Entertainment

Whitney Chukwu (Nomy) has been disqualified from the Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 11 reality TV show. Newsextra24 reports that Big Brother revoked her stay in the house after she refused to accept being the Bench Warmer for week seven. Bench Warner is a punishment given to the least most …

Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has opened up about the reason he has turned down some movie roles offered to him after his appearance in Extended Family. He explained that he started receiving offers to play characters similar to the one he portrayed in the movie, including a “Warri boy,” …

Popular Nigerian comedian and streamer Cater efe has revealed that he does not intend to ever get married. Speaking in a recent interview with British media personality Madame Joyce, the streamer dismissed suggestions that he might change his mind about marriage over time. Caterefe explained that he wants to focus …

Singer, Ayra Starr has shared her opinion on financial disparity in relationships, revealing that if she dates a man she is richer than, she would be controlling the person. Speaking in an episode of the Wahala podcast, the ‘Bloody Samaritan’ hitmaker said her man would still be expected to provide, even if …

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Carter Efe, says Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, helped him make the biggest amount of money of his life through a livestream. Carter made the disclosure in a recent episode of the Cocktails & Takeaways podcast, while speaking about his streaming career, …

Global music icons Celine Dion, Beyonce and Taylor Swift have paid glowing tribute to legendary country music singer, Dolly Parton, who  died at the age of 80. The American singer, songwriter and actress died on Tuesday, her family announced on Instagram. Following the report of her passing, Hollywood and country …

Dolly Parton, US country music legend who sang hits like ‘Jolene’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’, has died at the age of 80. Parton’s family confirmed her death in a video on social media on Tuesday. “I am representing the Parton and Owen family today to announce the passing of …

Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Tems, Ayra Starr and others have earned nominations for the 2026 Headies Awards. Newsextra24 reports that the nomination list was posted on Tuesday on @the_headies, the official Instagram page of the Headies Awards, featuring artistes across various music categories. The 18th …

Organisers of the Headies Awards have released the 2026 nomination list, with Nigerian music stars, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy securing multiple nominations for the 18th edition of the Awards. Newsextra24 reports that the 18th Headies Awards ceremony will be held in Canada, with nominees competing across the various voting and non-voting …

The family of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced his death at the age of 66. The family announced his passing on Sunday in a statement shared on social media. “With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the family of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan …