Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Nollywood actor Lanre Afod has spoken about his near-death experiences, revealing that he suffered heart failure twice and believes excessive consumption of energy drinks contributed to his health problems. Afod made the disclosure during a recent appearance on the Talk To B podcast, where he discussed the severity of his illness and recalled a warning he received from fellow actor Ricardo Agbor about his energy drink habit. According to the actor, his condition brought him close to death on two occasions. He said the ordeal left a lasting impression on him and prompted him to become vocal about the potential…

Nigerian gospel music minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings, has died, with his family confirming that he passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The family announced the development in a statement shared on the singer’s TikTok account, expressing sorrow over the loss and asking the public to support his wife and other relatives with prayers. The statement identified the deceased as a minister under the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM) and described him as a beloved husband and family member. “With deep sorrow, the family announces the passing of Minister Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji,…

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has admitted that he once dismissed the value of appearing in YouTube movies but now appreciates their contribution to his career and finances. The actor made the revelation in a recent post on X, where he reflected on his earlier attitude towards films released on the video-sharing platform. According to Egbuson, he previously underestimated the opportunities YouTube movies offered, but his experience has since changed his perspective. He also suggested that turning down such projects could have left him struggling to make ends meet. “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point.…

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on President Bola Tinubu and his son, Seyi Tinubu, to increase his payment following his performance at a recent All Progressives Congress rally. The singer entertained supporters at the Tinubu/Shettima rally held at Onikan Stadium, where several politicians and celebrities were also present. Videos circulating on social media showed Portable moving energetically around the stadium as he performed and campaigned before the crowd. However, following the event, the singer expressed dissatisfaction with his compensation, insisting that the physical demands of his performance deserved additional payment. In a video shared…

Nigerian streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has revealed plans to feature Nobel Prize-winning writer Professor Wole Soyinka on his livestream. Peller announced the proposed collaboration during a livestream on Tuesday, telling his audience to expect a session centred on formal English and what he humorously described as “grammar”. He said more information about the planned broadcast would be shared later. “I want to do a stream with Mr. Wole Soyinka. I will announce it soon and tell you guys what the plan is. It will be a proper English day on that day. You will…

Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled plans to perform at two major concerts in Lagos and Abuja in December 2026. The Afrobeats singer made the announcement on Tuesday through his Instagram page, where he shared promotional flyers for the two events scheduled for the festive season. Wizkid is billed to perform at the Live Out Loud Music Festival in Abuja on December 13, 2026. The event will take place at Eagle Square, with the promotional flyer carrying the inscription, “WIZKID Live in Abuja.” Announcing the Abuja show, the singer accompanied the flyer with the caption,…

Afrobeats singer Stanley Omah Didia, professionally known as Omah Lay, has announced plans to release a new single titled ‘COME’ on October 30, 2026. The singer revealed the upcoming track on Tuesday through his Instagram page, where he shared a teaser visual promoting the release. The artwork features Omah Lay standing in a yellow-lit corridor, with the song title displayed prominently in bold white lettering. Text at the bottom of the image also reads, “Clarity of mind extended 30TH OCT 2025.” Confirming the release date, the singer captioned the post, “COME 10/30/2026.” Prompt News reports the announcement quickly attracted attention…

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has unveiled plans for a 20-city world tour in 2027 to promote her third studio album, Starrgirl. The tour will take the singer across Europe, the United Kingdom and North America, with the opening performance scheduled for January 20, 2027, at Live Music Hall in Cologne, Germany. Following the opening show, Ayra Starr is expected to perform in several European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels. The European leg will conclude in London on February 2, with a performance at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Prompt News reports the singer will then continue the tour across…

Nigerian singer Davido has submitted five entries for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, with his sixth studio album, Oriade, and several collaborations featuring among the entries. According to The Grammy Guru, the submissions cover multiple categories, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. Davido’s album, Oriade, was entered in four categories: Album of the Year, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Best Album Cover. His collaboration with Mayorkun and Fola, titled B4 B4, was submitted for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and…

Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has dismissed reports claiming that his marriage to his wife, Ezinne, is experiencing difficulties, describing the publication as false and disrespectful to his family. The rumours emerged on Monday after an X user, Yabgmi, shared a video of the entertainer discussing his preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 election but attached a different claim to it. The accompanying caption alleged that Bakassi had spent 15 years working and sending money abroad to support his wife’s nursing education in the United States before she recently asked him for a divorce. “My kids went with…