According to multiple reports from sources close to him, veteran comedian John Ikechukwu Okafor passed away at Evercare hospital. Mr Ibu Biography John Ikechukwu Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, is a Nigerian actor, producer, writer and comedian. He was born on 17 October 1961 in Enugu State. Mr Ibu is 62 years as of…
Nollywood star Kate Henshaw has announced the passing of her mother. Sharing the news on her Instagram account on Monday, Henshaw revealed that her mother died on March 1, 2024. She requested her fans to keep her family in their prayers during this challenging period. She wrote: “Dear friends and fans, it is with a…
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has said he quit smoking weed due to anxiety. The ‘Cash App’ crooner explained that he stopped smoking weed four years ago because he was “scared of the future.” He, however, admitted that he still smokes cigarettes. In the most recent installment of the podcast “In My Opinion,” Shmurda stated: “I…
Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy, has enjoyed having March 2nd recognized as his birthday in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. Recently, the Boston City Council proclaimed March 2nd to be Burna Boy’s Day in recognition of the singer’s “advocacy works and performances.” During the Boston leg…
Samuel Animashaun Perry, often known as Broda Shaggi, is an actor and skit creator. He has declared that he will not be having a lavish wedding when he decides to tie the knot. The actor emphasized that he enjoys keeping his life private and stated that he is “not a fan of big weddings.” Shaggi…
The month of February didn’t pass by without its fair share of drama. It was a month that was filled with continuous surprises and events. In addition to being known as the month of love and Black History Month, this leap month has seen a multitude of news stories that have captured widespread attention in…
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has called on the Nigeria Police to summon the wife of his deceased son, Omomunmi, to provide insights into the death of his son. He disclosed this in a statement signed by the family and sent to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. PUNCH Metro had…
Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, has gifted a young boy who dressed like him and showcased similar football skills with N2.5m The boy, seen in a video wearing a mask resembling Osimhen’s, caught the attention of the footballer when popular Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut, shared the clip on his page on Tuesday. Reacting to the…
Renowned Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie, has announced the conclusion of the popular family show, The Johnsons. Inojie shared the news via his Instagram page on Tuesday. He wrote, “Thank you, Africa. After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most-watched show on television, and 13 years of being…
Regina Daniels, a Nigerian actress, drew criticism for her criticism of the state of the economy and the hardships she is currently facing. The actor posted his opinions about the state of the nation on social media with those of other well-known figures. In response, Regina shared pictures of herself and her son Khalifa boarding…
