MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced continuously for 168 hours. LAGOS, Nigeria — A Nigerian dancer has broken the world record for the longest individual dance marathon. Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced continuously for 168 hours. The 33-year-old began the attempt last Tuesday. The previous record of 127 hours […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, the President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Mr Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, and other Nollywood actors, including Yinka Quadri, were among hundreds of sympathisers who gathered at the Agunloye Ashade Pavilion, Ilaro, on Monday to pay their […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas One of his daughters announced the news in an Instagram post on Sunday. Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo, has lost the battle to cancer. The actor’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, made the disclosure on Sunday evening via a live session on her Instagram page. The actor’s demise came a […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Daughter of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, Kira Taiwo, has accused some individuals of attempting to profit from her father’s battle with stage-four cancer. Kira made the allegation during an emotional TikTok live session on Saturday, where she broke down while discussing the actor’s condition and the financial demands […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigerian-American beauty queen, Victoria Oluwakotanmi, has been named Miss Grand USA 2026, replacing Mekayla Li, whose title was withdrawn just over a week after she was crowned. The Miss Grand USA organisation announced Oluwakotanmi’s appointment in an official statement shared on social media on Friday, following the termination of Li’s reign. “With […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has come under criticism from African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following the singer’s decision to withdraw his support for presidential candidates. Davido had on Saturday reportedly posted on X: “No more supporting any presidential candidate. Make we dey our dey.” […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Popular Nollywood actor, Temitope Osoba, is dead at the age of 40. Her death was announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post shared on his Instagram page. Expressing grief over the loss, Sanni said he had been unable to sleep since learning of the actress’ death, describing […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas SOUTH African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the publc itinerary of her APOP World Tour following days of online backlash and calls for a boycott over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. A check by The ICIR on the singer’s official tour website on Friday, July 31, showed that the Lagos concert, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has made history by becoming the highest-grossing biographical film ever after surpassing Oppenheimer at the global box office. The film has generated $977 million (£739 million) worldwide, ending Oppenheimer‘s reign as the most commercially successful biopic. Christopher Nolan’s 2023 blockbuster, which chronicled the life of American theoretical physicist J […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. […] Read more
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