French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation of the 1950s and 1960s who turned her back on cinema to devote herself to protecting animals, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot was hospitalised in October…
Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola is Dead
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of popular actress, producer, and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola. Ms Ademola reportedly died on Saturday. She was 43. Ms Ademola, a Yoruba actress, was pronounced dead at…
Fela set to become first African to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat pioneer, will be posthumously honored with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammy Awards, becoming the first African musician to receive the honor. The Nigerian legend will be honored with other international…
Rapper Poorstacy dies at 26
Rapper Poorstacy has died at the age of 26. The entertainer’s death was confirmed by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner on Saturday, Nov. 29, TMZ reported, citing the Boca Raton Police Department. Additional details have not been revealed, and…
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81. A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such…
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies Aged 89
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Dies Aged 89 It was tthat legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Kewal Krishan Deol known mononymously as Dharmendra has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a remarkable era in Indian cinemaPrime…
Nollywood Actor, content creator, Odira Nwobu reportedly dead
His death was announced in a Facebook post on Monday by Awuzie Frankline, a blogger and content creator, who also posted a video of Nwobu lying lifeless. Although Frankline did not state the circumstances surrounding Nwobu’s alleged death, it was…
BREAKING: Actor Baba Ijesha Released From Prison
Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, professionally known as Baba Ijesha, has finally been released from prison. The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, after spending over three years in custody over alleged sexual assault.Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release,…
BREAKING: Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson are returning for a new Netflix Luther movie
Idris Elba is returning for a new Luther feature from Netflix that continues the gritty adventures of the detective hero created by Neil Cross and first aired as a BBC series. Ruth Wilson, who co-starred in the series but…
Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay bag 2026 Grammy Nominations (FULL LIST)
This year’s category does not feature previous contenders such as Asake, Yemi Alade, Lojay, and last year’s winner, Tems. Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr are leading the 2026 African music nominations. The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for…