Darasimi Nadi is a Nigerian child actor, model, and TV personality who has captured the heart of Nollywood audiences with her impressive performances. At a young age, she has emerged as one of Nollywood’s most promising child actors. Here is a brief profile of her life, career, and recognitions as she turns 15. Early Life Darasimi Destiny Nadi was born...
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the highly anticipated premiere. Guinness...
From globally celebrated novelists to emerging voices gaining international recognition, these female authors have taken Nigerian stories beyond the country’s borders and onto some of the world’s most prestigious literary platforms. Their books have won major awards, earned critical acclaim, and captivated readers across the globe. Here are eight Nigerian contemporary authors whose books have been groundbreaking in African...
Nollywood couple Blessing Obasi and her husband, Stan Nze, popularly known as The Nzes, have celebrated their 5th wedding anniversary with a heartwarming wedding vow renewal ceremony. The ceremony was attended by family and friends. The actress took to Instagram to share a video of the ceremony with the caption: This is 5!! What a ride. I have no words...
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...