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‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour

‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour

Korede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo Sopin,” has debunked viral reports claiming that his mother is dead. Fasoyin, son of the…

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Popular gospel minister, Toun Soetan, is dead

Popular gospel minister, Toun Soetan, is dead

Popular Nigerian gospel minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan, is dead. Soetan was widely known for her passionate preaching, strong evangelical outreach, and dedication to Christian ministry. Over the years, she built a reputation as a committed…

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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. “Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed…

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Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dies at 81

Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly dies at 81

Renowned gospel singer and worship leader Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. News of his passing was confirmed through tributes shared by several artistes on social media, sparking an outpouring of grief across the…

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2026 Grammy- Again, Tyla Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Clinch ‘Best African Music Performance’

2026 Grammy- Again, Tyla Beats Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Clinch ‘Best African Music Performance’

The 24-year-old artiste clinched the prize with her song Push 2 Start, marking her second win in the category, the first being in 2024. South African singer Tyla has won the ‘Best African Music Performance’…

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Nigerian singer, Nanyah Music dies after snake bite

Nigerian singer, Nanyah Music dies after snake bite

An upcoming Nigerian singer and vocalist, Ifunanya, popularly known as Nanyah Music, has reportedly died after a snake bite incident at her residence. The tragic development was disclosed in posts circulating on social media platforms…

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‘Actor Lere Paimo is alive’ — ANTP dismisses death rumour

‘Actor Lere Paimo is alive’ — ANTP dismisses death rumour

The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has refuted viral claims suggesting that renowned Yoruba actor and cultural legend, Olalere OsunPaimo, has passed away. In a statement issued on Saturday and endorsed by the…

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NCAA targets Jail Terms, no-fly Sanction for VDM, Mr Jollof

NCAA targets Jail Terms, no-fly Sanction for VDM, Mr Jollof

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that social media influencers, Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, may face prosecution and possible jail terms over their fight…

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Tributes Flow As Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Mourn Legendary Mike Ejeagha

Tributes Flow As Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Others Mourn Legendary Mike Ejeagha

Until his death, Ejeagha’s name found new resonance with a younger audience in 2024 when his 1983 song became the soundtrack for a viral dance challenge. President Bola Tinubu headlined the dignitaries and governments who…

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First face on Nigeria TV, Anike Agbaje-Williams, dies at 88

First face on Nigeria TV, Anike Agbaje-Williams, dies at 88

Media icon and philanthropist, Anike Agbaje-Williams, has died at the age of 88. PUNCH Online learnt that Agbaje-Williams died peacefully on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, where she had lived most of her…

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