Category: Entertainment

Popular Nollywood actor, Ray Amodi, has announced his decision to quit acting for music.

Ray made the disclosure in a now viral video on his Instagram page on Tuesday evening.

Announcing his departure from Nollywood, Ray who cited his health condition, explained that he has been battling with anxiety for over 10 years.

He also revealed that his decision to quit acting to pursue a full time music career comes with many consequences.

“I have stopped acting films. I quit to focus on my music career.

“This is a decision that has come with a lot of consequences”, he stated.

Nollywood actor, Ray Amodi quits acting for music

Popular Nigerian comic actor, Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, is dead.

Okemesi died at the hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m.

DAILY POST reports that the actor died after spending a few hours in a coma following complications from drugs administered to him at the hospital.

Announcing his death in a video shared on Instagram, actor Tony Montana Jeff stated that his body has been deposited in the mortuary.

“With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning, February 24, 2026. Okemesi is gone.

“So, on behalf of the entire Bamidele family, I’m announcing to the world that Oluwatope Bamidele Saint Okemesi is dead. We have taken the body to the morgue. I will communicate the rest of the arrangements to you guys. We appreciate every one of you who turned up for him. May God forgive Okemesi and rest his soul,” he stated.

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Popular Nigerian actor Okemesi is dead [VIDEO]

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted some of the challenges he faced during his early days as a rising artiste.

In an interview with Famous TV, the Sungba crooner recalled that, at one point in his career, show promoters rejected him because he sang mostly in Yoruba.

He said that looking back now, he is glad he didn’t change his sound or stop singing in Yoruba despite the rejections he endured.

He credited his resilience and perseverance for his growth.

“How I got to where I am today is by God’s grace, self-belief, consistency, and endurance. At some point, a lot of people said no to me; they didn’t allow me to perform at shows because I spoke Yoruba. But thank God I didn’t stop, and I kept believing in myself.

“Now, look at where I am today. I am so happy for myself,” the singer said.

I was rejected at some shows because I sing in Yoruba – Asake

Busola Oke, a Nigerian singer popularly known for her song, ‘Eleyele’, has raised concerns after an emotional outburst online.

Eleyele who was visibly distressed during a TikTok live, was seen crying over difficulties she is currently facing in her career.

While lamenting of being lonely and broke, she accused her colleagues and close associates of abandoning her, noting that she no longer have peace.

Apologising to her fans over undisclosed decisions she’s about to make, the singer said, “I’m done, I never plan to do this, but I can’t take it anymore.

“Gift can’t do you nothing in Nigeria, no, no. To my fans, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I’m sorry. I never plan to do this but I can’t take it anymore. I’m done, I’m done, I’m done. Good music don’t sell anymore.

“How can you eat when there’s no food? How can you drive when there’s no car? How can you be at peace when there’s no peace. How can you hug somebody, how can you feel not alone when you’re alone. When the going was good, there were so many people.”

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‘I’m no longer at peace’ – Concerns as Eleyele singer Busola Oke shares disturbing message [VIDEO]

Nollywood comic actor and content creator, Okemesi, is in coma following complications for drugs he was given in a hospital.

Actor Jeff Owolewa, better known as Tony Montana, made this known in an Instagram post on Monday night.

This came two days after Okemesi moved into a new apartment rented for him by the public.

DAILY POST recalls that Okemesi, whose real name is Bamidele Tope Saint, solicited financial assistance over two weeks ago after suffering from sickness that left him homeless.

However in a new development, Okemesi colleague, Jeff Owolewa, disclosed that the actor has been hospitalized again following complications from the drugs given to him by a hospital that treated him earlier.

Narrating how Okemesi was rejected by different hospitals before finally being taken back to the first hospital that treated and discharged him last week, Jeff noted that Okemesi is currently in a coma.

While urging Nigerians to put him in prayers, Jeff also begged for financial assistance for his treatment.

Jeff said “Guys, Okemesi has been hospitalised again. He was sleeping all through Saturday and Sunday without having much appetite for food due to complications from the drugs that were given to him from the hospital when he was discharged last week.

“I rushed to his house very early on Monday to take him to hospital. He was rejected in different hospitals including a government hospital in Igodo, the doctor refused to attend to him saying there’s no bed space. I have to take him back to the first private hospital that started his treatment. So they admitted him, and stabilised him.

“His breathing is improving. So, he has been in coma since Monday morning. They have placed him on oxygen. We’re all praying that he gets back on track.”

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Actor Okemesi in coma following complications from drugs [VIDEO]

Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

The streaming giant recently released the list of the top 5 most-streamed artists of all time in Nigeria to mark the 5th anniversary of its operation in the country.

Asake topped the list, followed by Wizkid and Seyi Vibez at numbers 2 and 3, respectively.

Burna Boy came fourth while Davido took the fifth position.

The global streaming giant also unveiled the most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

Asake also topped the list with his song ‘Remember’ occupying the at number 1 spot.

Ayo Maff and Fireboy’s ‘Dealer’, Fido’s ‘Awolowo’, Wizkid’s ‘Kese’ and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ are ranked at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.

