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Veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has passed away at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his passing in a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. ‘’It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo. Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR) 11/07/ 1942- 16/09/2026 We call on all bloggers and social media influencers to respect our families privacy at this time.'' Born 11 July 1942, the veteran actor began his career starring in several British television series and international films. Trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England, Olu Jacobs worked with various repertoire th...

Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has revealed that genotype was a big factor for him when he wanted to marry due to him being SS. Speaking in a recent episode of the One54 Podcast, Adekunle said he wouldn’t have married his wife if she wasn’t AA. He emphasised that it makes no sense to bring a child into the world and they would be sickly. “I wouldn’t have married my wife if she were SS or AS. Forget love. I don’t think it makes sense to bring a child into this world and they would be sickly. “When me and my wife first met, the first thing I did was to know her genotype. She is AA. That was why I proceeded with the relationship,” he said. Adekunle Gold has been advocating for sickle cell awareness since revealing that he is SS. He got married to fellow singer S...

Kim Kardashian and her ex-husband, Kanye “Ye” West, reunited publicly to support their daughter, North West, at her first headlining concert. The former couple, who split in 2022 after nearly eight years of marriage, were both present at North’s concert at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, on September 5. Kim arrived earlier and took her seat in the VIP section, while Kanye arrived later wearing a brown bomber jacket and sunglasses and filmed their 13-year-old daughter performing on stage. North, who released her debut EP N0rth4evr in May, has been pursuing her interest in music and performing. She previously told Dazed that performing her songs was “fun, relieving and exciting,” adding that she sees music as something she wants to pursue with her life. Kim and Kanye als...

Controversy has erupted in Malawi after the country sent the daughter of a Cabinet minister to the Miss World pageant instead of the reigning Miss Malawi. Thandi Chisi, who won the Miss Malawi contest and was crowned in Lilongwe on December 13, was expected to represent the country at Miss World. However, organisers selected first runner-up Ireen Navicha, the daughter of Malawi’s Cabinet Minister Mary Navicha, to represent the country at the international pageant in Vietnam. The decision sparked backlash, with questions raised over transparency and fairness. Organisers initially said Chisi was dropped because she was above the Miss World age limit. However, the explanation came under scrutiny after reports noted that Chisi would still have been 27 during the pageant, within the...

The family of the late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has announced that she will be buried in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Naija News reports that the family revealed this in an obituary released on her Instagram page on Monday. According to the details, Osoba’s body would leave the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, at 9 am, while the burial service would hold from 10 am to 11 am at Akesan Club, opposite Iperu Morning Market, Iperu Remo. The obituary stated, “Body leaves OSUTH Sagamu by 9am. Burial service Thursday 10th of September, 10:00am–11:00am, Akesan Club opposite Iperu Morning Market, Iperu Remo.” It added, “Interment: Iperu Remo Cemetery ground, immediately after burial service.” The family revealed t...

Nollywood actress, Oluebube Obio, has claimed she was forced to attend an All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign event, saying her life and safety were not guaranteed. Oluebube made the claim after facing criticism over videos showing her at the campaign, with some Nigerians questioning her presence at the political gathering. Reacting to the backlash in a social media post, the actress said there was more to her appearance than what people saw and alleged that she was being blackmailed. She also said she would identify those behind the alleged blackmail when the time was right, while asking her supporters to pray for her Oluebube wrote: “I was actually forced to be in such settings, my life and safety is not guaranteed, if you watch the video closely, I myself felt s...

Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been restored after it was vandalised following the singer’s death. Photos obtained by TMZ showed the star fully repaired on Friday, September 4,  with Parton’s name restored. A turquoise butterfly was placed over the centre medallion, while flowers and other tributes surrounded the star. The butterfly has long been associated with Parton, who used it as a personal and career symbol because of her connection to nature. She previously spoke about developing an affection for butterflies while chasing them as a A child in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains. The restoration came after someone scratched Parton’s name from the Walk of Fame star on Monday, August 31, shortly after her death at the age of 80 following a brief b...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ scheduled release from federal prison has been moved forward again, with the music mogul now expected to be released on February 5, 2028. According to information from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs is currently scheduled to leave the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on that date. His previous release date had been listed as February 20, 2028, meaning the latest adjustment brings his expected release forward by more than two weeks. Combs was convicted by a jury at his 2025 federal trial on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. During the trial, prosecutors accused Combs of organising sexual encounters referred to as “freak offs,” during which they alleged he would watch and reco...

Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. Wilson’s longtime manager, Robert Torre, confirmed that the legendary musician died early Wednesday morning, September 2, at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. Her cause of death was not disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist,” Torre said in a statement. According to the statement, Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family, close friends and her manager. Her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Grammy Awards during her career, ...

Actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise, has died at the age of 33. Her death was announced in a statement shared on her official Instagram page by her talent management company, Alexanders Talent Management. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old,” the statement read. The cause of her death has not been disclosed. Carla played Bree in the first ZOMBIES film in 2018 and went on to reprise the role in ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3. Her ZOMBIES co-star Milo Manheim was among those who paid tribute to her following the news of her death. “Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you,” he wrote. Another co-star, Chandler Kinn...