The National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, has honoured renowned filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele with four awards for her box-office achievements. Akindele won the Box Office Champion Award (2020) for her blockbuster “Omo Ghetto.” The box office queen was also presented with the Audience Choice Award (2024/2025) for the film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ Box Office Champion (2024/2025) for ‘Everybody...
Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Viola Davis again reminded us of the power of her voice at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards held on Saturday, Feb 28. Taking to the stage after receiving the Chairman’s Award, Davis delivered a powerful speech on growth and resilience while also reflecting on her early childhood, from poverty to global success. ALSO READ: Viola Davis...
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson has announced the release of her first book titled ‘YOU-berty,’ written for children aged 10 to 13. The book serves as a guide on puberty and personal development. Announcing it via her Instagram page on Thursday, Feb 26, she said, “I recently wrote a book on puberty for children ages 10–13—a heartfelt project designed to guide young...
Ex-NTA reporter and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Mọdele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Announcing via her X handle on Thursday, the veteran said her intention was born out of a deep reflection. She wrote: Distinguished Leaders, Members, and Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC),...
Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about her silent battle with uterine fibroids. The 42-year-old actress revealed this on Wednesday, Feb 25, during an appearance on the Today Show, sharing that her fibroids had returned and that the biggest one was the size of an orange. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus, and while they are...
Award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative dedicated to empowering creatives in Nigeria. The 46-year-old singer announced on her social media platform on Wednesday, February 25, “After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home.” Introducing the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. A new initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African...
Choosing the right daycare is very important, as it is essentially an extension of the home; hence, recognizing the warning signs of a bad daycare early can protect your child from harm and ensure they thrive in a safe space. While many childcare centers provide nurturing and safe environments, others may raise serious concerns. Here are some signs of a...
If you are looking for a new soup to add to your recipes, then you should try Okoho soup. Made from the stem of the Okoho stick from the plant Cissus populnea, it is known for its distinctive slimy texture similar to okra soup. It is a traditional Nigerian delicacy native to the Idoma people of Benue State. Okoho soup...
Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku won the “Best Supporting Actress” award for her role as Annie in the horror drama Sinners at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) held on February 22, 2026. She has cemented her place in history as one of the most celebrated Nigerian-born actresses in British television, as the first Black British winner of the supporting...
Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos. Her appointment was announced by the institution shortly after she was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Humanity (Honoris Causa) during the university’s 15th convocation ceremony. A statement by the institution’s Information, Media, and...