Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has won two awards (Best International Act and Best collaboration) at the 2022 BET Awards. Wizkid also won Best collaboration with hit song "Essence" remix featuring Justin Bieber & Tems. Fireboy DML was norminated in the Best International Act category alongside Tems, but was not declared…
A former Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Anita Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has made her acting debut in Nollywood. A popular Nigerian actor and model, Alex Ekubo made this known on Friday via his verified Instagram page @alexxekubo. The actor noted that Tacha performed excellently well in her first movie and the fans…
American singer Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has released the first single from her forthcoming seventh solo studio album Renaissance earlier than expected to the surprise and delight of her fans after a six-year hiatus. "Bey is back and I'm sleeping really good at night," she declares on the track - Break My Soul - which was…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered that Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre. Nwachuckwu was remanded pending the hearing and determination of the alleged homicide charge filed against him by the Attorney -General of the Federation. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme gave the order, on the 3rd of…
Popular Nigerian comedian, and actor, Helen Paul also known as tatafo has become a professor at a US varsity. The Nigerian Comedian took to her verified Instagram page to announce this great feat @itshelenpaul. According to her, she has now officially bagged a Professorship degree from Heart University in US. Her post reads, “Congratulations to…
The organisers of the HEADIES announced the full list of nominees for the 2022 edition of the prestigious Nigerian music award on their official Instagram account on Tuesday. This year, the nominations are diverse with some newbies like Portable, and Magixx making the list for the first time. Hits like Wizkid’s “Essence” and Ayra Starr’s…
The Organisers of Big Brother Naija reality show have announced that the BBNaija Season 6 ‘Shine Ya Eye Lockdown reunion will premiere on the 2nd of June, 2022. A post on its official Twitter page made the announcement on Thursday. “The Shine Ya Eye Lockdown reunion is back. Starts June 2, showing Mondays to Friday…
Applications for the seventh edition of the hugely popular Reality Television show, Big Brother Naija, BBNaija will open soon, The New Diplomat has gathered. IK Osakioduwa, the host of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA, disclosed this at the event held yesterday, the 14th of May. While closing the event, IK announced that BBNaija…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has launched the #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge which seeks to increase awareness on the dangers of smoking and increase the pool of youths campaigning against the habit. The competition is targeted at youths in the 18–35-year bracket. Contestants are expected to create a video of not more…