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Family Confirms Death of Gospel Singer Toluwanisings

October 15, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced his death at the age not stated in the family’s announcement. The family disclosed the news in a statement posted on the singer’s TikTok account on Wednesday, saying he died in the early hours of October 14, 2026. The statement described him as a beloved husband, family member and gospel minister under the Toluwani Gospel Music Ministry (TOGOMM). It also appealed to the public to keep his wife, family and loved ones in their prayers. The family said details of his funeral arrangements would be announced in due course. News of his death has sparked an outpouring of grief among fans and colleagues on social media. Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates, expressed distress over the development and called for God’s mercy. Gospel artiste Mega99 also paid tribute to the singer, describing him as “a rare gem with a unique voice.” An X user, identified as Ennybets, said he was at a hospital when the singer was brought in. In a subsequent post, he recounted seeing members of the singer’s band crying over his death. The circumstances surrounding Toluwanisings’ death remain unclear, as the family has not disclosed the cause.

Ayra Starr Announces 20-City World Tour for ‘Starrgirl’ Album

October 13, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has announced a 20-city world tour in support of her third studio album, Starrgirl. The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, announced the tour on Instagram, revealing plans to perform across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada between January and April 2027. According to details on her official website, the tour will begin in Cologne, Germany, on January 20, before moving to Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Zurich and Brussels. She is scheduled to perform in London on February 2. The North American leg will begin in Houston, Texas, on March 18, with further stops in Dallas, Atlanta, Silver Spring, Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver. The tour will conclude in San Francisco, California, on April 14. Announcing the tour, Starr wrote, “STARRGIRL WORLD TOUR. Africa, I’ll see y’all in December.” Released on August 14 through Mavin Records and Republic Records, Starrgirl contains 16 tracks and features collaborations with ZAYN, Leon Thomas, Wizkid, Rema, kwn, Danny Ocean and Theodora. According to tour promoter Live Nation, the album debuted at number two on Spotify’s Global Top Albums Chart, recording 3.9 million streams on its first full day. The announcement follows Starr’s performance during the halftime show at the Philadelphia Eagles-Jacksonville Jaguars NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11. The upcoming tour further expands the singer’s international live performances and brings her music to audiences across multiple major cities.

PHOTOS: Peller, Jarvis Expect First Child, Call It Their ‘Answered Prayer’

October 8, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Popular TikTok stars Habeeb Adelaja, better known as Peller, and his wife, Amadou Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, are expecting their first child. The couple announced the news on Thursday through their Instagram pages, sharing beautiful photos from their pregnancy shoot. Sharing her excitement, Jarvis described the pregnancy as their “greatest blessing” and “answered prayer.” She wrote, “From two people who once had no idea where this journey would take us… to husband and wife, and now soon-to-be parents.” “We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve prayed, we’ve grown, and through it all, God kept writing our story.” She added, “A little piece of our love is coming into this world. Our greatest blessing. Our answered prayer.” The announcement has sparked congratulatory messages from celebrities, influencers and fans, with many wishing the couple a safe pregnancy and delivery. Influencer and content creator Tomike Adeoye wrote, “Congratulations Mummy and Daddy,” while Folagade Banks commented, “Congratulations My Darlings!! Asokale Ayo!” The pregnancy announcement comes months after Peller and Jarvis held a lavish, star-studded wedding ceremony in Lagos.

Julius Agwu Reveals Brain Surgery Affected His Sexual Function

October 3, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu has revealed that he experienced sexual dysfunction after undergoing brain surgery in the United States in 2015. Agwu made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Beer Parlour Talk Show, where he discussed the effects of the surgery on his body, career and personal life. Responding to a question about whether the brain condition or surgery affected other parts of his body, Agwu said, “After I do am, prick no dey work again now. He no dey work.” Other guests on the programme discussed the possible connection between nerves involved in the procedure and the effects Agwu described. The comedian underwent surgery in 2015 after doctors discovered three tumours in his brain, one of which was reportedly the size of a golf ball. He has previously spoken about the health crisis and its impact on his life and career. During the programme, Agwu also reflected on his contribution to Nigerian comedy, particularly his role in developing music comedy. “Music comedy na me form am o, that is to tell you how my brain dey work,” he said. He later became emotional while discussing his career and the feeling of being abandoned by some of his friends following his health challenges. “God wey I dey serve, anybody wey get hand for wetin happen to me. I go dey look. My friends deserted me. They stopped talking to me, many of them. It is well,” Agwu said. Agwu remains a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, known for combining music and comedy in his performances and for his work in Nollywood.

