure. Prompt News reports Jarvis questioned his choice of language, warning him against what she described as misbehaviour. She also reminded him that their unborn baby could recognise his voice, insisting that he should be mindful of how he…

Nollywood actress Yetunde Barnabas has confronted her critic, Ajefunke Kofoshi, over a social media post in which she appeared to downplay the legal action taken against her, just hours after the actress announced that she had forgiven her. Earlier, Barnabas disclosed that she and Kofoshi had faced each other in court over defamatory remarks the latter allegedly made about her movie. According to the actress, Kofoshi admitted her wrongdoing, prompting her to forgive her in the interest of peace. Prompt News reports Barnabas also said they had agreed that Kofoshi would issue a video apology. In her earlier post, the…