Category: Entertainment

Nollywood actress and producer, Sandra Okunzuwa, has claimed that YouTube filmmakers pay actors better than cinema movies producers.

Speaking in a recent episode of the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa insisted that the era of poor fees in Nollywood, especially on YouTube, is over.

She disclosed that some Nollywood actors receive as much as N5 million for four-day shoots for YouTube projects.

“Nollywood actors are now very expensive. When people say they don’t pay actors well, maybe that was the case when it was just cinema, Netflix and others. But now, actors on YouTube are paid highly. Some of them charge N4 million to N5 million for four-day shoot.

“Youtube pays actors better than cinema movies,” she said.

Youtube pays actors better than cinema – Producer, Sandra Okunzuwa claims

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Thelma Lawson has claimed that her colleague, Big Soso, was suffering from a personality conflict during the show.

Speaking during a heated argument between them in the first episode of the season’s reunion aired on Thursday night, Thelma criticised Soso’s hypocrisy on the show last year, claiming that she was unsure if she wanted to be an entrepreneur, a chief, a prophetess or a prostitute. 

She made the claim while defending Dede, whom Soso accused of being promiscuous and deceiving some male housemates during the show.

“You didn’t know if you wanted to be an entrepreneur, a chief, a prophetess or an ashawo,” she fumed in the heat of the argument. 

It took the effort of the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to diffuse the tension. 

Even though Soso later apologised to Dede for her comments, she didn’t accept her apology. 

BBNaija Reunion: You couldn’t decide between prophetess, prostitute – Thelma slams Big Soso

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Ayra Starr, has said unstable electricity supply in Nigeria negatively impacted her childhood.

Speaking at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York, Starr claimed that her life would have been different if she had grown up with a steady electricity supply. 

She recalled that poor electricity supply affected her education, career development, and even her family’s means of livelihood. 

She said, “Every Nigerian child has faced some type of electricity issues. My grandma used to sell tomatoes and pepper and I used to assist her. We had to sell it quickly because we didn’t have electricity to store them. 

“The harsh experience made me who I am today. Because I had to find ways to do what I had to do without the comfort of electricity. 

“Growing up, having electricity would have made a big difference. If I came back from school and I had AC or even a fan in the heat while doing my assignments, that would have made a big difference.”

Ayra Starr appealed to African leaders to address the electricity challenges in the continent, stressing that every child deserves electricity and other basic social amenities for proper growth. 

Poor electricity in Nigeria affected my growth – Ayra Starr

Afrobeats singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has urged Nigerian youths to make emigrating abroad their top priority.

According to him, leaving Nigeria would guarantee the security of Nigerian youths and afford them the opportunity to achieve their goals.

On his X handle, he wrote, “As a young Nigerian, your biggest dream should be to leave Nigeria so you can survive and actually achieve your dream by at least staying alive.”

His post elicited mixed reactions, with many berating him for encouraging brain drain instead of urging fellow citizens to hold their leaders accountable.

Some commenters also noted that his claim that a better life and security are guaranteed abroad is misleading, citing racism and other challenges Nigerians face overseas.

Others bashed him for “talking down” on the country after Nigeria and Nigerians made him rich and famous.

See some of the comments below:

JohnBullaSings wrote, “This your advice no gel. Just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.

“What’s even the mentality of making your biggest dream leaving Nigeria? Are you helping to solve the problem or are you adding to it?”

Sally wrote, “Lol, so migrating to white man’s land where your first crime is your skin colour guarantees your security?? Abi another African country you wan go achieve your dreams?? 😂 Omoooo 😭 Y’all act like Nigeria is the problem meanwhile Nigerians are the problem! Nigeria is just a place on the map.”

Okoyemekun wrote, “I will never understand how people whom Nigeria gave a head start over their fellow citizens in life suddenly start talking down on the country.”

Ethealdiadi wrote, “My dream is not to leave Nigeria.

