Entertainment

A US jury has awarded $19.3 million in damages to famed Hollywood actor and comedian Bill Cosby after finding him responsible for sexually assaulting a woman in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and assaulted her after inviting her to a comedy show in San Carlos, California. At the time, she was working as …

Controversial social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), has sparked debate after reacting to Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh’s online prayer video. The mother of one has been sharing clips of herself praying in tongues since she publicly embraced her born-again faith. In response, VDM shared a short clip of Tonto’s prayer, claiming that “God did not …

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has warned her colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyimika alias Baba Ijesha, over comments he made about her children in an interview with the media. The controversy followed claims by the comic actor that Ojo had, at some point, abandoned his children in his care when they were young. Responding to the statement shared on Sunday, the actress said …

Veteran Nollywood actor, Abiodun Ayoyinka, who is famous for his role as Papa Ajasco, has officially changed his name to use the stage name Bondu Alaska. The announcement follows a dispute with Wale Adenuga Productions over the rights and use of the Papa Ajasco brand. In an Instagram video shared on Sunday, Ayoyinka thanked Nigerians for their support following his …

Popular Nigerian dancer and fitness trainer, Kafayat Shafau, better known as Kaffy, has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage, admitting that she went into it without fully understanding what it entailed. Speaking in conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Kaffy reflected on her divorce from music producer Joseph Ameh, which was finalized in January 2022. She said her …

Popular TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to arrest fellow content creator Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, following a recent car accident during a live stream. Shank Comics was seen in a viral video driving a Mercedes-Benz at high speed on a highway …

Popular business executive, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Miss Nigeria Patrons and Council Dinner, scheduled for March 22 at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites. The event, which marks the official opening of the Miss Nigeria Beauty & Fashion Fair 2026, is expected to attract the attention of industry leaders, policy makers, …

Recorded music revenues in Sub-Saharan Africa grew 15.2% in 2025, reaching US$120 million, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026. South Africa remains the largest market in the region, accounting for 78.1% of revenues following growth of 12.9% in 2025. This performance came amid global music growth of 6.4%, with worldwide revenues reaching US$31.7 billion, marking eleven consecutive years …

A queen in the palace of the Oba of Benin faces possible removal following an unauthorized visit by social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, known as Peller, in what the Benin Traditional Council described as a “serious breach of protocol and desecration.” In a statement issued on Tuesday by its secretary, Frank Irabor, the council said Peller and his entourage …

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his decision to pursue a career in music led to the breakdown of his close relationship with his father, Fatai Odunsi. The Sungba singer shared his personal account during a recent interview with YouTuber Korty EO that aired on Wednesday, offering insight into the sacrifices behind his rise in …