By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian fashion designer Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The celebrated designer shared the news on Instagram, posting a short video of the couple at a brown-pastel themed venue, dressed in coordinated tan outfits. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju Celebrated American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, confirmed the news in a statement on Kenoly’s official Instagram page, revealing that he passed away on February 3, 2026. The cause of death was not disclosed. Miranda, who…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian-American singer Collins Obinna Chibueze, professionally known as Shaboozey, won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Shaboozey took home the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for Amen, his gospel-inspired country collaboration with Jelly Roll. The track, featured on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has completed the coveted EGOT, earning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, after winning a Grammy on Sunday for the best music film documentary Music by John Williams. At 79, Spielberg joins an elite group of just 22 people to achieve EGOT status, a list that includes showbiz…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti following the musician’s posthumous recognition with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, describing him as a fearless advocate for justice whose influence spans generations. In a statement on Sunday, Tinubu hailed Fela as more than a musician, portraying him as a revolutionary…
By Ayomide Otitoju Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic milestone for African music. The award was presented on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Recording Academy’s Special Merit Awards ceremony at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has commended actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele following the historic box office success of her film, Behind the Scenes. In a post on X on Monday, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) described Akindele’s achievement as a milestone for Nollywood and Nigeria’s creative industry, noting that the film had crossed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Filmmaker Toyin Abraham’s Nollywood comedy Oversabi Aunty has grossed over ₦1 billion, marking a historic milestone for her directorial debut, FilmOne Entertainment announced on Monday. The distributor revealed on its official X account that the film earned ₦1,017,201,953, making it the first Nollywood directorial debut to surpass the ₦1 billion mark and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially become a three-time Guinness World Record holder, after her September 2025 feat was confirmed to have earned her an additional global title. Baci announced on Tuesday that her record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice also qualified as the largest serving of rice…
