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Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, has advised men to speak about their emotional struggles rather than suffer in silence, amid a marital controversy involving media personality Frank Edoho. In messages shared online, Dakolo encouraged men to openly express their pain, frustration and emotional struggles, and emphasized that bottling things up can be dangerous. According to him, many people are secretly experiencing …

Nigerian music stars Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards, reinforcing Nigeria’s strong presence on the international music scene. The nominations were announced on BET.com, with Nigerian artists featured in several major music and international categories. Tems recorded the highest recognition among African bands, earning three nominations: Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her …

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has become the first African artist to reach 11 billion streams on Spotify. This achievement marks another milestone in the singer’s musical career. Music data handle @ChaftsAfrica, made the announcement on X, (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday and called Wizkid the first African artist to achieve the milestone. The post read: “The …

Nigerian singer Chike has reacted emotionally to the social media backlash over rumors linking him to Frank Edoho’s second wife, Sandra. The controversy, which sparked heated discussions on social media, escalated after leaked recordings allegedly related to Chike and Edoho’s wife emerged online. Amid growing criticism over the issue, the music star took to his X account with a short …

Veteran Nigerian broadcaster and broadcaster Frank Edoho has said he does not want his death to be linked to any woman in his life, as he spoke out about emotional struggles and mental health challenges faced by men. Edoho made the comments during an interview on the YouTube podcast Outside the Box, where he reflected on masculinity, emotional pressure and …

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended Kannywood actors Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba for a year, banning them from all film-related activities in the state over a video deemed to have immoral content. The council said the suspension came into effect on Sunday and was aimed at promoting discipline, upholding social values ​​and ensuring compliance with norms guiding …

Celebrity businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest has reacted to reports that he lost the APC primaries for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, by insisting that he never fully participated in the contest. Reports emerged on Saturday that the socialite lost her party’s primary election to incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Canice Moore Nwachukwu, …

Popular comedian and singer Carter Efe has opened up on why he stepped away from music, describing the entertainment industry as “very evil” in a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions online. The entertainer, who gained attention with his hit single “Machala,” said he initially believed making music was just about releasing songs and enjoying the fame that comes …

Executive Director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Shaibu Husseini, has challenged Nigerian filmmakers to prioritize proper script development, professionalism and attention to detail if the country’s film industry hopes to achieve greater global relevance and attract large international investments. Husseini gave the charge while speaking at the 2026 annual retreat of The Golden Movie Ambassadors Association …

Lifestyle influencer Diane Okeke has publicly denied allegations that she had an affair with veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho, describing the claims as “false and baseless” while threatening legal action against those who spread them online. Controversy erupted after Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of the popular TV personality, accused Frank Edoho of serial infidelity during their marriage. In a viral …