Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has expressed admiration for her billionaire father, Femi Otedola, saying she wishes she possessed his business mindset and investment instincts. Cuppy shared her thoughts in a LinkedIn post on Monday, revealing that she makes time to learn from her father whenever he visits London. “Whenever Mr Femi Otedola comes to London, I MUST pick his brain! Why do I think understanding how my dad thinks is important? Tbh, I wish I had his brain. Genius!” she wrote. The entertainer said observing her father’s growing investment in First HoldCo Plc had…
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Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has opened up about a marital crisis involving his wife, Ezinne, revealing that she recently asked to end their marriage. The entertainer, whose real name is Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, made the disclosure in a video circulating online. According to him, his wife relocated to the United States to pursue nursing studies, taking their children along with her. He said he continued to support the family financially despite earning his income in naira. Prompt News reports Bakassi explained that he had worked hard for about 15 years to provide for his wife and children abroad,…
Nollywood drama Her Daughters’ Mother has been selected for Film Africa 2026, a festival scheduled to take place in London from October 23 to November 1. Women in the Arts, through its Instagram account, @winthearts, announced the selection while celebrating the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu. The organisation expressed pride in Chukwu’s achievement, highlighting the film’s international recognition in a congratulatory post. The post reads: “@gailchukwu is whoever she says she is and even more! Having your directorial debut go global is no small feat! We are super proud of you, queen”. The 109-minute production is billed to…
Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has attributed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ambition to the president’s longstanding assistance to entertainers and his efforts to improve infrastructure in the South-West. Quadri said Tinubu’s relationship with members of the entertainment industry began years before his presidency, when he served as governor of Lagos State. He maintained that the backing was not driven solely by personal interests but also by the support the president had extended to colleagues during difficult times. The actor made the remarks during an interview on the African A-List programme, where he recalled instances in which Tinubu…
Hollywood actor Tobey Maguire has officiated the wedding of his former wife, Jennifer Meyer, weeks after the pair finalised their divorce. Meyer exchanged vows with Geoff Ogunlesi, son of Nigerian billionaire businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi, at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii on Saturday. Photographs from the ceremony showed Maguire at the front and centre as Meyer said “I do” to the celebrity jewellery designer. The actor’s presence at the event came shortly after the legal conclusion of their marriage. The former couple’s two children, Otis and Ruby, were also present to witness their mother’s wedding. Several high-profile personalities attended…
Desola Afod, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Kunle Afod, has apologised to movie industry veterans and retracted her earlier remarks about the entertainment industry following an intervention by actor Afeez Owo. Desola made the announcement in a social media post, expressing gratitude to Afeez for reaching out to her over her comments. She admitted that her words had disappointed the veteran actor and offered him an apology, while clarifying that she did not intend to make a blanket statement about everyone in Nollywood. Prompt News reports the estranged wife of Kunle Afod specifically withdrew her general remarks about “Awon…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has broken new ground after becoming the first African artiste to headline a halftime show organised by the National Football League (NFL). The 24-year-old performer took centre stage on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL fixture. During the break, the Grammy-nominated singer entertained spectators with a selection of her songs, combining her signature vocals with an energetic stage performance. Her set featured several fan favourites, including ‘Heaven Baby,’ ‘Santa,’ ‘Rush,’ ‘Hot Body’ and ‘Dangerous’, alongside songs from her latest album, ‘Starrgirl’. Speaking before…
The family of late Ibadan politician Lamidi Adedibu has challenged filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi over a biopic documenting the politician’s life and political career, demanding its removal and N500m in damages. The film, titled Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan, was produced by Oloketuyi under Ultimate Communications and directed by Abiodun Jimoh. It explores Adedibu’s early life, rise in politics, personal relationships and influence in Oyo State. In a letter dated October 5, lawyers representing the administrators of Adedibu’s estate accused the filmmakers of producing the film without consulting the family or obtaining its consent. The family alleged that the production contained “grave untruths,…
Nigerian singer Victor AD has publicly apologised to award-winning musician Tiwa Savage over the unreleased remix of his 2018 hit song, ‘Wetin We Gain’. The artiste, whose real name is Victor Adere, issued the apology in an open letter shared on X, acknowledging his past mistakes and accepting responsibility for how the collaboration turned out. Prompt News reports Victor AD expressed gratitude to Tiwa for recording a verse for the remix, which was never officially released. He admitted that he should have addressed the situation much earlier, adding that whatever explanations he might have could not outweigh the effort she…
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has debunked reports claiming he spent ₦40bn to establish his newly launched media hub, Euphoria360Hub. The award-winning actor addressed the reports during an interview with TVC Entertainment, where he spoke about the vision behind the project and his long-standing ambition to bring it to fruition in South-West Nigeria. Prompt News reports the launch of the facility marked a significant step in Adebayo’s career, but claims about its alleged cost have generated attention online, with reports suggesting that the actor invested ₦40bn in the venture. READ ALSO: Setting the record straight, Adebayo dismissed the figure, insisting that…