Squid Game boosts Netflix growth, revenue tops $10bn
Netflix on Tuesday said it added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season to finish out last year with more than 300 million subscribers. In the final quarter of 2024, the streaming juggernaut said it logged profit of $1.87 billion on re…
I lost my sight in 2020, says DJ Jimmy Jatt
Renowned Nigerian disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has revealed that he lost his sight in 2020. DJ Jimmy Jatt further disclosed that he was later diagnosed with chronic kidney disease after undergoing surgery to restore…
Nigeria-born journalist shortlisted for UK radio award
A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He…
Spyro stands firm on claims against PaulO, Ubi Franklin
Popular singer, Oludipe David, aka Spyro, has clarified his experiences during his time with his former label boss, Paul Okoye. He acknowledged Okoye’s good intentions and kindness but expressed doubts about his understanding of the record label system…
Testimony Jaga’s street gospel movement touches lives
A gospel artiste, Testimony Jaga, through his annual outreach of the Street Gospel Movement of the Love World Film and Arts Department, has touched lives in the streets of Alagbado, Lagos. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the singer stated that t…
Leave your ego at home to succeed in Nollywood— Yinka Quadri
Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has advised aspiring actors aiming to thrive in Nollywood to drop their egos and be patient if they hope to succeed in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri said, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be p…
My name change amplifies my true essence — Jussoul
Nigerian-born, United States of America-based singer, Chukwuka Okafo, Dr Soul, has officially rebranded himself as Jussoul. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the singer revealed the reason behind his name change, saying his new identity amplifies th…
Timaya, Brooke Bailey’s relationship heats up with public displays of affection
Nigerian music sensation, Inetimi Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has recently captured headlines with his blossoming relationship with American reality TV star, Brooke Bailey, renowned for her appearance on ‘Basketball Wives’. The couple has been the…
The Chatroom to shape conversations
Five women are taking centre stage with the debut of a talk show called, ‘The Chatroom’. A statement sent to Saturday Beats, stated that the ladies — Kossi Okon, Petite Talker, Akpos Omu, Princess Peters, and Inem Shina — will bring their unique voices…
Death of my son amplified my faith, love for God — Francis Duru
Actor, Francis Duru, tells NAOMI CHIMA how he managed the grief of losing his son, his career and other issues Do you remember your first-ever role in a movie, and how did that experience shape your passion for acting? The first movie I acted in was ‘T…