BREAKING: Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ dies at 66
Ogogo, a veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor with over four decades in the industry, battled stage-four cancer before his death. Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a…
NOLLYWOOD ACTOR TAIWO HASSAN REPORTEDLY DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 CANCER
The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed for urgent medical intervention for their father, who they said is battling stage-four cancer. Lima and Kira Taiwo made the appeal in separate videos shared on…
Tope Osoba’s family postpones burial hours before ceremony
The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has postponed her burial indefinitely, less than 24 hours before the ceremony was expected to hold. Osoba was scheduled to be buried on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State….
Nigerian filmmakers must match rich stories with quality production – Hafiz Oyetoro
Veteran Nigerian actor, Dr. Hafiz Oyetoro, has urged filmmakers in the country to complement Nigeria’s rich cultural stories with high-quality production standards if they want to achieve global recognition. Oyetoro made the call during a three-day filmmaking workshop organised by…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…
Nigerian Music Star Rema Becomes New Homeowner at One by Binghatti in Dubai
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema has added another major achievement to his growing list of accomplishments after becoming a homeowner at One by Binghatti, a luxury residential development in Dubai. The announcement was made by real estate developer Binghatti through its…
Oscar-Winning Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin, Ireland. The accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, and emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating…
I left public eye to build my brands — Tayo Sobola
Actress, Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has said she deliberately stays away from the public eye because she values her peace and prefers to maintain her personal space. Sobola made this known in an interview with Saturday Beats,…
Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies aged 18
Reports circulating on social media have claimed that Hollywood actress Kaylee Hottle has passed away at the age of 18. prompting an outpouring of grief and condolences from fans around the world. The reports, accompanied by tribute images, have spread…
Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017. El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black…