Entertainment

Entertainment

LATEST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - NIGERIAN CELEBRITY NEWS, AMERICAN CELEBRITY NEWS, NOLLY WOOD MOVIES AND OTHER STORIES ON NAIJAMIXEDNG

Get real time update about this post category directly on your device, subscribe now.

Unsubscribe

Nigerian Afrobeat songstress, Ayra Starr, has named Burna Boy her top collaboration choice. Ayra Starr made this known while speaking with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, during a Billboard interview shared about her nomination for the 2026 Grammy. While tagging it a moment of reassurance in her career, Ayra Starr said “I am very grateful that I’m actually a two-time Grammy nominee. The first time I got nominated, it was like oh my God, I got nominated. “But the second time I was like maybe I need to trust God and myself a bit more. I have collaborated with many people, and I still want to collaborate with more people. But everyone knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with”, she said. DAILY POST reports that the songstress earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for ‘Gimme Dat’ with Wizkid, released in April 2025. The nominations were announced in November 2025 ahead of the February 1, 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony. Reacting to the recognition, the singer described the nomination as a moment of reassurance in her career.

Entertainment

‘Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice’ — Ayra Starr reveals

Nigerian Afrobeat songstress, Ayra Starr, has named Burna Boy her top collaboration choice. Ayra Starr made this known while speaking...

Arrested Nollywood actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has remained in Suleja prison custody despite meeting her bail condition. DAILY POST reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, granted Angela bail of N5 million, with one surety in like sum, and must be a level 13 civil servant. Her bail was reportedly secured after the intervention of some activists, including Omoyele Sowore, Mama Pee, actor Stanley Ontop, and Randy Peter. Despite meeting her bail condition, the actress remains in prison. The development sparked controversy on social media. However, revealing why the actress still remains in custody, actor Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram story, explained that her bail condition was processed late on Friday. While assuring the public that Angela will be released on Monday, Stanley wrote, “Angela Okorie Bail application has been processed, but after we had finished the processing, time has gone. “So she will be out from Suleja prison by Monday. We have met all her bail conditions, we await Monday for her release.”

Entertainment

Actress Angela Okorie remains in prison despite meeting bail condition

Arrested Nollywood actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has remained in Suleja prison custody despite meeting her bail condition. DAILY POST...

Entertainment

Fela receives Grammy Lifetime Achievement award

Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has etched his name into history as the first African musician to be conferred with a...

Entertainment

Five things to look out for at 2026 Grammys

Grammys night is sure to deliver top-notch performances, in-your-face fashion, a few poignant moments — and maybe even some music...

Entertainment

Top 20 Nigerian Artists With International Awards (Full Updated List)

Nigeria has become one of the strongest forces in global music. Over the years, Nigerian artists have not only dominated...

Entertainment

Checkout Nigerians with most Grammy awards since 1991

Nigerians With the Most Grammy Awards Since 1991 (Updated Full List) Nigeria has steadily risen to global dominance in the...

Entertainment

Cyberbullying: Court grants Nollywood actress Angela Okorie N5m bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, admitted a Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, to a N5 million bail with...

Entertainment

Home Alone actor, Catherine O’Hara dies at 71 after brief illness

Emmy-winning actress Catherine O’Hara, who starred in “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” has died at the age of 71, her...

Entertainment

AGN appoints BBNaija’s Tega as special adviser on sexual harassment

January 30, 2026

Big Brother Naija reality show star and actress, Tega Dominic, has been appointed as special adviser on sexual harassment to...

Entertainment

Universities Offering Nursing Science with Low Cut‑Off Marks in Nigeria – JAMB 2026 Admission Guide

What You Must Know Before Choosing Nursing Science First, understand that Nursing Science is a university degree — not the...

Entertainment

(SECRET UNVAILED) Paternity: Mother breaks silence on daughter’s allegations about Davido

Ayo Labinjoh, the alleged ‘baby mama’ of Afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has finally reacted to her...

Entertainment

‘You’re not an Adeleke,’ Davido says in leaked chat with alleged daughter

A leaked chat allegedly involving Davido and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchell has taken a new turn, with the minor accusing the...

“After 5 DNA test … she dey crase .. her and her mom better leave me the f#ck alone and go find her papa,” he posted. In a series of follow-up posts, Davido accused the girl’s mother of misconduct and suggested she should face legal consequences. “Never met the … except when went for the DNA … very stup!d behavior. I will soon treat their FK … 5 f#cking hospitals just to be clear .. the mom needs to go to jail … I don’t blame the poor girl,” he wrote. Davido maintained that he has never had a relationship with the girl’s mother beyond the DNA test process and stressed that all results were negative. “I chose 3 hospitals and they chose their own two hospitals .. all came out negative .. this is the last time I’m speaking on this nonsense,” he added.

Entertainment

‘Go find your father’ — Davido reacts as alleged daughter demands DNA test

A paternity controversy involving Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, resurfaced on Thursday after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle...

James Akaie, a popular Nigerian special effects artist, is dead. The artist died following injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred at a movie location in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Popular movie director and producer, James Abinibi, announced the tragic incident in a statement shared on the RockBottom Flix Instagram page on Friday.

Entertainment

Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie dies in film set explosion

James Akaie, a popular Nigerian special effects artist, is dead. The artist died following injuries sustained in an explosion that...

Entertainment

AFCON: Davido, Peller lost $50,000, $3,000 bets on Nigeria to win Morocco

January 15, 2026

Afrobeats star Davido has lost a $50,000 wager after Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco in the Africa Cup...

Entertainment

My mom asked me to dump my ex-girlfriend for Rihanna – A$AP Rocky

January 15, 2026

American rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that his mom had always wanted him to be with Rihanna, disclosing that she...

Entertainment

Ned Nwoko releases WhatsApp message, records, challenges Regina’s claims

January 12, 2026

Senator Ned Nwoko has released what his team described as a detailed account of events surrounding allegations recently made by...

Entertainment

Actress Doris Ogala ‘reconciles’ with ex-husband amid controversy with Pastor Chris Okafor [VIDEO]

January 12, 2026

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reconciled with her estranged husband amid an ongoing relationship scandal involving a Lagos-based pastor, Chris...

Entertainment

Desmond Scott confirms divorce after 11 Years of marriage to Kristy

January 11, 2026

American chef and media personality Desmond Scott has confirmed the reports of a separation between himself and his wife, Kristy...

Entertainment

‘Don’t ignore this baby,’ Hellen Ati cries out to Cubana Chief Priest