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FilmOne Studios says the billion-naira box office performance of ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ the 2025 feature film by Toyin Abraham, reflects strong audience growth and increasing commercial confidence in Nollywood cinema. The film has grossed N1,081,177,001 at the Nigerian box office, securing its place among the industry’s highest-earning theatrical releases and marking a major milestone for both…
Nigerian actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has died, her family confirmed early Thursday. The news was shared by her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, in a video message posted online, where he expressed gratitude to the film community and the public for their support during her illness. “Good morning…
Tyla has continued her rapid ascent on the world music scene after emerging winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, overcoming stiff competition from some of Africa’s biggest names. The South African pop sensation claimed the award with Push 2 Start, beating Burna Boy’s Love, Davido’s With You featuring…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has named former Big Brother Naija housemate Tega Dominic as Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the National President-Elect, signaling a renewed push to strengthen ethical standards and workplace safety in Nollywood. The appointment was confirmed in an official letter issued by the Guild and shared by Tega on…
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has pulled back the curtain on the personal cost of fame and success, revealing that motherhood nearly brought her career to a halt and plunged her into one of the most challenging chapters of her life. Speaking in a candid interview with content creator Korty EO, the 45-year-old singer reflected on…
Ghana has officially granted citizenship to US YouTuber Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, the country’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa announced, marking a historic moment as the influencer wraps up a month-long tour of Africa. In a post on X on Monday, Ablakwa said the government had confirmed “the irrefutable ties of…
Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has hinted that he may step away from law school shortly after gaining admission, citing the challenges of balancing classroom learning with his income-generating activities. In a voice note shared with his followers on Tuesday, Peller expressed frustration over attending long hours of lectures without…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has applauded actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele after her latest film, Behind the Scenes, set a new benchmark for Nollywood at the box office. The film has surpassed ₦2.2 billion in Nigeria, making it the first Nollywood production to cross the ₦2 billion milestone. According to NOA, Behind the Scenes…
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is a popular American YouTuber, streamer, and internet personality born on January 21, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s known for his high-energy live streams, often playing games like FIFA, NBA 2K, and Fortnite, and his dramatic reactions have made him a sensation online. With over 50…
A heated paternity dispute has erupted between popular Afrobeats singer Davido and a 13-year-old Nigerian girl, Anu Adeleke, who claims to be his biological daughter. The controversy began when Anu, also known as Mitchelle Anuoluwapo Adeleke, publicly appealed to Davido to undergo a DNA test, sparking a firestorm of reactions on social media. According to…