Category: Entertainment

BET Awards: Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr secured a landmark victory at the 2025 BET Awards, clinching her first-ever award for Best International Act. The “Rush” hitmaker triumphed at the prestigious ceremony held Monday night at the Peacock Arena in Los Angeles, overcoming a strong field that included fellow Nigerian artist Rema and South Africa’s Tyla. This win marks a milestone for Starr, who had been nominated in previous editions of the awards but had yet to take home a trophy. This win marks a milestone for Starr, who had been nominated…

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‘First Time In Decades,’ 91 Year-Old Awujale Absent at 2025 Ojude Oba

ADEOLA YUSUF

    The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was conspicuously absent at the Ojude Oba festival on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Platforms Africa reports that this will be the first time in many decades that the 91 year-old influential paramount ruler is missing the festival where he played the lead role as the major host. He was installed as the king on 2 April 1960, which makes him one of the longest reigning monarchs in Nigeria. He is a member of the House…

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‘Pomp And Pageantry,’ Inside Ojude Oba, Prominent Yoruba Festival

Ganiyu Amodu

Parade of Pride: Platforms Africa digs out 7 facts about the colourful event   Celebrated with vibrant pageantry, Ojude Oba is a prominent Yoruba festival held in Ijebu Ode, a town in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria. It is held annually on the third day after Eid al-Kabir, popularly known as “Ileya” in the Yoruba language. During the festival, various cultural age groups, known as regberegbe, parade in front of the king’s palace in a colourful display of tradition and unity. No Fat, No Prize: Bodi Tribe Where Only Fattest Men…

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‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,’ How Veteran Nigerian Singer, Mike Ejeagha, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

A popular Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. Popularly known as “Gentleman Mike Ejeagha,” the music legend died on Friday night. The musician’s eldest son, Emma, who confirmed his passing on Saturday to journalists in Enugu said he died on Friday evening at approximately 8 p.m. at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a prolonged illness. “My father passed away due to a long-standing ailment,” said Emma. Ejeagha’s legacy is marked by his distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple…

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‘While Pursuing Davido Collaboration,’ Singer Nasboi Survives Ghastly Accident

Ganiyu Amodu

‘At this point, I think I need to give up,’ what the entertainer said in a live video on social media   Popular Nigerian skit maker and musician, Lawal Nasiru, widely known as Nasboi, has survived a serious car accident while attempting to secure a feature for his upcoming song with Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, aka Davido. Nasboi revealed on Tuesday that his vehicle collided with a parked trailer. The entertainer had embarked on an ambitious road trip about seven days ago, travelling across Nigeria’s 36 states in a bid…

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‘After 4 Years,’ Actress Jumoke George’s Daughter Returns From Mali

Ganiyu Amodu

Adeola, daughter of actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria four years after being trafficked to Mali. Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced this in a post on X on Monday. Actress Biola Adebayo and actor Adeniyi Johnson joined the NIDCOM boss in receiving Adeola. ‘Account For Missing N500bn,Invite EFCC, ICPC’, SERAP Tells NNPCL ‘Lagos Again,’ Two Storey Building Collapses + LOCATION “Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress, Jumoke George, who cried out that she had not heard from her daughter in four years is…

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Female Millionaires Offer Money, Beg Me To Sleep With Them – Gospel Singer

Abibat Babalola

Popular Nigerian gospel musician, Toluwani Sing has claimed that women offer him millions to sleep with them. The singer stated this while speaking about temptations that come with fame. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Teju BabyFace, the singer disclosed that transparency with his wife has been helping him in managing such temptations. Toluwani further warned that fame without strong moral guidance can be destructive. READ ALSO: FMC Abuja Performs First Living-Donor kidney Transplant ‘No, No,’ NLC Threatens Showdown Over 89 Labourers At Dangote Refinery ‘NOGIC Pathfinder,’ Jonathan Receives…

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FIRE-FOR-FIRE: Dino Melaye, Charly Boy In War Of Words On X

Ganiyu Amodu

. You’re depressed – Charly Boy . Your destiny is inside freezer – Melaye fires back   Dino Melaye, a former senator, has fired back at Charles Oputa, the ace singer popularly known as Charly Boy, following the latter’s criticism of his flamboyant lifestyle. The war of words began on May 13 after Melaye, known for his displays of wealth on social media, declared in a video that “there’s no one else like me. I’m limited edition”. Charly Boy responded by suggesting the former Kogi west senator might be “depressed…

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‘4 Years After,’ Actress Jumoke George’s Missing Daughter Found In Mali

Ganiyu Amodu

Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan and was last seen after informing the family she was travelling to Lagos. According to Jumoke, Adeola later made contact, asked for forgiveness, and explained she had travelled out of the country with friends in search…

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‘Hypotension, Others;’ How Nollywood Actress, Monalisa Stephen, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

A plus-size actress and content creator, Monalisa Stephen, is dead. It was gathered that she died in Lagos on Tuesday after battling low blood pressure, low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The news of her death was announced on Wednesday by the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, on Instagram. Sharing a photo of the late actress, Oloketuyi wrote, “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead, she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding. Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of…

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