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Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has expressed concerns over kissing scenes in movies.He made his concerns public after having to kiss an unnamed actress with bad breath while filming. Narrating the experience in an interview with Yanga FM, Awobona expressed fears about the health risks associated with kissing without proper medical checks on cast members. When asked if he kisses in movies, he responded in Pidgin English: “Yes, I have done it. But if you get that kind funny odor, I go japa oo. I no fit kiss you.” Interviewer: “You don act with someone with mouth odor?” The actor answered: “Yes, I don act with somebody wey get mouth odor. And I go one place go wash my mouth. And the person con see me. “I just dey pray make person no go contact something because I don tire,”...

Miss North Carolina USA has been stripped of her beauty pageant title just over a month after her victory as a string of alleged racist posts resurfaced. Brittany Boltinhouse, 27, was formally dethroned from the position on Wednesday, August 5, after pageant organizers conducted a “thorough review of recently surfaced information.” Bosses at A-Blaize Productions, which oversaw the Miss North Carolina USA contest, said the decision to strip Boltinhouse of her title was “difficult.” “This decision was not made lightly,” the organizers said in a statement. “It followed a thorough review of recently surfaced information and was based on the totality of the circumstances and our responsibility to preserve the integrity of the Miss North Carolina USA title and the values of our organiza...

The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of acclaimed filmmaker and director Dimbo Atiya. News of his passing was announced on social media by Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan, who paid tribute to the late director and expressed sadness over the loss. Although the cause of death has not been made public, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of grief from colleagues, actors and fans, many of whom have taken to social media to celebrate Dimbo Atiya’s contributions to the Nigerian film industry. Tributes have continued to pour in from members of the entertainment industry, who described him as a talented filmmaker, mentor and creative force whose legacy will endure through his work. Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced by the family. ...

The Bradford African Festival of Arts (BAFA) 2026 continues to captivate audiences with another exciting lineup of cultural activities as Day Four shifts the spotlight to the vibrant world of Fashion and Pageantry on Thursday, August 6. Scheduled to run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the event will take place at Darley Street, Bradford, where the festival will transform Darley Street Market into a lively celebration of African style, beauty, creativity and cultural expression. The evening's programme will begin with an engaging makeup workshop, offering participants practical beauty techniques while showcasing the artistry behind African-inspired makeup. The interactive session is expected to attract aspiring makeup artists, beauty enthusiasts and festival-goers eager to learn...

Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal representation during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The reported legal fees covered a team of trial and appellate attorneys, including Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Brian Steel and Nicole Westmoreland, who represented the music mogul from the time of his arrest in New York in September 2024. Combs was charged in a federal indictment with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Following an eight-week trial in 2025, a jury acquitted him of the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges but found him guilty on two counts of violating the Mann Act for transporting individuals acros...

Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun has directed that his organs be donated and his body handed over to medical institutions for research and training after his death.  NigerianCurrent Affairs The 81-year-old made the directive in a public rendition of his last will and testament, which he released while receiving treatment at the Josek Medical Centre in Ogba, Lagos, following a recent health scare shortly after celebrating his 81st birthday. Explaining why he made his wishes public instead of preparing a formal will through a lawyer, Balogun said: “Barely a week after I was privileged to celebrate my 81st birthday on August 1st, a fresh medical alert has obliged me to once more seek treatment... Consequently, I am hastily writing these few lines, not knowing whether o...

Veteran Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer. The heartbreaking news comes nearly two years after the actress publicly appealed for financial support to undergo a second surgery in November 2024. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by fellow Nollywood actor Alesh Ola Sanni, who shared an emotional tribute on his Instagram page. According to him, Osoba died on Tuesday evening. Expressing his grief, Sanni wrote that he had been unable to sleep since hearing the news, recalling the cherished moments they shared together. He prayed for her peaceful rest and described her as a dear sister whose memories would remain with him forever. Temitope Osoba had previously spoken openly about her health struggles and how her cancer diagnos...

Renowned show promoter Paul Okoye, popularly known as PaulO, has triggered intense online debate following a grim assessment of the current state of the Afrobeats music industry.   In a recent social media post, the veteran promoter suggested that the genre's growth has slowed down significantly, describing it as being in a critical state. PaulO noted that over the past ten years, Afrobeats has been one of Africa’s biggest cultural exports, opening major doors and turning local talents into global stars. However, he raised concerns about the distribution of success within the industry. He pointed out that while there are thousands of artists making Afrobeats music today, only a small group of about ten top acts are making significant earnings from streaming, ticket ...

Nigerian singer Flavour has given a candid account of a period in his life when he struggled with a m*sturbation addiction, revealing the experience during a TikTok live session with friends.  According to the singer, the habit began after he lost his virginity and subsequently lost contact with the woman involved. Left without a sxual partner, he said he turned to msturbation, a habit he claims he got addicted to after a friend introduced him to Mapouka dance videos from Congo. Flavour said the addiction reached a point where he felt ashamed and struggled to relate normally with his peers, even during casual moments like football matches. He revealed that he initially sought help from his mother's pastor, a self-described Guidance and Counselling expert, who prescrib...

Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan has made fresh allegations against Jude Okoye as the financial dispute between him and his younger brother, Peter Okoye, continues to generate reactions online. In a post, Cynthia claimed she has personally witnessed what she described as Jude's "wickedness," alleging that he has a way of making “the truth disappear.” She, however, noted that the current dispute is different because it is backed by chats and emails, expressing hope that the judiciary will establish the truth. In another post, Cynthia accused Jude of being "toxic and divisive," adding that despite his claims that Peter is "crashing out," the singer has been trending recently with his new song.