Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artiste to headline a halftime show at an NFL International Game. The singer performed on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the American football match between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Her performance brought Nigerian music to […]
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Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile and his longtime partner, Davita Lamai, have announced October 24, 2026, as the date of their wedding celebration. The couple shared the announcement in a pre-wedding video posted on social media. The video features one of their children speaking about the love and support within their family before inviting viewers to […]
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Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened EbonyLife Place London, a new cultural and entertainment centre designed to showcase African and Black creativity to international audiences. The facility was officially opened on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in South London. London Mayor Sadiq Khan and other dignitaries attended the opening ceremony. The centre opened its doors […]
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LAGOS — The Nigerian film industry has come together to celebrate the life and legacy of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, as Nollywood prepares to bid farewell to one of its most respected figures. Actors, filmmakers, family members and friends gathered in Lagos for a night of tributes dedicated to the late actor. Several leading names […]
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LAGOS — Nollywood has recorded another major international milestone after Black Market attracted 51,000 qualifying viewers at a single film screening in Lagos. The screening was held at Tafawa Balewa Square on Saturday, September 26, as filmmakers attempted to break the Guinness World Records mark for the largest audience at a film screening in one […]
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Abuja — September 24, 2026 Nigeria’s gospel music community is mourning the death of gospel artiste Joshua Acheme Edache, popularly known as Nutty Josh, who died on Sunday, September 20, after suffering injuries in an accident in Abuja. Reports indicate that the incident happened about five weeks before his death at a motorcycle training school […]
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Veteran entertainer and activist Charly Boy has revealed that he played a role in bringing former President Olusegun Obasanjo together with content creator Isbae U for the viral Curiosity Made Me Ask interview. Charly Boy said he helped make the connection because he believes older Nigerians should create opportunities for younger people. He praised Obasanjo […]
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Monafrika celebrates the Nigerian film industry and the young creatives shaping Africa’s next generation of stories Nigeria’s film industry has grown far beyond the borders of Nigeria. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Accra, London and beyond, Nigerian films are helping African stories find new audiences around the world. Black Market is part of this growing movement. […]
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Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in a statement shared on behalf of the family. The family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” […]
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Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has given fans their first major glimpse of her upcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone. The film is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026, and features a powerful cast that includes Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu […]
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