Category: Entertainment

  • Skit making saved, changed my life, says Patience Yisa (Pepe)

    Skit making saved, changed my life, says Patience Yisa (Pepe)

    With over 1.4 million followers on Facebook, almost a million on Tiktok and Instagram and close to 100,000 subscribers on Youtube, popular actress and skit maker, Patience Yisa aka Pepe has opened up why she took a break from acting and concentrated her talent on skit making.

    She said: “Nothing really has been happening apart from me trying to diversify. I started as an actress and fell in love with skit making. Who doesn’t want to shoot skit for less than 30 minutes and make money from it? As you know, skit making makes faster money than movies. Apart from the passion, you would also like to make money. Nobody wants to follow passion and be broke at the end of the day.

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    “When I saw an opportunity in skit making, I decided to take it up. I am back into the industry. As a matter of fact, I have shot two movies back to back. One which is ‘Lost Blood’ is currently enjoying rave reviews on Youtube. From now on expect to see more from me. I only took a break to do skit making.

    “To be honest it is one of the most lucrative ventures to do as an entertainer. Skit making saved and changed my life. Almost everybody does skits now; Mercy Johnson, Destiny Etiko, Don Jazzy, etc. As you are making money from artist fees, you are also making money from your social media platforms.

    “The platform is big for everybody. Gone are the days when before you make it in Nollywood you have to go through executive producers, producers and all that. The industry has grown so big and with the invention of these new platforms, nobody wants to depend on anyone to promote them anymore. Youtube at the end of the day is our retirement plan.”

  • Asake changes Instagram handle to ‘Mr Money’

    Asake changes Instagram handle to ‘Mr Money’

    Afrobeats singer Asake has sparked speculation by quietly switching his Instagram handle from ‘asakemusic’ to ‘MrMoney’, a move fans interpret as the first signal of his upcoming fourth studio album.

    Asake, who has five million followers, updated his handle name without any prior announcement or explanation.

    “Mr. Money” is a nickname deeply associated with Asake’s rise to fame, stemming from his 2020 breakout single of the same name.

    The moniker became a cultural tag after the success of his record-breaking 2022 debut album, Mr. Money With The Vibe.

    The handle change appears to nod back to his roots while ushering in a new creative phase.

    Fans suggest the move aligns with Asake’s upcoming album, Money, which he first hinted at in mid-2025. 

    The project is reportedly set to be his first full-length release under his independent label, Giran Republic, following his departure from Olamide’s YBNL earlier this year.

  • Grammy winner Ciara applauds Lagos’s progress on ‘clean’ roads

    Grammy winner Ciara applauds Lagos’s progress on ‘clean’ roads

    American singer Ciara has commended the visible progress in Lagos, noting cleaner and better-paved roads compared to her previous visit.

    Speaking during her latest trip to Nigeria, the R&B star expressed delight at the changes.

    “I’m so happy to be here and I’m really glad,” she said.

    When asked if this was her first time in the city, Ciara clarified: “No, this is not my first time, I know about Lagos”.

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    Having toured several African countries, she highlighted the urban improvements: “When I used to land, I used to see dirty roads, now it’s all clean and it has changed.”

    The Grammy winner arrived Lagos to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week.

    Her comments come amid ongoing infrastructure upgrades under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, including road rehabilitation and drainage enhancements across the state.

  • Six eye-opening documentaries on Netflix

    Six eye-opening documentaries on Netflix

    There  are films you watch, and then there are stories that haunt you long after the screen fades to black. 

    These five Netflix documentaries from 2025 are your perfect watch list. From gripping true-crime tales to powerful stories of survival and redemption, these documentaries offer a mix of thrills, insight, and emotion that will keep you glued to your screen this weekend.

    1. The Perfect Neighbor

    This chilling documentary uses unfiltered police body-camera footage to reveal how a long-running dispute between neighbours in Florida turned fatal. With no dramatization, the film forces you to ask: What happens when fear, prejudice and laws collide in our own backyard?

    2. My Father, the BTK Killer

    Here is a story of betrayal, identity and trauma: the daughter of the notorious serial killer Dennis Rader confronts what she and her community lost. It’s intimate, disturbing, and a reminder that evil can hide behind the mask of normalcy.

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    3. Surviving Black Hawk Down

    A gritty three-part look at the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, told from both the U.S. soldiers’ and Somali fighters’ perspectives. It’s war stripped down: chaotic, human and deeply reflective. You’ll see how one mission spiralled and how assumptions about heroes, villains and victims blur in conflict.

    4. Beauty and the Bester

    This one flips what you expect: not your typical crime doc, but a story of power, obsession and the strange interplay between fame and deception. It asks how far people will go to be seen – and what they become in the process.

