GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular content creator, Asher Kine has revealed he made a suicide attempt at 14. Asher Kine, whose real name is Akinyemi Oluwaseun Omotayo, made the disclosure in an X post on Monday. The revelation comes amid reports that blogger-turned-influence, Anda Damisa aka Lazy Writa, had died by suicide. In an…
The Nigerian entertainment industry recorded painful losses in 2025, cutting across Nollywood, gospel music, comedy and journalism. The deaths, which occurred at different times during the year, have left fans, colleagues and industry stakeholders mourning personalities who made notable contributions to film, music, comedy and the media space. Below is a record of Nigerian celebrities…
The Ademola family has issued an official statement clarifying details surrounding the death of Nollywood actress and producer, Princess Allwell Ademola. In the statement signed by Adegboyega Adebayo, the family confirmed that Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. The family said she passed “with heavy hearts and total submission…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, has reacted to the public apology tendered by Pastor Chris Okafor over their series of controversial issues. The actress on her Instagram page, on Sunday, announced that she has forgiven the pastor. She reacted to him kneeling in front of his congregation to apologise, stating that he should not have knelt…
Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, Toke Makinwa has claimed that women cheat more in relationships than men. The actress, while speaking in a recent episode of Toke Moments, spoke on infidelity and the gender dynamics in maintaining extramarital relationships. Toke claimed that women find it easier to cheat than men, adding that unlike most men,…
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of popular actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who died on Saturday at the age of 43. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ademola, a Yoruba film star, was pronounced dead at Ancilla Hospital, Agege, Lagos, on Saturday afternoon….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports renowned Nollywood actress, producer, and singer, Allwell Ademola, at the age of 43. As reported, Ademola died on Saturday, December 27, 2025, due to a heart attack, and is survived by her legacy of impactful performances and contributions to Nigerian cinema. Below are 10 things to know about her: 1. Early Life…
A social media user and cancer patient, Mensah Omolola, better known on X (formerly Twitter) as AuntieEsther, has died after battling breast cancer. News of her death surfaced on Saturday night after Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_) reacted to a post announcing her passing. Quoting an earlier post by @swaagsp, which read, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther. Very…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has died. Ademola reportedly passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 43. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the actress suffered a heart attack at her residence before she was taken to the hospital. Confirming the development, Nollywood actress Faithia Williams announced Ademola’s…
The Eyo festival, popularly known as the Adamu Orisha Play, kicked off with vibrant processions as residents, visitors, and spectators poured into Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on Saturday for the 2025 edition. According to Channels TV, President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, will be among the distinguished guests, alongside Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…