Category: Entertainment

  • Wizkid declares self number one’ amid top three debate

    Wizkid declares self number one’ amid top three debate

    Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has declared himself the number one artist.

    The singer posted a photo of a whiteboard on his Instagram story with the words, “Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1.”*

    The post comes amid the ongoing social media comparisons among fans of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, who are often referred to as Nigeria’s “Top 3.”

    Wizkid’s message is being viewed by many as his way of asserting dominance in the long-running debate that labels Davido as 001 and Burna Boy as 002.

    The post has since generated buzz online, with fans of the three Afrobeats stars exchanging views over who truly deserves the number one spot.

  • Aunty Ramota opens up on relationship woes

    Aunty Ramota opens up on relationship woes

    Popular comic actress Aunty Ramota has revealed past relationships and experiences with men are the reason for her caution.

    In a recent interview, Aunty Ramota recounted how she went above and beyond for a man she cared deeply about, providing financial support and care, only to be left heartbroken.

    According to Aunty Ramota, men can be “too cunny,” and her past experiences have made her wary of relationships.

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    She said despite her fame and success in the entertainment industry, her past relationships have left her cautious about love and marriage.

    “Men are too cunny. I always did what I could for him. I gave him money and bought his medications. I did everything for him. You know, suddenly he just d+ed,” she said, expressing both disappointment and grief over the relationship.

  • I’m most featured rapper by international artists – Odumodublvck

    I’m most featured rapper by international artists – Odumodublvck

    Rapper Odumodublvck has addressed criticism about his rap skills, pointing out his success and international collaborations as proof of his talent.

    In a recent interview, Odumodublvck said despite claims that his rap skills are subpar, he’s the most featured Nigerian rapper by international artists and has sold out shows globally, including in Canada.

    He attributed the negative opinions to envy, emphasising that his songs consistently top the charts and he secures more bookings than his peers.

    According to him, he is a proof to overcoming obstacles.

    He questioned the quality of other rappers’ music, highlighting the disparity between their success and his own.

    Odumodublvck said: “In Nigeria, they said that my rap is not good but I’m the most featured rapper by international artists. Do you know what I’m saying? Yeah, it’s just a problem of envy because I sing my hooks, you know, the songs are really nice. They give me more bookings than them.

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    “I have more songs on the charts. The envy is deep especially when they think they are better.

    “You get what I’m saying but we’ll pay no mind to that. We’ll just continue, you know, pushing boundaries for those that believe. Let them continue to tune in because it’s very unfortunate for the people on the other side because this thing is not going to stop anytime soon.

    “This is God’s glory in full display. You get me? I’m like a testimony. You know, coming from Abuja, they say we cannot blow.

    “They say we should not use hip-hop. Everything they say we could not do. I went down that path and now I’m in Canada.

    “I’m the only rapper in Nigeria that has sold out a show in Canada but I cannot rap. So what is this that you guys are rapping? Kendrick Lamar is rapping what you guys are rapping now but you guys are not selling out. Stop deceiving us”.

  • Reality star Adekunle speaks on life after BBNaija

    Reality star Adekunle speaks on life after BBNaija

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Adekunle Olopade, has voiced concerns about the growing number of ex-participants who find themselves stranded after the reality show.

    Taking to his social media handle, Adekunle acknowledged that while Big Brother Naija remains the biggest reality television show in Africa, there appears to be no clear roadmap to success for contestants once the show is over.

    He wrote: “Let me double down and say that BBN is the biggest reality TV show in Africa, but somehow, Nigeria does not have a reality TV culture -there’s almost no certain success path after the show, and most of the reality stars suffer for this.”

    His remark sparked mixed reactions online.

    Responding to a follower who argued that ex-housemates should simply return to their regular jobs after leaving the show, Adekunle explained that many contestants joined the show precisely because they were unemployed and sought a change in their circumstances.

    “A lot of the cast didn’t have 9–5s to begin with -which is why they tried to change their story by going on the show. Only a few had jobs or businesses before they went in. But yes, going back if things didn’t work out doesn’t sound like a bad idea,” he added.

  • I’m not a s3x worker – Mandy Kiss

    I’m not a s3x worker – Mandy Kiss

    Lagos Anti-Drug Ambassador and influencer, Mandy Kiss has clarified her provocative online persona is just content creation for trending, not a reflection of her real, reserved self.

    Mandy, via a video on X, emotionally addressed misconceptions, denying being a s3x worker or drug user, and revealed her absence was due to depression, not external pressure.

    “I know I’m a bad influence to the community, but I’m not an olosho (s3x worker). All I do online is create content, I just want to trend.

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    “I’m very respectful and calm in person, and I don’t do drugs.

    “I was depressed, I was so down, I didn’t want to be in the situation. Nobody forced me; it’s all about withdrawal,” she said.

