Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola is mourning the death of his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola, who passed away recently. The movie star, known for his vibrant and comic roles in the Nollywood industry, announced the loss through an Instagram post on Friday. Sharing an image of his late father with the words on the picture “Rest…
Renowned Nigerian music producer, filmmaker, and cultural icon, Obafemi Lasode, has died at 69. He died on Friday, and the cause of death was not disclosed as of press time. His passing was confirmed by the former President of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Omatshola Iseli. In a message to ‘The Frontier’,…
A Nigerian landlord has revealed how he ended up marrying his kind-hearted female tenant after his wife repeatedly locked him out of their home for returning late. This was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the man identified as @tort_walec. According to him, the turning point came…
TikTok has emerged as a thriving platform for creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainers in Nigeria, offering numerous opportunities to turn content creation into a profitable venture. With millions of active users and growing influence, here are five effective ways Nigerians can earn money on TikTok: 1. Get creative with brand partnerships: Imagine partnering with your favorite…
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has stirred reactions across Nigeria with his outspoken comment on the political fate of Igbo men in national positions. In a recent interview with Afia TV, the veteran actor argued that Igbo men are unsuitable for political leadership due to their unwillingness to tolerate betrayal. Edochie, emphasised that politics requires…
A Nigerian man has reportedly discovered via DNA test that he is not the biological father of his five children after 15 years of marriage. The shocking revelation was shared on a popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), by a user with the handle @BlessedGirl001. According to her, the man had been married to…
Popular Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has disclosed that he started acting before veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie. Solade said this while sharing experience and history on his journey in the Yoruba section of the industry after his episode on a show called ‘Father’s Path with Tope’. “I’m senior to Pete Edochie, I started acting before…
A pair of brothers in rural India have married the same woman, upholding an ancient custom and sparking criticism from a women’s rights group after photos of the wedding went viral. Polyandry is banned in India but is legal in some of the tribal pockets, including Himalayan territories, allowing preservation of some ancient traditions. The…
Popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has shared the painful childhood experience that led him to convert from Islam to Christianity. During a live session with his followers, Peller opened up about his time at a Quranic school, locally referred to as ‘Ile Kewu,’ where he said he was subjected to…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has suspended actress Shirley Igwe indefinitely over the assault of a crew member on a film set in Lagos. AGN made this known in a letter signed by the national president, Emeka Rollas, on behalf of the filmmaking regulatory bodies. According to the letter, Shirley, who served as a…