ENTERTAINMENT
I Was Rejected By TikTok Due To My Dangerous Miracles – Prophet Odumeje
Odumeje, a well-known Nigerian cleric, has disclosed that TikTok blocked his account because of his alleged "dangerous miracles." In a video circulating on social media, Odumeje addressed his congregation, explaining the platform’s decision to disconnect him. According to Odumeje, his supernatural acts on TikTok were deemed to be beyond the platform, leading to the ban. “Even Facebook and other social media platforms...
The Reason I Left Nigeria – Bobrisky
Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has announced that he is leaving Nigeria "temporarily" in order to take care of his "sanity and health." “Yes, I’m here to confirm I’m out of Nigeria temporarily. I need to attend to my sanity and my health,” he wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday. The crossdresser also expressed disappointment over travel disruptions...
Music Legend Quincy Jones Passes Away At Age 91
The 91-year-old music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson's most well-known albums, has passed away. He was surrounded by family at his home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Bel Air at the time of his death on Sunday, his publicist Arnold Robinson said in a statement that did not specify a cause. “Tonight, with full but...
Bobrisky Leaves Nigeria Amidst Legal Issues
A few days after being freed by the EFCC, controversial crossdresser known by his stage name Bobrisky reportedly took a plane out of Nigeria. Although he did not reveal his destination, Bobrisky, in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story on Monday morning, announced that he was travelling on a first-class ticket. “See you soon, Nigeria. This girl bought...
I Nearly Poisoned Myself Over Fake News – Eniola Ajao
Popular actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao recently talked about a terrifying experience on the Nigerian film program Nollywood on Radio. She revealed the emotional toll that false news online had taken on her mental health, describing how she once nearly poisoned herself in response to a hurtful rumor. “I almost poisoned myself because there was news about me online that was...
Nollywood Star Kunle Afolayan’s Mother Reportedly Dead
Nollywood actor and producer Kunle Afolayan has revealed that his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, has passed away at age 81. The film producer shared the sad news on his Instagram page on Saturday, posting cherished memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren. He wrote, “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life👼 Our mother,...
US Rapper Released From Jail On Probation
US rapper Young Thug entered a guilty plea to several charges, including gang and drug offenses, and was freed from custody on Thursday night. His release concludes what has been the longest criminal trial in Georgia’s history, the BBC reports. The 33-year-old Grammy winner, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, had been held for over 900 days following his arrest...
Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo, Reportedly Dead
Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, a veteran actor best known for his roles as Agbako and Charles Olumo, has passed away. This was made known in a statement by the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin, on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo...
Snapchat Gains 11m New Users Globally
With 11 million additional daily active users joining in the last three months, Snapchat's global user base has grown by 9% to 443 million. However, its user count in the U.S. market has stagnated at 100 million annually. Snap, Snapchat’s parent company, has struggled to convert its growing user base into profits. Revenue for the third quarter rose by 15% year-over-year to...
US Election: I Declined Trump’s Offer Of $3m To Perform At His Rally — 50 Cent
Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has revealed that he recently turned down a $3 million offer to join former President Donald Trump at a rally in New York. The rapper disclosed the opportunity during an interview on The Breakfast Club, explaining his reluctance to engage in politics despite previous remarks that showed some admiration for Trump. “I got a call,” 50...
