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Funke Akindele, a multi-award-winning actress and producer, has made history with her latest film, “Behind The Scenes,” which has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, earning N2.103 billion in just one month. Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history with her latest film, ‘Behind The Scenes,’ which has become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025, earning N2.103 billion in just a month. The film, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, broke five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross on Boxing Day (N129.5 million). The distributor announced that Behind the Scenes broke records by earning over ₦2 billion at…

Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller on TikTok, has shared the traumatic experience he went through during a one-week detention following his arrest after a car accident on the Lekki-Epe Motorway. TikToker Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has shared the traumatic experience he endured during a one-week detention following his arrest after a car accident on the Lekki-Epe Motorway. Peller, who crashed his car while live-streaming, stated that he did not do so intentionally. In custody, Peller described how he struggled to eat and process his situation, feeling both mentally and physically exhausted. He also expressed disappointment with the…

After announcing that he no longer plans to date or marry a Nigerian woman, well-known TikToker Hamzat Habeeb, also known as Peller, has sparked social media reactions. Popular TikToker Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller, has stirred reactions on social media after declaring that he no longer intends to date or marry a Nigerian woman. The remark came after he and fellow content creator Amadou Aminata, better known by his stage name Jarvis, recently broke up. In a widely circulated video from one of his live sessions that OlamideØfficial posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Peller stated that his…

The 2026 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has crowned Nigerian music star Rema as its biggest winner, following a glittering ceremony held in Lagos. The 24-year-old ‘Calm Down’ crooner carted away three major awards at the prestigious event, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s leading music exports. Rema won Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African R&B/Soul for his global hit song, Calm Down. In clinching the highly coveted Best Male Artiste in Western Africa and Artiste of the Year awards, the Mavin…

MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), have announced the opening of submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony. In a statement released on Sunday, the organisers said entries will be accepted from January 11 to February 15, inviting filmmakers and content creators across Africa to submit eligible works for consideration. The AMVCA is an annual awards event that celebrates outstanding achievements in African film, television and entertainment, recognising excellence in storytelling, performance and production. MultiChoice said the 12th edition will sustain its focus on celebrating exceptional African storytelling while showcasing the growth, creativity and…

Ajobi Oko Ididu, better known by his stage name Ajobi, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He attributes Nigeria’s music industry’s explosive growth to digital platforms, better production standards, and increasing artist autonomy.Singer, songwriter and record producer Ajobi Oko Ididu, popularly known as Ajobi, has attributed the rapid growth of Nigeria’s music industry to digital platforms, improved production standards and rising creative independence among artistes. According to Ajobi, the growth of social media and streaming services has reduced entry barriers for up-and-coming artists, enabling them to release and market their music internationally without relying exclusively on major record labels.…

As 1,216 artists, delegates, and members of the production team gather in the city for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Nigeria has once again come to life. Nigeria has once again come alive as 1,216 artistes, delegates and members of the production team converge on the city for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). AFRIMA Week officially began with the announcement of the figure at the Welcome Soirée for nominees and guests held at the British Deputy High Commissioner’s residence. Speaking at the event, Mike Dada, president and executive producer of…

Nollywood is currently experiencing a huge surge, and since January 2026, movie theatres all over Nigeria have become vibrant hubs of entertainment. This month’s box office offerings satisfy all of your cravings, whether you’re looking for heart-pounding action, sweeping historical epics, laugh-out-loud comedy, or emotional drama.Nollywood is riding a serious high right now, and January 2026 has turned cinemas across Nigeria into buzzing hotspots of entertainment. Whether you’re craving emotional drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, sweeping historical epics, or pulse-pounding action, this month’s box office offerings deliver on every front. We’ve compiled a list of the top five films that are currently…

Ayodeji Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer who made history by being the first African musician to reach ten billion plays on the international music streaming service Spotify. Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first-ever African artist to surpass ten billion streams on the global streaming music platform Spotify. The Ojuelegba crooner recently reached the 10 billion-stream milestone for all of his credits on the platform. With nearly 4 billion plays, his joint hit with British singer Tyla and Canadian superstar Drake is his most streamed song…

Asake, a well-known musician from Nigeria, has at last made amends with his father, daughter, and infant mother.Popular Nigerian musician, Asake, has finally reconciled with his father, his daughter and baby mama. He was criticised online for leaving them after he became wealthy and well-known, which prompted him to make amends. Earlier in 2025, Asake faced harsh criticism after his baby mama, Adijat, accused him of neglecting him despite being there for him when he had nothing. Asake’s father, stroke survivor Fatai Odunsi, also criticised him in March 2025 for leaving him. Asake contacted his father after receiving criticism from…