Rapper and activist Killer Mike had a dramatic turn of events at the 2024 Grammy Awards, going from celebrating three wins to being handcuffed and arrested.  

Mike won Best Rap Album for "k!ll Us Gently," and he shared Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance with collaborator El-P. However, shortly after his triumphant performance on stage, he was led out of the Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs. 

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Filmmakers, skit makers, and content creators should be aware of actor Chidi Mokeme's experience with the Police 

Veteran Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme recently spoke out about a disturbing real-life encounter with the police that was related to his acting career. 

Mokeme told media personality Chude Jideonwo that entertainers frequently have awkward encounters with law enforcement because they work odd hours for productions. Police frequently stop them in the ...Read More




A sad update! 'Olu Jacobs' 80% no longer  here' ~ Wife Joke Silva

Joke Silva, a veteran Nollywood actress, has opened up about her husband, acclaimed actor Olu Jacobs, who is in declining health. Silva revealed in an interview with Nancy Isime that Jacobs' dementia has had a significant impact on his life.  

Silva admitted that the man she married 37 years ago is "80 percent" no longer present, as dementia has taken away much of his former self. She had ...Read More




The age-old rivalry between Afrobeats and Dancehall has sparked new debate, with music executive Murray Elias claiming that Afrobeats artists are "better songwriters, singers, and artists" than their Dancehall peers. 

In a heated Instagram exchange, Elias responded to producer Rvssian's statement that "Afrobeats is in trouble if Dancehall artists unite."

"First, dancehall and unity are oxymorons. "It will never happen," Elias shot back. "Secondly, even if it were to ...Read More




Tanya, Jennifer Coolidge's White Lotus character, died a year ago after being thrown off a yacht by a gang of murderous gays. However, the iconic role received one final Hollywood send-off on Monday night at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

"I want to thank all the evil gays," Coolidge joked as she accepted her award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series. It was her second consecutive Emmy for her role as Tanya in Mike White's hit HBO show.

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The recent death of Nigerian singer Mohbad has sparked debate, with his family and management at odds over the existence of a will. Mohbad's father, Joseph Aloba, recently stated in an interview that his son wrote a will before his untimely death at the age of 28. 

Mohbad's management, on the other hand, responded in a statement posted on the late singer's Instagram account, calling Aloba's claim "false and misleading." They claimed that neither they nor ...Read More




The energetic, dance-inspiring fusion of American hip-hop/R&B, Afro-pop, and West African highlife is known as afrobeats, and it has established itself as one of the fastest-growing musical subgenres in recent years. While the popularity of Afrobeats has skyrocketed over the past ten years, its roots may be found in Nigeria from decades ago.

Nigerian musicians like Fela Kuti invented the upbeat highlife genre, fusing jazz and traditional African music, in the 1960s and 1970s ...Read More




Chris Mba, a veteran pop singer, died after a protracted struggle with heart problems.

The artist, who rose to fame in the 1980s with his jerry curl and singles such as 'Funky Situation,' 'Baby Don't Cry,' 'Making My Way,' and 'Love Everlasting,' died on Wednesday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.


Michael Odiong, the General Manager of Premier Music, where Chris was signed, announced the news on Thursday in an Instagram post.

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Nanje Ramesh, an actor of Cameroon descent has reportedly died. The actor and video vixen who crisscrossed Nigeria a lot of times and was even nominated for an award in the inaugural edition of Universal Movie Awards 2021, was said to have been involved in a fatal accident while plying the Tiko-Douala road in a release credited to Kampii Productions Daily.


"Ramesh is said to have left Douala for Limbe, where he was based, when his vehicle clashed with another at Misselele ...Read More




Disgraced According to reports, paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been refused parole in South Africa and will stay in prison for the murder of his then-partner Reeva Steenkamp.


After shooting and k!illing Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013, the 36-year-old South African former sprinter was convicted of murder after first being charged with culpable homicide.

Pistorius had spent half of his 13-year jail term and was eligible for parole, but the board refused the ...Read More




Kambilinachukwu Edochie and father

Pete Edochie, a veteran Nollywood actor, has praised his late grandson, Kambilinachukwu Edochie, saying he was successful even at a young ...Read More




Lance Reddick in 'John Wick 4'| CREDIT: LIONSGATE

Lance Reddick, a character actor on TV and cinema who specialized in focused, frigid, and perhaps evil authority figures on shows like "The Wire," "Fringe," and the "John Wick" trilogy, has died. He was 60.

Reddick died "suddenly" Friday morning, according to his agent Mia Hansen, who attributed his death to natural causes. There were no other details supplied.

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On Sunday, several of Hollywood's top talents were recognized at the 95th Academy Awards.

"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" led this year's Oscars, taking home seven of the 11 categories it was nominated for, including best film and best director. The film's star, Michelle Yeoh, made history by becoming the first Asian woman to win an Oscar for best actress.

"This is proof that dreams... do come true," she stated as she accepted the award. "And women, don't ever allow ...Read More




On Thursday morning, a speeding railway smashed a Lagos State Government worker bus with registration number 04A- 48LA at PWD, Ikeja, Lagos.

Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, confirmed the accident in a statement.

 




Ojo Arowosafe, alias Fadeyi Oloro, a veteran Nollywood actor, has died. He died on Tuesday at the age of 66 after a long illness.

Born on September 15, 1957, he gained to notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s for his famous herbalist persona.

Bayegun Oluwatoyin aka Woli Arole, who confirmed his death via his verified Instagram, stated: 

“So happy I reached out to you sir, so happy we played our part, so happy we laughed together, so happy we were able to show our ...Read More