Nigerian songs also dominated the list of the most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify Kenya with Ruger’s ‘Asiwaju’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’, Fireboy’s ‘Bandana’ and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranking at numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5, respectively.

Kenyan singer Bein’s hit song ‘Inauma’ took the 4th position.

On Spotify Ghana, ‘Wotowoto Seasoning’ by Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck featuring Ghanaian star Black Sherif topped the list of the most-streamed songs of all time.

Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranked second, while the third, fourth and fifth positions were occupied by Black Sherif’s songs.

Asake emerges as most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria

Former Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Cross Okonkwo, has legally tied the knot with his fiancee.

The civil ceremony took place on Monday February 23 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Interior in Lagos State.

Announcing the news on his Instagram page, the reality star and actor stated that today is an appointed date by God.

Sharing pictures from the event, he wrote “23/2/2026 A day the LORD has made. Mr & Mrs Okonkwo.”

Some of his colleagues including Phyna, White Money, Queen Mercy , Erica, Papaya Ex, Sheggz, Mercy Eke, and other Nigerian celebrities took to the comment section to congratulate him.

BBNaija’s Cross Okonkwo legally weds partner

Tonto Dikeh has publicly celebrated and prayed for her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, during their son King Andre’s 10th birthday party held in Abuja.

Video from the event, now circulating widely online, showed the Nollywood actress offering heartfelt prayers for Churchill, speaking words of prosperity, protection and divine favour over him and his household.

“You are an amazing father, thank you so much,” she said.

“Your businesses will flourish; whoever curses you shall be cursed. I love you with the love of God.”

Dikeh also spoke about the strong relationship between Churchill and their son, stressing that Andre has deep love and admiration for his father.

She extended her prayers to Churchill’s family, including his other children, asking for progress, success and protection from failure in all their endeavours.

“I pray for your family. I pray for your business. I pray for all the children. They will progress. Failure will not meet them. Everything that they touch will be blessed,” she said.

“God will go before them and make every crooked path straight. Your business is replenished.”

Dikeh and Churchill were once married before their widely publicised separation in 2017.

Recently, however, the actress announced that they had reconciled and “buried the hatchet,” bringing an end to their prolonged public dispute.

In 2021, Churchill formally introduced Rosy Meurer, his former personal assistant, as his wife. The couple welcomed their first child in March 2021 and a second child in October 2022.

Churchill also addressed and dismissed speculation about trouble in his marriage in 2023.

Meurer recently professed her deep loyalty to her husband, stating that she would willingly “take a bullet” for him.

I love you with the love of God — Tonto Dikeh tells ex husband, Churchill

Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has responded to the backlash following the resurfacing of her old tweets from over a decade.

The controversy began after Simi made a strong statement calling for rapists to be “burnt and castrated” amid the ongoing sexual assault case involving TikToker Mirabel, who later retracted her claims.

Her comments generated mixed reactions online, leading to social media users digging through Simi’s personal feed, uncovering tweets from 2012.

In some of the old posts, Simi wrote about a four-year-old having a crush on her and “acting like he wana loc lip,” and in another, she joked about the child “trying to put hand inside my shet (sic)”.

Reacting to this, Simi took to her X page to clarify the tweets.

She said, “I haven’t been on Twitter today, but someone brought a few of my old tweets to my attention, and I can’t not address it. 14 years ago, I was 23, so I was definitely not a child. I’m not here to make excuses because I don’t have anything to make excuses for. What I can’t let anyone do is twist my story to fit false narratives.”

She further explained, “In 2012, I lived and helped out at my mom’s daycare while hustling my music. I tweeted everything that happened in my life, as we all did at the time. Kids can be mischievous. If a child did something I found funny, I tweeted about it. Kids are cute and lovable. I want to hug, kiss, and cuddle them. I tweet about it. Nothing I tweeted was from perversion.”

Simi added, “I was not famous then, so maybe if I was, I would have understood that anything is open to interpretation, including being used falsely by a faceless mob. I’ve never been depraved in my life. You can retweet all the tweets in the world about me loudly crushing on people I admired or being a cheeky young woman. I wasn’t trying to hide it, because I have nothing to hide.”

She also noted that some of her old tweets have been deleted for the sake of her family, but reaffirmed her stance against sexual violence

“I have always spoken against rape and sexual assault, even before you knew I existed. It’s not a costume I’m wearing, it’s who I am. I’ve never claimed to be perfect. I’ve never claimed to know everything. I said stop raping women. I stand by it.”

Simi breaks silence on backlash over old tweets

Nollywood actress, Evans Okoro, has undergone Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, test.

The development came hours after she called out her colleague, Ekene Umenwa, for allegedly gossiping about her and other Nollywood stars.

According to the alleged rumours, Ekene reportedly told Adanma Waller, a UK-based Nigerian nurse, that Evans is living with HIV.

Following the development, Evans visited the hospital for an HIV test to confirm her health status.

Sharing a clip of herself at the hospital, Evans Okoro captured the moment she received her test result.

According to the result of the laboratory test conducted and displayed in the video, Evans tested negative.

Actress Evans Okoro undergoes HIV test after Ekene Umenwa’s claim