    5. Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey

    This beautiful yet urgent documentary tells how a conservationist rescues a baby pangolin trafficked in South Africa. It’s a tale of nature, redemption and our role in the world’s most silent crises.

  • American singer Ciara attends Lagos Fashion Week

    American singer Ciara attends Lagos Fashion Week

    Grammy-winning American artist Ciara has arrived Lagos to participate in the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week and a cultural tour.

    The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos Governor Jubril Gawat confirmed this in a statement.

    According to the statement, she was received byCommissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka.

    He wrote: “International Superstar, Grammy Award Winner, CIARA Princess Wilson @ciara is in Lagos, accompanied by the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, She will be joining us in Lagos to celebrate our, Tourism, our Art, and our culture”.

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    Ciara plans to immerse herself in the city’s vibrant arts, culture, and fashion scenes, visiting key cultural sites and interacting with local designers and artists.

    Her visit is seen as a “homecoming” for the global artist, highlighting Lagos as a hub for creativity and innovation.

    Ciara’s itinerary includes appearances at Lagos Fashion Week, where she’ll celebrate African fashion and creativity.

    He added: “It’s a homecoming for her and other Creatives who see Lagos as HOME, she would visit different cultural sites in Lagos and also celebrate the successful hosting of the 15th anniversary of the Lagos Fashion Week in collaboration with Lagos State Government”.

    The event, organised in partnership with the Lagos State Government, has showcased African fashion on the international stage for 15 years.

    Ciara’s visit aims to promote Lagos as Africa’s creative and cultural capital, emphasising the city’s influence on the continent’s fashion and entertainment industries.

  • Nigerians revive ‘Justice For Ochanya’ seven years after teen’s death

    Nigerians revive ‘Justice For Ochanya’ seven years after teen’s death

    Seven years after the death of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje from complications linked to years of alleged s3xual abuse, Nigerians have reignited the #JusticeForOchanya campaign across social media.

    They are demanding that authorities reopen the case and prosecute the suspects who remain free.

    Ochanya, from Benue State, had moved to Makurdi in 2013 to live with her aunt and pursue her education while aspiring to become a doctor.

    Instead, reports detailed that she reportedly endured repeated rape over five years by a lecturer at Benue State Polytechnic, and son.

    The abuse led to severe health issues, including Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), forcing multiple hospitalisations.

    She died on October 18, 2018 at General Hospital in Otukpo.

    An autopsy confirmed the serial abuse, sparking nationwide protests and the original #JusticeForOchanya movement in 2018.

    Dr. Andrew Ogbuja was arraigned on charges including rape and child defilement under the Child Rights Act but acquitted by a Benue State High Court in 2021, citing insufficient evidence.

    His wife, Felicia, received a five-month sentence for negligence.

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    Victor Ogbuja was never tried despite an arrest warrant and is said to be pursuing a music career in Lagos.

    The resurgence began late last week after activists highlighted the lack of accountability.

    Child rights advocate Betty Abah questioned the release of Dr. Ogbuja from custody without bail or family notification and urged the Benue State Government, police and Justice Ministry to act.

    On X, the hashtag exploded with over 10,000 posts in 48 hours, blending outrage, survivor testimonies, and calls for Victor’s arrest.

    Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) pledged to champion the cause in the National Assembly, vowing to “pursue justice” amid reports the Benue High Court has reopened proceedings.

    “7 years ago the heart wrenching story of little Ochanya devastated me. I thought the perpetrators were in jail. Alas, they were discharged and acquitted.

    “The family of late Ochanya Ogbanje should write a petition to me: Senator Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan, Room 2:05 Senate Wing, National Assembly Complex , Abuja.

    “For our children, I stand for Justice for Ochanya,” she wrote on Instagram.

    The movement ties into broader fights against child marriage and gender-based violence, with users linking it to #EndChildMarriage.

  • Hilda Baci pledges N2 million to #JusticeForOchanya

    Hilda Baci pledges N2 million to #JusticeForOchanya

    Chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has pledged N2 million to support organisations working with survivors of s3xual abuse and the legal fight for justice in the case of 13-year-old Elizabeth Ochanya Ogbanje.

    Ogbanje died in 2018 after years of alleged rape by her guardians.

    She described Ochanya as a girl who should have been safe and protected but was failed by those meant to care for her, emphasising the need to support living survivors still healing from similar trauma.

    Baci stressed that honoring Ochanya’s memory requires more than social media hashtags, calling for funding, accountability, and community action to ensure no one feels alone in their pain.

    “A 13-year-old girl who should have been safe, loved, and protected was instead failed by the very people meant to guard her.

    “As I read through her story, I couldn’t stop thinking about how many girls carry wounds like hers and are still here today, trying to find their way back to wholeness”, she wrote on Instagram.

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    Baci announced the pledge would be split between two credible NGOs working with rape and abuse survivors, selected with public input.

