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...
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...
One actress that Nigerians can’t get enough of at the moment is Teniola Aladese. Also a producer and casting director, here are some interesting facts to know about her. 1. Teniola Aladese was born on 18 September 1993 into a family of six in Agege, Lagos State. 2. She attended Raregift Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, Lagos, for her primary education...
The long-awaited film adaptation of “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives,” a novel written by Lola Shoneyin and produced by EbonyLife Films, is set to hit the cinemas in December 2026. Previously announced as a Netflix original series in 2020, this new development was announced in a statement by Ebonylife Group’s CEO, Mo Abudu, via Instagram on Friday, January...
Funke Akindele’s film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, setting a new record in Nollywood cinema history. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, the film has grossed ₦2,103,039,706 since its release. The company announced the milestone in an Instagram post, describing the achievement as unprecedented for a Nollywood production. “Behind the...
The news of the death of actress Allwell Ademola has left the Nollywood industry, including her friends, family, and fans, in shock. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, according to a statement released by her family. Allwell Ademola was a renowned actress, filmmaker, director, singer, and scriptwriter whose foray into entertainment began as...