American singer Ciara has announced the pregnancy of her fifth child. This will be her fourth child with hubby, NFL star Russell Wilson. The pregnancy announcement also marks the apparent fulfillment of Wilson’s wish to have another child after their second daughter, Amora, was born in 2023. The couple announced the pregnancy on Sunday, in a joint Instagram post, with...
Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic has been crowned the winner of Miss World 2026 in Vietnam at the 73rd Miss World pageant, held on Saturday, September 5, in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Her victory marked the second time the Dominican Republic has produced a Miss World, 44 years after Mariasela Álvarez won the title in 1982. Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés...
Folagade Banks’ much-anticipated movie Mama Deola Wedding Story premiered on Wednesday, September 2. The premiere was one for the books, with several celebrities arriving in inspired wedding gowns and outfits that matched the theme. From Kate Henshaw to Osas Ighodaro, here are some looks that stole the show on the premiere night. 1. Simi Sanya View this post on...
As the world continues to mourn the death of the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, at age 80, we remember her life, including her songs, her impact, and her legacy. Parton passed away on Tuesday, August 26, in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones after a brief bout with cancer, representatives said in a statement on Tuesday. In this post,...
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose career spanned music, TV, and film and included 11 Grammys and inductions into the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, is dead at age 80. Parton’s nephew, Brian Seaver, announced the news on the singer’s social media handles on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. “My name is Brin Seaver, son of Cassie Parton,...
Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese music icon was honoured on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during a ceremony in Los Angeles, where she unveiled the 2,854th star in the Recording category. The star was unveiled at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, opposite the...
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, the newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026, is currently representing Nigeria at the ongoing 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam. The 26-year-old beauty, a native of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will compete with contestants from different countries for the coveted Miss World crown. Representing Bayelsa State, Karibi-George beat 19 other finalists to be crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026....
Several Nigerian celebrities are biracial with family roots that extend beyond Nigeria, especially among the female gender. While many of them proudly identify as Nigerian and have built their careers within the country’s entertainment industry, they also have a foreign parent, giving them a unique blend of Nigerian and international heritage. From actresses with British and Irish roots to those...
Angélique Kidjo Set To Make History as First African Musician To Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first Black African artiste to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese music icon will receive the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 18 at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in the Recording category. Her recognition will make her the second African-born...
Toke Makinwa finally reveals her daughter’s face, as she marks her first birthday today, August 7. The media personality took to Instagram to share beautiful photos of Yaya, accompanied by the caption below. The best part of my story, finally yours to meet. Yakira Eliana. My precious answered prayer. My greatest love. My greatest blessing. One whole year of you,...