Faridah Haliru, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Family issues halt burial plans for late gospel singer Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu

The burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has been cancelled following unresolved issues within her family. The update was confirmed by gospel musician Lanre…

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EbonyLife Films to adapt The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives for cinema release in December 2026

Mo Abudu‘s EbonyLife Films is set to bring The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, the acclaimed novel by Lola Shoneyin, to the big screen, with the film scheduled for…

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Davido denies renewed paternity claims as DNA dispute reemerges

The long-running paternity dispute involving musician David “Davido” Adeleke has resurfaced after a public appeal from a 12-year-old girl who claims to be his daughter and renewed calls from her…

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7 Nollywood couples who have shared the screen

Nollywood has always thrived on chemistry. Sometimes it is manufactured for the camera, and sometimes it arrives fully formed. Over the years, a number of real-life couples have shared the…

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Gospel icon Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu confirmed dead

Gospel singer and evangelist Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has died. She passed away on January 12, 2026, at a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, after a period of…

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7 intriguing Nigerian murder mysteries to satisfy your inner detective

Picture this: characters gathered onscreen, converged for one reason or another. Everything seems fine, or relatively fine, until a new element crashes into the plot. A dead body. Suddenly, shock…

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Early sparks fly as singles dive headfirst into love in Heartbeat premiere

Heartbeat wasted no time kicking off the search for love, and from the very first episode, the new dating reality show made it clear: this isn’t going to be a…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie takes legal action against Euracare Hospital over son’s death

The death of the 21-month-old son of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr. Ivara Esege, has led to legal action against Euracare Multispecialist Hospital in Lagos. On January 10,…

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Timothée Chalamet wins big at 2026 Golden Globes

The 2026 Golden Globe Awards offered a revealing portrait of the industry’s current moment, rewarding not just what’s popular but what’s resonating on a deeper level. This year’s winners spanned…

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From Aníkúlápó to Alive Till Dawn: 7 upcoming releases to watch out for this January

January brings a mix of new films and series across genres, from Nollywood epics and local thrillers to international horror and action releases. This month’s lineup highlights both familiar franchises…

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Family issues halt burial plans for late gospel singer Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu

EbonyLife Films to adapt The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives for cinema release in December 2026

Davido denies renewed paternity claims as DNA dispute reemerges

7 Nollywood couples who have shared the screen

Gospel icon Bunmi “Omije Ojumi” Akinnaanu confirmed dead

7 intriguing Nigerian murder mysteries to satisfy your inner detective

Early sparks fly as singles dive headfirst into love in Heartbeat premiere

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie takes legal action against Euracare Hospital over son’s death

Timothée Chalamet wins big at 2026 Golden Globes

From Aníkúlápó to Alive Till Dawn: 7 upcoming releases to watch out for this January

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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