History was made when Shatu Garko emerged as the 44th Miss Nigeria. The event was held on Friday, December 17th night at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Garko beat 17 other contestants to emerge the winner. Nicole Ikot was the first runner up while Kasarachi Okoro was the second runner-up in the contest. With her win, she walks home...
Miss Universe Nigeria, Maristella Okpala, has won the Best in National Costume Award at the 2021 Miss Universe beauty pageant. The grand finale took place in Eilat, Israel on Sunday, December 12. With this feat, Nigeria becomes the first African country to ever win Best National Costume at Miss Universe. Inspired by the famous traditional masquerade of Nigeria’s Mmaawa tribe,...
Fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has waded into the ongoing custody battle between Fani-Kayode and his ex-wife, Precious Chikwendu. Fani-Kayode and Chikwendu have been in a legal tussle since their marriage crashed in 2020. Chikwendu in an interview had spoken of how her ex-husband has prevented her from seeing her kids over the past year. “The children are with him, I haven’t seen...
Hollywood actress, Halle Berry has revealed that she set the Golden Raspberry Award she won for “Catwoman” on fire in 2005 after accepting the prize in person. Berry had won the Worst Actress award for the 2004 movie. Widely referred to as the Razzies and Razzie Awards, the Golden Raspberry Awards is a parody award show that honors the worst cinematic...
Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has confirmed rumours of having a child. The 39-year-old recently welcomed the child through a surrogate mother. Confirming the development in an interview with blogger Stella Dimokokorkus, she said, “Yes I do have a daughter and I had her through surrogacy. The Eggs are mine and so genetically she’s my blood. I chose this path to fulfil my...
A bun is in the oven for Sisi Yemmie. The food vlogger is expecting her third child with hubby. She made the surprise announcement in the 2021 edition of her yearly Vlogmas series on Youtube. Watch the cute video below...
Elle Smith has been crowned Miss USA 2021. Formerly Miss Kentucky, Smith took home the title Monday night at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 23-year-old former University of Kentucky student graduated in 2020 and majored in journalism and political science. She’s currently a reporter at WHAS11 News. Prior to winning the competition, Smith reflected on how she used...
Barbados has declared singer Rihanna a national hero. The singer was honored during a ceremony marking the country’s new status as a republic in Bridgetown. President-elect Dame Sandra Mason becomes the new head of state after the country announced last year it would abolish its ties to the British monarchy. Rihanna, who was previously named ambassador to Barbados in 2018,...
EbonyLife has secured a partnership with BBC Studios Drama Productions, Mo Abudu has revealed. Taking to Instagram, she noted that the partnership will see the production of a new action series titled RECLAIM. She wrote: BBC Studios Drama Productions announces today a development partnership with EbonyLife Media. The deal was brokered by CAA. The deal will see BBC Studios...
Bimbo Oshin has finally broken her silence months after her husband’s death. The actress had lost her husband on Sunday, September 12, 2021 after he reportedly slumped. Taking to Instagram, she revealed how his death was still like a dream to her, as she also thanked everyone that stood by her during her mourning period. She wrote: Nothing is more...