Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup making headlines from Saturday, July 19th to July 26th, 2024.
Nationwide Protest: DJ Switch Sends Strong Message To Nigerian Youths
Nigerian disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, better known as DJ Switch, has urged Nigerian youths to see the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1- 10 as another opportunity to save Nigeria.
DJ Switch, one of those who led the 2020 #EndSars protest has once again called on Nigerian youths to…Read more
No Reason To Protest, Nigeria Is Okay – Portable
Barely one week to the planned nationwide protests against the economic hardship faced by the citizens, controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable has said there is no reason for the planned protest.
New Telegraph reports that many Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a…Read more
NFVCB Breaks Silence Amid Calls For Ban Of Movie Of Nancy Isime In Niqab
The Federal Government through the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has reacted to calls for the ban of a controversial film by Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime.
New Telegraph reports that Isime was captured in a viral poster of a yet-to-be-released…Read more
Mohbad’s Family Conducts New Autopsy
The family of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has conducted a new autopsy to determine the actual cause of his death.
New Telegraph recalls that on June 26, the Coroner Court Magistrate in…Read more
Kevin Ikeduba Speaks On Professionalism In Movie Industry
Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Kevin Ikeduba, has said that he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in exchange for sex.
Kevin who made this known while speaking in a recent interview on Hip TV’s Trending…Read more
Diddy Allegedly ‘Paid’ $1m To Killed 2pac – Documents
American musician, Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, has been connected to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
New Telegraph reports that Diddy was accused of paying the sum of $1 million for…Read more
Charly Boy Mourn Iwuanyanwu, Says He Rescued My Music Career
Nigerian singer and social media activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy on Friday paid his tribute to the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who passed away on Thursday at the age of 82 years.
Mourning his death, Charly Boy said Chief Iwuanyanwu helped him to…Read more
Dakore Files Cease, Desist Letter Against Gistlover
Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson Akande has taken legal action against Gistlover blog over unfounded accusations of being Godswill Akpabio’s side chic.
New Telegraph reports that Dakore was mentioned among some of her colleagues as…Read more
Human Rights To Support Obasi Over Child Custody With Judy Austin
A human rights advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu has announced his plan to support Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, in his child custody battle with the actress.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Obasi via his Facebook page accused Judy Austin of…Read more
Verydarkman Sends Message To Dakore Amid Side Chic Allegation
Controversial social media activist, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan has advised Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson to sue colleague, Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dike because they are the faces behind the faceless blog, Gistlover.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that Gistlover on Sunday released names of…Read also
How Lack Of Followers Hindered My Career Growth – Deyemi
Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has narrated how his limited social media presence hindered his growth in the entertainment industry.
Deyemi who spoke on the latest episode of the Echoo Room Podcast opened up on the…Read more
Khaid Unfollows Sydney Talker, Others As He Returns To Social Media
Nigerian singer, Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, better known as Khaid, has stirred controversies on social media as he unfollowed his record label boss, Sydney Talker and everybody else except Olamide after his return on Instagram.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that the singer made a dramatic return to social media after…Read more
I’ll Be A Drug Baron If I Wasn’t Acting – Kevin Ikeduba
Nollywood actor, Kevin Ikeduba has revealed the preferred profession he would have ventured into if he was not in the entertainment industry.
Speaking in a recent interview on Hip TV programme, ‘Trending,’ the actor stated that he…Read more
Finally, Tonto Dikeh, Bobrisky Settle Beef, Follow Each Other On IG
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh and popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky have finally settled their long-time beef as they both follow each other back on Instagram.
It would be recalled that Tonto Dikeh and Bobrisky separated due to their…Read more
Verydarkman Reacts To Dangote Refinery Struggles
Popular social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, has accused President Bola Tinubu-led government of humbling Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.
New Telegraph reports that on Saturday, Dangote disclosed that he did not enjoy any…Read more
Why I Don’t Allow My Artistes To Release Songs Same Day As Wizkid, Asake – Don Jazzy
Popular music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he doesn’t allow his artists to release songs or projects on the same day as Wizkid or Asake.
Speaking in a recent podcast interview with Fisayo Fosudo, Jazzy said releasing music on…Read more
N68m Car Gift: Ubi Franklin Pens Appreciation Note To Davido
Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin has expressed gratitude to afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido after the singer gifted him a brand new GAC car worth N68 million.
Announcing the good news, the music executive shared the…Read more
Brain Jotter Denies Making Profit From ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ Music Challenge
Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, better known as Brain Jotter, has reacted to the viral report of him making a profit out of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’.
New Telegraph reports that the song recently received renewed attention following the…Read more
Why I Stopped Playing Female Character – Josh2funny
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has revealed why he stoppe playing his famous female character, “Mama Felicia” in skits.
Speaking on ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, Josh explained that he quit the…Read more
US Election: I’ll Divorce My Wife If Harris Doesn’t Win – Charly Boy
Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has vowed to divorce his wife of 47 years if United States (US) Vice President, Kamala Harris, doesn’t win the forthcoming presidential election.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Joe Biden stepped down as the…Read more