Category: Entertainment
Rotimi Salami Breaks Silence On Death Of Close Friend Allwell Ademola
Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of his close friend and colleague, Allwell Ademola, sharing a deeply emotional message on Instagram. In the post, Salami expressed the weight of his grief, noting that he has been overwhelmed by pain since her passing. He acknowledged the outpouring of love and concern from well-wishers but admitted that he is currently too weak to respond or properly express his emotions. “72 hours of endless tears still can’t bring back my Shuga boo. To everyone who has genuinely reached out to me with love and concern for my state of mind and well-being through countless calls, messages, and voice notes. I see them all. I truly do. I’m just too weak right now to read, listen, respond, or even find the words to express how I really feel. All is not well at the moment. But for the sake of our family, friends, and the fans who have shown up in prayers, posts, calls, and overwhelming love – and most especially for my children, who will draw strength from me as we learn to move on without our Shuga Boo, our Ibiayo, our Eniobanke, our Allwell Ademola. I promise to stand strong. Please, when you see me, don’t try to console me because I will break down. I still can’t say farewell. Shuga boo.” Salami added that while he is trying to find the strength to move forward for the sake of his family, friends, fans, and children, the process has been incredibly difficult, as he continues to struggle with the loss of someone who meant so much to him.
Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Earns Over N382 Million In 11 Days
Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, has soared at the box office, becoming Nollywood’s second-highest-grossing film of the weekend in 2025, raking in over N382 million in just 11 days. The film follows a well-meaning but overly involved aunty who constantly tries to solve everyone’s problems, resulting in a mix of hilarious misunderstandings and heartfelt revelations. Oversabi Aunty premiered at an advanced screening on December 18, generating excitement ahead of its nationwide release on December 19. Sharing her appreciation for the support, Abraham wrote: “Honestly, I can’t thank God and you, my amazing fans, enough. Without your love and support, I am nothing 🙏. Achieving this kind of milestone in just 11 days is HUGE for me! What took three weeks before, we’ve now done in 11 days. Eshey! Modupe ganni! Oversabi Aunty is still showing in cinemas nationwide. Please go watch it and tell others. It’s not just a movie—it’s a super story packed with real-life lessons. Thank you again and again 💖” View this post on Instagram
Beyoncé Officially Becomes Billionaire Following Record-Breaking Tours and Business Ventures
Beyoncé has reached a milestone few musicians ever achieve—joining the ranks of billionaire entertainers. While most artists would consider a career-defining tour their peak, Beyoncé has continuously reinvented herself to reach new heights. Her 2023 Renaissance World Tour, a three-hour journey through her biggest hits, grossed nearly $600 million and solidified her status as one of the biggest pop culture icons in the world, alongside Taylor Swift. But Beyoncé didn’t stop there. In 2024, she released a country album, Cowboy Carter, performed at the Christmas NFL halftime show, and completed the world’s highest-grossing concert tour of 2025—moves that ultimately pushed her net worth past the billion-dollar mark. She now joins an elite group of 22 billionaire entertainers identified by Forbes, nearly half of whom have reached the milestone in the last three years. Beyoncé is only the fifth musician to achieve this, joining her husband Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Rihanna. Her rise to billionaire status has been built on strategic business decisions. In 2010, she founded Parkwood Entertainment, taking control of almost every aspect of her career. The company handles her music, concerts, and documentaries, fronting most production costs to ensure she captures a larger share of the profits.
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Becomes Fastest Nollywood Film to Cross ₦1 Billion
Funke Akindele has set a new benchmark in Nollywood with her latest film, Behind The Scenes, which has now grossed over ₦1 billion at the box office, totaling ₦1,109,463,846. The film’s performance marks it as one of the highest-earning movies in Nigerian cinema history. FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, announced the milestone on X, calling it “historic and unprecedented” for the West African film industry. According to the company, Behind The Scenes is the fastest film in West Africa to surpass ₦1 billion and also achieved the highest single-day gross on Boxing Day, earning ₦129.5 million. The distributor also revealed that the film has become the highest-grossing theatrical release of 2025 so far and continues to draw strong audiences weeks after its debut. Funke Akindele’s record-breaking achievement was highlighted, noting that she is now the only director to have three films cross ₦1 billion and the first filmmaker in Nollywood to deliver three consecutive ₦1B+ movies in a single year. Behind The Scenes had previously earned ₦512 million within 12 days of release, making it the top-grossing Nollywood film of 2025 at that point. The film held advanced screenings on December 10 and 11 before officially opening nationwide on December 12, quickly surpassing ₦200 million in its opening weekend. The movie explores the theme of black tax, focusing on the financial and social pressures faced by individuals supporting extended families—a topic that has struck a chord with audiences. The film stars Scarlet Gomez in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast including Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe, Ini Dima-Okojie, Adebowale ‘Mr Macaroni’, Ibrahim Chatta, Kamo State, and reality stars Handi and Wanni Danbaki.
