Fancy Acholonu is a Nigerian-American model, actress, and entrepreneur. The actress became more popular because of her relationship with actor Alex Ekubo. However, there are rumours that the couple may have split after news of them unfollowing each other went viral on social media. Their wedding was set to take place in November 2021. Here are some interesting things you...
Esther Benyeogo, the lady with the breathtaking voice, has been crowned the winner of The Voice Nigeria Season 3 after 16 weeks of intense musical battle on Saturday, July 24. In the finale on Saturday, she went up against finalists Kpee, Eazzie, Naomi Mac, Dapo, and Kitay. As the winner, Esther goes home with a grand prize of a N10...
Kate Henshaw is a Nigerian actress. Versatile, talented, beautiful, and energetic are some of the adjectives that qualify the ageless queen. Here are a few things to know about her: Early Life Kate Henshaw was born on 19 July 1971, in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. She is the first child from a family of four children. Education She...
The ambassadorial appointment of Nimi Akinkugbe as Nigeria’s first female ambassador to Greece is a clear case of what a man can do; a woman can do better. Social media criticism greeted her ambassadorial nomination in 2020 due to her non-indigene status in Ondo State. However, a case was made for the ex-banker and finance expert, and she was appointed...
You can’t talk about the entertainment industry in Nigeria now without mentioning ‘Chigul.’ Known for her ability to switch between accents and for her versatility, this woman of many parts is not only a comedienne but also an actress, a singer, a TV presenter, and a video vixen. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born Chioma Ijeoma...
Former governor and ex-women’s affairs minister, Aisha Al-Hassan, popularly called ‘Mama Taraba,’ has died at the age of 61. According to reports, she died in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, May 7. Here are some facts to know about the lawyer and politician. 1. Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan was born on 16 September 1959 in Jalingo, Taraba State. 2....
President Buhari, on Thursday, May 7, suspended Hadiza Bala Usman, the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). However, according to sources, her suspension may be reversed as top personalities are pressing buttons so that her suspension can be reversed. The official said the suspension was to allow a probe of allegations of improprieties against Ms. Usman to take...
A biography of Sharon Ooja Sharon Ooja is a Nollywood actress and brand ambassador who has carved a name for herself in Nigeria’s film industry. She shot into the limelight after her role as ‘Shalewa’ in the TV Series, Gidi Up. Here is a biography of Sharon Ooja. 1. Sharon Ooja Egwurube was born April 6, 1991 in Kaduna State....
Nigerian-British filmmaker Nkiru Jenn is the director of Beyoncé’s award-winning “Brown Skin Girl” video. Brown Skin Girl won the ‘Best Music Video’ at the 2021 Grammys, held on Sunday, March 14. Here are some facts to know about her. 1. Nkiru Jenn was born and raised in Peckham, South London. 2. She started making short films in her teens, breaking...
Rosaline Meurer, fondly called ‘Rosy Meurer,’ is a Nigerian model, actress, and brand ambassador. Her popularity soared when she was named the ‘other woman’ in the marriage saga between Tonto Dikeh and ex-husband Olakunle Churchill. Here are some facts about her. 1. Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer was born on February 15, 1992, in The Gambia. 2. Her father is Dutch, while...