With the movement against rapists, some female Nigerian celebrities have, over the years, boldly come out to share their stories as rape victims as a reminder that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some Nigerian female celebrities who have experienced rape. 1. Foluke Daramola Actress Foluke Daramola is one celebrity who has been vocal about...
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the governor approved Johnson-Okojie’s appointment as part of efforts to strengthen public engagement with government policies and...
Nigerian para-badminton athlete Eniola Bolaji has made history, becoming the first African to rise to World No. 1 in Women’s SL3 Para-Badminton. This is according to the latest global rankings released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The milestone comes on the heels of her remarkable performance at the 2026 World Para Badminton Championship in Bahrain, where she advanced to...
History was made in August 2025 with the approval of Nigeria’s first female-only university, Tazkiyah University. The university was among nine new private institutions approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC). As Nigeria’s first university exclusively for women, it reflects a growing commitment to creating spaces with values-driven education where women can learn, lead, and thrive without limitations. Here are...
Nigerian makeup artist and entrepreneur Theresa Emegwara, known as @Tesglammakeovers on Instagram, has officially received her Guinness World Record plaque for completing the longest continuous makeup session by an individual, held in Lagos. The marathon, which took place at the popular Landmark Boulevard in August 2025, saw Tesglam transform over 200 faces nonstop for six days, drawing crowds of spectators, models,...
Bolanle Austen-Peters is an award-winning Nigerian film producer, director, and cultural entrepreneur. Dubbed the “Queen of Nigerian Theatre,” she has, over the years, been renowned for shaping Nigeria’s art industry, as well as her focus on bringing to life films that address social issues. As she turns a year older today, here are some things to know about this movie...
South African singer Tyla has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking her second win in the category and beating four African heavyweights, including Nigerian stars like Davido, Ayra Starr, and Burna Boy. Tyla won the award for her hit single “Push 2 Start” two years after she picked up the same award for...
American singer Aura V has made history as the youngest recipient of a Grammy award in history. The eight-year-old who is a part of the father-daughter duo, FYÜTCH and Aura V, won Best Children’s Music Album for Harmony at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, making her the youngest winner ever. At 8 years and 7...
Actress and producer Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ has made history, as it surpassed N1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The feat marks the first time Abraham has crossed the N1 billion earnings threshold, with the film emerging as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time. Released in December 2025, Oversabi Aunty has also become the first Nollywood directorial...
Gladys Mae West, an American mathematician known for her contributions to the development of satellite geodesy models, which were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS), has died at 95. West “passed peacefully alongside her family and friends and is now in heaven with her loved ones,” her family said as they announced her death. Often described as a “hidden figure,” West’s groundbreaking contributions...