Jada P Causes Stir Online After Losing Phone During Wizkid’s Lagos Concert
Wizkid’s baby mama, Jada P, grabbed attention online after reportedly losing her phone during one of her husband’s concerts in Lagos. A video that quickly circulated showed Jada frantically searching through the crowd, surrounded by friends, family, and well-wishers, all asking what she was looking for. The clip captured the hectic scene, with people calling out and scanning the area to help her retrieve the missing device, while the concert carried on in the background. It’s still unclear if the phone was ever recovered, but the video has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with fans sharing laughs over the relatable moment from Wizkid’s Lagos show. Moments when Jada P lost her iPhone 17 pro max at Wizkid show last night 🥺🥺pic.twitter.com/viA7bF6X8k — Real_Chydabby (@RealChydabby) December 29, 2025
DJ Cuppy Expresses Gratitude To God After Paying Tithes And Offerings All Year
Nigerian DJ and philanthropist, DJ Cuppy, has shared a personal reflection on her spiritual journey, expressing gratitude to God for the grace to remain faithful in giving throughout the year. The music star revealed that she consistently paid her tithes and offerings every month, describing the achievement as something she is deeply thankful for. “Proud to say I paid my tithes + offerings all 12 months this year and God I thank You!” Beyond celebrating her consistency, Cuppy also used the moment to encourage others, stressing that generosity is measured by intention rather than size. She referenced the biblical story of the widow highlighted by Jesus to reinforce her message about sincere giving. “A little encouragement btw; remember the widow Jesus talked about? It is never about how much but the heart posture 🤲🏾” Her post quickly drew attention online, sparking discussions around faith, generosity, and personal devotion, with many applauding her openness and message of heartfelt giving.
Iyabo Ojo Hits Back at Allwell Ademola’s Brother Over Criticism of Support
Actress Iyabo Ojo has responded to criticism from Allwell Ademola’s brother over the support she and other colleagues reportedly gave the late actress during her lifetime. The brother had accused Iyabo Ojo and other celebrities of failing to support Allwell Ademola’s work and career, despite claiming to be friends. In a video, he said: “All the ‘Rest in Peace’ messages and public displays of love are fake and hypocritical. Where was this love when she was alive? When she produced Eniobanke, none of you promoted it. You all claimed friendship, yet you never supported her work or career, even though she supported many of you. During the Jagun Jagun production, no one called her or offered her a role. “Some of you, like Lateef Adedimeji, Owonikoko, Iyabo Ojo, and others, came to our house to shoot movies, yet you never found it worthy to stand by her. If you couldn’t support her while she was alive, don’t perform loyalty now that she is gone.” In reply, Iyabo Ojo defended her actions, saying, “I over-supported your sister when she was alive, when she was building her career as a producer and director. I featured in her movies countless times for free and I also supported her financially and emotionally.” She concluded by wishing the late actress peace, adding, “May her beautiful soul continue to rest in perfect peace.”
Tiwa Savage Breaks Down In Tears During Live Performance At WeLovEya Festival
A video showing Tiwa Savage breaking down in tears during a live performance has been making rounds online. The singer became visibly emotional while performing her hit song Somebody’s Son at the WeLovEya Festival in Cotonou, Benin Republic, struggling to continue as tears streamed down her face. The festival featured some of Africa’s biggest music stars, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Despite the emotional moment, fans in attendance cheered her on, encouraging her to push through and finish the performance. Tiwa Savage has previously been candid about her personal struggles with love and relationships. She divorced her ex-husband, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun, in 2018 and has often discussed the challenges of balancing her thriving music career with her personal life. The emotions took over 🥹 Tiwa Savage got emotional while performing “Somebody’s Son” last night at #WeLoveYaFestival in Cotonou 🇧🇯 pic.twitter.com/Kn990DXXKm — 𝗧𝗶𝘄𝗮 Savage World⚔️ (@savagesourcee) December 28, 2025