Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, is making her debut in Hollywood in the highly anticipated fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone. The film director, Gina Prince-Bythewood, on Monday shared a behind-the-scenes teaser giving fans their first glimpse of Starr while announcing that the official trailer would be released on Tuesday. “So excited to share a...
The Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially kicked off on Sunday, July 26, with a live show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to unveil 24 housemates. The 24 housemates will compete for the record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize. From Temi Nkem to Sheba, here are the 12 female housemates of the Show Ya Self season. 1. Temi Nkem 21-year-old Temi Nkem...
Oprah Winfrey has left everyone stunned after revealing that her real name, the one the world has known her by for decades, isn’t actually the one on her birth certificate. The 72-year-old media mogul shared the revelation during an episode of the “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast on Tuesday. Winfrey explained that when she was born, her aunt chose the...
Chidera Eggerue is a British-Nigerian creative, author, blogger, speaker, activist, and social commentator who is widely known by her online persona, The Slumflower. Her work has made her a recognizable voice in conversations around self-love, confidence, relationships, and women’s empowerment. Here are 7 important must-know facts about her: 1. A photography duo inspired her name, Slumflower Chidera Eggerue, aka Slumflower,...
Sharon Adeleke, businesswoman and sister of singer Davido, has urged Nigerian celebrities and public figures to normalize repeating their outfits. Speaking in a recent video which has gone viral, Sharon advised celebrities not to let society or anyone pressure them into avoiding repetition of clothes, which over time has become a standard. She said her team often questioned her decision...
Nollywood is preparing for a historic moment as the producers of the movie Black Market attempt to set a new Guinness World Record. The ambitious project is a heavyweight collaborative effort between Rixel Studios, FilmOne Studios, Signet Ring Studios, and Switch Visuals Production. Written by Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Fatimah Binta Gimsay, it was shot in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Here are 4...
Nigerian filmmaker and content creator Korty EO has been unveiled as the face of Adidas Nigeria‘s latest campaign, marking another significant milestone in her rapidly growing career. Known for her distinctive filmmaking style and compelling interviews, Korty EO has built a reputation for telling authentic stories that spotlight Nigerian youth culture, music, fashion, and everyday experiences. Over the years, she...
Some award show moments are entertaining. Others become unforgettable. At the recently concluded 2026 BET Awards, one of the night’s most touching highlights came when music legend Janet Jackson presented Teyana Taylor with the BET Icon of the Year Award. As Teyana fought back tears, she looked at Janet and said words that instantly resonated with millions: “There is no...
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade left many fans and followers stunned after revealing that she secretly welcomed her daughter more than two years ago and kept the news away from the public. Sharing her baby bump photos, the actress made the surprise announcement in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, June 7, 2026, which coincided with her birthday. Adunni disclosed that...
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. She was crowned at a grand finale held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday night. The 26-year-old Rivers State indigene, representing Bayelsa State, emerged as the winner among 20 finalists in a competition themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose.” She will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World...