The ripples from Kunle Afolayan’s controversial “1 billion gross vs. 10 million profit” comment have reached Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. On Monday, February 2, 2026, Abraham’s management, The Hype Agency, issued a detailed statement to douse the flames of a brewing industry civil war. The “Sarcasm” Defense Addressing the viral clip […]
The ripples from Kunle Afolayan’s controversial “1 billion gross vs. 10 million profit” comment have reached Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. On Monday, February 2, 2026, Abraham’s management, The Hype Agency, issued a detailed statement to douse the flames of a brewing industry civil war. The “Sarcasm” Defense Addressing the viral clip […]
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has revealed that actress-producer Funke Akindele placed an angry phone call to him after his comments on Nollywood film promotion were misinterpreted as a jab at dance-heavy marketing strategies. Speaking on ARISE News, Afolayan said he was shocked by the reaction, insisting his remarks were personal preferences, […]
From Kalakuta to the Cosmos: Fela Kuti’s Defiant Legacy Earns 2026 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award In a move that feels like a long-awaited cosmic alignment, the Recording Academy has announced that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the eternal “King of Afrobeat,” will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammys. […]
The alliance between Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump reached new heights on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the “Super Bass” rapper declared herself the President’s “number one fan” during a high-profile summit in Washington D.C. Minaj, who moved to the U.S. from Trinidad and Tobago at age five, used the […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre over an alleged cyberbullying case linked to fellow actress Mercy Johnson. The arrest reportedly took place at Okorie’s Lagos residence on January 27, 2026, after which she was detained overnight at Yaba (Panti) […]
The Afrobeats landscape has a new benchmark for success. In a historic takeover, Wizkid and Asake have shattered multiple records with their collaborative single, “Jogodo,” and their joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1. Released on January 23, 2026, the project has transitioned from a highly anticipated link-up to a global statistical […]
Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has taken out a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to publicly apologise for his past antisemitic actions, declaring, “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” In the open letter titled “To Those I’ve Hurt,” Ye linked […]
The Academy Award nominations have officially arrived, sparking a wave of raw emotion, historic milestones, and “pinch-me” moments across the global film community. From Joachim Trier’s history-making Norwegian odyssey to Guillermo del Toro’s soul-stirring reimagining of a classic, this year’s list of nominees reflects a cinema landscape that is as […]
The Nigerian entertainment scene is currently gripped by a high-stakes paternity dispute involving Afrobeats icon Davido and a young girl named Anuoluwapo Mitchell. The controversy, which has simmered for a decade, reached a boiling point this week with leaked chats, legal threats, and an intervention from the Adeleke patriarch himself. […]
