Veteran Nollywood actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, has voiced his frustration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of neglecting him and others who supported its campaign during the 2023 general election. In an emotional interview that has since gone viral online, the actor revealed that he and some of his colleagues spent close to two months campaigning for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, only to be sidelined afterward. READ ALSO: “After we campaigned for Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu, we were not given a dime. If I should place a curse on…
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Controversial online activist VeryDarkMan has explained why he is once again drawing public attention to the circumstances surrounding the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, a tragedy that shook Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Nearly a year later, the full details of what led to his death remain unclear, despite ongoing investigations and court proceedings. In a post shared via Instagram, VeryDarkMan said he is intentionally revisiting the matter because, in his view, justice is yet to be delivered. READ ALSO: “I’m bringing the Mohbad’s case deliberately because he hasn’t gotten justice,” he…
Show promoter Sam Larry has spoken publicly about the controversial video showing him confronting late singer Mohbad, describing the incident as a misunderstanding. In an interview with online activist VeryDarkMan, Sam Larry stated that the video, which resurfaced following Mohbad’s death, captured only a brief moment of what he claimed was a simple demand for a refund—not harassment. READ ALSO: “That video was just 9 seconds. I was with my son at the beach. When I saw Mohbad, I walked up to him and demanded my money for a show he didn’t show up for. Zlatan was there and quickly…
Prominent Nigerian film and stage producer Kayode Peters has died in Canada. His passing was confirmed on Friday by comedian Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, during a conversation with Peoples Gazette. Yaw noted that he was still attempting to contact Peters’ brother to gather more information regarding the situation. “Yes, he is,” Yaw said when asked about Peters’ death. “I am still trying to speak with his brother but he is not picking.” READ ALSO: At the time this report was compiled, the circumstances surrounding his death had yet to be confirmed. Peters was celebrated for his impact on…
Television personality Frank Edoho has confirmed the end of his marriage to Sandra Onyenuchenuya, marking his second failed union. Speaking on the Tea With Tay podcast, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host revealed that despite making genuine efforts in both marriages, they ultimately didn’t succeed. READ ALSO: He questioned whether he is naturally suited for marriage and suggested that the women he married might not have been the right match for him. “Maybe I’m not good at marriage, I must confess. The two women I had been married to are not my soul mates. Love of your life…
Nigerian music executive and talent manager Jude Okoye has fired back at his brother, Peter Okoye, singer Cynthia Morgan, and others who were previously signed under his management, accusing them of betrayal and lack of appreciation. In a strongly worded Instagram post, Jude expressed frustration over what he described as repeated attempts by his former artistes to paint him as the villain after walking away from the platform that helped launch their success. “They all have one thing in common: They were big, influential and successful when I was shouldering them with my platform until they got greedy and wanted…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has stirred reactions on social media with her surprise appearance in the music video for Tekno’s new single, Powerbank. Taking to Instagram, the screen star shared a snippet from the video while expressing her joy at collaborating with the singer, whom she fondly referred to as her favourite. READ ALSO: “Shot a very cute music video with my fav.POWERBANK now showing on YouTube.. link @teknomiles bio,” she captioned the post. The video, now streaming on YouTube, has been met with excitement from fans, many of whom praised Regina’s effortless screen presence and Tekno’s decision to cast…
Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo popularly known as ‘Omoborty’ is celebrating one year of marital bliss as she marks her first wedding anniversary with her husband. The actress, popularly known as Omoborty, took to Instagram to share heartwarming photos of herself and her husband dressed in matching outfits. In her caption, she expressed gratitude for making it through their first year together and prayed for many more decades of love and companionship. “Happy 1st wedding Anniversary to us! @sailor_deWe made it a whole year, and I pray we’ll make 60 beautiful years more together in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen,”…
Cynthia Morgan, once known for her dominance in Nigeria’s dancehall scene, has opened a GoFundMe account as part of efforts to rebuild her career. The singer shared the update on Instagram, posting a screenshot of the fundraiser and asking fans to visit the link provided in her bio. READ ALSO: “Good day, everyone. In continuation of my previous post, here is a snapshot of my GoFundMe page with the link in my bio. Thank you, @queen_zinnyb,” she wrote. Her move signals a public call for support as she attempts to make a return to the spotlight.
Hollywood has lost one of its familiar faces, Richard Hurst, best remembered for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the classic TV series The Dukes of Hazzard. He passed away on Thursday at the age of 79. According to a report by TMZ, Hurst’s passing came unexpectedly, and no official cause of death has been shared by his family. The actor’s career spanned decades, with appearances in numerous television staples such as Sanford and Son, The Partridge Family, MASH*, Gunsmoke, and The Bob Newhart Show. His legacy also lives on through his son, who carved out a successful acting career of…