Like Afrobeats, Nigerian comedy can go global – Basketmouth

Like Afrobeats, Nigerian comedy can go global – Basketmouth

Famous comedian Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth, has stated that the Nigerian comedy industry, like Afrobeats, deserves global recognition. Basketmout made the remarks during the unveiling of the unscripted African Original LOL (Last One Laughing Naija) comedy series on Thursday. Speaking of the ideal way for the industry to break into the global market, he stated … Read more

I will write what I like – Funke Akindele replies critics of her post on Threads

I will write what I like – Funke Akindele replies critics of her post on Threads

Famous Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele has responded to critics of her post on Meta’s newly launched platform, Threads. Threads is a text-based app similar to Twitter, launched on Wednesday by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Joining the app, the actress shared pictures of herself showcasing her outfit and her love for shoes. Sharing the … Read more

Twitter threatens lawsuit against Meta over Threads app

Twitter threatens lawsuit against Meta over Threads app

Twitter has threatened a lawsuit against Meta over its new platform, Threads. The parent company of Meta, Instagram on Wednesday, July 5, introduced Threads, a text-based companion to Instagram that is similar to other text-based social platforms, including Twitter. Meta owner, Zuckerberg on Thursday, announced that Threads had already signed up 30 million users on … Read more

Growing influence of skit makers threatens comedy shows

Growing influence of skit makers threatens comedy shows

Nigeria has witnessed a comedy revolution that has taken the entertainment industry by storm. This can be attributed to ski makers- individuals who create and share short comedy videos on various social media platforms. These skit makers have not only captured the attention of millions of Nigerians but have gained international recognition for their unique … Read more

Gangs of Lagos: Lagos govt lacks power to regulate film industry – Amazon tells court

Gangs of Lagos: Lagos govt lacks power to regulate film industry – Amazon tells court

Entertainment company, Amazon, is seeking the dismissal of a suit against the controversial movie, Gangs of Lagos. DAILY POST reports that the movie, which was released in April, clearly portrays the violent and thuggery lifestyle of some parts of Lagos, hitting close with Lagos politics and revealing the greater weight behind street power. Expressing displeasure … Read more

BBNaija Reunion: Chichi sues Phyna for N100m over defamation of character

BBNaija Reunion: Chichi sues Phyna for N100m over defamation of character

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality show housemate Chichi has taken legal action against a colleague, Phyna for defaming her character. DAILY POST recalls that Phyna had during the just concluded BBNaija reunion made a series of allegations against Chichi. Phyna alleged that Chichi abandoned her children in Benin which led to the death of … Read more

I started my career with my death news – Skibii speaks on health condition (Video)

I started my career with my death news – Skibii speaks on health condition (Video)

Popular Nigerian singer, Skibii has narrated how he started his career with the pronouncement of his death news. DAILY POST recalls that Skibii reportedly slumped and died in August 2015. Speaking of the circumstances surrounding the rumours, the singer explained that he was struggling with a condition that frequently caused him to lose consciousness. In … Read more

You are not who people think you are – Yomi Fabiyi drags Davido

You are not who people think you are – Yomi Fabiyi drags Davido

Popular Nigerian actor and activist, Yomi Fabiyi, has slammed Nigerian afrobeat musician, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, over cheating allegations. DAILY POST recalls that Davido has been under heavy criticism on the internet after he was called out by two foreign-based women, Anita Brown and Ivanna Bay, for allegedly impregnating them and telling them to procure … Read more