‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hits ₦1bn box office record in 19 days
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’ hits ₦1bn box office record in 19 days
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 &#…
I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7 – Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has distanced himself from comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, declaring, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7.” The statement was part of a series of comments Burna Boy made…
I need a man that accepts acting isn’t real – Omeche Oko
Childhood Though I am from Benue State, I grew up in Jos, Plateau State. I come from a big family of 11, and grew up in an estate with lots of children. I grew up where they were fighting and bombing. One could just be in the market and an explosion wo…
Fighting (beefs) makes fuji music more interesting — Shina Akanni
Popular fuji singer, Shina Akanni, has allayed the fears of people who feel that fights among singers of the genre threaten its longevity. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “It (fights) has happened before. If it did not, Fuji will not exis…
Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims
Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody despite a court ruling ordering his release. In an i…
Nollywood is my only lover, says Timini Egbuson
Popular heartthrob, Timini Egbuson, is admired by many ladies but he recently told Saturday Beats that the movie industry is his only lover for now. He told our correspondent, “I am not in love with anyone, I am only in love with Nollywood— my craft an…
Wizkid, others hail Olamide amidst alleged Asake fallout
“Love baddo! 4 L (for life) tin,” wrote pop star, Wizkid, on his Twitter page on December 26, 2024. As someone who is mostly known to be taciturn on social media except when he chooses to rant or throw “shades”, whatever Wizkid writes on social media, …
Samuel Ijaola advises content creators on social media benefits
A social media practitioner and the CEO of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola, has said that content creators can fully leverage social media to boost their careers. Speaking about the type of content that generates the most revenue, Ijaola opin…
Setting tough goals motivates me — Bolaji Ogunmola
Actress, Bolaji Ogunmola, has said that she likes setting “crazy” goals because they push her to do better. Speaking on a show hosted by her colleague, Tope Olowoniyan, she said, “This year has been the hardest I have ever worked in my life. Every year…