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Headies: Moment Annie almost introduced herself as Idibia but immediately corrected herself and mentioned her maiden name, Macaulay (video)

At the 2025 Headies Awards, Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay had a moment that grabbed everyone’s attention. While on stage, she nearly introduced herself by her former last name, Idibia, which she used during her marriage to music legend 2Baba (formerly Tuface Idibia). However, she quickly caught herself and proudly introduced herself with her maiden name, […]

Gene Hackman’s final autopsy revealed

The official autopsy report for Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been released, two months after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their New Mexico home. Although there were no immediate signs of foul play, investigators thought the situation was suspicious enough to conduct a full search and investigation. Hackman, who was […]

17th Headies: Drama as Next Rated Odumodublvck refuses to leave stage

At the 17th Headies Awards held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, rapper Odumodublvck made headlines when he refused to leave the stage after receiving the Next Rated award. Odumodublvck came on stage with his mother and a group of about 10 men. During his acceptance speech, organisers cut off his microphone to save […]

Full list: 17th Headies Awards winners

The 17th Headies Awards took center stage on Sunday night at the famous Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. After being hosted in Atlanta, USA for two years, the prestigious African music awards ceremony finally returned to Nigeria. This year’s event had a powerful theme: “Back to Base” and “Apologetically African,” celebrating the best in […]

Yul Edochie pens emotional tribute to his big brother on his 55th birthday

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie recently shared an emotional birthday tribute to his elder brother, Leo Edochie, on Instagram as he turned 55 years old. Yul spoke warmly about their close bond and how Leo had been a strong support in his life, especially during an important time. He remembered how back in 1998, when he […]

“There’s No Shame in Retirement”- TBaj tells top gun musicians

Former BBNaija star and media personality, Tolani Baj, has sparked a big conversation in the music industry. She recently shared her opinion about older musicians who are still trying to compete in today’s fast-changing music world. According to TBaj, there’s nothing wrong with retiring or changing paths. She wondered why many old-school artists find it […]

Speed Darlington threatens to leave club over Burna Boy’s song

Controversial singer and internet star Speed Darlington made a scene at a club recently when he threatened to leave because the DJ played a Burna Boy song. In a video that quickly went viral, Speed Darlington was heard warning the DJ in Pidgin English, saying “I go go,” which means he would leave if the […]