Amadou of Malian blind music duo dies aged 70

Guitarist and singer Amadou Bagayoko of the star Malian music duo Amadou & Mariam has died aged 70 following an illness, his family told AFP on Friday, paying tribute to…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces more charges ahead of criminal trial

US prosecutors have added two charges to the criminal racketeering and sex trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed Friday. The superseding indictment includes…

British band Muse cancels planned Istanbul gig

British rock band Muse said Wednesday that it had cancelled a coming gig in Istanbul, after a backlash from fans at the concert promoter who criticised recent anti-government protests. The…

7 Nigerian Celebrities Who Became Pastors

7 Nigerian Celebrities Who Became Pastors

Nintendo announces ‘Legend of Zelda’ film for 2027

A live-action film based on Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda” game series will hit big screens around the world on March 26, 2027, the Japanese gaming giant said on Friday. Nintendo…

Famous Kannywood Actor, Karkuzu, Passes Away at 94

Renowned Kannywood actor Abdullahi Shuaibu, popularly known as Karkuzu, has passed away at the age of 94. The veteran actor died on Tuesday at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH). Bodyguard…

‘Spider-Man,’ ‘Harry Potter’ producers hired for new 007 film

The producers behind the “Spider-Man” and “Harry Potter” film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday. The appointment of Amy Pascal and David Heyman is…

Mercy Aigbe’s Phones Missing at Movie Premiere, Iyabo Ojo Offers Reward

Mercy Aigbe’s Phones Missing at Movie Premiere, Iyabo Ojo Offers Reward

YouTube Revolutionizes Nollywood Distribution, Says Actress Imade Osawaru

YouTube Revolutionizes Nollywood Distribution, Says Actress Imade Osawaru

French director unveils Asterix series to stream on Netflix

More than 20 years after his success with “Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra”, French director Alain Chabat has again teamed up with the plucky Gauls for a 3D animated series…