Phyna Celebrates BBNaija Win Anniversary After Making Boxing History

October 2, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has celebrated the fourth anniversary of her reality TV victory after making history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, Level Up, on October 2, 2022. Four years later, she marked the anniversary with another major victory after defeating Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout. Reflecting on both milestones in a post shared on Friday, Phyna wrote, “October 2nd will forever be a special date in my life. “Today marks the anniversary of the day I won BBN, and now, years later, I’m celebrating another historic victory becoming the first female boxer to step into this ring and win this fight.” The boxing victory came during Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday. Phyna said her transition from reality television to boxing reflected her determination to challenge herself and break barriers. “From reality TV to the boxing ring, I’ve always been willing to challenge myself, break barriers, and prove that there is so much more to Phyna than what people see,” she wrote. “This one is for every woman who has ever been told she couldn’t. We can. We will. And we absolutely should.” She thanked Balmoral Promotions and Bet9ja for the opportunity, describing October 2 as “a date of victory, courage and new beginnings.” Phyna reportedly received ₦50 million for winning the bout and has indicated plans to pursue professional boxing, suggesting that her victory could mark the beginning of a new career in the sport. Following the fight, she named Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia as a potential next opponent, alleging that the actress had been disturbing her through direct messages. “I came in, and I kept my cool and did the thing. Now I would like to fight Etinosa. I think it is time I teach her a lesson,” Phyna said after the bout. Etinosa, who watched the fight from ringside, accepted the challenge, saying, “I have been advising you to carry the Edo name with pride. We do not run from any fight. I accept the challenge fully.” Phyna’s victory came on the same night skit maker Carter Efe defeated musician Speed Darlington by technical knockout in their four-round celebrity bout. The event also featured professional boxing, with Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah defeating Nigerian champion Godday “Zodsolo” Appah by unanimous decision to win the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.

BREAKING: Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84

September 16, 2026 by Maria Adeleke

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In a statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect the family’s privacy during the mourning period. Olu Jacobs’ Legacy in Nollywood Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most recognised veteran actors, with a career spanning theatre, television and film. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England and began his acting career in Britain, where he worked with repertoire theatres and appeared in television productions and international films. After returning to Nigeria, he became a prominent figure in Nollywood and built a reputation as one of the industry’s veteran actors. Jacobs won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2007. He also received the Industry Merit Award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the MAA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. In 2011, he was conferred with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). Jacobs was married to fellow veteran actress Joke Silva, with whom he had children.

Liz Anjorin Criticises Iyabo Ojo Over Court Order Involving Priscilla

September 9, 2026September 5, 2026 by admin

Nollywood actress Liz Anjorin has responded to an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court barring her from publishing or sharing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala. The actress, during an Instagram Live session on Friday, mocked Priscilla’s mother, veteran actress Iyabo Ojo, over her decision to publicise the court order on social media. Anjorin questioned the authenticity of the document, arguing that a court order should not be publicised before it is formally served on the respondent. In a video from the live session, she said, “Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case.” She also reacted to claims surrounding Priscilla’s legal action, saying, “I don’t want to hear that, Lizzy Anjorin locked Priscilla in prison oh.” The actress further criticised the publication of legal documents on social media, saying, “They have petitioned us oh. Gistlover don run go petition Lizzy oh. They are no longer going to court, oh. If nor be madness, posting petition letter on social media.” The order, granted by Justice Yetunde Adesanya on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, restrained Anjorin from publishing or broadcasting photographs of Priscilla’s son, as well as editorials concerning Priscilla, her husband, Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son on her social media platforms. The order followed an application by Priscilla, her husband and their son in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026. According to a certified true copy of the order shared by Priscilla on Instagram on Friday, Anjorin was restrained, either personally or through her agents, representatives or anyone acting under her authority, from “publishing, posting, circulating, uploading and broadcasting” pictures of Rakeem on her social media pages. The platforms listed in the order include Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok. The court also directed Anjorin to stop publishing, broadcasting or posting editorials concerning the applicants on the listed social media platforms pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice. The order specifically listed social media accounts allegedly linked to Anjorin, including @lizzyanjorin_originallawal,lizzyanjorin_original, @lizzyanjorin_legal_mrslawal and @yeyemesho_luxuryfabric1, as well as a Facebook page identified as Lizzyanjorin2. The court’s directive comes amid the prolonged online dispute between Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo. Anjorin has made several social media posts involving the family as part of her long-running feud with Ojo. The latest court order has now added a legal dimension to the dispute, specifically restricting the publication and circulation of photographs of Priscilla’s son and editorials concerning the applicants pending the determination of the substantive application. The development has continued to attract reactions from fans and followers of the actresses, as the long-running social media dispute moves into the courtroom.

