Spotify, the popular global streaming platform, has found itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding widespread stream deductions that have been affecting various artists since February 2025. What started as a mysterious deduction of streams has now escalated into a significant issue impacting musicians, particularly in Nigeria. Unveiling the Stream Deductions In early April, Nigerian music
Jemima Osunde, a prominent figure in Nollywood, unexpectedly found herself embroiled in a body-shaming controversy on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). It all started with a careless tweet from user @maxvayshia, making a sweeping statement about attractiveness and cosmetic procedures. “There is no man that finds BBL attractive. Why do these women do it?”
Actor Ijoba Lande stirred up quite the storm recently when he disclosed that he was only paid ₦90,000 for an entire month of work on a film project alongside the renowned actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele. The revelation has sparked conversations across the Nigerian entertainment industry, shedding light on a prevalent issue: payment transparency and
Nollywood star Jemima Osunde recently shared her concerns about the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. In a candid moment on the popular Running Lines Podcast, she delved into the growing trend that is challenging traditional norms in acting circles – the crossover into becoming content creators on social media platforms. Jemima’s Perspective Jemima expressed
Nollywood actress Lolo recently took a stand against what she perceives as a growing trend in society – the normalization and glamorization of sex work. In a candid discussion on the In My Opinion podcast, she delved into her concerns about how the rise of ‘Instagram models’ and ‘influencers’ is reshaping perceptions around work, success,
Nineteen years ago, a groundbreaking Hollywood filmmaker, Nnegest Olufunmilayo Likké, unleashed her debut film, ‘Phat Girlz’, onto the silver screen. This movie wasn’t just about entertainment; it was a movement—a celebration of self-love and body positivity that resonated far beyond its runtime. Picture this: a big, beautiful, curvy storyline taking center stage in theatres worldwide.
The sun shone brightly over the bustling city of Kaduna as Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmad, stood before a gathered crowd at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. Her voice rang out with pride and admiration as she commended Governor Uba Sani for his unwavering commitment to revolutionizing the state’s health sector. Revamping Healthcare Through Infrastructural Development
The sun beamed brightly over the bustling city of Awka, as the Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, stood before a crowd of eager listeners. The air was filled with anticipation and hope as he revealed a groundbreaking statistic – Anambra State had witnessed a remarkable 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections (CS) within just 18
The world is in a state of flux, with economic growth slowing down, defense spending on the rise, and international cooperation faltering. Shirley Botchwey, the newly appointed Commonwealth Secretary General, has raised alarm bells about these shifting dynamics that could have far-reaching consequences for people worldwide. In her recent address, Mrs. Botchwey highlighted the critical
For years, Ukraine has been in the crosshairs of Russia’s propaganda machine. The narrative woven by Russian disinformation aims to sow discord, fragment Ukrainian society, and diminish its identity while elevating Russia as a superior entity. This insidious campaign set the stage for the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. But