Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Nollywood actor Owolabi Ajasa has refuted widespread reports of his alleged death, assuring fans that he is alive and in good health. The actor, popularly known for portraying police officers in Yoruba movies and famous for the phrase “Ta lo pa chief?”, reacted after an obituary poster bearing his name went viral on social media. In a video posted on his Instagram page, Ajasa described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard them. “I’m still much alive in good health,” he said. Prompt News reports he also condemned those behind the fake obituary, expressing displeasure over the…

Nollywood actress Bose Aregbesola has revealed why many people continue to assume she is married to actor Segun Ogungbe, saying their repeated on-screen appearances as husband and wife created the misconception. Speaking during an interview with Biola Bayo, Aregbesola said she is frequently asked about Ogungbe whenever she attends social events, despite repeatedly clarifying that they were only colleagues. “To this day, people still think I am the wife of Segun Ogungbe. They will say Segun’s wife. I am tired of having to explain myself. When I go to parties, they still ask about him. They will say, ‘How about…

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has denied claims that he owes Revolve Entertainment £4,106 in expenses linked to a proposed United Kingdom tour, with his legal team threatening court action against the promoter and its representative, Otis Ayodele Kubeyinje, popularly known as Baddest DJ Timmy. In a letter dated July 18, 2026, shared on Dakolo’s Instagram page, his solicitors, Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, rejected the allegations and described the claims as false and defamatory. The letter, signed by Tope Salami, stated that the disputed amount allegedly covered expenses such as venue bookings, graphic design, website registration, video production, visa deposits and…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian music star Shakira shared a friendly moment during rehearsals ahead of their performance at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show. On Friday, Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, posted a video on his X page showing him and Shakira exchanging hugs, smiles and laughter outside production trailers at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Sunday’s World Cup final will take place. Sharing the clip alongside photos from the rehearsal, the Grammy-winning singer wrote: “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! Dai dai, ikó, dale, allez, let’s go!”…

Nana Otedola, the mother of actress and model Temi Otedola, has shared her initial concerns after learning that her daughter was expecting her first child with singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi, whose real name is Tosin Ajibade. Speaking during a conversation with the couple, Nana said her biggest concern stemmed from Mr Eazi’s demanding career in the entertainment industry, which often requires him to travel frequently. Reflecting on her own experience as a mother, she explained that she spent much of her children’s upbringing caring for them largely on her own and did not want Temi to face a similar…

Reality TV star and media personality Tolanibaj has disclosed that she is considering freezing her eggs, saying she wants to keep her options open rather than risk future regrets. The former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate shared the revelation in a recent vlog, where she documented her annual women’s health check-up and spoke about her reproductive health plans. Tolanibaj, whose real name is Tolani Shobajo, explained that although she visited her gynaecologist for a routine pap smear and cervical screening, she also used the appointment to learn more about the egg-freezing process. “I want to freeze my eggs because I…

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has refuted reports claiming he is facing legal action over an alleged N5 billion loan obtained from First Bank to finance his hit film, Anikulapo. The claim, which surfaced on a blog and spread across social media, alleged that Afolayan secured the loan in 2022 to produce the epic movie but failed to repay the full amount after Netflix acquired the project. According to the report, the filmmaker had allegedly repaid only half of the loan, prompting the bank to obtain a court order against him. The viral post stated: “Kunle Afolayan has allegedly received…

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has thrown his weight behind efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria after becoming a key stakeholder in the Male Feminists Network. Speaking at an event in Abuja on Friday, the 65-year-old actor called for greater inclusion of women, particularly in leadership and government positions. “Personally, when I did a film two years ago, I had like 80 percent women in the crew. And I always say to people in my profession, if you want to have anything done in government, put a woman in charge, and you can sleep with ‘your eyes…

Nigerian socialite and reality TV personality Sophia Momodu has initiated legal proceedings against fellow reality star Caroline Hutchings, popularly known as Caroline Danjuma, over an alleged defamatory post shared on Snapchat. The dispute follows a recent Snapchat post by Caroline in which she alleged that a woman she had once defended publicly was involved with her former partner while they were still together. Although no individual was mentioned by name, the post sparked widespread speculation on social media. Through her lawyer, Prince (Dr.) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho (SAN) of Ahonaruogho, Ahonaruogho & Co. (Paradise Law Firm), Sophia served Caroline with a…

Nollywood actress Maureen Solomon has said she has no regrets about stepping away from the movie industry at the peak of her career to focus on raising her children. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, the 42-year-old actress admitted that leaving acting was not an easy decision but said motherhood became her top priority. “It was difficult because when I started having my children, I had to make a choice. When I had my first son, it was easy. I could take him to work, movie locations and everywhere,” she said. “But when my second child came,…