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Veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Phillips, fondly known as Mama Rainbow, has celebrated her 83rd birthday and 60 years on stage, marking a remarkable milestone in Nigeria’s entertainment history. The iconic actress took to Instagram on Thursday, October 16, to express profound gratitude to God, her family, fans, and colleagues for their unwavering love and support …

Popular Nigerian disc jockey Nonso Temisan Ajufo, better known as DJ Big N, has raised concerns about what he calls the worst decline in Afrobeats’ global influence in two decades. Speaking in a recent interview, the Mavin Records DJ blamed both artists and record executives for the slump. He said many have sacrificed quality and …

Nestlé Nigeria has called for entries for the 2025 Nestlé Media Awards, an annual initiative that celebrates journalistic excellence and impactful storytelling across Nigeria. Since it started five years ago, the Nestlé Media Awards have recognised journalists who use their platforms to highlight real issues that affect Nigerians, such as affordable nutrition, youth empowerment, sustainable …

Nestlé Nigeria Calls for Entries for 2025 Media Awards

Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has explained why she chose to take her husband’s surname after marrying singer Mr Eazi. In a recent interview with newsmen, Temi said her decision was a personal choice tied to her new status as a married woman. She stressed that while she respects women who keep …

Award-winning actress Kehinde Bankole has marked her 20th year in Nollywood with gratitude and reflection, sharing celebratory photos and a heartfelt message on Instagram. Bankole described her two-decade journey in the industry as one filled with “lights, camera, and unforgettable moments on stage”. She credited her success to God and extended appreciation to her family, …

The smell of smoky jollof rice filled the Lagos air. Drums beat, cameras flashed, and hundreds lined up under the scorching sun, waiting for a scoop from what would become the world’s largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. Celebrity chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, beaming in her apron, stirred the mammoth pot as cheers rose around …

Why Is Baci’s Jollof Rice Attracting Criticism From Home Country Nigeria?

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