Celebrity
22 Feb
Gifted saxophonist Koye Adeniyi, better known as KoyeSax, has unveiled his latest single, "To the Roots," to widespread acclaim. This mesmerizing track, the second release from KoyeSax's forthcoming debut EP, "Young and Vibrant," delivers a timeless message accompanied by infectious rhythms and heartfelt musical excellence, capturing the essence of drawing strength from African heritage. In…
17 Feb
In a momentous stride for the Nigerian film industry, celebrated actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo has been welcomed into the esteemed folds of the International Academy of Television Arts, and Sciences. This prestigious academy is renowned for orchestrating the internationally acclaimed International Emmy Awards, an event that acknowledges excellence in the television industry on a…
17 Feb
Never. I didn’t know I would ever act in my life. I felt I would be a singer and people would be listening to my music and I would be jumping all over the place.
10 Feb
A Short film, A Fresh Start, recently premiered has garnered widespread accolades nationwide for its impactful storytelling as it invokes conversations around underprivileged single mothers and their struggles.
10 Feb
Kunle Afod is a Nollywood actor and producer well known in the Yoruba movie industry. Having been in the industry for over two decades, Afod rose to prominence when he directed a popular movie, titled, Ori Eiye.
27 Jan
The United Kingdom braces for the 18th Nelas Academy Awards, with British actor, Ricardo P Lloyd, emerging as a notable nominee. The Nelas Academy’s recognition of Lloyd’s achievements in “Flying For Britain” and his diverse on-screen contributions places him in the Culture & Social Impact category. Embarking on a stellar trajectory in the UK’s entertainment…
27 Jan
Screen diva and accomplished actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga and Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, has expressed her gratitude to her loyal fans for their unwavering support in 2023, while unveiling her exciting plans for the new year.
27 Jan
After I became an actor, I realised that I have an audience now and I have done acting for so long now that it is time to do something else. I knew within me that acting is not my purpose, it is simply what I do, and I love doing it.
20 Jan
It is simply because that is me, that is who I am. That is what my ‘source’ (God) has brought me up to do; that is what has been instilled in me; and it is what I was called to do. For example, Bovi is a comedian, his purpose is to make people laugh
20 Jan
Screen diva and accomplished actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga and Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, has expressed her gratitude to her loyal fans for their unwavering support in 2023, while unveiling her exciting plans for the new year.
13 Jan
The recent demise of popular actor Dejumo Lewis has further depleted the ranks of the original cast of The Village Headmaster series.
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A French court this week handed an Iran-born man a suspended 10-month sentence for entering the Iranian consulate in Paris with fake grenades in what he said was "revenge" for a crackdown at home that targeted his family. The 61-year-old, a long-time resident of France who regularly attends Iranian opposition demonstrations, told the court he…
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