Nollywood veteran, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu is dead. The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. Recall that the 62-year old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his two legs. He was diagnosed with diseased blood vessels. His family had solicited…
Nigerian missionary priest working in Gambia, Rev Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has slammed Afrobeat sensation, Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, for “packaging empty songs that could reduce people’s Intelligence Quotient, IQ.” In a post on his Facebook page on Saturday, the cleric was displeased that some artists these days package empty songs like how Asake did…
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas has revealed the cause of death of Nollywood actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu. In an Instagram post late on Saturday, Rollas disclosed that Mr Ibu “suffered a cardiac arrest”. He also confirmed that actress Kate Henshaw lost her mother on Saturday. Rollas…
Award-winning singer and half of P-Square music duo, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, has reacted to the death of Nollywood veteran, John Okafor AKA Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. The 62-year-old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his…
Nigeria’s winless run at the UK’s highest profile music awards ceremony, Brit Awards, continues as the trio of Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema failed to clinch an award at this year’s edition held at London’s 02 Arena on Saturday night. Burna Boy and Asake were nominated in the Best International Act of the Year category…
Popular Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja Egwurube has legally tied the nuptial knot with her mystery heartthrob. The ‘Skinny Girl In Transit’ star announced this via her Instagram account on Saturday. She wrote on her Instagram story, “I said yes my lovers… actually scratch the civil ceremony done and dusted. It’s a wife already.” In another…
Nollywood actor and singer, Ayoola Ayoola has recalled his suicide attempt. The ‘The Men’s Club’ actor said he became depressed and contemplated suicide after he was expecting a child he wasn’t ready for. According to him, he wasn’t prepared to be a father so he decided to end it all. Speaking in a candid interview…
Popular social media influencer and chairman of Delta State Sports Association, Morris Monye, said famous Nigerian actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. Monye disclosed this on Sunday through his official X handle. According to him, he was deeply heartbroken by the actor’s death. “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing. He was a talented…
The nominees for this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA, were unveiled on Sunday. This will be the 10th edition of the event. Films like Jagun Jagun, Mami Water, A Tribe Called Judah and Breath of Life lead the way in terms of nominations. Here is the full list: Best Writing Movie Nominees: 1….
Famous singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said the current crop of Nigerian artists are making waves globally because of the sacrifices of Afrobeats legends such as 2Baba, D’banj and P-Square. He stated that the next generation would enjoy even more because of the sacrifices of he and his colleagues. Speaking in the…
Nigerian singer-turned-pastor, Opeyemi Gbenga Kayode, aka Pepenazi, has recounted how God delivered him from smoking, alcohol consumption, and use of illicit substances. He said he got introduced to alcohol and illicit substances while he was in the secular music industry. He explained that the popular notion that alcohol and illicit substances boost creativity is a…
Popular singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, has denied sleeping with the female fan he met at Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert last year. DAILY POST recalls that Iyanya disclosed that he took the female fan, identified as Florence, on a date to help her overcome her depression and even bought her a phone. A…