    Her admission has sparked a wide range of reactions online, with many applauding her vulnerability and shedding light on the mental health struggles that often come with internet fame.

  • I took N5m loan to get into BBNaija – Faith

    I took N5m loan to get into BBNaija – Faith

    Disqualified Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Faith Adewale, has spoken out publicly for the first time in a YouTube monologue after his abrupt exit on October 2, 2025.

    The 25-year-old doctor described how a text message on March 5, 2025, led him to audition for the show, prompting him to take a five-million-naira loan to participate.

    He began his nearly four-minute video dramatically, stating, “Faith is dead”.

    “On March 5th, 2025, I got a text message that flipped my world upside down. One click on that link and everything changed.

    “But somehow, clicking that link made me end up auditioning for Africa’s biggest reality TV show.

    “I did the unthinkable to get in there. I took a loan of five million naira, and somehow, I made it,” he said.

    In the house, Faith said he faced challenges, including a disqualification for physical assault in the ‘10/10’ season and admitted to mistakes like arguing, breaking things, and failing tasks.

    “I wasn’t perfect. I made a lot of mistakes. I screamed, I argued, I broke things. I failed tasks. I said things I shouldn’t have said. I lost friends,” he stated.

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    He admitted to seeking therapy multiple times due to feeling overwhelmed and isolated.

    “I was overwhelmed. I was isolated. And to be honest, I asked for a therapist over three times because I knew I needed help,” he said.

    Despite his flaws, Faith expressed gratitude for the support from fans across Africa who rallied for him.

    “Outside those walls, a whole continent was standing for me. People I’d never met were shouting my name, fighting for me, spending hard-earned money to keep me in that house.

    “They didn’t see a perfect man. They saw Faith — the little kid that had flaws, passion, and purpose,” Faith said.

    Looking ahead, Faith said he feels renewed and eager to pursue his dreams as a doctor, creator, and entertainer, concluding with a bold call to “make magic” with his supporters.

    “I feel invigorated. I feel energised. I’m so excited to take on the world. There’s so much I can do, so much I can change,” he said.

    “This is Faith Adewale, the dreamer, the doctor, the creator, the entertainer, your latest reality TV star.

    “I’m ready to make magic with you. Let’s go f**k shit up,” Faith said.

    He ended the video with an emotional message to his fans, “This is my call to the world, to Africa, to Nigeria”.

  • Singer Crayon pays tribute to late mother

    Singer Crayon pays tribute to late mother

    Afrobeats singer Crayon has paid tribute to his mother, Evelyn Chukwu, who died on July 4th.

    In an emotional post on X, Crayon described his mother as his rock, backbone, and angel, expressing the immense pain of losing her.

    He recalled their last conversation, where she prayed for him just days before her passing, and the devastating moment he saw her lifeless in the hospital.

    He wrote: “July 4th was the darkest day of my life. I lost my soldier, my backbone, my angel and my pillar. My best friend, the best woman I have ever loved, my favorite person in the world – I lost my mum. I spoke to you the days before and like you always do every new month, you prayed for me. I didn’t know that would be your last prayer. You sounded so healthy and like nothing was wrong. Only for my whole world to suddenly crumble right in front of me.

    “Ah mummy, seeing you lie lifeless on that hospital bed broke me to pieces – it was my greatest fear. I can’t believe that’s the last image of you I’m ever going to have. You always said we should never question God, but that’s all I’ve done since that day. Mummy I don ask God why tire! Why now? Why you? Why me? Why us? How?

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    “Wetin come be the reason why I dey ginger? After all the suffer wey we don suffer for decades, na now wey God don bless us, you come die leave me?
    Wetin come be the need? Wetin the struggle come mean? Now wey you suppose dey eat the fruits of your labor ehn!

    “Four days to my birthday you die leave me ehn mummy. Naso we go celebrate? Ehnn my sweetheart? Naso?

    “I literally watched you carry the family’s burden for so many years and you still pulled through, ahh my warrior!
    What is the essence of life? What is good or bad? So many questions I will never get answers to.
    I will never be the same , I’m scarred for life.

    “Nothing will ever be the same. Every mile stone I hit will never be the same, every achievement will never be the same. This is an everlasting scar I’m never going to heal from.

    “My angel as we lay you to rest, I know you’d want me to be strong, and to keep pushing. I promise to take care of naza, and the rest of the family. I love you so much and I miss you everyday! I will never say goodbye because I know you are living through me and you are always with me. Thank you for everything my beautiful mummy. Till we meet again my angel.
    RIP, EVELYN CHUKWU”.

  • Nine must-watch movies this weekend

    Nine must-watch movies this weekend

    1. Monsters: The Ed Gein Story

    Rating: TV-MA

    Runtime: 98 minutes

    This chilling true-crime documentary delves into the twisted mind of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer whose gruesome crimes inspired horror classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, it paints a disturbing portrait of one of America’s most notorious killers.

