GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood actress, Mercy Ebosele, has announced the birth of a set of twins. Ebosele shared the news in an Instagram post on Saturday with pictures and video of her husband with their newly born children. She posted with the caption, “I am the woman whom the Lord has shown great mercy.”…
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has sparked widespread debate online after making bold claims about infidelity and polygamy in Nigerian society. Akintola, in a podcast conversation with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, argued that cheating is not a recent phenomenon but a cultural pattern passed down through generations. She insisted that up to 99% of men cheat…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said he might have ended up as a suicide bomber, oil thief, or even a prostitute if he had not pursued a career in music. The singer made the startling revelation while interacting with a follower who asked what he would have been doing…
Hilda Baci, the culinary superstar, is set to embark on another ambitious project yet: an attempt to cook the largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice. In an Instagram post on Friday, the chef revealed that the endeavour will utilise a colossal pot measuring six meters in width and six meters in height. The chef said…
Bimbo Akintola has lamented that the driving force of passion in the modern Nigerian film industry has been eclipsed by a “preoccupation with physical appearance”. In a recent interview with colleague Ayo Adesanya, Akintola recalled the industry’s foundational years, which she said were built by actors dedicated to their craft despite meager pay. The 55-year-old…
A young Nigerian known as “Geh Geh” has captured the hearts of thousands online after his TikTok live session on Thursday drew an astonishing 177,000 viewers and reportedly earned him gifts worth over $30,000. The social media personality, who refers to his online platform as the “University of Wisdom and Understanding,” has been making waves…
Nigerian music lovers are buzzing after Billboard released its Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Baba’s African Queen taking the number one spot. Wizkid’s Ojuelegba came second, while Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix) was ranked third. Rema’s Calm Down secured fourth place, and Wizkid’s Essence featuring Tems claimed the fifth spot. Billboard…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Chief Fabian Adibe, a veteran of Nollywood, has passed away at the age of 82. Celebrity journalist Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the actor’s death early on Wednesday, posting that “Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibie, is dead. Died 2:30 am this morning.” The news of his passing immediately sparked an outpouring of grief across social media…
Controversial singer Naira Marley has shared his account of events surrounding the death of his former signee, Mohbad, in a video on YouTube. Mohbad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Aloba died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 27. Naira Marley was acquitted of any wrongdoing in February by a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos, and…
A Nigerian woman, Adesuwa Ujiadughele, has celebrated the arrival of her twin baby girls in her 50s. Sharing the joyful news in a Facebook post on Monday, August 18, 2025, Ujiadughele described the journey to motherhood at her age as a challenging one but expressed gratitude to God for seeing her through. “The waiting is…