Marriage is between man and woman, Pope Leo says
17/5/2025 Pope Leo XIV has affirmed a core teaching of the Catholic church Friday: that family is founded on the “stable union between a man and a woman.” Leo published his comments Friday after holding a private meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps before his installation as the first U.S.-born pope on Sunday. In his […]
Wizkid: We made ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ documentary when life got crazy
16/5/2025 Nigerian born global music star, Ayo Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid has opened up on a documentary that explores his journey from Lagos to global superstardom, ‘Wizkid: Long live Lagos.’ In a recent announcement, Wizkid revealed that the documentary was made when life got crazy for him. It is of note that on July 29, […]
Why I quit my job for music – Tems
15/5/2025 Nigerian singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi professionally known as Tems has revealed the motivation behind quitting her job. The Grammy-winning singer said she was driven by a sense of divine direction. Speaking to Billboard in an interview, Tems said she felt confined in her job and believed music was her true calling. After waiting six […]
Umbilical Hernia nearly cost my life — Actress AJ Poundz
15/5/2025 Ghanaian actress Matilda Adjoa Densu, popularly known as AJ Poundz, has revealed how an umbilical hernia nearly cost her life. The Mother of three said she was saved just in time by a doctor friend who suspected something was wrong and took immediate steps to examine her. AJ Poundz recalled how the doctor noticed […]
Nollywood Actress Monalisa Stephen is dead
14/5/2025 Popular Nollywood actress, Plus-Size advocate and brand influencer, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen, has died after health complications related to low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The 33-year-old, known for her outspoken views on body image and mental health, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Lagos State, according to a family source. Entertainment executive […]
Tunde Ednut becomes U.S. citizen
14/5/2025 Popular blogger and entertainer Tunde Ednut has officially become a citizen of the United States of America. Alongside his new citizenship, Tunde was also awarded the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition signed by former U.S. President Joe Biden. The entertainer shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of his new American […]
Beauty alone isn’t enough to keep Man – Adunni Ade
13/5/2025 I used to be the center of attention, the most admired, the most talked about. In my youthful days, beauty opened many doors. I was loved, I was desired. But guess what? I’m still not married. Not because I wasn’t enough, but because beauty alone isn’t enough to keep a man. Some came for […]
Ancelotti steps down as Madrid manager
12/5/2025 Ancelloti Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid for a second time as the most decorated manager in Champions League history after a hugely successful second spell, primed to take his talents to the international game with Brazil. The Italian’s time at the very top of club football appeared to be over before he left […]
FULL LIST: 2025 AMVCA winners
11/5/2025 The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, aims to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the African film and television industry. Some notable winners include Lateef Adedimeji’s “Lisabi: The Uprising,” which won Best Indigenous Language (West Africa). Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka have […]
How make-up help actors to express roles — Oby Kinika
10/5/ 2025 Nigeria cinematic make-up artist, Oby Kinika, aka Creative BMO, who was recently nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, has said that make-up artists help actors internalise their roles better. Speaking about her experience working on movie sets, she told Saturday Beats, “Many people do not value make-up the way they feel they do. […]