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‘I Was Ashamed to Say I Had No Home’ — Veteran Actress Jumoke George Opens Up on Homelessness, Ill Health

Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has opened up about the silent battles she has faced in recent years, revealing that she has been homeless for six years and has been taking refuge in a church. In a deeply emotional interview, the once-celebrated actress shared how shame and fear of judgment kept her silent about her

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Lisabi, Seven Doors emerge top winners as AMVCA celebrates African storytelling

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday night in Lagos, honouring outstanding achievements in African film and television. The prestigious event spotlighted the continent’s finest talents, with Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors emerging as some of the night’s biggest winners. The awards, which celebrate excellence in

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‘Free My Guy’: Davido Speaks Out in Support of VeryDarkMan

Award-winning Nigerian music star Davido has joined the growing wave of voices calling for the release of controversial social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM), who is currently in the Efcc custody Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Davido praised the impact VDM has had on society and the overwhelming public support being shown for him. “Outside all the

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‘I Had My Son at 20’– Actress Eniola Ajao Opens Up on Early Motherhood and Losing Her Parents

Popular Yoruba movie star Eniola Ajao has shared an emotional story about her early struggles, including losing both parents at a young age and becoming a mother at just 20. In a recent interview with Biola Adebayo, shared on her official YouTube channel, Eniola revealed that her pregnancy came as a surprise and she had

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Funke Akindele Signals Return to Politics, Says Experience Strengthened Her Resolve

More than a year after her first foray into politics ended in electoral defeat, Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has declared her intention to return to active politics. Ms Akindele, who was the running mate to Abdulazeez Adediran (Jandor), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Lagos State governorship election, made the

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Portable Sentenced to Three Months in Prison Over Assault, Theft Charges

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo following his conviction on charges of assault and theft. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday at the Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State. Portable was arraigned on a three-count charge stemming from an

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E-Money, Bobrisky, Cubana chief priest – List of celebrities arrested by EFCC over naira abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recently intensified its crackdown on the abuse of the Nigerian Naira, leading to the arrest of several high-profile celebrities. This move comes as part of a broader effort to tackle the growing misuse and mistreatment of the country’s national currency, particularly at social events. While the crackdown

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King Sunny Ade Debunks Disappearance Rumour, Warns Daughter and Associates

Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has debunked widespread rumours about his alleged disappearance, stating unequivocally that he is alive, well, and in good health. In a statement released via his official Instagram account, the music icon attributed the false claims to his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, and her associates. He described the news as

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‘King Sunny Ade Has Been Kidnapped’— Daughter Accuses Manager of Isolating Music Legend

Concern is growing over the whereabouts of Nigerian music legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, after his daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, alleged that he has been held incommunicado by his manager and relatives. In a series of alarming social media posts, Ms. Adeniyi-Adegeye accused the icon’s manager and stepbrother, Dayo

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Annie Macaulay Declares ‘Hey, Single Ladies!’ at 17th Headies, Confirming Divorce from 2Baba

Nigerian actress Annie Macaulay publicly confirmed the end of her marriage to Afrobeats star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia during the 17th Headies Awards ceremony held on Sunday night in Atlanta, Georgia. While presenting the award for Best Afrobeat Singer of the Year alongside Farooq Oreagba,  famously dubbed the “King of Steeze” at the 2024 Ojude Oba

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