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…
US envoy Waltz invites Nicki Minaj to discuss ‘protection of persecuted Christians in Nigeria’
Nicki Minaj has been invited by Mike Waltz, the US ambassador to the UN, to participate in a conversation on protecting persecuted Christians. Nicki Minaj’s post criticizing the purported persecution of Christians in Nigeria prompted the invitation. According to ZINGTIE,…
POPULAR Live-Band Leader, Akiin Shuga, Dies At 50
Renowned Nigerian musician and live-band leader, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, is dead. The celebrated performer and founder of Shuga Band died on October 30, 2025, in New Brunswick, Canada, at the age of 50. His family, in…
How 16-year-old Nigerian boy became an Emmy-winning ballet dancer –
From the vibrant streets of Ikorodu, Lagos, to the world-class stages of the United Kingdom, Anthony Madu‘s journey is a powerful narrative of defying expectations. At just 16, this Nigerian-born ballet dancer has captivated the world, with a documentary about…
Ciara pledges to showcase Lagos’ beauty through her platform
American entertainer and Grammy Award winner, Ciara Princess Wilson, on Friday joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Nigerian Exchange to ring the closing gong, marking the official commencement of Lagos Fashion Week 2025. Ciara pledges to showcase Lagos’…