Celebrity Gist

Nigerian singer and songwriter Yemi Alade has revealed that she was sexually harassed as a teenager by music industry executives while trying to build her career. Speaking on a podcast session, the award-winning artist opened up about the challenges she faced as a young talent with limited resources. She explained that despite her determination and hard work, […]

Veteran Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and an Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy. Rumours of the birth began circulating on Friday after Osawaru was reportedly spotted at a hospital, prompting speculation that she was in labour. She later confirmed the news in a short […]

Nigerian fintech company Paystack has terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct involving a junior employee. Olubi confirmed the termination in a blog post on Sunday, November 23, 2025, stating that the decision was made before the company’s investigation had been completed. He claimed […]

The Ogun State Government has announced that it is fast-tracking the prosecution of entertainer Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following a series of road traffic incidents linked to him in recent weeks. In a statement released on X (Twitter), the Ministry of Justice said the pending case against DJ Chicken arising from a […]

Reality TV star and media personality Mercy Eke has said she is fully prepared to become a mother even if she is not married. In a recent interview, the former Big Brother Naija winner revealed that she feels confident raising children independently and is willing to have as many as three kids on her own. […]

Tragedy has struck the Nollywood industry as actor and content creator Odira Nwobu, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025. Reports suggest that Nwobu may have died from high blood pressure or cardiac arrest after a night out in South Africa, though the details have not been confirmed. The news first circulated […]

Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra Krishan Deol has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a monumental chapter in Indian cinema. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the nation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking to X (Twitter) to call it the end of an era. Dharmendra’s […]

Fashion designer Veekee James has stirred public conversation following remarks she made at a recent conference, where she emphasized the importance of financial responsibility and hard work among women. Speaking to a gathering of women, Veekee James said a good wife should not wait around for her husband’s money, but should instead contribute actively to […]

Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed his relationship with his fanbase, insisting that he does not pressure anyone to support him. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live session, he questioned critics with a rhetorical, ‘I force anybody to be my fan?’ emphasizing that fandom, in his view, should be entirely voluntary. His comments come […]

Nigerian reality TV star Kiddwaya stirred controversy on X (Twitter) after making a bold political claim amid ongoing national tension. The former Big Brother Naija housemate had earlier taken to the platform to express excitement about the forthcoming detty December, but his post was met with backlash from users who felt it was insensitive given […]