Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has publicly acknowledged the impact of Afrobeats veteran D’banj on the global rise of the genre, particularly in the United Kingdom. At his sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday, Rema invited D’banj on stage and delivered an emotional tribute, crediting the music legend for opening doors for younger artists in the Afrobeats scene. Back in 2012, D’banj achieved a major milestone when his hit single Oliver Twist became the first Nigerian song to reach the top 10 on the UK Official Chart. READ ALSO: That achievement marked a turning point…
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Nollywood actress and humanitarian Tonto Dikeh has celebrated her 40th birthday with a deeply personal and uplifting letter to herself, highlighting her journey of transformation, healing, and self-discovery. In an emotional message shared via her Instagram page on Sunday, June 9, 2025, the actress reflected on her growth over the years, celebrating her strength, resilience, and unwavering faith in her purpose. Tonto described herself as a “mother of many nations,” emphasizing her evolution from pain to healing, and her ability to rise above life’s challenges with grace and courage. READ ALSO: The heartfelt letter read in part:“Thank you for being…
Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has received a life-changing outpouring of generosity from compassionate Nigerians following an emotional interview where she opened up about her personal struggles. In a touching update shared on Instagram, fellow actress Biola Bayo announced that Jumoke George was blessed with a fully furnished four-bedroom duplex, a sport utility vehicle (SUV), and a plot of land. The heartwarming gesture came courtesy of Ayokmag Properties, with the support of kind individuals who rallied behind the veteran actress after her story gained attention. READ ALSO: “Today, we present a 4-bedroom duplex, an SUV and a plot of land…
A content creator who filmed the viral video involving Pastor Paul Adefarasin has come forward to share his side of the story. The clergyman was recently criticized online for allegedly wielding a gun while driving his Range Rover. However, during his Sunday service, Pastor Adefarasin clarified that he does not own a gun and was not holding one. In an interview with Daddy Freeze, the content creator explained that he was at Ikoyi roundabout filming cars, aiming to capture footage of at least ten Range Rovers. Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s vehicle was the first to approach. READ ALSO: He recalled that…
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Brain Jotter, has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran highlife musician Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday night after battling prostate cancer. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Brain Jotter shared an emotional video from his 2024 visit to the music legend’s home in Enugu. In the video, the two are seen bonding over Ejeagha’s iconic 1983 song, Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo, which experienced a major revival last year thanks to Brain Jotter’s viral dance challenge. Captioning the video, he wrote:“39 years ago, he made magic (Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo song). 39 years later, we…
Nollywood is currently witnessing another celebrity fallout as actress Doris Ogala publicly confronts her former friend, Tonto Dikeh, igniting widespread speculation about a breakdown in their once-close relationship. The rift became public when Doris took to Instagram to react to a scathing post allegedly written by a member of Tonto’s inner circle, identified as Sheddy of Lagos. The post, which quickly went viral, accused Doris of being bitter and ungrateful—while also making a sensational claim that Tonto had once gifted her a brand-new Bentley. READ ALSO: “Dear @dorisogala, how can you be so ungrateful and bitter? Same, you, King Tonto,…
Nigerian content creator and social media figure, Sirbalo, is currently mourning the painful loss of his mother. He broke the news through an emotional Instagram post, choosing not to disclose the circumstances surrounding her death. Overwhelmed with grief, Sirbalo poured out his sorrow in a heartfelt message, questioning why his mother left despite promising to stay with him. READ ALSO: “RIP MOM 💔💔💔. 🕯️🕯️🕯️. You promise to stay with me, but you left me. GOD WHY? MAAMI I wish I can just wake up from this dream 💔💔,” he wrote. The touching post has since drawn an outpouring of sympathy…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed that God once gave him a stern warning that his firstborn would die if he ever chose to leave the church. He made this revelation during the June Holy Ghost Service, themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” which held in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, at the Redemption City of God in Ogun State. Addressing the congregation, Adeboye stressed the importance of divine direction and spiritual stability, referencing a recent sermon by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, where similar concerns were raised about…
Veteran actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has highlighted the urgent need for a structured system in Nollywood, particularly regarding residual payments for actors. Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, the celebrated star compared her experiences in Nollywood with those in Hollywood. Despite spending 30 years and starring in over 310 Nollywood productions, Omotola revealed she has never received residual income. In contrast, during just four years in Hollywood—after only two test projects—she began earning monthly residual payments. READ ALSO: Residuals are ongoing earnings paid to actors each time a film or TV show is rebroadcast, streamed, or reused, a practice common in…
Nigerian singer Darey Art Alade and his wife, Deola, have thanked God and those who offered support after their car caught fire on Lagos State’s Third Mainland Bridge, leaving the vehicle completely destroyed. Deola shared the harrowing experience on Instagram, revealing that the fire broke out around 4pm on Friday. Despite the traumatic event, she expressed relief that no one was hurt. “Our car caught fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge around 4pm yesterday and was burnt to ashes,” she wrote. “It was a terrifying experience, but we are truly thankful that the driver escaped unharmed. No lives were lost,…