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American singer Faith Evans has lost a major legal battle regarding the estate of her late husband, hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G., after a court ordered her to pay $12.5 million.   Wallace in 1997 A Delaware Court of Chancery judge ruled in favor of the estate of Voletta Wallace,Continue Reading

A 15-year-old Ghanaian boy, Javits Frimpong, has died after being shot while on his way to school in the Bronx, New York, with his father suspecting a possible link to bullying he had experienced. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, near Crotona Park, where the teenagerContinue Reading

Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo may not yet be one of Nollywood’s most recognisable names, but her work has been quietly building a strong case for attention. Born in Warri and raised in Port Harcourt, Chukwuogo studied Corporate Communication at the University of Texas at Austin before earning a master’s degree inContinue Reading

  Sir Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died. He was 86 years. His longtime spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, first confirmed the news of Stewart’s passing. Bush Novak stated that Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles afterContinue Reading

    Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has opened up about how discrimination over her dark complexion within the film industry drove her to bleach her skin.   Speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba, the actress revealed that directors frequently favored fair-skinned actors, making it difficult for darker-skinnedContinue Reading

Three-year-old soccer sensation Nevada Pierre is getting an opportunity to take his talents overseas, thanks to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports. According to The Breakfast Club’s Loren LoRosa, Roc Nation Sports is arranging for Nevada to travel to Spain in December, days after a viral incident at a Florida youth soccerContinue Reading

  The management of  Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has issued an update on her health, disclosing that she experienced unexpected complications following surgery.   In a statement accompanied by a video of the actress on a hospital bed, her team revealed that she underwent surgery over three months ago andContinue Reading

  Veteran Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has stated that comparing Ghana’s film industry to Nigeria’s Nollywood is unfair and illogical, citing population size and structural development.   Speaking during an interview on Y1079 FM in Accra, Michel described comparisons between the two West African entertainment sectors as inappropriate, given theContinue Reading

For many Nigerian entertainers, fame brings recognition, lucrative opportunities and a loyal fan base. However, some have stepped away from the spotlight to pursue different careers, focus on family, or explore other interests. While some stayed away from acting for years, others have reinvented themselves behind the scenes or eventuallyContinue Reading