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Nollywood drama, ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’, has been selected for Film Africa 2026, scheduled to be held in London from October 23 to November 1 Women in the Arts (@winthearts) announced the selection in an Instagram post celebrating Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s feature directorial debut. The post reads: “@gailchukwu is whoever she says she is and even more! Having your directorial debut go global is no small feat! We are super proud of you, queen”. The 109-minute drama is scheduled to screen on Oct. 28 at EbonyLife Place London as part of the festival. Written and directed by Chinazaekpere Chukwu, the film is set in Benin City, Edo, and explores motherhood, marriage and societal expectations surrounding the preference for male children. It follows Ejiro, a woman married off at ...

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has declared that she has no desire to leave Nigeria, describing the country as her home and the place that shaped her identity despite its challenges. Bello made the remarks during a panel discussion at “20+ Years in the Media: Real Talk with Kike @7”, where she spoke about career opportunities in Nigeria and the need for young people to believe in their potential. The actress, who previously lived in the United States, said her experience abroad had not diminished her attachment to Nigeria, insisting that the country had given her opportunities she continued to appreciate. “America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” Bello said. Explaining why she had no intention of returning to the United States, the actress said she continued to discover opport...

Organisers reschedule the 18th Headies Awards Toronto finale to April 2027, announcing additional activities across Nigeria and Canada. Organisers of The Headies Awards have postponed the Toronto finale of the 18th edition to April 10 and 11, 2027, following plans to expand the event’s programme across Nigeria and Canada. The finale, initially scheduled to take place earlier, will now form part of an expanded series of activities designed to bring together music industry professionals, creatives and business stakeholders in both countries. According to the organisers, the revised programme will feature workshops, seminars, music industry events and a business and investment summit. They explained that some activities would still take place during the originally scheduled ev...

Kevin Hart has asked a judge to prevent Montia Sabbag, the woman involved in his 2017 adult film controversy, from testifying in his legal dispute with former assistant Miesha Shakes, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. The request follows Shakes’ submission of a witness list naming Sabbag as someone who could testify about the controversy and her subsequent litigation against Hart. Hart is suing Shakes over an interview with blogger Tasha K in which she discussed his personal life. He alleges that she breached a non-disclosure agreement signed when she left his company. Shakes, who worked for Hart from 2017 to 2020, argues that the agreement is unenforceable because he failed to fulfil other obligations under their deal. In the latest filing, Hart alleges that Shake...

​Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has opened up about the health challenges she has faced in recent months, revealing that she celebrated her 25th birthday in a wheelchair after enduring severe pain and mobility difficulties. She disclosed this in an Instagram post on Saturday, marking her 25th birthday and reflecting on her ongoing health struggles. According to the Nollywood star, her condition worsened after a Children’s Day carnival, leaving her unable to walk on some days despite undergoing repeated medical tests. “I lost my freedom to move around as I please. It started as something minor but eventually led to this. “Things took a major turn after the last public gathering that I held for my Children’s Day carnival. “It’s been one test after another that I started ...

Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has revealed that he and his wife, Temi Otedola, are expecting their first child, saying the baby could arrive at any time. NigerianBusiness Directory Speaking in an interview, the singer said he was excited about welcoming the baby, whom he jokingly referred to as “Ajibade Junior,” adding that the child could even be twins. Asked what he was most looking forward to about his wife becoming a mother, Mr Eazi said he was excited about getting to know her in a new way as they begin another chapter of their lives together. “Every time, you get to fall in love with the person again and again, and you get to build with the person, build a life together. So I'm excited about the journey that's coming,” he said. https://youtu.be/3u3VlSyYZms?si=...

Nigerian dancer and influencer, Poco Lee, has returned to social media after his arrest in the United Kingdom. According to DAILY POST Poco Lee was arrested and remanded in August 2026 over an alleged sexual offense. He was reportedly charged with five sexual offenses which include two counts of assault by penetration, one count of attempted rape and two counts of rape. The celebrity dancer was released on bail in September 2026. Since his release, Poco Lee has not been seen in public. However, returning to social media after his arrest, Poco Lee shared new pictures on Instagram. While captioning the post with “ODINAKA”, he also sought forgiveness from his fans for not being online. In the music played in the background, he said in Yoruba, “E ma binu pe mi si ni on...

Burna Boy is set to feature in the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), joining an international lineup of artists selected to host in-game radio stations. The Nigerian singer will co-host AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to the highly anticipated game. He will appear as an in-game radio personality named Burna. His involvement follows his previous contributions to the franchise, including his song Killin Dem, featuring Zlatan, on GTA V’s iFruit Radio, and Gettin’ Money in the GTA Online Cayo Perico update. Burna joins an impressive lineup of global stars tapped to host in-game radio stations, including Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, American singer Lana Del Rey, country star Morgan Wallen, Swedish pop singer Rob...