Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has responded to reports claiming she left the United States due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. In a statement shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday, Omotola addressed the rumours and reassured her fans and followers that she and her family are safe. She wrote, “I want to
Gospel music artist, Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, have expressed gratitude to the outgoing President of the United States, Joe Biden, for his selfless service to humanity. In a statement on Tuesday, the couple also commended Biden for recognising their contributions to America through their music. Recall that in October 2024, Biden,
Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has appealed to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy to forgive fellow entertainer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, and to facilitate his release from prison. In a series of posts on his Instagram story on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed concern about Speed Darlington’s welfare, urging Burna Boy to
A hairstylist, Caroline Ejibunu, aka Carolaura, recently attempted a 24-hour “hair-a-thon” in a bid to secure a Guinness World Record for the longest hairstyling marathon by an individual. At the venue, City Walk Hotel in Ondo State, she made 201 hairstyles. Speaking to Saturday Beats about the attempt, she said, “My passion and creativity in
Popular gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, is poised to make an impact at the upcoming United States Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for January 20, 2025, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C. Bassey took to social media during the week to share details about the event, emphasising its significance as a non-official, faith-based gathering.
Popular content creator, Kemi Ikuseedun, better known as Mummy Wa/ Kemzmama has shared her approach to navigating 2025 with balance and intentionality. Asked what she has been up to in the New Year, she told Saturday Beats, “I have taken time out to work on certain stories and other things I would like to do.
Rapper, Oladipo Eso, popularly known as Ladipoe, has admitted that he would be heartbroken if his lover ended their relationship. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the rapper revealed that he had never been heartbroken, because he was the person who always dished out the “breakfast”, a slang for heartbreak. He said, “I have never
The feud between Grammy Award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy and Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has had many dimensions, and one of the more interesting ones is the dollar rain it has caused for some people, who were not even involved in the dispute. Apparently in a bid to spite
The premiere of ‘Lisabi: A Legend is Born’, a film by Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Mo Bimpe, drew an impressive turnout of celebrities and other guests on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The event, held at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos, showcased a rich celebration of Yoruba culture
After captivating audiences with her short film titled, ‘Dreams’, which screened at over 15 local and international festivals, award-winning writer and director Chioma Paul-Dike, has returned with a horror film titled, ‘Oblation’. According to her, the short film delves into “generational curses, the enigma of dreams, and the unseen forces that shape our lives”. Speaking
An artist, Uzoma Samuel, who has often created collage and quilt portraits from discarded fabrics, is set to explore another unconventional and unique angle to his artistry. With an exhibition titled, ‘Artistry Alchemy’, to be held at the National Museum, Lagos, from January 18, 2025, Samuel will showcase art created with discarded fabrics and Styrofoam.
Award-winning actor and model, Chimezie Imo, has opened up about his career, personal reflections and philosophy on acting, describing 2024 as the most transformative year of his life. Despite his growing fame, Imo maintained that he preferred to be called an actor, not a celebrity. He said, “For me, it has always been about the
Popular actor and singer, Gabriel Afolayan, has said that he makes sacrifices for every role he plays. The versatile role interpreter in a chat with Saturday Beats said, “Acting demands that one pours one’s heart into every role one plays. It is passion and dedication that will make one excel, prompting people to say one
Dancer and author, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has said that any man who is interested in having a relationship with her should approach her without feeling intimidated or scared. Kaffy, who got separated from her ex-husband, Joseph Ameh, in January 2022, told Saturday Beats, “I don’t think any man that is meant for me will
Entrepreneur and nightlife enthusiast, Eniola Adeyemi, aka Tizzle, is one man who is passionate about building a legacy in the worlds of business and entertainment. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the serial entrepreneur is described as one who “embodies a modern-day renaissance man—blending the roles of entrepreneur, innovator and cultural tastemaker into a
A singer, IVTune, has described his new song ‘Come Alive’ as a celebration of life. Speaking in a statement sent to Saturday Beats, he said, “It is more than a song; it is a call to live fully. No matter the challenges. It is about inspiring people to find joy, embrace the present and overcome
Rising gospel artiste, Nsikan Isaac, is set to release an album centered on faith, hope and spiritual growth. Speaking about the album, she maintained that listeners would find encouragement and a renewed sense of purpose. She told Saturday Beats, “The central theme revolves around faith and trust in God’s power. Each song is crafted to
Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, has emerged as the second highest-grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer,” which had generated N1,125bn at the box office. This was revealed by Filmone on its Instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the
Taylor Swift has been crowned the biggest artiste of the 21st century by Billboard, leading the publication’s “Top Artists of the 21st Century” list. The ranking is based on performances on the Billboard 200 albums chart and the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart between January 1, 2000, and December 28, 2024. “Titles released prior to
Popular Nigerian singer, Darlington Achakpo, also known as Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, asking him to comply with a court order on his continued detention. In a letter addressed dated January 8, 2025, the singer’s counsel, Rosemary E. Hamza, from the Chambers
