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beauty queen, Victoria Oluwakotanmi, has been named Miss Grand USA 2026, replacing Mekayla Li, whose title was withdrawn just over a week after she was crowned.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
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has reportedly died on May 11 at a hospital in Lagos after battling complications linked to liver cancer His death has triggered widespread mourning across the Nigerian entertainment industry, with colleagues, fans, and associates paying tribute on social media The incident has sparked broader conversations about health awareness […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Popular Fuji musician, Saheed Okunola, popularly called Saheed Osupa, has declared that he truly engages in voodoo to better his life and become successful. Osupa disclosed while performing on stage at the 52nd-year celebration for veteran actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, on March 30, 2026. In the now-trending video on […] Read more
By Enitan Abdultawab MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Deborah Mbara, the woman at the centre of the controversy involving social media influencer Blessing CEO, has said that her cancer medical report was altered and used without her permission, describing the experience as traumatic. Mbara, a makeup artist and cancer survivor, spoke out in a video shared on […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Controversial Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has once again ignited public outcry after doubling down on his defence of convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, claiming the 2021 incident was a matter of “play” rather than a criminal attempt at sexual violence. During a recent live session that has since gone viral, […] Read more