“Even if I leave, I’m sure coming back. If we all ‘dream to leave,’ who remains? Land of richness in all ramifications and we are fleeing? Go and come back to build. It will take time, but the work has to be done.”

Leaving Nigeria should be your biggest dream – Skales tells Nigerian youths

Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of popular TV host Frank Edoho, has also accused him of cheating on her during their marriage.

Sandra, who made the allegation in a lengthy post on her Instagram Story on Thursday, noted that she has video evidence to back up her claims.

She stated this while reacting to her alleged leaked sex video with singer Chike.

DAILY POST reports that news of Sandra’s alleged extramarital affair with singer Chike surfaced online last week after Frank Edoho vowed never to commit to any woman again.

Breaking her silence amid the backlash, Sandra, who also accused Frank of having affairs with multiple women, including some popular Nigerian actresses and a BBNaija star, urged him to move on with his life.

Sandra further accused him of abusing the financial access she gave him.

“Have you ever paid school fees? Have you ever? All you did was abuse the financial access you had to my funds, squandering my money on prostitutes and loose women. So many numerous transactions in Lekki hotels, Airbnb apartments, lounges and bars. You sold my property without my permission for chicken change and still squandered the earnings from it within one week on different girls. Documented evidence dey! Chai!”

While accusing Frank of denying her sex, she named Adaeze Ugboaja, Tega Dominic, Amaka Okeke, and Mbong Amata among women he allegedly cheated on her with.

“Disappearing for weeks on end with loose women and whores like Adaeze Ugboaja at The Hard Rock Cafe, or is it Tega Dominic @its_tegadominic, the BBNaija girl, or is it Amaka Okeke @diaryofalionqueen, whom you claimed you were trying to get endorsement and sponsorship for ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ who you brought into our home to sleep with on our matrimonial bed? Or is it the smelling prostitutes whom you led into our home, where I had to video record you escorting her to the gate? Or is it the whore you had on your Snapchat, frolicking in her bikini, snapping with your own phone while you were there blowing kisses to her?

“When I was pregnant with our first child, you would rather have a prolonged affair that lasted years with an actress, Mbong Amata, amongst other women. Where do I even begin? The nights crying on the floor begging that you see me, with you walking out and not returning for days,” she wrote.

He cheated on me with Mbong Amata, BBNaija’s Tega, others – Frank Edoho’s wife breaks silence

American rapper Azealia Banks has claimed that Nigerians are not receptive to Black Americans.

The ‘212’ hitmaker alleged that Nigerians are “cold-hearted” and push Black Americans away.

On her X handle, she wrote, “I don’t want to be Nigerian because Nigerian people are cold-hearted and push black Americans away.”

Azealia Banks said Ghana, on the other hand, is more receptive of Black Americans, adding that she is proud of her Ghanaian heritage.

Her post attracted backlash from Nigerians who accused her of stereotyping Nigerians.

However, despite the backlash, Azealia Banks refused to back down and instead continued trolling Nigerians.

Nigerians cold-hearted, push Black Americans away – Rapper Azealia Banks claims

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Mr Ossai Success has expressed disappointment over the mockery against the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, after the death of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo.

DAILY POST reports that the clergy came under heavy online attack when the photo of him praying for the late actor resurfaced on social media.

The pastor was mocked for not being able to heal the actor, who had a protracted battle with cancer before he died on Tuesday.

Reacting, Ossai, in a post on his official Facebook page, insisted that God still performs healing miracles on believers.

He wrote, “I’m disappointed in those mocking Pastor Jerry Eze for praying for Alex Ekubo, just because he still died of cancer.

“Whether you like it or not, God is still in the business of healing and miracles.

“Don’t laugh your way to self-destruction.

“The fact that Alex was prayed for doesn’t mean he couldn’t die. God knows what is best”.

