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Veteran Nollywood star, Yemi Solade, has claimed that the late Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as Sir Kay, was not a good actor. Yemi stated this on the latest episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Asked’ by Isbae U. Recall that the late Sir Kay is the father to the social media personality, Isbae U, and a colleague to Yemi Solade. Speaking about cinema movie production, Yemi said “I have chosen not to produce.” Isbae U responded: “You choose not to produce because you’re not a risk taker.” Yemi replied: “Why should I take risks with my life?” Isbae U: “People are taking risks with you by putting you in movies.” Yemi: “I don’t have that liver. You produce Curiosity Made Me Asked and we celebrate you for that but don’t go beyond that. Have you ever featured in any seriou...

Nollywood actor, Zuby Michael, has explained why Igbos don’t get much support from industry gatekeepers and executives. Speaking in an interview with Broadway TV, Michael claimed that gatekeepers and executives are often skeptical of supporting Igbo talents because they are afraid they could easily outshine them. He said, “Igbo people are fast learners and they are capable of making it big with just a little. You might decide to mentor an Igbo person and what took you 10 years to learn, he will learn it in one year and six months. “And if you don’t treat him well, he will leave you and start doing the same business you taught him and become your competition. So, people are scared of that. “Industry executives, including some Igbos, don’t like supporting Igbos because they f...

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Chichi, has reignited her long-running feud with fellow reality star, Phyna, accusing her of seeking attention amid the ongoing N15 million celebrity boxing deal controversy. Reacting to the drama, Chichi claimed she had moved on from their issues after the 2023 BBNaija reunion but alleged that Phyna keeps bringing her name into conversations. In a strongly-worded statement, she said: “I have moved on since the 2023 Big Brother reunion show ended, and I laid enough curses on Phyna. Everything currently happening to you is a result of those curses. Because of a N15 million boxing deal saga, you have been shouting over the money like a lunatic.” Chichi also downplayed the significance of winning the reality show, insisting that success afte...

Musician, Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, has sparked debate after claiming that the late music icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was not the sole originator of Afrobeats. "Fela is not the originator of Afrobeats," Tekno stated during an interview on Hot 97 FM in New York.  "Lagos people and the Yorubas might say he is the one, but I am from the East, and we had legends like Oliver De Coque. Oliver De Coque made pure highlife music. Highlife is also Afrobeats." Tekno argued that Fela received primary credit largely because of his global reach. "Fela gets all the credit because he travelled and performed with his band around the world. To some people, he is the originator of Afrobeats, but to me, there are a bunch of them—legends that no one speaks about." ...

Malian singer Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over concerns about xenophobic violence against African migrants. The singer said he could not ignore reports of violence against African migrants in South Africa.  He went on to describe the decision to cancel his shows as painful. “I cannot ignore the reports of xenophobic violence against our African brothers and sisters,” Keita stated in an open letter The Malian music icon said his decision was not an outright rejection of South Africa, but a response to the violence directed at migrants from other African countries. “To be clear — I am not closing the door on South Africa. I am closing the door on violence,” he said. Keita also expressed concern about the treatme...

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives. Her reps said she was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville when she died on Tuesday, August 25. In a statement, her representatives said Parton spent her life bringing “joy, laughter, hope and integrity” to everything she touched. They also highlighted her philanthropy through Imagination Library and her support for medical research. They said her unconditional love for others was the driving force behind the lasting impact she leaves behind. Parton’s death came as a shock to those closest to her, despite her having experienced health problems in recent months. Sources said her family and friends knew she was sick but believed she would re...

The Snaresbrook Crown Court has confirmed that popular Nigerian socialite and dancer, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, will be appearing before the court on assault charges. The London-based court confirmed this in an exclusive correspondence to our correspondent on Tuesday. PUNCH Online had emailed the court to inquire about the alleged sexual assault involving the socialite on Monday. In response, the court’s Admin Team Lead, James Baker, confirmed that the matter is official and that the case is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026. He wrote, “OFFICIAL. Good afternoon. I can confirm that this case is currently listed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for plea and trial preparation on the 15th September 2026. “Criminal Court hearings ar...

The founder of the Community of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti aka Oluomo of Derbu, has confirmed that popular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka aka Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged ass@ult offence. In a statement released on X today August 24, Kuti said Poco Lee is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in for a plea hearing. He also said he intends to attend the proceedings and offer support to the Nigerian entertainer. Reports about Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating on social media on August 19, although details surrounding the alleged incident remain limited. https://youtu.be/pf6-fpuxMsc?si=TxATbJBbcAwBMB9Y

Wande Coal has said that God, and not Don Jazzy, is the reason for his success in the music industry. Wande Coal said he and his former record label boss, Don Jazzy, were two talented individuals who worked together to achieve success, but God ultimately made his career successful. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, the singer said, “God is the reason for my success. I give all the credits to him because he was the one who brought me out and made me successful.” Wande Coal also addressed the widely held belief that Don Jazzy was responsible for discovering and making him a star. “Some people say it was Don Jazzy that brought me out but I feel like it was just two talented people working together to achieve success. So, it’s not by one man. It’s God,” he ...

Rapper Blueface was detained by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in California over the weekend after authorities responded to an emergency call reporting severe violence, according to TMZ. The rapper was inside a restaurant in Santa Clarita on Sunday night when deputies arrived at the scene. Several people, including Blueface, were detained while officers investigated the reported emergency. Authorities later determined that no crime had occurred and released everyone. The incident was subsequently described as an apparent “swatting” attack, in which a false emergency report is made to prompt an armed police response. A witness reportedly livestreamed the incident, capturing Blueface and his partner, Nevaeh Akira, during the police response. Videos shared on social media sho...