Funke Akindele Box Office Record: ₦1.32bn Ranking Extends Her Nollywood Lead
Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye topped Nigeria’s 2025 directors box-office chart with ₦1.32 billion, extending Akindele’s remarkable commercial run in Nollywood.
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Davido Rema Afro Nation 2027 Headline Return Keeps Nigeria at Festival Center
Davido and Rema will headline Afro Nation Portugal 2027 alongside Fally Ipupa, extending Nigeria’s dominant presence at the international African music festival.
Tunde Kelani Filmmaking Passion: Why Yoruba Stories Still Drive Him
Tunde Kelani says his passion for filmmaking remains tied to Yoruba culture, indigenous storytelling and preserving Nigerian identity through cinema.
Burna Boy YouTube Views Hit 4 Billion in Nigerian Music First
Burna Boy has reportedly become the first Nigerian artist to cross four billion total YouTube views, adding another global digital milestone to his career.
Davido Erigga Family Money Clash: Why Their Online Feud Blew Up
Davido and Erigga’s online exchange over “family money” has opened a wider debate about privilege, hard work and unequal starting points in Nigerian music.
Courtney Clenney Christian Obumseli Case Ends With Six-Year Sentence
Courtney Clenney pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of Nigerian-American Christian Obumseli and received a six-year sentence.
Adekunle Gold Simile Story Reveals the Grief Behind His 2019 Song
Adekunle Gold has revealed that his 2019 song Simile was written after his father’s death, giving new context to a track he recently revisited with an orchestra.
Davido Music Retirement Fear Reveals the Cost of Staying Famous
Davido says one of his biggest fears is not knowing when to quit music, opening a wider conversation about fame, longevity and life after superstardom.
Ayra Starr Starrgirl Album Shows a Bolder, More Personal Era
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl album arrives as a bolder third chapter, blending personal growth, global Afrobeats ambition and major collaborations.
Burna Boy Marriage: Singer’s Mum Urges Him To Settle Down And Start A Family
Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, has asked the singer to consider settling down and having kids. The talent manager gave the advice while celebrating Burna…
Deyemi Okanlawon Says Mediocrity In Nigeria Often Gets Rewarded More Than Professionalism
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocres are more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria. Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear…