Funke Akindele’s film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, setting a new record in Nollywood cinema history. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, the film has grossed ₦2,103,039,706 since its release. The company announced the milestone in an Instagram post, describing the achievement as unprecedented for a Nollywood production. “Behind the...
MultiChoice Nigeria has approved the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as Chief Executive Officer. Effective January 2026, she will take over from John Ugbe. The company said the transition follows a structured succession process designed to ensure continuity in leadership and operations. Ugbe is stepping down after nearly 15 years in the role, a period during which MultiChoice Nigeria navigated shifts...
Mattel Inc. introduced a Barbie doll with autism on Monday as the newest member of its line, intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes a Barbie with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, and a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, among other models the toymaker has added to make its fashion dolls more inclusive. Mattel says it developed the new Barbie in...
Teyana Taylor became one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Golden Globes following a speech that resonated widely with viewers and fans across social media. The American singer, actress, dancer, and director was emotional as she took the stage at the awards ceremony, which was held on January 11, to receive her award for ”Best Female Performance in...
Renowned Nigerian author and writer Chimamanda Adichie has issued a legal notice to Euracare, a private hospital in Lagos, accusing it of medical negligence and professional impropriety following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, after a series of medical procedures. In a detailed legal notice dated January 10, 2026, the solicitors acting for Ms. Adichie and her partner,...
Renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. The death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Communications Team for Adichie in a statement signed by Omawumi Ogbe. The statement read, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege’s...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Odusote as the new director-general of the Nigerian Law School. Her appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, and spans a four-year term. Currently, the deputy director-general and head of the Lagos campus of the Nigerian Law School, her appointment makes her the first woman to lead the institution since...
Venus Williams will become the oldest woman to compete in the Australian Open main draw after receiving a wildcard entry for the season-opening Grand Slam at the age of 45. Venus, who has played only a limited number of singles matches in recent years, will surpass the previous age record held by Japan’s Kimiko Date, who was 44 when she...
Award-winning Nollywood producer Jade Osiberu has announced that she has welcomed her first child at 40. The Gangs of Lagos producer revealed in an Instagram post that she welcomed a baby boy in August, adding that becoming a mother has changed her life forever. She wrote: 08/08/2025 – My life changed forever God said, “In your 40th year, I will...
The news of the death of actress Allwell Ademola has left the Nollywood industry, including her friends, family, and fans, in shock. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49, according to a statement released by her family. Allwell Ademola was a renowned actress, filmmaker, director, singer, and scriptwriter whose foray into entertainment began as...