The 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nominations have been announced, with Femi Adebayo’s film Jagun Jagun receiving seven nominations. The event, in its 20th edition, will be held on November 2 at the Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Nollywood’s The Weekend by Uche Okocha leads the pack with 16 nominations, while Adebayo’s Jagun […]
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Patrick Doyle Criticizes Rolls Royce Gift to Bishop Oyedepo, Calls for Sensitivity During Hard Times
Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has expressed his disapproval of gifting Rolls Royce cars to religious leaders during a period when many Nigerians are struggling to meet basic needs. His comments follow the recent gifting of two Rolls Royce Cullinan vehicles to Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of the Living Faith Church, in celebration of his 70th […]
Patrick Doyle Criticizes ‘I Am A Chosen’ Phrase, Calls It Nonsensical
Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has expressed his disapproval of the popular phrase “I am a Chosen,” commonly used by members of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries. In a recent Facebook post, Doyle condemned the phrase, labeling it as “nonsensical” and unrelated to Christian doctrine. According to Doyle, the phrase is directed toward the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested in New York Amid Sealed Federal Indictment
Renowned hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in New York on Monday following an indictment by a federal grand jury. While the charges remain sealed, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams confirmed that Combs is now in custody, with further details to be revealed once the indictment is unsealed. Combs was apprehended in the lobby of […]
Rema Urges Nigerian Leaders to Focus on Sustainable Solutions Amid Economic Crisis
Popular Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, widely known as Rema, has called on Nigerian politicians to implement long-term solutions to tackle the nation’s economic challenges, emphasizing that temporary relief measures will not alleviate the suffering of the people. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Rema criticized the practice of distributing food items like rice as a solution […]
Why Key Figures Are Avoiding MohBad’s Case – Taiwo Odumosu Explains
One year after the death of rapper and songwriter Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as MohBad, Taiwo Odumosu, head of the Aloba family’s legal team, provides an update on the case and discusses the challenges they face in their quest for justice. Status of the Investigation The investigation is ongoing, with a second autopsy and toxicology test […]
Mohbad Inquest: Naira Marley and Sam Larry May Face Subpoenas for Court Non-Appearance
Key witnesses in the inquest into the death of singer Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba, might soon be subpoenaed due to their failure to attend court. This decision follows a request by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, for judicial intervention to ensure these individuals appear. Magistrate T. A. Sotobi has approved an application for […]
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Explains Her Break From Acting
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed why she took a long break from the movie industry. In a post shared on her Instagram page, the actress explained that after working non-stop since the age of 15, she needed time to relax, reflect, and recharge. Omotola emphasized the importance of taking breaks to maintain her […]
Jennifer Lopez Files for Divorce from Ben Affleck After Two Years of Marriage
American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, widely known as J.Lo, has filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck, after two years of marriage. The divorce papers were filed on Tuesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, with reports indicating that the couple had been living separately for some time. The official date of […]
Tekno Denies Reports of Collapsing On Stage in South Africa
Popular Nigerian singer and producer, Tekno, has debunked rumors claiming that he collapsed on stage during a performance. Earlier reports suggested that Tekno had a health scare while performing in South Africa, after a video surfaced online showing a man having a seizure. However, Tekno, who is currently on a music tour, clarified on his […]