Nollywood Actress Atinuke Kareem Dies After Cancer Battle

September 10, 2026September 1, 2026 by admin

The Ogun State Chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has announced the death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Kareem, who reportedly died following a battle with breast cancer. The news of her passing was officially announced on Tuesday by her colleague and the Executive Governor of TAMPAN Ogun State, Owolabi Ajasa, via an official statement posted on his Instagram page. The statement was accompanied by a video clip of Kareem seeking support and prayers during her battle with breast cancer, highlighting the physical toll of the illness on her. “I’m a breast cancer patient. It has been going on for a while. My family has spent a lot of money; I’ve come to seek help. The association I belong to, TAMPAN, has tried too, but it’s not enough,” Kareem said in the video. “Don’t allow me to die this way; I have two young children. Nigerians, please help me with any amount you can use to help.” In the release signed by the state Public Relations Officer, Femi Solaja, on behalf of Ajasa, the association expressed deep appreciation to colleagues, fans, and well-wishers who provided financial and moral support during the actress’s medical battle. “We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,” the statement read. “Your kindness and sacrifice during her difficult moment meant so much to her family and all of us. We are deeply grateful.” The association further expressed sorrow over her demise, describing it as an irrecoverable loss that members must accept as the will of God. “Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call. “We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss. Rest in peace, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem,” the statement concluded. Atinuke’s passing comes barely over a week after the Yoruba film industry was thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who also succumbed to stage-four cancer.

Actress Mo Bimpe speaks out on infertility stigma, urges people to choose kindness

September 10, 2026September 1, 2026 by admin

Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, widely known as Mo Bimpe, has urged people to show more compassion, empathy and acceptance towards others. The actress made the call in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday while reflecting on the importance of allowing people to tell their own stories without others interpreting their experiences for them. “Everyone is entitled to tell their story. When I shared mine, I didn’t do it so anyone can explain my experience for me. I lived it,” she wrote. Mo Bimpe, who is married to fellow actor Lateef Adedimeji, said she had learned that kindness should not be assumed on behalf of another person, adding that her direct messages were filled with women sharing their experiences. “One thing I’ve learned is that kindness should never be assumed on behalf of someone else. It hurts to hear what women are going through; my DMs are full,” she said. She urged people to be more intentional about including others in social activities while allowing them to decide what they are comfortable with. “Please let’s do better. Invite people. Call them. Include them. Then allow them decide what they can and cannot handle,” she added. The actress further encouraged people to choose compassion, saying that although people may not always know what others are carrying, they can choose to treat them with kindness. Her post comes days after she opened up about feeling excluded from some social gatherings during the period she did not have children.

Don’t Call Me By My First Name, Mo Abudu Tells Young People

September 10, 2026August 31, 2026 by admin

Media mogul and EbonyLife CEO, Mo Abudu, has explained why she expects younger people to address her formally, saying her views on respect were shaped by her traditional upbringing. Abudu stated this during a conversation with Toke Makinwa on Toke Moments, which was shared on IG on Saturday where she described herself as “very traditional” and said she was raised by her grandmother in Ondo. The media executive said she would not accept being addressed casually by her first name, particularly by younger people. “I am very traditional. I was brought up in Ondo by my grandmother. You can’t be calling me by my first name anyhow. I won’t take it!” she said. Abudu also spoke about perceptions of women in business, arguing that qualities that may be used negatively to describe successful women would often be framed differently when referring to men. “If I was a man, they wouldn’t say I was a shark. They’re going to say she’s an astute businesswoman,” she said. On relationships, the 61-year-old media executive said “nobody can break my heart,” insisting that heartbreak is no longer something she worries about at her age. She added that she would rather date someone her age or older, stressing that for her to respect a partner, “you must have achieved something.” Her comments come amid a recent debate over workplace etiquette and how younger employees should address senior executives. At the graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, a trainee was recently stopped mid-greeting by the bank’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, after addressing him simply as “Tony”. In a video from the event, the trainee was heard saying, “Good morning, Tony,” while addressing the businessman. Elumelu, however, expressed displeasure and corrected the graduate trainee, asking her to address him as “Mr Elumelu” or “TOE”.