Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Veteran singer and Waka music icon Salawa Abeni has recalled how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came to her aid during a difficult period marked by illness, bereavement and financial struggles. Abeni shared the experience while celebrating 50 years of performing on stage, reflecting on the challenges she faced after losing one of her children. According to the singer, the loss deeply affected her health and left her in a condition where she could hardly walk. Her deteriorating health also prevented her from working for a period, further worsening her financial situation. With limited assistance available, Abeni said she eventually decided…

Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57, his family has announced. The family disclosed his death in a statement shared on the actor’s official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, saying he passed away after a brief illness. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness,” the statement read. “We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.” His death comes months after the actor dismissed reports circulating online that he was suffering from a life-threatening illness. The rumours emerged…

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Jide Kosoko has disclosed that he is currently in debt after his latest movie, Eleko: Oba Esugbayi, failed to recover its production expenses at the cinemas. Kosoko made the revelation during a recent interview on African A-List, explaining that the film cost more than ₦300 million to produce. He noted that the money was provided by investors who expected to receive returns rather than given to him as a gift. According to the actor, the movie’s cinema earnings were insufficient to cover the amount spent on its production, while the revenue generated was shared among…

The brother of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has expressed gratitude to the veteran actor for helping him relocate to Canada. In a video circulating online, he reflected on how he moved from Ilaro, Ogun State, to living in Canada, describing the development as something he never imagined would happen to him. He credited his late brother for making the move possible, saying he would remain grateful to him despite his death. “Who could have thought that someone like me from Ilaro, Ogun State could be in Canada today? Thanks to God and thanks to my…

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has challenged social media activist VeryDarkMan to explain how the reported ₦200 million donation from singer Burna Boy for a school project was spent. Portable made the remarks in a video circulating online, where he criticised VeryDarkMan over paintings on a wall and questioned why he featured footballer Adebayo instead of Burna Boy, whom he claimed provided the funds. The singer demanded accountability for the money, asking what it had been used for and where the funds meant for the activist’s non-governmental organisation had gone. “Burna Boy give you money, wetin you…

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved another milestone on the US Billboard Hot 100 with her hit single, ‘What You Need.’ The song has extended its run on the Billboard Hot 100 to 30 weeks, earning Tems the record for the longest-charting solo song by an African act on the prestigious chart. ‘What You Need’ currently sits at No. 33 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the previous benchmark held by other African acts. Prompt News reports the song previously reached a peak position of No. 29 on the Hot 100. READ ALSO: Beyond its…

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, better known as Broda Shaggi, has spoken publicly about the gunshot injury that kept him away from work for months and left him uncertain about his future. The entertainer shared details of the ordeal in a YouTube video published on Wednesday night. Broda Shaggi was reportedly struck by a stray bullet in March 2026 while filming a comedy skit beneath a bridge in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, on a Sunday afternoon. At the time, details surrounding the incident were unclear. However, a police source, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak…

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly been taken to a hospital in Los Angeles, California, after sustaining a leg injury during rehearsals. The singer is said to have been attempting an acrobatic stunt when the incident occurred. A photograph circulating online shows Omah Lay lying on the floor with his left leg wrapped, while medical personnel attend to him. A separate video also shows the singer being placed on a stretcher and moved towards an ambulance for further medical attention. The reported incident comes as Omah Lay continues his ‘Clarity of Mind’ world…

Nollywood actress Bidemi Kosoko has expressed gratitude to God as she celebrates her 40th birthday, while appreciating her father, veteran actor Jide Kosoko, for his unwavering love and support following the death of her mother. The actress shared an emotional birthday message, revealing that she woke up feeling joyful as she marked the milestone and reflected on her journey so far. Prompt News reports Bidemi disclosed that her father was the first person to call her at midnight, offering prayers and blessings to mark her special day. She said the gesture brought tears to her eyes as she remembered her…

The family of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced plans to hold a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in his memory. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 3pm at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. Guests have been asked to observe a white dress code. Toluwanisings died on Wednesday, October 14, after reportedly slumping at his residence in Ibadan. His personal assistant, Babadunni Gbolabo, had disclosed that efforts to obtain medical attention for the singer were unsuccessful, claiming that they took him to about…