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British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join Oscar Academy
British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, and costume designer PC Williams are among the 529 artistes and executives selected for the Academy’s 2026 class. L-R: Akinola Davies, PC Williams and Sope Dirusu. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited three professionals of Nigerian descent to join its membership, further…
I Didn’t Set Out To Make ‘Intellectual Comedy’ — Layi Wasabi
He said his journey into comedy began with stand-up performances after he realised through feedback from people during his school years that he was funny. Photo of Layi Wasabi Popular Nigerian skitmaker, comedian and actor, Layi Wasabi, has said he did not begin making comedy to be seen as an intellectual but simply created content…
‘The Bear’ Ends Its Run With Renewed Focus, but Not Quite Redemption: TV Review
“You did this,” Donna Berzatto (Jamie Lee Curtis) kvells to her daughter Natalie (Abby Elliott), offering praise in the middle of a particularly stressful day. (Though in this family, all days are stressful days.) She’s referring to the restaurant that bears — pun intended — a shortened version of their family name, and which serves as the namesake…
Inside the 2026 Forbes Creator List: How iShowSpeed, MrBeast Upended Traditional Media Margins
Elite creators like Dhar Mann ($65M) and iShowSpeed ($30M) are capturing unprecedented media revenue with fractional overhead. The digital media landscape has officially reached a billion-dollar tipping point, but the true story lies in the structural mechanics of how that money is made. When Forbes dropped its 2026 Top Creators list, the headline figure crossed a historic…
Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes First Child, Celebrates Motherhood On 36th Birthday
The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities, including Nancy Isime, Chioma Ikokwu, Kehinde Bankole, and Osas Ighodaro. Inidima Okojie carrying her newborn baby. Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie and her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong, has announced the birth of her first child with her husband. The actress shared the joyful…
Paris Fashion Week: Wizkid, Asake Spotted At Louis Vuitton Show In France
The duo’s appearance at the show further highlights the growing influence of Nigeria and African talents on the global fashion and entertainment scene, with international luxury brands increasingly embracing African artists and cultural figures at major industry events. Nigeria’s creative influence continues to gain ground on the global stage, with music stars Wizkid and Asake…
US Comedy Series Director James Burrows Dies At 85
He won 11 Emmy awards for excellence in television and helmed more than 1,000 episodes of hit programs, working as a director, producer, and writer. Chris Meledandri, CEO, Illumination speaks onstage during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Chris Meledandri on June 10, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by KEVIN…
Alexx Ekubo Laid To Rest In Abia
At the funeral, family, friends and Nollywood stars honoured the actor, who died of kidney cancer at 40. Nollywood actor, model and philanthropist, Alexx Ekubo, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, following a series of emotional funeral rites attended by family members, friends, colleagues and admirers from across Nigeria.…
Nigerian Artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Paints Joint Portrait Of The Obamas
Akunyili-Crosby is the daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, the celebrated Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). By Fisayo Ogunwuyi Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has earned global accolades for creating a portrait of former United States President Barack Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama. The painting by Akunyili-Crosby,…
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actress Daveigh Chase Dies At 35
At age 11, Daveigh Chase voiced Lilo in the hit Lilo & Stitch franchise and Chihiro in Spirited Away, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Actress Daveigh Chase arrives at HBO’s ‘Big Love’ Season 5 premiere at Directors Guild of America on January 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images/Via…
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