A heated confrontation between social media influencer Martins Otse (Verydarkman, VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) disrupted a commercial flight in Nigeria on Monday, generating widespread attention on social media. Footage circulating online shows the two celebrities fighting aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly travelling from Asaba to Lagos. Other passengers intervened, and…
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Obi Emelonye is set to release his latest drama, Safari, in cinemas nationwide on 21 November, marking a new milestone for Nollywood’s growing international presence. Announcing the film on his verified Instagram page, Emelonye teased the story as “a journey of adventure, pain, courage, and triumph — one story you’ll never forget.”…
The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, setting the stage for music’s biggest night. This year’s list, unveiled on Friday, features Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, among those nominated in the Best African Music Performance category. Other nominees in the category include Eddy Kenzo & Mehran…
Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, known globally as 2Baba, has written a moving open letter to commemorate his 25 years in the music industry, expressing deep appreciation to those who guided and supported him along the way. In his message titled “Open Letter of Gratitude – 2Baba @ 25 Years in the Industry,” the multi-award-winning…
After 72 thrilling days in the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house, Imisi Ayanwale has emerged as the winner of the Season 10 edition, walking away with a cash prize of ₦80 million. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand finale was held on Sunday night, following weeks of intense competition, strategy and…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has honoured veteran Nollywood actor and former president of the guild, Segun Arinze, as he marked his 60th birthday. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Abubakar Yakubu, National Secretary of AGN, described the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate Arinze’s immense…
Nigerian cinema audiences are set for a gripping experience this autumn as The Herd, a new Nollywood thriller, hits theatres nationwide on 17 October. The release date was confirmed by FilmOne Studios, co-producer of the movie alongside Toritori Films, in a post shared on its verified Instagram page. The announcement, which included the official trailer,…
“Big Brain Naija”(#BB9JA), a reality TV show geared towards discovering, showcasing and celebrating creative talents across Nigeria, is set to debut, its organisers have said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the show is organised by Big Brain Productions in Collaboration with DAAR Communications Plc. The organisers said at a news conference and…
Celebrated Nigerian performance artist Jelili Atiku has called on the Federal Government to officially recognise the country’s indigenous faiths by declaring a national public holiday in their honour. Atiku, renowned for his provocative works that fuse Yoruba cosmology with political activism, made the appeal in Lagos during an interview marking this year’s Isese Day. He…
“The Serpent’s Gift”, a thrilling Nollywood drama, is set for release in cinemas on Aug. 29, its producers have said. Ace filmmaker and producer of the film, Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi, announced the date of release in a post alongside its trailer on her instagram page. The post reads: “Who can you trust when blood means nothing?…
