Nollywood actress and filmmaker Genevieve Nnaji is set to make her return to the screen in Wahala, a new drama series produced by BBC Studios. The six-part thriller, adapted from Wahala by BAFTA-nominated writer Theresa Ikoko, will stream on BBC iPlayer and air on BBC One. The BBC announced the casting on Tuesday, revealing a female-led cast featuring Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah...
Owoeye Daniella Jesudunsin has emerged as the highest-scoring candidate in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State, recorded an outstanding 372 out of 400 marks. The feat was announced in the list of top-performing candidates released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions...
Nollywood actress Linda Ejiofor is one actress who has warmed her way into the hearts of many people. The beautiful light-skinned actress has proven time after time that she has great talent for the entertainment industry. Here’s a brief breakdown of her life and career as she turns a year older today. 1. Early Life Linda Ihuoma Ejiofor was born...
BBNaija 2020 star Lilo Aderogba is a degree hotter, as she bagged a dual master’s degree: a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Technology from Eastern Illinois University in the United States. The graduation ceremony took place on May 9, 2026. Reflecting on her journey and showing gratitude to God, the ex-BBNaija star wrote on Instagram:...
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale was honored with the prestigious Industry Merit Award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday night in Lagos alongside Kanayo O. Kanayo. The non-competitive award, presented annually by Africa Magic, recognizes veterans who have made exceptional and enduring contributions to African film and television through acting, directing, producing,...
The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) celebrated not just excellence in African film and television but also served the continent’s most dramatic red carpet looks and fashion statements of the year. The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, under the theme “Honoring Craft, Celebrating Culture,” saw celebrities arrive in architecturally masterful masterpieces and attention-grabbing, breathtaking designs. While there...
Actress Uche Montana emerged winner of the Trailblazer Award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Lagos on Saturday, May 9. The award recognizes emerging talent making a significant impact in the African film and digital storytelling industry. Montana was honoured for her work across television and online platforms like YouTube, where she has gained attention for both acting...
Actress Linda Ejiofor made history on Saturday, May 9, at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), after she became the first actress to win two major acting awards in a single night (Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actress). The AMVCA 12th edition, hosted by Bovi Ugboma and Nomzamo Mbatha, held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, brought together some...
It was nothing short of a traditional and epic extravaganza as the 2026 cultural night of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Friday, May 8, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme “Honoring Craft, Celebrating Culture.” The 12th AMVCA Cultural Night saw female celebrities step out in richly detailed outfits that blended...
Reality TV star and winner of Big Brother Naija All Stars, Ilebaye Odiniya, is at the center of online conversations following reports of an alleged assault involving her father, Hon. Emmanuel Godson Odiniya, an Abuja-based politician. The 22-year-old Kogi State indigene sparked widespread alarm around midnight on Friday, May 7, when she went live on Instagram, desperately crying for help...