Entertainment

Reality star Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has urged Big Brother Naija organizers to take a breather and reconsider strategy, saying the reality show needs new ideas to stay relevant in an entertainment industry increasingly influenced by social media. Tacha made the call while speaking on Arise 360, a program on Arise News, where he argued that changing audience …

veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, describing his death as an “immeasurable loss” to the creative sector. The actor’s family announced his passing in a statement posted on his verified Instagram account, saying he died after a short illness. Speaking with the …

Veteran Nollywood actor and director Jide Kosoko has revealed that he is in debt after his film, Eleko: Oba Esugbayi, failed to recoup production costs of over 300 million naira from its theatrical run. Kosoko made the revelation during an interview with African A-List published on October 17, with a clip of the conversation subsequently gaining attention on social media. …

John Anderson, Country Music Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 71. Anderson died “peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday, according to statement issued by his representativeAbsolute Publicity. “Neotraditional pioneer, famous for his songs swing, Straight Tequila NightAnd Seminole Wind71 years old. “Born December 13, 1954, and raised in Apopka, Florida, Anderson died approximately seven weeks short of …

A court has dissolved the 11 year marriage of nollywood actress, Chita Agwu, to her partner, Johnson Maduabuchi. The actress announced the development in an Instagram statement on Monday, announcing her marriage. He said, “After much thought and a very personal journey, I would like to officially inform the public that my marriage has been legally annulled by the court.” …

Veteran actor, Kola Olaiya, has described his fellow actor, Pete Edochie, as being too proud, and not appreciating older theater practitioners who have paved the way before him in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Olaiya, in an interview with Oyinmomo TV, said Edochie should appreciate the contribution of veteran entertainers who started their careers long before he joined the profession. He …

When Chelsea Smith heard the Backstreet Boys were coming to Toronto, she had a simple message for the five men who provided the soundtrack to her childhood. “This is my credit card, take all my money.” The 35-year-old Vancouver fan wasn’t bluffing. After traveling to Las Vegas to see his girlfriend, he is now preparing to fly across the country …

The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, have confirmed his death, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, other gospel artistes and other public figures on social media. The family announced his passing in a statement posted on the singer’s social media accounts on Wednesday, revealing that he died in the early hours of …

Concern has continued to grow over Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings following reports of his death circulating on social media, with lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi and comedian Woli Agba reacting to the development. Olajengbesi, coordinator of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Defenders (COPA), expressed deep concern over the reports in an Instagram post on Wednesday, appealing for God’s mercy on …

Yoruba film actor Yinka Quadri has spoken about how his wife handles her relationships with female colleagues in the film industry. In an interview with African A List, he revealed that his wife was aware of his affair but chose not to confront the woman involved. According to the actor, several actresses with whom he had romantic relationships would approach …