Entertainment
Speed Darlington petitions DIG over continued detention
Popular Nigerian singer, Darlington Achakpo, also known as Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, asking hi...
9th January 2025
FULL LIST of 82nd Golden Globe winners
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday at Beverly Hills, United States of America with major winners across different categories. Here are the winners; Surreal narco-musical “Emilia P...
6th January 2025
[FULL LIST] Golden Globes 2025: All key nominees ahead of Sunday’s ceremony
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards promise to be a dazzling celebration of cinematic and television excellence, honouring the standout productions and performances of 2024. Set to take place at the iconic B...
5th January 2025
Musicians should fight tribalism — Ifeanyi Obiligbo (Umuobiligbo)
Ifeanyi Obiligbo, the second half of the duo that makes up the group, Umuobiligbo, tells NAOMI CHIMA about their careers Tell us about your education. I had my primary school education at the Lord’s...
5th January 2025
Copying limits creativity — Ebuka Obiligbo (Umuobiligbo)
Ebuka Obiligbo, one half of the brothers that make up the duo of Umuobiligbo, tells NAOMI CHIMA about their music Tell us about your educational career. I attended the Lord’s Creation Primary School...
5th January 2025
Nigerians knock VDM over alleged money theft prank
Controversial social media personality, Martins Otse, aka VDM, was roundly criticised during the week for claiming that the alarm he raised last week about N180m missing from an account maintained by ...
4th January 2025
Akwa Ibom hosts Inferno Runway: Mr and Miss Nigeria International
The world of pageantry took an exciting turn with the rebranding of Mr and Miss Nigeria International into Inferno Runway: Mr. and Miss Nigeria International, a groundbreaking fusion of beauty, glamou...
4th January 2025
Filmmakers share tales of woes dealing with cinemas
Actors and filmmakers have continued to speak out against the alleged unfair treatment meted out to them by cinemas in the country. Actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe, has recently been sharing severa...
4th January 2025
Diamond Platnumz inks deal with Showtime Promotions, Baron Inc
Tanzanian singer and dancer, Diamond Platnumz, has signed a deal with United Kingdom-based entertainment and sports promotional companies— Showtime Promotions and Baron Inc. The announcement which w...
4th January 2025
Bolanle Olukanni inspires graduates at US varsity
Loyola University in Chicago, United States of America, welcomed back one of its accomplished alumni— Bolanle Olukanni— as the commencement luncheon speaker for the fall 2024 graduation of the Sch...
4th January 2025
Don’t be scared of controversies, Moyo Lawal tells young entertainers
Actress, Moyo Lawal, has urged young entertainers not to shy away from controversies, emphasising the importance of living life on their own terms. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she sa...
4th January 2025
Shaffy Bello warns on dangers of technology
Popular actress, Shaffy Bello, has shared her thoughts on how young Nigerians are being influenced by technology. During her appearance as a guest on another actress, Tope Olowoniyan’s talkshow, Bel...
4th January 2025
25 entertainers to watch out for in 2025
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been constantly growing in leaps and bounds for many years, and from all indications, the trend will continue this year. In no particular order, TOFARATI IGE an...
4th January 2025
VIDEO: Actress Eniola Badmus shares heartfelt desire for children, seeks prayers
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her desire for motherhood, urging her fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Badmus shared the emotional moment on Thursday with attend...
3rd January 2025
[ICYMI] I didn’t compose ‘Odun nlo sopin’ - Deborah Fasoyin
Gospel music legend, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, renowned for the iconic song Odun lo sopin, has revealed that she is not the composer of the timeless track. In an interview shared online by FM 365 and repor...
3rd January 2025
Mercy Chinwo donates food items in Rivers
Celebrated gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, reached out to the less privileged residents of the Rumudara community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, spreading jo...
2nd January 2025
VIDEO: 'I cried first time in four years after seeing God,' Ruger testifies at crossover service
Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo, popularly known as Ruger, recently shared a testimony about his spiritual encounter during the Cherubim and Seraphim church’s crossover service in Ojodu, Lagos ...
2nd January 2025
I got PTSD, Burna Boy explains abrupt exit from Lagos stage
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025, following criticism for abruptly leaving the stage. Taking to his Instagram...
1st January 2025
I suffered miscarriages, breakups, failed IVFs during infertility struggles— Actress Dayo Amusa
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa shared her struggles and triumphs on Tuesday, recounting the challenges she faced before becoming a mother. In a post on Instagram on New Year’s Eve, Amusa, who welcomed...
1st January 2025
PICTORIAL: Sanwo-Olu hails Wizkid, Burna Boy, others for making #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 'unforgettable'
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanked artists and residents who made the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 a remarkable event. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thank...
1st January 2025
'Where is Davido?' Fans ask as Lagos announces Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage for countdown fiesta
The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikoro...
31st December 2024
VDM admits N180M theft claim was fabricated to expose 'stup*dity' of Nigerians
Social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has confessed that his recent claim of a ₦180 million theft from his NGO account was fabricated to “teach people a less...
31st December 2024
VIDEO: Singles flock Lege Miami's matchmaking event in Lagos
Nigerian actor and singer, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, on Sunday, hosted a ‘Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-year Party’ at the Raddison Blu Hotel, in the GRA Ikeja ...
31st December 2024
'Everybody Loves Jenifa' hits ₦1bn box office record in 19 days
Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In ...
30th December 2024
I'm BIG7, not Fela – Burna Boy
Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has distanced himself from comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, declaring, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7.” The state...
30th December 2024
I need a man that accepts acting isn’t real – Omeche Oko
Childhood Though I am from Benue State, I grew up in Jos, Plateau State. I come from a big family of 11, and grew up in an estate with lots of children. I grew up where they were fighting and bombing....
29th December 2024
Fighting (beefs) makes fuji music more interesting — Shina Akanni
Popular fuji singer, Shina Akanni, has allayed the fears of people who feel that fights among singers of the genre threaten its longevity. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “It (fights) ...
28th December 2024
Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims
Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody ...
28th December 2024
Nollywood is my only lover, says Timini Egbuson
Popular heartthrob, Timini Egbuson, is admired by many ladies but he recently told Saturday Beats that the movie industry is his only lover for now. He told our correspondent, “I am not in love with...
28th December 2024
Wizkid, others hail Olamide amidst alleged Asake fallout
“Love baddo! 4 L (for life) tin,” wrote pop star, Wizkid, on his Twitter page on December 26, 2024. As someone who is mostly known to be taciturn on social media except when he chooses to rant or ...
28th December 2024
Samuel Ijaola advises content creators on social media benefits
A social media practitioner and the CEO of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola, has said that content creators can fully leverage social media to boost their careers. Speaking about the type of...
28th December 2024
