Edopikin plans collaboration of Lagos, Edo entertainers at comedy show
Comedian, Gbadamasi Jonathan, popularly known as MC Edopikin, is set to stage his show tagged, ‘Edo in Eko’ at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos. He stated that the event will feature a vibrant blend of comedy and music, celebrating th…
Unanswered questions one year after Mohbad’s death
Despite continuous investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, the air remains thick with unresolved questions and lingering grief. On September 12, 2024, while his family quietly …
Street Foodz Naija returns for fifth season
The Food Bay TV has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to bring back the reality TV show, Street Foodz Naija. Themed ‘Love and Street Food’, this year’s edition is set to explore the connection between culinary trad…
What life has taught me at 60 — Wale Ojo
Award-winning actor, Wale Ojo, celebrated his 60th birthday during the week, and in an interview with Saturday Beats, he shared the most significant lessons he had learnt at 60. He said, “I think the greatest lesson is that love and creativity are what…
Naija Prime gives Nollywood new platform
A new web app, Naija Prime, is set to provide a homegrown alternative to popular streaming services by promoting Nigerian films and other creative content. The creator of the app, Martins Osuofia, stated that the lack of a viable local alternative led …
Actresses’ bodies their most valuable asset — Hilda Dokubo
Veteran actress and politician, Hilda Dokubo, has said that an entertainer’s body is their most valuable asset. Advising actresses and others to take care of their health, she told Saturday Beats, “Your body is your most valuable tool. Take care of it,…
Mary-Jane Ohobu to celebrate African art at exhibition
Art enthusiast, Mary-Jane Ohobu, has said that she aims to celebrate African art at her forthcoming exhibition. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, she noted that at the exhibition tagged ‘Mboho’ and which is set to hold in London, United Kingdom, f…
Justin Timberlake sentenced to community service for drink-driving offence
Pop star Justin Timberlake was sentenced to community service on Friday after pleading guilty to a drink-driving charge, according to US media reports. The 43-year-old was arrested on 18 June in Sag Harbor, approximately 100 miles east of New York City…
Yemi Alade crowned Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artiste
Spotify, online music streaming platform has announced Afropop sensation, Yemi Alade as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos….
Cardi B welcomes third child with Offset
Popular American rapper and singer Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, known professionally as Cardi B, has welcomed her third child with her partner, Offset, into the world. The Grammy Award winner announced this via a post on her Instagram page on Thursday, st…