Entertainment

American rapper and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has signed a $100 million deal to launch a new entertainment center in New York, marking a significant expansion of his footprint in hospitality and experiential entertainment. The project, developed in partnership with Robert Earl, founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood, will establish “PH Live” at Planet Hollywood’s Times Square location, according …

Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has intensified his reaction to the Baba Ijesha case, accusing comedian Princess and the courts of what he described as “selective justice” after the actor was released from prison. Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, recently regained his freedom after serving a prison sentence for assault on a minor, a case that continues to …

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido says he is no longer focused on winning a Grammy, signaling a shift in priorities as he enters a new phase in his career centered on authenticity and African identity. Speaking on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi on Tuesday, the singer reflected on his global achievements, noting that he has performed all …

Nigerian comedian and actress Damilola Adekoya, known as Princess, has publicly criticized actress Biola Adebayo over her recent apology video following a podcast interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka James, known as Baba Ijesha. The backlash came after Biola featured Baba Ijesha on the Talk to B podcast shortly after his release from prison, a move that sparked outrage on …

Controversial singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, and comedian Carter Efe exchanged heated words during a tense face-to-face in Ikeja on Tuesday, ahead of their celebrity boxing match scheduled for May 1. The two social media stars nearly came to blows as they faced off in front of a crowd of more than 50 fans, forcing security staff to …

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 …