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Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo top list of highest-grossing Nollywood writers in 2024

Nollywood star, Funke Akindele, has emerged as the second highest-grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer,” which had generated N1,125bn at the box office. This was revealed by Filmone on its Instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the

Detty December: Global stars descend on Lagos to celebrate music, culture

Lagos took a different hue this festive season as a host of influential personalities, including foreign stars, descended on the city to revel in the excitement of Detty December. Detty December marks the end of the year when serious activities give way to a whirlwind of entertainment and relaxation events. This year, Lagos lived up

‘Mufasa’ Roars To Top Of North America Box Office

With an additional $307 million earned internationally, the Barry Jenkins-directed film appears on track to reach the half-billion-dollar mark.

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How Nigerian cinema exhibitors prioritise, schedule films — Patrick Lee

He also addressed the mounting criticism against cinema owners and allegations of bias in film scheduling, sabotage, and unfair practices, aiming to clarify and understand the situation.

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PICTORIAL: Sanwo-Olu hails Wizkid, Burna Boy, others for making #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 ‘unforgettable’

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanked artists and residents who made the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025 a remarkable event. In a statement released after the event on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu thanked the artists who performed at the New Year countdown, saying, “A heartfelt thank you to the incredible artists who honoured Lagos’ call to perform and made the night

I’m BIG7, not Fela – Burna Boy

Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has distanced himself from comparisons to Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, declaring, “I’m not Fela, I’m BIG7.” The statement was part of a series of comments Burna Boy made on Monday via Instagram about authenticity and integrity on social media as the year winds down. In his post,

‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hits ₦1bn box office record in 19 days

Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa; has become the second Nollywood film to hit the N1 billion mark within the last

[ICYMI] I didn’t compose ‘Odun nlo sopin’ – Deborah Fasoyin

Gospel music legend, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, renowned for the iconic song Odun lo sopin, has revealed that she is not the composer of the timeless track. In an interview shared online by FM 365 and reported by Church Times Nigeria on Thursday, Fasoyin disclosed that the song predates her choir’s popular 1979 recording. “I must

Nollywood is my only lover, says Timini Egbuson

Popular heartthrob, Timini Egbuson, is admired by many ladies but he recently told Saturday Beats that the movie industry is his only lover for now. He told our correspondent, “I am not in love with anyone, I am only in love with Nollywood— my craft and what I do on screen.” Sharing his thoughts on

Samuel Ijaola advises content creators on social media benefits

A  social media practitioner and the CEO of Grace Social Media Agency, Samuel Ijaola, has said that content creators can fully leverage social media to boost their careers. Speaking about the type of content that generates the most revenue, Ijaola opined that creators should focus on what they are passionate about, stressing the importance of

VDM admits N180M theft claim was fabricated to expose ‘stup*dity’ of Nigerians

Social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has confessed that his recent claim of a ₦180 million theft from his NGO account was fabricated to “teach people a lesson.” In a video posted on his Instagram page on Tuesday, VDM admitted that the story was a deliberate attempt to highlight the

VIDEO: Actress Eniola Badmus shares heartfelt desire for children, seeks prayers

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her desire for motherhood, urging her fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Badmus shared the emotional moment on Thursday with attendees of her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach, titled “Feed the Needy,” in Oshodi, Lagos. The event, which reportedly took place at Temidire Primary School

‘Prison not pleasant,’ Bobrisky begs Burna Boy to pardon Speed Darlington

Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has appealed to Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy to forgive fellow entertainer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, and to facilitate his release from prison. In a series of posts on his Instagram story on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed concern about Speed Darlington’s welfare, urging Burna Boy to

Wizkid, others hail Olamide amidst alleged Asake fallout

“Love baddo! 4 L (for life) tin,” wrote pop star, Wizkid, on his Twitter page on December 26, 2024. As someone who is mostly known to be taciturn on social media except when he chooses to rant or throw “shades”, whatever Wizkid writes on social media, no matter how sparse, is often given a lot

MoNICA Centre, Lufodo Group to document Nollywood’s legacy with ‘Losing Daylight’ permanent exhibition

The idea is to establish a new Lagos museum dedicated to preserving Nigeria's film history, just as the permanent exhibition will open in February 2025 at the Glover Memorial Hall.

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Omotola Jalade narrates near-death experience

“Has a doctor told you, ‘There’s nothing more we can do at this time’? And you still feel like you’re dying?”

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Fighting (beefs) makes fuji music more interesting — Shina Akanni

Popular fuji singer, Shina Akanni, has allayed the fears of people who feel that fights among singers of the genre threaten its longevity. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “It (fights) has happened before. If it did not, Fuji will not exist. The fights are already even ending. “Fights happen in every sphere

List Of Key Golden Globe Winners

Surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" led all films with four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film.