Alex Ekubo: I’m disappointed in those mocking Pastor Jerry Eze – Delta Gov’s aide

A Delta State Federal High Court sitting in Effurun has ordered popular Nigerian social media personality, VeryDarkMan, to pay N30 million in damages to comedian Mr Jollof’s wife, Mrs Esinjemiyotan Uruneyonjuyei Atsepoyi.

It all started in September 2024 when VeryDarkMan, during his online altercation with Mr Jollof, accused his wife of committing adultery with politicians and Yahoo boys to help her husband secure a political appointment in Delta State.

In response, Mr Jollof, who described VeryDarkMan as a product of a broken home, said he was not well trained.

Reacting to the allegations against her, Mr Jollof’s wife, Esinjemiyotan Uruneyonjuyei Atsepoyi, filed a N500 million defamation lawsuit against VeryDarkMan.

However, in a court document signed by Hon. Justice R. Harriman on May 13, 2026, and obtained by DAILY POST, the court ordered VeryDarkMan, who was unable to provide evidence to back his claim, to pay N30 million for defamation.

The judge also gave VeryDarkMan a 14-day ultimatum to publish an apology to Esinjemiyotan Uruneyonjuyei Atsepoyi in two national dailies and across all his social media handles, containing a retraction of the defamatory words.

In his ruling, Justice Harriman said: “I therefore have no hesitation in holding that the words complained of are defamatory in their natural and ordinary meaning and are actionable per se.

“I find that the Claimant is entitled to general and aggravated damages and an injunction. See DIAMOND BANK v. OKPALA (2016) LPELR-41573(CA) and OBOK & ORS v. AGBOR & ORS (2016) LPELR-41219(CA). Given the wide dissemination of the defamatory material, a retraction and apology are appropriate to restore the Claimant’s reputation.

“Judgment is hereby entered in favour of the Claimant against the defendant as follows: It is declared that the words published by the Defendant concerning the Claimant are defamatory.

“N20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million Naira) as general damages; N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) as aggravated damages. The Defendant is hereby directed to publish an apology to the Claimant in two national dailies and all his social media handles containing a retraction of the defamatory words contained in the Defendant’s online publication of 15th, 16th, and in the early hours of 19th September, 2024, within 14 days of this judgment.

“The Defendant, by himself, his agents, and/or privies, is hereby restrained from further making any defamatory publication against the Claimant,” the court ordered.

Alleged extra marital affair: Court orders VeryDarkMan to pay Mr Jollof’s wife N30m for defamation

Nigerian popular clergyman Bolaji Idowu has explained how God intervened in celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere’s, first child’s birth.

DAILY POST reports that the celebrity couple took to their Instagram handle to announce the birth of their daughter, named Eliana, in the United States.

The news has stirred reactions from Nigerians in recent days.

Reacting, Pastor Idowu attributed Veekee James’s baby’s birth to God answering prayers.

He encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful, expressing confidence that more testimonies would follow.

In his reaction to Pastor Idowu’s comment, Atere hailed him for his prayers and support throughout the journey.

“For this child I prayed, and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him,” Atere said, citing the Bible verse, 1 Samuel 1:27, to reflect the significance of childbirth.

How God intervened in Veekee James’ childbirth – Idowu

The family of Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has confirmed his death.

In a statement shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the family revealed that he died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos due to complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke,” the statement partly read.

“After a brief but courageous battle, Alexx passed away at Evercare Hospital due to complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.”

The family described his final days as marked by strength and faith, noting that “he bore his pain with remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and enduring hope, believing that one day his testimony would be shared with the world”.

They also requested prayers and privacy, adding that funeral arrangements will be announced later.

“During this deeply painful time, we humbly ask for privacy and prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul, and for all who mourn this immense loss.

“Further details regarding funeral arrangements and other family matters will be communicated in due course.

“We sincerely thank everyone for the love, support, prayers, and understanding extended to the family throughout this period,” the statement concluded.

‘He bore his pain with strength’ – Family confirms Alex Ekubo’s passing