    2. Wayward

    Rating: TV-MA

    Runtime: 110 minutes

    Starring Toni Collette, this gripping psychological drama follows a mother’s desperate search for her missing son after he disappears under mysterious circumstances. As dark secrets begin to unravel, she’s forced to question everything she thought she knew about her family.

    3. The Guest

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 99 minutes

    When a charming soldier arrives at the Peterson family’s doorstep claiming to be their deceased son’s friend, they welcome him in, only to realize too late that something sinister lies beneath his calm exterior. A stylish blend of action, mystery, and thriller.

    4. Thinline

    Rating: 18+

    Runtime: 120minutes

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    A respected pastor’s secret affair with a sex worker spirals into a nightmare when she is found dead and he becomes the prime suspect in her murder. Thinline explores themes of faith, morality, betrayal, and the consequences of one tragic decision.

    5. The Waiter

    Rating: 16+

    Runtime: 99 minutes

    A waiter, Akpos, lands a temporary job at an upscale hotel. During a political event hosted by the Minister of Poverty Alleviation, things go sideways: it turns into a hostage situation and he must use his street smarts to stay alive. Action-comedy with politics, chaos, and humor

    7. No Time to Die

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 163 minutes

    After leaving active service, James Bond is drawn back in when his friend Felix Leiter from the CIA asks for help. Bond must confront a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

    8. Play Dirty

    Rating: R (action/heist violence, etc.)

    Runtime: 125 minutes

    Official synopsis: Parker (Mark Wahlberg), a seasoned thief, recruits a skilled crew, Grofield, Zen, among others, to pull off the biggest heist of his life. What starts as a calculated score turns dangerous when they cross paths with the New York mob and other powerful enemies.

    9. The Girlfriend

    Rating: TV-MA / 18+

    Runtime: 6 episodes (series), each episode length variable (not universally published)

    Based on the novel by Michelle Frances, The Girlfriend follows Laura, a successful mother whose life seems perfect, until her son introduces his new girlfriend. Laura begins to suspect the girl is hiding something, which sets off a psychological thriller: is her worry paranoia, or is there something more sinister going on?

  • Olamide is my inspiration, says Bolu The Rapper

    Olamide is my inspiration, says Bolu The Rapper

    A new kid on the Nigerian musical block named Bolu The Rapper has taken centre stage saying he is inspired by Olamide Baddoo.

    Armed with a six (6) tracks album released under Roppongi Records, Bolu The Rapper seems to  have so much musical promise.

    The 18 year-old, who just graduated from high school, noted that he comes in the mould of Dagrin, Mohbad and Olamide all in one and also is sure to go places.

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    Born Boluwatife Oluwafemi Moses, Bolu The Rapper came into the spotlight after winning a talent competition organised by Oshodi, Lagos- based entertainment company and held at the famous Roppongi Bar and Lounge, Oshodi, Lagos with a recording contract for the winner.

    Already, a six tracks EP titled Wotilawo has been released on music platforms including  youtube

    A hot single titled Benz is bouncing off the EP and has become a serenade in Oshodi, Lagos.

  • Acting is my calling, Mr. EMMY

    Acting is my calling, Mr. EMMY

    Budding Nollywood actor and content creator, Adisa Jamiu Opeyemi, aka Mr. EMMY has described acting as a spiritual calling.

    In an exclusive chat with The Nation, the Kwara State-born actor opens up about his rise and sacrifices in the Nigerian creative industry.

    “I developed a passion for acting from a young age,” Mr. EMMY began.

    Continuing, the Federal Polytechnic, Offa graduate said, “While studying film and multimedia production as a mass communication student, I realized that acting wasn’t just a hobby, it was my true calling. I wanted to use my craft to inspire, educate, and entertain audiences both in Nigeria and beyond.”

    His first major break came during his final year in school when he featured in a student film project. But his first professional role in Yoruba Nollywood came through a friend and coursemate, Kabir aka Cause Trouble.

    “The biggest sacrifice has been time, finances, and comfort. I’ve worked long hours, travelled far for auditions, and acted without pay just to gain experience. But every sacrifice has contributed to the person and professional I am today,” he said on his sojourn.

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    Speaking on his new film project titled, ‘Emmy Striker,’ the actor, who draws inspiration from two of Nollywood’s finest, Muyiwa Ademol and Kunle Afolayan said the movie explores youth empowerment and social values.

    “I want to tell more inspiring African stories and eventually collaborate with international filmmakers to take Nigerian storytelling to the global stage,” he revealed.

    Mr. EMMY has featured in numerous Yoruba productions, including ‘Labake Eleyin Oro’, ‘Eemo Niletura’, ‘Irawo Eda’, ‘Oloja Oru’, ‘Orisa Orisun’, ‘Omi Aro’, and ‘Elenini’.

    He has also appeared in several short films and web series, expanding his reach through YouTube and digital platforms.