Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has addressed recent rumours claiming he is reconciling with his estranged wife, Mabel Makun. Through a statement shared on his Instagram page, AY dismissed the reports as false, relentless, and insensitive. He criticized the publications for being deliberately manipulative, designed solely to mislead the public and generate traffic. READ ALSO: “My attention has been drawn to a series of false, incessant, and insensitive social media posts suggesting that I am in a state of regret seeking reconciliation in my past relationship. “These publications are deliberately manipulative, calculated to mislead the…
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Actress Omoborty is urging women to put their peace first in marriage, reminding them that the length of a relationship doesn’t guarantee happiness. She highlighted that even couples married for decades can face challenges, including infidelity or polygamy. “Marriage isn’t about length or years, it’s about grace…even after 50 years, some men can still show that Solomon trait in them. At this point, one can only pray, may God bless every good and intentional man who keeps his vows pure,” Omoborty wrote. READ ALSO: She added: “Following all the gist on Instagram about the recent event, one lesson is clear…
Nigerian music superstar Davido, also known as David Adeleke, and his wife Chioma recently moved fans with a tender interaction on Instagram. After stepping away from social media following the tragic passing of their son Ifeanyi in 2022, Chioma returned on Thursday with an emotional post. She shared a photo of her wedding bracelet, engraved with Ifeanyi’s image, and described him as her “best friend” who accompanied her into forever. READ ALSO: She wrote: “My best friend walked into me forever, Ify, you’re on my mind every day and you live in my heart. Always and forever. Love, Mummy.” Davido…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a circulating social media “wanted” notice claiming Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was wanted by the Office of the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit. The Force described the notice as “false, misleading, and not issued by the Force.” In a post on its official Facebook page, the NPF clarified that the poster did not originate from the Force and was never published on any of its official platforms. READ ALSO: The statement reads: “FAKE NEWS ALERT! This ‘WANTED’ poster of actress Iyabo Ojo did not emanate from the Nigeria Police Force. It is…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Brymo, has openly criticized Burna Boy, Davido, and other top Afrobeats stars for constantly jumping on remixes of trending songs, especially those belonging to up-and-coming artists. The singer took to Instagram to share his opinion, accusing some A-list musicians of exploiting the hard work of younger acts under the guise of helping them. READ ALSO: In his words: *“Dear Nigerian mainstream ‘A-listers,’ Burna [Boy], Davido and Co, stop jumping on every hit song in a remix, especially releases by newer acts. “Let other artistes find their own way. The pretending to be helping them reach higher…
Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh has been reported as a victim of a violent robbery in Lagos on Wednesday. The incident, according to Hip TV, left the “Shoki” star with a neck injury after he was stabbed by the attackers. The robbers were said to have fled with jewelry valued in millions of naira. READ ALSO: So far, there has been no official reaction from the artist himself or the Lagos State Police, leaving many questions unanswered about how the attack unfolded. The news has stirred anxiety among music lovers, with fans filling social media with prayers and goodwill messages, hoping…
Fabian Adibe, a veteran Nollywood actor best known for his role in the television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, has passed away at the age of 80. According to his family, the respected actor died peacefully around 2:30 am on Wednesday. They described his passing as both a time of grief and a celebration of a remarkable life and legacy. READ ALSO: Adibe became a household name in 1987 for his portrayal of Ogbuefi Uzowulu in the TV series Things Fall Apart, where he starred alongside Pete Edochie, Justus Esiri, and the late Sam Loco Efe. His unique…
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has once again raised the bar for African music, becoming the artist from the continent with the most appearances on the prestigious US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His latest feature on WGFT, a track from American rapper Gunna’s new album The Last Wun, debuted at number 96 this week, pushing Burna Boy’s Billboard Hot 100 entries to seven. READ ALSO: The Last Last crooner has also achieved another landmark as the first African act to secure Billboard Hot 100 debuts for five consecutive years, from 2021 through 2025. Burna Boy first entered the chart in…
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has opened up about her decision to move away from the “thug” roles that initially brought her fame, explaining it was a deliberate effort to avoid being typecast. In an interview with Old Secrets, Thomas said that after her breakthrough performances in films like Omo Ghetto and Eruku Nla, she was inundated with offers for similar roles. “I have played several roles including housewife, market woman, and mother. I will take on any role as an actor, but I stopped accepting thug roles for a while because I felt they wanted to box me in, to…
Naira Marley has finally opened up about the death of Mohbad, giving fans a detailed account of his experience during the tragic event. The singer explained that he was outside Nigeria when news of Mohbad’s passing broke, which made the situation even more shocking. He expressed disappointment at the many rumors that circulated, stressing that he had no involvement in the late artist’s death. “Someone among us said, Mohbad dead. I looked at him, I said, it’s a lie man, he wants to blow again. Exactly what I said, it’s a lie. I said it’s a lie, he wants to…