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AMVCA: Organisers ‘open doors’ for entries

Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has announce the call to entry for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Entries opened on Monday, December 23, 2024, and will close on Friday, January 31, 2025. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice,

Nigeria’s cinemas recorded 60 per cent growth, generated N11.5 billion in 2024 – Exhibitors

“Everybody Loves Jennifa” made N1.124 billion, “Queen Lateefah” made N365.5 million, “Ajosepo” made N257.3 million, “Ajakaju” made N252.8 million, and “Alakada Bad &Boujee” raked in N229.1 million’’.

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Musicians should fight tribalism — Ifeanyi Obiligbo (Umuobiligbo)

Ifeanyi Obiligbo, the second half of the duo that makes up the group, Umuobiligbo, tells NAOMI CHIMA about their careers Tell us about your education. I had my primary school education at the Lord’s Creation Primary School in Nkpo, Anambra State. I proceeded to Goodnews Secondary College, and then to Saint Paul’s University in Ebenise,

Speed Darlington petitions DIG over continued detention

Popular Nigerian singer, Darlington Achakpo, also known as Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, asking him to comply with a court order on his continued detention. In a letter addressed dated January 8, 2025, the singer’s counsel, Rosemary E. Hamza, from the Chambers

I got PTSD, Burna Boy explains abrupt exit from Lagos stage

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at the #GreaterLagosCountdown2025, following criticism for abruptly leaving the stage. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Burna Boy explained the circumstances of his exit. “It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10 minutes and did almost an hour,” he wrote.

Setting tough goals motivates me — Bolaji Ogunmola

Actress, Bolaji Ogunmola, has said that she likes setting “crazy” goals because they push her to do better. Speaking on a show hosted by her colleague, Tope Olowoniyan, she said, “This year has been the hardest I have ever worked in my life. Every year, I set very crazy goals for myself, and it just

25 entertainers to watch out for in 2025

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been constantly growing in leaps and bounds for many years, and from all indications, the trend will continue this year. In no particular order, TOFARATI IGE and FAITH AJAYI take a look at 25 entertainers (drawn from music, movies, social media comedy and gospel music) that will likely shape the

Burna Boy using influence to keep Speed Darlington in police custody, lawyer claims

Stan Alieke, the lawyer to controversial rapper, Darlington Achakpo, aka Speed Darlington/Akpi, has alleged that popular singer, Burna Boy, is using his influence to keep his client in police custody despite a court ruling ordering his release. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “There is no gainsaying that there are a lot of

VIDEO: ‘I cried first time in four years after seeing God,’ Ruger testifies at crossover service

Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo, popularly known as Ruger, recently shared a testimony about his spiritual encounter during the Cherubim and Seraphim church’s crossover service in Ojodu, Lagos State. This was disclosed on Wednesday via Ruger’s fan base Instagram page, #blownboy_news. In his testimony, Ruger expressed his emotional breakthrough, revealing that he shed tears for the

Kano Censorship Board suspends Kannywood actress, Samha Inuwa, over ‘revealing dress’

The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended and revoked the operating license of a popular Kannywood actress, Samha Inuwa, over alleged violation of the board’s regulations on indecent dressing, vulgar content posting, among others. The board said the suspension followed complaints from concerned citizens about her “revealing dress and provocative videos.” The suspension was contained […]

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Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jennifer rakes in N1.6bn in cinemas

Actress Funke Akindele’s new film, Everybody Loves Jennifer, has been declared the highest grossing film of all time in West Africa. The movie released to cinemas exactly one month ago has raked in N1.6 billion across cinemas. Filmone, the film’s distributor, disclosed this on its Instagram page @filmoneng, on Monday. The company wrote: “A billy […]

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‘Where is Davido?’ Fans ask as Lagos announces Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage for countdown fiesta

The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe — will commence on Tuesday at 7 pm and culminate the following day with the New

VIDEO: Singles flock Lege Miami’s matchmaking event in Lagos

Nigerian actor and singer, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, on Sunday, hosted a ‘Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-year Party’ at the Raddison Blu Hotel, in the GRA Ikeja area of Lagos State. The free-entry event saw a large turnout of singles eager to mingle and potentially find a connection as the year came to

Copying limits creativity — Ebuka Obiligbo (Umuobiligbo)

Ebuka Obiligbo, one half of the brothers that make up the duo of Umuobiligbo, tells NAOMI CHIMA about their music Tell us about your educational career. I attended the Lord’s Creation Primary School, and moved to Goodnews Secondary College, though I left for St Charles College in Onitsha when I was in junior secondary school

[FULL LIST] Golden Globes 2025: All key nominees ahead of Sunday’s ceremony

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards promise to be a dazzling celebration of cinematic and television excellence, honouring the standout productions and performances of 2024. Set to take place at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, the ceremony will air live on CBS on 5 January 2025, with acclaimed comedian Nikki Glaser taking centre

FULL LIST of 82nd Golden Globe winners

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday at Beverly Hills, United States of America with major winners across different categories. Here are the winners; Surreal narco-musical “Emilia Perez” led all films with four awards, including best comedy or musical film. “The Brutalist” was named best drama film, one of its three Globes. –