Hilda Effiong-Bassey, the “Nigerian Jollof Queen,” broke the Guinness World Record for longest marathon cooking by an individual two years after winning the 2021 regional culinary championship “Jollof face-off.” Baci turned on her kitchen cooker at 4 p.m. on May 11, 2023, while the clock ticked “tock-tock, tick-tock,” and the timer began to count, […]
Reportedly, Murphy Afolabi, a renowned Yoruba actor and filmmaker, has passed away less than 24 hours after the demise of Saint Obi, a popular Nollywood actor. It has been reported that the actor, who performed in Yoruba films, experienced a fall in the bathroom of his residence located in Ikorodu, Lagos on the morning of […]
Seun Kuti in local attire [Image credit: Seun Anikulapo Kuti on Facebook] The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has issued an order for the arrest the son of Fela Anikulapo, Seun Kuti, an Afrobeat musician who was recorded physically assaulting a police officer in uniform. According to a statement released by Muyiwa Adejobi, the police […]
Hilda Baci [Image credit; Hilda Baci Instagram page] Hilda Baci is a versatile professional in the entertainment and culinary industries. She is currently pursuing the Guinness World Record for the longest individual cooking time. On April 2nd, Ms. Hilda made an official announcement via Instagram that she intends to realize a five-year-long aspiration. She stated […]
Indian airline Go First has canceled all of its flights. image source: GETTY IMAGES Following its bankruptcy filing, the low-cost Indian airline Go First has canceled all of its flights for the ensuing three days. Go First has stated that it will issue full refunds to all customers affected by the flight cancellations. The […]
The apparent sighting sent fans into a meltdown (Image: Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana) During one of Taylor Swift’s recent performances on her sold-out The Eras Tour, an admirer claims to have spotted a famous Hollywood actor. As the admirer pointed out the actor while Taylor was performing on stage, Swifties went into a frenzy. […]
Gangs of Lagos movie poster. By Tolu Fagbure Jade Osiberu’s Gangs of Lagos is an extremely ambitious visual piece that takes a bold step deeper into the places where some people might not want the public to go but which the audience vicariously visits through the film scenes. My discourse today will not […]
Davido, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, also known as David Adeleke, has achieved an African milestone on the US iTunes Albums Chart with his latest album ‘Timeless’. On April 5, 2023, the album claimed the top spot on the chart, setting a precedent as the first African album to reach Number 1 in the largest music […]
Fans have accused Kim Kardashian, the 42-year-old reality star, of using Photoshop on her latest makeup-free pictures, claiming that she looks “wild beyond comprehension.” On her Instagram Stories, Kardashian shared close-up shots of her face to promote her skincare line SKKN, showcasing her natural complexion. Despite the claim that the pictures were completely natural, some […]
Diane Keaton recently revealed that she has not been on a date in 35 years and claimed that she “never” receives male attention. Despite starring in various romantic comedies such as Annie Hall and Father of the Bride, the Hollywood icon’s personal life appears to lack romance. Diane Keaton, who is 77 years old and […]