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Nollywood Yoruba actress, Regina Chukwu, has claimed that the Nigeria English movie industry was strictly sex for role.She stated this while sharing her experience with the industry before finally choosing to stick to the Yoruba Nollywood sector.Narrating her several auditions attemp, Regina stated that the English sector of the Nigeria movie industry is not “as accommodating as the Yoruba movie industry.”Speaking during her latest interview on Oyinmomo TV on Friday, the actress who claimed that the Yoruba movie industry is very accommodating, noted that “For the English industry, it was strictly sex for role.”While explaining how her inability to act in both industries have limited her popularity, she said “there’s a place we normally go for auditions at Surulere, Winnings...

               PRESS RELEASEBRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE , 24 JULY 2026. The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 has successfully delivered a landmark industry grade capacity building immersion programme, designed to strengthen organisational readiness, operational resilience, and artistic excellence in the leadup to its third edition this summer titled BAFA 2026 (NKOSO).Spearheaded by globally recognised festival administrator and theatre practitioner Mr. Kenneth Uphopho , vsionary Festival Director of Lagos Fringe Theatre, this intensive workshop brought together BAFA’s core leadership, department heads, and community representatives to align practices with international benchmarks in festival management, theatrical production, and largescale cultural event delivery...

Music lovers in Lagos are gearing up for an exciting night of entertainment as Kay9ce Music World, in collaboration with Ashabi Champion Entertainment, presents "Kay9ce and Friends" on Saturday, August 1, 2026.The highly anticipated event will bring together an impressive lineup of musicians, hypemen, DJs, and comedians for an unforgettable evening of live performances and nonstop entertainment.Among the featured acts are Uptino, Hypeman Overdose, S Brown Omo Eko, Hypeman Pumping, Hypeman DJ PeeJay, Hypeman G Rhymes, and DJ Lorthz. Comedy lovers will also be entertained by MC Shibisi 5GB and MC Aproko, while the official DJs for the night—DJ Adex, DJ Unstopbable, and DJ Dimmo—will keep the party atmosphere alive.The event will take place at Love Garden Hotel, located at...

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has granted social media influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of N20 million in her ongoing trial over an alleged N69 million fraud.The court ordered that she provide two responsible sureties in the same amount, with each submitting a three-year bank statement or proof of a fixed deposit worth at least N20 million. The judge also directed that both Blessing CEO and her sureties be verified through the Lagos State Judiciary's Bail Information Management System.Her defence informed the court that her international passport had been lost, presenting an affidavit of loss and a public notice. The court subsequently ordered the Nigerian Immigration Service to place her on a travel watchlist until the case is co...

Sean "Diddy" Combs was reportedly involved in a fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey and was subsequently placed in solitary confinement.According to multiple reports, the altercation took place earlier this week after another inmate allegedly insulted the music mogul. Sources claimed the exchange escalated into a physical confrontation, with both men pushing each other and throwing punches before prison staff intervened and separated them.The reports alleged that Diddy was immediately moved to solitary confinement following the incident. It is unclear whether he remains in solitary confinement, but the reported altercation could result in disciplinary action if prison officials determine he violated prison rules.Diddy i...

Influencer, Andrew Tate has been hit with fresh charges for allegedly possessing child p0rn, as the controversial him and his brother continue to fight their extradition to the UK.The 39-year-old “manosphere” influencer was hit with 19 new charges relating to “indecent images of a child and extreme pornography” by Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service, the Telegraph reported. Former professional kickboxer Andrew also faces seven new counts of rape, three counts of sex trafficking, and three counts of assault. His younger brother Tristan, 38, faces one count of sexual assault, two counts of rape, and three counts of sex trafficking.These 38 new charges are related to four accusers spanning a period between July 2010 and August 2017.The brothers appeared in federal  court on Monday, w...

Some members of the gruesome Trinitarios street gang have been indicted for five murd£rs, including the k!lling of a Big Apple influencer who starred in a Tekashi 6ix9ine music video, the feds announced.Eleven gang members from Bad Boys 7, a faction of the Trinitarios street and prison gang also known as BB7, were hit with numerous charges connected to a spate of violent crimes in the Bronx, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley.Federal prosecutors unsealed a 15-count indictment charging the suspects with murd£r, ass@ult, robbery, carjacking, narcotics trafficking, and wire fraud between September 2023 and September 2025 including the gunpoint robbery of an international record artist.“As alleged, the BB7 Trinitarios, operating from their historical headquarters in the Bronx, ...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has opened up about her past relationship with fellow music superstar Wizkid, stating that she felt she was taken advantage of during their time together.The singer made the revelation while discussing the nature of their relationship and the disagreement that later emerged between them.According to Tiwa, their fallout was painful because both of them are public figures whose actions often attract public attention. She described the situation as disrespectful, saying she expected more openness and understanding.“I felt Wizkid took advantage of me. Our disagreement was a form of disrespect because we are both public figures,” Tiwa was quoted as saying.The award-winning singer revealed that they had an affair but claimed Wizkid preferred to...

Controversial Nigerian content creator Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has regained his freedom after meeting the bail conditions set by a Lagos Magistrate Court.His release comes days after he was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following his arraignment on charges bordering on alleged cybercrime, breach of peace, and threats to kill.DJ Chicken's lawyer, Rotimi Stephen, confirmed the development on Tuesday through a post on his Instagram Story, expressing gratitude over his client's release.Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, also announced the development on X, stating that the content creator had reunited with his family, friends, and loved ones.Sowore reiterated his commitment to speaking out against inju...

TikTok stars Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and his fiancée, Elizabeth Amadou (Jarvis), have shared details about the strong commitment they say forms the foundation of their relationship ahead of their wedding.Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, released on Monday, the couple discussed the importance of faithfulness and the values guiding their relationship as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.When asked whether Peller had ever been unfaithful, Jarvis responded that he had not, while Peller questioned why he would consider cheating.Jarvis explained that their relationship is built on prayer and a shared commitment to God, saying they have made a solemn promise to remain faithful to one another. She stated that breaking that commitmen...