The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count charge against former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, alongside social media giants X Corp and Meta Incorporation, over posts deemed critical of President Bola Tinubu. The suit, dated September 16, 2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja after Sowore allegedly refused…
Nigerian disc jockey and music personality, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has described her sister Temi Otedola’s wedding to Afrobeats star Mr Eazi as “the wedding of the century.” Taking to X on Saturday, Cuppy praised the intimate ceremony, calling it “subtle, intimate, and effortlessly elegant.” She added that the celebration, tagged #LoveIsEazi,…
Tomeka Thiam, wife of Senegalese-American singer Akon, has filed for divorce just days before what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary. According to court documents filed on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Fulton County, Georgia, Tomeka is seeking the dissolution of her marriage to the music star on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. She…
Social commentator and good governance advocate, Bello Galadanci, popularly known as Dan Bello, has stirred controversy after criticizing Chef Hilda Baci’s recent attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the biggest pot of jollof rice. The cooking event, which reportedly drew an audience of over 20,000 people, was described by Dan Bello as a…
Brazilian jazz icon Hermeto Pascoal has passed away at the age of 89, his family announced on Saturday. Pascoal, instantly recognizable by his flowing white beard and hair, was affectionately nicknamed “The Sorcerer” for his unique ability to create music using not only conventional instruments but also everyday objects. In a statement posted on Instagram,…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Seyi Shay, has revealed how the death of her mentor, Sound Sultan, in 2021 had a profound impact on her career, leading her to temporarily step away from music. In an interview with TVC, the singer described Sound Sultan as not only her mentor but also a father figure and best…
Confusion over micro-zoning of key offices in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unsettled members and heightened internal tensions as the party struggles to agree on how to share leadership positions, ahead of its November national convention and the 2027 general polls. Indeed, the party is facing internal tensions after stakeholders in Lagos and Osun…
Spain-based Nigerian singer, Attih Soul, performed at Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party on July 13, 2025. The rising star thrilled the audience with his distinctive blend of R&B and soul. His captivating performance had the celebrant and guests bouncing and cheering. The choice of Attih Soul’s music as the soundtrack to Lamine’s exclusive,…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing culture of prioritising popularity over acting talent in Nigeria’s film industry, particularly in YouTube-based productions. The 62-year-old actor, born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, made his remarks in a video message shared on Instagram on Monday. He said he has resolved…
Filmmaker Tyler Perry, best known for films like Acrimony and his popular Madea comedy series, is battling a $260 million sexual assault lawsuit after actor Derek Dixon, who starred as Dale on Perry’s BET drama The Oval, publicly detailed allegations of harassment and abuse. In his first on-camera interview with ABC News on September 9,…
