Loyola University in Chicago, United States of America, welcomed back one of its accomplished alumni— Bolanle Olukanni— as the commencement luncheon speaker for the fall 2024 graduation of the School of Communication. The event which took place at the university’s Water Tower campus, drew graduates, faculty, and guests to celebrate the momentous occasion. A statement
Actress, Moyo Lawal, has urged young entertainers not to shy away from controversies, emphasising the importance of living life on their own terms. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I don’t really know what you mean by controversy but I will tell them (young entertainers) to live their lives. If you make
Popular actress, Shaffy Bello, has shared her thoughts on how young Nigerians are being influenced by technology. During her appearance as a guest on another actress, Tope Olowoniyan’s talkshow, Bello expressed concern about the misuse of technology. She said, “The younger ones are missing out in a lot of ways. The younger generation is getting
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been constantly growing in leaps and bounds for many years, and from all indications, the trend will continue this year. In no particular order, TOFARATI IGE and FAITH AJAYI take a look at 25 entertainers (drawn from music, movies, social media comedy and gospel music) that will likely shape the
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her desire for motherhood, urging her fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Badmus shared the emotional moment on Thursday with attendees of her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach, titled “Feed the Needy,” in Oshodi, Lagos. The event, which reportedly took place at Temidire Primary School
Celebrated gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, reached out to the less privileged residents of the Rumudara community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, spreading joy and relief to families in need. The ‘Excess Love’ crooner and her spouse distributed essential food items, including bags of rice, garri, cartons of tomato paste,
Gospel music legend, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, renowned for the iconic song Odun lo sopin, has revealed that she is not the composer of the timeless track. In an interview shared online by FM 365 and reported by Church Times Nigeria on Thursday, Fasoyin disclosed that the song predates her choir’s popular 1979 recording. “I must
Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo, popularly known as Ruger, recently shared a testimony about his spiritual encounter during the Cherubim and Seraphim church’s crossover service in Ojodu, Lagos State. This was disclosed on Wednesday via Ruger’s fan base Instagram page, #blownboy_news. In his testimony, Ruger expressed his emotional breakthrough, revealing that he shed tears for the
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025, following criticism for abruptly leaving the stage. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Burna Boy explained the circumstances of his exit. “It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10 minutes and did almost an hour,” he wrote.
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa shared her struggles and triumphs on Tuesday, recounting the challenges she faced before becoming a mother. In a post on Instagram on New Year’s Eve, Amusa, who welcomed her son Oluwafirewamiri Abdulrasheed in November 2024, said she couldn’t let the year end without sharing her testimony. In her post, Amusa revealed
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanked artists and residents who made the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 a remarkable event. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thanked the artists who performed at the New Year countdown, saying, “A heartfelt thank you to the incredible artists who honoured Lagos’ call to perform and made the night
The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe — will commence on Tuesday at 7 pm and culminate the following day with the New
Social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has confessed that his recent claim of a ₦180 million theft from his NGO account was fabricated to “teach people a lesson.” In a video posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday, VDM admitted that the story was a deliberate attempt to highlight the
Nigerian actor and singer, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, on Sunday, hosted a ‘Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-year Party’ at the Raddison Blu Hotel, in the GRA Ikeja area of Lagos State. The free-entry event saw a large turnout of singles eager to mingle and potentially find a connection as the year came to
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last
