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Miss Pepeye backs Papa Ajasco actor Ayoyinka amid controversy
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Actress Bolatito Sowunmi, renowned for her comic role as Miss Pepeye in the Papa Ajasco sitcom, has expressed support for fellow actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, who played the Papa Ajasco character. Her support follows the backlash Ayoyinka received over remarks made during a recent interview with a content creator, Udu. In the interview, he explained that he…
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Actress Biola Adebayo apologises as backlash trails Baba Ijesha interview
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actress and podcaster, Biola Adebayo, has issued a public apology following backlash over her interview with industry colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. The criticism stemmed from Baba Ijesha’s appearance on Biola’s podcast, Talk to Biola, where he claimed he was not guilty of the offence for which he was convicted, despite…
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Segun Ogungbe’s Irete ranks highest in Nollywood admissions since release
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Segun Ogungbe’s recently released movie, Irete: The Reckoning, has recorded the highest Nollywood admissions for the weekend. The movie, which premiered in cinemas on March 20, 2026, was directed by Segun Ogungbe and co-produced by Wunmi Ajiboye. Since its release, viewership figures have continued to rise rapidly, with the film hitting the ₦20.1 million mark. Segun…
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Aṣa loses mom to brain tumour, singer pens emotional tribute
Nigerian singer and songwriter Bukola Elemide, popularly known as Aṣa, has announced the death of her mother, who passed away following a sudden brain tumour, sharing an emotional tribute on social media. In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, the award-winning artist described her late mother as “my mother, my reason to be, my queen, my everything,” noting that the…
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Nollywood actor Wale Okunnu condemns fuel marketers over petrol price hike
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has condemned petroleum marketers over the recent hike in petrol pump prices. The actor took to his Instagram page on Sunday to decry the increase in petrol prices through a video shared online. He alleged that citizens are partly responsible for their own misfortune, rather than solely blaming…
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OnlyFans majority owner Radvinsky dies at 43 after cancer battle
Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire entrepreneur behind the global success of adult content platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a prolonged battle with cancer. The company confirmed his death in a statement on Monday, noting that he passed away peacefully. It also said his family had requested privacy during the period of mourning. Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American businessman…
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Iyabo Ojo threatens legal action against Baba Ijesha over alleged false claims
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has threatened legal action against her colleague, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, over alleged false claims involving her children. The actress warned him to desist from involving her children in his narrative, stating that failure to comply could result in a lawsuit. Baba Ijesha, who recently completed his jail…
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Mohbad’s father raises concerns over legitimacy of DNA testing in paternity case
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Mr. Joseph Aloba, father of the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has raised concerns over the legitimacy of the DNA testing centres designated to confirm paternity for Mohbad’s son. In a video shared via Tik Tok on Saturday, Aloba disclosed that his legal counsel informed him that both the centre appointed by the…
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Papa Ajasco star adopts ‘Bondu Alaska’ identity following trademark limitations
Nigerian comic actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, famed for his iconic role as Papa Ajasco in the popular 1990s sitcom, has announced a new stage name, officially adopting the identity “Bondu Alaska.” The move comes after long-standing limitations on the independent use of the Papa Ajasco character affected his access to endorsements and acting opportunities. The 65-year-old actor shared the announcement in…
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FULL LIST of over 20 properties belonging to late Alao-Akala
By Adejayan Gbenga A legal dispute has emerged over the estate of former Adebayo Alao-Akala, revealing an extensive portfolio of properties across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ghana. The dispute reportedly followed proceedings at an Oyo State High Court, where the late politician’s first daughter, Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto, challenged the administration of the estate and sought judicial…
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