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A particular kind of fear only a classic Nollywood villain from the late 1990s can inspire: the kind that makes an audience laugh nervously, whisper prayers in fear, and still refuse to look away. More than three decades after he first embodied Isawuru, the veteran Christian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye returns as the terrifying antagonist of…
Nollywood actress and beauty queen Tenia Abraham has died at the age of 32 following a battle with a kidney infection. She was buried at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja on Saturday, October 17, 2026. According to an obituary shared on her Instagram page, Abraham, whose full name was Tenia Abraham Omenogor, died on October 13,…
The death of gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has renewed concerns about health awareness among entertainers and the ability of Nigeria’s healthcare system to provide timely emergency medical attention. The 41-year-old singer reportedly slumped at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, and died on Wednesday, October 14. His death has sparked…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo has announced that his forthcoming epic film, Jagun Jagun 2, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on 4th December 2026. The sequel, titled Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors, follows the success of the original film, released in 2023. Adebayo announced the release date on social media, describing the production…
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled the cast of “Jagun Jagun 2”, the sequel to his 2023 epic. Netflix will premiere the sequel to “Jagun Jagun: The Warrior” on 4 December. Adebayo, 47, revealed the cast in a video he posted on his social media pages on Friday. The new instalment features several…
Nigerian music stars Davido, Asake, Tems and Ayra Starr have submitted albums and songs for consideration across multiple categories at the 2027 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best African Music Performance. The reported submissions span Afrobeats, global music, pop, R&B, rap and music video…
Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi “Toluwanisings” Bolaji is dead. News of his death circulated on social media on Wednesday afternoon, sparking concern and uncertainty among his fans before his family confirmed the development. In a statement posted on his Instagram page, the family disclosed that the singer died in the early hours of Wednesday. The family…
Mobile Screens and Sound Limited (MSS), an event technology and production company, in partnership with KolaDaisi University, has graduated more than over 60 students from the inaugural MSS Event Tech Academy. The graduation marks a step in the company’s efforts to develop skilled professionals for Nigeria’s growing events and entertainment industry. The graduates completed a…
The 2026 edition of the Molèbi art and craft exhibition has brought together more than 300 participants from the creative, cultural and business communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a move to promote African heritage while creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation within the creative industry. The exhibition, held on May 31, at Mauve 21…
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has etched her name in history as the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show. The Grammy-nominated singer headlined the halftime entertainment on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the Week Five game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Starr delivered an electrifying…
