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Wale Adenuga Responds to Papa Ajasco Actor’s Claims of Financial Hardship

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Filmmaker Wale Adenuga, CEO of Wale Adenuga Productions, has addressed recent claims by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka—famously known as Papa Ajasco—who said he is facing financial difficulties despite his decades-long role in the popular TV series Papa Ajasco and Company. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 18, Adenuga described the narrative as “false and misleading”, providing details of his professional […]

Amy Madigan Beats Wunmi Mosaku to Win Best Supporting Actress as ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Veteran actress Amy Madigan has won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards, defeating Nigerian-British star Wunmi Mosaku in one of the night’s most closely watched categories. The ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, United States, was hosted by Conan O’Brien. Madigan’s win for her role in Weapons marked the first award announced on the night, setting […]

Doja Cat Defends Opera and Ballet After Timothée Chalamet Remarks

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Singer Doja Cat has responded to comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet about opera and ballet, defending the centuries-old art forms. In a TikTok video, the hip-hop star criticized Chalamet for claiming that “no one cares about [opera or ballet] anymore.” She highlighted that opera has existed for over 400 years and ballet for around 500, emphasizing that performances continue to attract […]

Daniel Etim Effiong Sparks Debate Saying He Loves His Wife More Than His Children

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has sparked conversations after revealing the depth of his love for his wife during a recent podcast on Mansplation. Asked whether his love for his wife is the greatest he has experienced, Effiong stated candidly, “I love my wife more than I love my children.” The actor’s comment has since drawn mixed reactions online, […]

‘Outlast’ Season One Winner Paul Preece Charged with Child Sexual Assault

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Paul Preece, the winner of season one of the Netflix survival series Outlast, has been charged with aggravated assault, r@pe of a child, and attempted r@pe of a child. The 51-year-old appeared on the 2023 season of the show and took home $1 million alongside his teammates Nick Radner and Seth Lueker after winning the competition. […]

Woman Arrested After Firing Shots at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest Home

March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

My Portfolio Should Make Me a Billionaire in Africa – Beverly Osu

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian actress and model Beverly Osu has said her body of work in the entertainment industry is strong enough to make her a billionaire in Africa. Speaking during a recent episode of the Chacha Podcast, the actress questioned why she is not being compensated for the continued airing of rapper Ice Prince’s hit music video Oleku, in which she appeared. […]

Joeboy Defends Tyla’s Grammy Win Amid Backlash

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy surrounding the victory of South African star Tyla at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her song Push 2 Start, beating a strong lineup of Nigerian artistes including Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy. Her victory sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics arguing that a Nigerian artist should […]