Omoni Oboli is an award-winning actress, movie producer, and entrepreneur whose quest for excellence sets her apart from her peers. The beautiful mother of three boys is not only an inspiration to younger ladies but also to older women who yearn to know the secret behind her success. So, here are a few things every woman can learn from the...
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...
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...
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...