    “To support that cause, I’m pledging N2,000,000 to organisations working with rape and s3xual abuse survivors

    “I’d love for you to help me choose two trusted NGOs to receive this donation. Drop your nominations in the comments or tag them below so my team and I can review and reach out directly,” she said.

    She also encouraged contributions to an ongoing GoFundMe campaign advancing the legal process and urged those unable to donate financially to amplify the cause with their voices.

    “Every contribution helps move the legal process forward and strengthens the fight for justice. And if you can’t give financially, that’s okay you can still lend your voice”, she added.

    She framed the effort as a collective stand for justice and compassion, noting that securing justice for Ochanya strengthens others enduring similar pain.

    “Honoring her memory means doing more than posting hashtags. It means showing up for those who are still here—making sure no one ever feels alone in their pain again,” she added.

    The move has drawn widespread praise online, with users hailing Baci’s transparency and calling for tangible support amid the resurgent #JusticeForOchanya campaign.

  • How I defied the odds to marry at 43 – Actress Eve Esin

    How I defied the odds to marry at 43 – Actress Eve Esin

    Actress Eve Esin has shared her testimony of getting legally married at 43 and turning 44 just a day before her traditional wedding.

    Eve tied the knot with the Ghanaian husband, Suleman, in a traditional wedding ceremony.

    Esin, on Instagram, expressed gratitude to God for answering her prayers and encouraged singles not to give up hope, emphasising that “delay is not denial.”

    According to her, she had previously gotten legally married at 43, but kept it private. 

    She revealed that she’s “been through it all” but remained faithful, thanking God for never letting her lose faith. 

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    “MERCY!!! lovefoundME25. My post is to give someone who had lost hope, hope. I am not a motivational speaker but a child God showed mercy. I am only speaking from a place of truth.

    “I got legally hitched at age 43, though extremely private. The pictures will still make it here. Clocked 44 on the 17th of October and got married traditionally and publicly on the 18th of October.
    To so many, the testimony I have is almost impossible.

    “43? Not married? Old cargo!!! Who says a thing and it comes to pass when God has not spoken? Darling, I have been through it all, someday I will tell my story. I thank God for never letting me lose faith in him.

    “I join my faith with anyone that feels time is slipping by and I say delay is not denial. May God in his infinite mercy grant the desires of your heart and divinely connect you to that person that completes you in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen”.

  • Music superstar Mr Eazi unveils ‘maison rouge’ EP

    Music superstar Mr Eazi unveils ‘maison rouge’ EP

    Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning musician and creative innovator MR EAZI is excited to unveil his excellent new EP titled MAISON ROUGE, which doubles as a homecoming to his Banku Music roots, as well as a love letter to his day one fans and the early signature sound that first made him a cult favourite.

    Named after the Cotonou house where he lived while crafting this new project, designed to evoke nostalgia for his early sound, the Maison Rouge EP restores the intimate and soulful glow of early classics and afropop essentials like ‘Skin Tight’ and ‘Bankulize’, while dialling it forward with inventive contemporary soundscapes and resonant story-first songwriting.

    Across warm grooves, palm-wine motifs, intimate vocal textures, and rich melodies, Mr Eazi reconnects with his early listeners and welcomes a new generation into his Banku Music universe.

    Leading the Maison Rouge project, ‘Violence’, which was produced by frequent collaborators P.Priime (Wizkid, Rema, Tyla) and E.Kelly (Major Lazer, Joeboy), unfurls on a mellow afrobeats groove, delivering something romantic and quintessentially Eazi, while ‘Make E No Tey’ rides a buoyant body-moving rhythm that brings pure sunshine in the middle of this autumn season.

    Elsewhere, ‘Busstop’ channels upbeat Ghanaian hiplife into a kinetic afrofusion earworm built for radio, street parties, dancefloors, and big playlists alike. Lead singles ‘Casanova’, a cheeky and candid ode to choosing commitment produced by TXMO (Adekunle Gold, Oxlade) and Kel-P (Burna Boy, Future), the playful stripped-back and tender offering ‘Corny’, and ‘Love Me Now’ deepen the tapestry of the project, and reveal their own layers in Mr Eazi’s intimate Maison Rouge story.

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    With over two billion streams under his belt, over fifteen million social media followers, and critical acclaim from the likes of New York Times, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, Mr Eazi frames this new Maison Rouge EP as a full-circle reset for the global star – it is his seminal Banku Music with renewed intention.

    The lush EP’s sonic palette blends nostalgic Banku Music instrumentation with modern detail, from its pocketed percussions, and lilting guitar motifs, to its spacious arrangements that leave ample room for feeling. It is intimate, romantic, and resolutely authentic, in the way that only Mr Eazi knows how to do.

