Entertainment

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has discouraged her from gambling again. The actress disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram handle on Monday, shortly after the conclusion of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. “First time betting and I lost . Will never try it again. My 5M gone . In fact am done watching football. Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote. Etiko, however, did not disclose the particular bet she placed or provide further details about how she lost the money. Earlier, during the World Cup final, the actress shared a series of updates on her Instagram Story, indicating she was backing Argentina to defeat Spain. In one post, she...

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has reacted to viral videos and rumours circulating online claiming she has reconciled with her former husband, music star 2Baba. The speculation followed the resurfacing of an old video in which Annie spoke about her personal healing journey. In the clip, she reflected on love, self-worth, and the importance of being valued, saying many people remain in places where they are merely tolerated instead of celebrated. At the same time, unverified reports on social media claimed Annie had reunited with 2Baba. Another viral video, whose authenticity has not been confirmed, allegedly showed her speaking about finding her way back to her former husband after being misled. Responding to the growing rumours, Annie took to her Instagram Story to dismiss the ...

American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked renewed speculation about their relationship after they were spotted together during a luxury waterfront dinner in Venice, Italy. The pair, who reportedly first met in Paris during Fashion Week, were spotted seated side by side at an upscale restaurant overlooking one of Venice's iconic canals, enjoying an intimate evening together. Earlier this month, the 6’6” Udinese goalkeeper and Cardi B attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show (and Messika), and he was filmed helping her to her seat amid flashing cameras. Their latest public appearance has further fueled speculation that there could be more than just a friendship developing between the pair. https://www.youtube...

Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress Biola Fowoshere has opened up about the emotional trauma she endured after her ex-husband walked away from their marriage. Speaking during an interview on African A List, the actress revealed that her former husband abandoned her and their children despite, according to her, having done nothing wrong in the marriage. An emotional Biola broke down in tears as she recalled the painful experience, saying her ex-husband remains the one person she would like to confront and ask why he left his family. The actress disclosed that the separation plunged her into severe depression, forcing her to spend one year and six months in the hospital while battling the condition. She said the emotional pain nearly cost her her sanity and revealed that she and her...

Social media personality Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, have been arrested in Miami, Florida, following an extradition request from the United Kingdom over fresh allegations of rape, sex trafficking and assault. The United States Marshals Service confirmed the brothers' arrest on Saturday but did not disclose the exact charges, citing a sealed arrest warrant. However, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that Andrew Tate is facing seven additional rape charges, alongside offences related to sex trafficking and possession of indecent images of a child. Tristan Tate has also been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. According to Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police, the brothe...

Big Brother Naija season four winner, Mercy Eke, says she regrets taking part in the reality television show, even though she has enjoyed the benefits that came with it. She made this known during an interview on media personality, Toke Makinwa’s show, Toke Moments which was published on Saturday. Eke, who won the fourth edition of the show in 2019 and returned for an All Stars edition, said the attention that came with her time on the programme had made it difficult for her to find peace. “I regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it,” she said. The reality star explained that constant public scrutiny had taken a toll on her, adding that she often struggled to sleep because of how her life was compared to others who were not in the publi...

A man has been arrested after driving ‘at speed’ up Beyonce and Jay-Z’s driveway, causing damage by hitting their gate. The 63-year-old man, described as ‘confused’ by police, failed to stop before crashing into the gate at the singers’ $26,000,000 (£ 19 million) East Hampton home. Police reported he was driving ‘at a high rate of speed up the driveway’ but didn’t ‘stop at the closed mechanical driveway gates’, resulting in ‘significant damage’. It’s not believed he meant the couple any harm, having stopped at another house down the road looking for a woman but was told she did not live there. Detective Sergeant Jennifer Dunne told Page Six that he ‘has no criminal history and he seemed confused at the scene and after the arrest '. ‘He did not make any threats or mention nam...

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a new milestone by becoming the first female African artist to earn a Diamond single in the United States. She attained the milestone for the song “Wait For U”, her acclaimed collaboration with American rapper Future featuring Canadian rapper Drake, after the song surpassed 10 million certified units in the US. According to data released by the global music monitoring platform Chart Data, the hit song has surpassed the baseline requirement, selling over 11 million units in the American music market. “US Certifications (@RIAA): Future (@1future) Feat. @Drake & @temsbaby, WAIT FOR U 11x Platinum (11,000,000),” the platform announced via its official X handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8lGAG...

Nigerian disc jockey and show promoter, DJ Timmy, has publicly accused singer Timi Dakolo of failing to settle an alleged debt, issuing a fresh ultimatum over the matter. According to DJ Timmy, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday, it has been one month since Dakolo reportedly appealed to him to remove his name from a public debtors' list, yet the outstanding payment has not been made. The show promoter warned that if the alleged debt is not settled by Monday, July 20, he would publicly disclose details of Dakolo's alleged private affairs to his wife. He wrote, "Today is Friday, and Wednesday made it exactly one month since you pleaded with me to archive my list, yet Timi Dakolo has still not paid what he owes us. "If the money is not in our account by Monday, July ...

Popular singer Bella Shmurda has dismissed reports alleging that he lost $4 million in a Lagos property scam, describing the claims as fake. The singer made the clarification in a series of posts shared on his Instagram Story on Friday, days after a viral report claimed he broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session over an alleged fraudulent property deal. On the Instagram Live session he was said to have said “Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of my own hard-earned money, only to find out I bought stolen property.” But today in one of the posts, Bella Shmurda wrote, “Fake news!! I wasn’t scammed. Trust bloggers @ ur own Risk. Doing fine and happy. Peace & Love” He also shared another Instagram Story with the caption, “4m$...