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2026 Oscars: full list of key nominees

The 98th Academy Awards will hold on March 15, with courtroom drama “Sinners” leading this year’s Oscars race on a record 16 nominations, followed by war epic “One Battle After Another” with 13. The main categories are dominated by a mix of studio blockbusters and acclaimed international titles, including “Hamnet”, “Frankenstein”, “Bugonia” and Brazilian thriller “The Secret Agent”. Below is the full list of nominees in the key categories: Best Picture Sinners One Battle After Another Bugonia F1 Frankenstein Hamnet Marty Supreme Sentimental Value The Secret Agent Train Dreams Best Director Ryan Coogler – Sinners Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another Yorgos Lanthimos – Bugonia Chloé Zhao – Hamnet Guillermo del Toro – Frankenstein Best Actor Michael B. Jordan – Sinners Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon […]

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Omolara: My music is a call to worship and miracles

Gospel singer Omolara has described her songs as a call to deep worship and a channel through which God works miracles in people’s lives. She says her entire music ministry is centred on ushering listeners into God’s presence, where they can experience healing, restoration and answered prayers. Omolara explains that many of her songs come as “divine downloads” through dreams and direct encounters with the word of God. According to her, this makes her compositions more than entertainment, turning them into tools for preaching the gospel, strengthening faith and pointing people to the power of Jesus.​​ The singer, who has released worship projects such as “Ise Oluwa” and other Yoruba and multilingual gospel songs, says she deliberately blends African rhythms with global gospel sounds to reach a wider audience. She believes that when people truly focus on God in worship, miracles naturally […]

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My wife and babymama were never friends, says Segun Ogungbe

Nollywood actor and producer Segun Ogungbe has clarified that his wife, Tinuke, and his babymama, actress Wunmi Ajiboye, were never friends, contrary to reports that once trended on social media. Ogungbe, who appeared as a guest on a recent interview programme, said the widely shared narrative that both women were close and got along as friends was false and “generated by social media.” He explained that from the beginning, there was no such friendship between them.​ According to him, the story that his wife and babymama were friends was started by a woman who admired him and wanted him to marry her. He alleged that she became angry after he got another woman pregnant outside wedlock, despite her financial support for his movie projects, and then went online to claim that his wife and babymama were friends, a version which […]

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Tribute album “20th Century Paddy” honors Shane MacGowan with star-studded collaborations

A new tribute album honoring the late Shane MacGowan is set to bring together some of music’s biggest names, three years after his passing. Titled “20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan”, the album was announced on Thursday, with the first single being Bruce Springsteen’s rendition of “A Rainy Night in Soho”. Springsteen, in an essay accompanying the announcement, praised MacGowan’s songwriting as “raw, hilarious, no apologies and profound,” calling him a writer in the lineage of legends like Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan. He described MacGowan as possessing “naked bottomless humanity” and a voice “so deeply real, profane and honest” that it challenged listeners to live authentically. The album, scheduled for release in November, features a star-studded lineup including: Bruce Springsteen Hozier & Jessie Buckley Tom Waits Primal Scream Steve Earle […]

Actress Sarah Martins apologises over roadside charity cooking

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has tendered a public apology for cooking and sharing food on a Lagos roadside as part of her charity outreach. Martins had recently come under fire from the Lagos State Government after videos showed her cooking on a road median and serving food to street children and other vulnerable people. The state, through its Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, warned that such activities violate environmental and sanitation regulations, as well as rules on the use of public infrastructure. In her apology, the actress acknowledged that, although her intentions were to help the less privileged, she now understands that using the road and public spaces in that manner was wrong and unsafe. She promised to comply with Lagos laws going forward and to move future charity programmes to approved or designated locations. Martins […]

Big Chinni releases cinematic Ololufe music video

Nigerian singer Oluchi Anyikaeme Faith, popularly known as Big Chinni, has released the official music video for her song Ololufe, one of the standout tracks from her Double Love Dose project. The visuals blend village scenes with nature inspired locations to create a rich storytelling atmosphere that draws viewers in from the opening frames. With clean cinematic shots and carefully composed frames, the video highlights themes of love, culture and identity while complementing the song’s romantic tone. Ololufe itself is a love themed record built on melodic rhythms and expressive vocals, with Big Chinni delivering affectionate lyrics over a smooth Afro inspired sound. The track, produced by T Barz and released under Bankerz Musik and Dvpper Digital, forms part of her Double Love Dose body of work. Speaking about the concept behind the video, Big Chinni said the visuals were […]

Joeboy says new artists now face tougher road to the top

Nigerian singer Joeboy has expressed concern over the rising difficulties faced by emerging artists trying to break into the mainstream music scene. In a recent interview, he said it is now much harder for new acts to gain recognition than it was a few years ago. According to him, talent and good music are no longer enough on their own to push an artist into the spotlight. Joeboy explained that upcoming artists are now expected to be active on social media, build a strong personal brand and almost function as influencers to attract attention. He noted that an artist’s personality and online visibility now play a big role in whether their songs gain traction. He recalled that in the past, an artist with great music, proper branding and solid marketing support had a higher chance of blowing up. Today, he […]

Phyna shares how painful childhood made her hate birth name

Reality TV star and Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has opened up about her difficult childhood and how it made her reject her birth name. In a recent interview, Phyna revealed that her parents originally named her Blessing, but she never liked the name because she did not feel any sense of blessing growing up. She said her early years were marked by hardship, emotional pain and a lack of support, which made the name sound like a constant contradiction to her reality. According to her, she often felt deprived of love and care and struggled with feelings of rejection within her family. These experiences made her distance herself from the name Blessing and eventually embrace Phyna as her identity as she grew older and started building her own life. Phyna explained that choosing the name Phyna was […]

Joeboy says Tyla deserved Grammy win over Nigerians

Nigerian singer Joeboy has said that South African star Tyla deserved her Grammy Award win ahead of the Nigerian artists she was nominated with. Tyla won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her global hit song “Water,” beating Nigerian nominees including Davido, Burna Boy and Ayra Starr. The result sparked debate among many Nigerian fans, who felt their artists were unfairly overlooked. In a recent interview, Joeboy explained that he was personally rooting for Davido to win but still believes Tyla earned the award on merit. He described her as a very good and amazing artist and said that when you honestly compare the songs in the category, “Water” fully deserved to come out on top. Joeboy also addressed the anger from some Nigerian music lovers, noting that awards are competitive and that excellence should be recognised regardless […]

Mercy Chinwo shares maternity throwback, prays for TTC mothers

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has shared an emotional throwback from her maternity shoot while offering heartfelt prayers for women trying to conceive and expectant mothers. In a video posted on her social media page, Mercy Chinwo reflected on her pregnancy journey and described the season as very special and a clear reminder of God’s faithfulness in her life. She referred to her child as a miracle and noted that the memories from that period will always remain dear to her. Alongside the maternity shoot throwback, the singer prayed for women who are trusting God for the fruit of the womb. She asked God to visit them with joy, turn their waiting period into a time of testimony and celebration, and grant them answers sooner than they expect. Mercy Chinwo also extended her prayers to pregnant women, asking God […]

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