    For Mr Eazi, Maison Rouge is more than this collection of seven songs, it is a place, a house of memory and melody where the afropop trailblazer is reconnecting with why he started, and inviting listeners to step in, slow down, and stay awhile.

    ‘MAISON ROUGE’ EP TRACKLIST

    1. Violence

    2. Wait For Your Love

    3. Casanova

    4. Make E No Tey

    5. Corny

    6. Busstop

    7. Love Me Now

  • My El-Roi TV will revolutionise Africa’s content industry — Favour Ugochukwu

    My El-Roi TV will revolutionise Africa’s content industry — Favour Ugochukwu

    Digital entrepreneur, Mr. Favour Ugochukwu, has unveiled My El-Roi TV, a fast-rising faith-based digital platform designed to revolutionise how spiritual content is created, distributed, and monetised across the continent.

    The platform, which has already attracted over 63,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views from audiences in Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States, aims to merge faith-based storytelling with data-driven digital innovation, positioning itself as a game-changer in Africa’s creator economy.

     Ugochukwu said the platform is built on the belief that “faith and technology can work together to inspire, empower, and transform lives.” 

    According to him, My El-Roi TV was created to bridge the gap between creativity and ministry, offering African Christian filmmakers and storytellers the tools, knowledge, and visibility needed to thrive in the digital era.

    “Our mission is simple,  to revolutionise Africa’s content industry by merging faith-based storytelling with technology. The digital space gives us a new opportunity to own our content, build sustainable media businesses, and reach global audiences without relying on traditional media gatekeepers,” he said.

    A decade ago, Africa’s entertainment landscape was dominated by traditional broadcasters and film houses, leaving faith-based creators with limited access to production resources, distribution networks, and commercial opportunities.

    But the rise of digital platforms such as YouTube, Netflix, and social media has democratised access, allowing individuals to create, distribute, and monetise their work independently.

    Ugochukwu said this shift has opened up new possibilities for African creators, particularly those focused on faith-driven narratives.

    He explained that the content industry used to be controlled by a few, but, “Today, technology has made it possible for anyone with a message to reach millions. You don’t need a large studio or network’s approval to tell your story. You can own your platform, connect directly with your audience, and earn from your creativity.”

    Founded on the principle of storytelling as a ministry tool, My El-Roi TV has emerged as Africa’s leading faith-based movie channel on YouTube, offering a mix of short films, devotionals, talk shows, and spiritual drama series. Its growing library of inspirational content not only entertains but also promotes Christian values, personal growth, and faith-based social impact.

    Beyond entertainment, the channel represents a new creative economy model, one where storytelling, data analytics, and monetisation strategies work together to sustain faith-inspired narratives.

    “We are building a space where faith and technology meet. Our focus is not only to inspire through storytelling but also to empower upcoming Christian filmmakers with digital tools and training that will help them scale globally.” Ugochukwu noted.

    The platform’s success has been fuelled by Ugochukwu’s deep understanding of YouTube’s performance metrics and algorithms, which he and his team use to optimise content visibility and engagement. 

    Every production, from films to devotional series, is crafted to meet both spiritual depth and digital performance standards, ensuring that messages of hope and inspiration reach audiences effectively.

    In a continent where over 60 per cent of the population identifies with faith-based communities, My El-Roi TV is tapping into a vast, underserved market. Ugochukwu believes that Africa’s creative future lies in telling its own stories with authenticity, cultural depth, and technological excellence.

    “The future of content isn’t just about entertainment, it’s about influence and empowerment,” he said. “Faith-based creators are now realising they can build profitable media ventures without compromising their message. That’s the revolution we’re driving.”

    Ownership remains central to his strategy. Ugochukwu insists that for Africa to truly benefit from the global digital economy, creators must retain creative and commercial control over their productions. By doing so, he said, they ensure that African stories are told authentically and that creators benefit directly from digital revenue streams.

    Industry watchers say platforms like My El-Roi TV are paving the way for Africa’s next-generation content entrepreneurs. As the continent’s digital economy expands, analysts predict that the faith-based content sector will become one of the fastest-growing areas of media investment, combining spirituality, storytelling, and technology to shape the future of African entertainment.

    Ugochukwu is optimistic about that future. He envisions a decade in which African storytellers move from passive consumption to participatory creation, using digital platforms not just to entertain, but to educate, uplift, and transform societies.

    “Africa is full of stories that can heal, inspire, and unite,” he said. “Through My El-Roi TV, we are creating a platform where those stories can thrive, where creators own their voices, faith meets technology, and content becomes a tool for transformation.”

    With its fast-growing audience, strategic use of technology, and purpose-driven mission, My El-Roi TV is fast positioning itself as a trailblazer, one redefining Africa’s digital faith entertainment landscape and setting a new standard for how purpose, innovation, and storytelling can work together for impact.