Entertainment Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/entertainment/ ...express yourself Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:58:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Entertainment Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/entertainment/ 32 32 Shakira, Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ surpasses 1bn YouTube views https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-burna-boys-dai-dai-surpasses-1bn-youtube-views/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shakira-burna-boys-dai-dai-surpasses-1bn-youtube-views https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-burna-boys-dai-dai-surpasses-1bn-youtube-views/#respond Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:56:30 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284256 Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy, and Colombian singer, Shakira, have achieved a major milestone with their joint track, “Dai Dai”. According to the view count on Shakira’s official YouTube channel, the song’s official music video has crossed the one-billion views mark. The figures were independently checked and are based on views from the video on […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-burna-boys-dai-dai-surpasses-1bn-youtube-views/feed/ 0 BBNaija Season 11: Big Brother Disqualifies Nomy After Refusing Bench Warmer Punishment https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-big-brother-disqualifies-nomy-after-refusing-bench-warmer-punishment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bbnaija-season-11-big-brother-disqualifies-nomy-after-refusing-bench-warmer-punishment https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-big-brother-disqualifies-nomy-after-refusing-bench-warmer-punishment/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:31:02 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284237 Whitney Chukwu, popularly known as Nomy, has been disqualified from the 11th season of Big Brother Naija following a violation of the programme’s rules. Her exit was announced after she refused to accept the “Bench Warmer” role assigned to her during the seventh week of the competition. Big Brother Revokes Nomy’s Stay According to the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-big-brother-disqualifies-nomy-after-refusing-bench-warmer-punishment/feed/ 0 BBNaija Season 11: Gerard Adebija Evicted as Eighth Housemate Leaves Reality Show https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-gerard-adebija-evicted-as-eighth-housemate-leaves-reality-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bbnaija-season-11-gerard-adebija-evicted-as-eighth-housemate-leaves-reality-show https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-gerard-adebija-evicted-as-eighth-housemate-leaves-reality-show/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:16:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=284195 Gerard Adebija has been evicted from the 11th season of Big Brother Naija after six weeks of competition. Gerard’s exit was announced by the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live eviction programme on Sunday. He became the only contestant removed from the competition among 15 housemates nominated for possible eviction. Gerard’s BBNaija Journey Ends […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/bbnaija-season-11-gerard-adebija-evicted-as-eighth-housemate-leaves-reality-show/feed/ 0 Tupac Shakur Murder: Duane Davis Found Guilty Nearly 30 Years After Rapper’s Death https://freedomonline.com.ng/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-davis-found-guilty-nearly-30-years-after-rappers-death/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tupac-shakur-murder-duane-davis-found-guilty-nearly-30-years-after-rappers-death https://freedomonline.com.ng/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-davis-found-guilty-nearly-30-years-after-rappers-death/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:29:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283723 A Las Vegas jury has convicted former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the murder of legendary American rapper and actor Tupac Shakur, nearly three decades after the hip-hop icon was killed. Davis, 63, was found guilty on Monday of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon over the September 7, 1996, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tupac-shakur-murder-duane-davis-found-guilty-nearly-30-years-after-rappers-death/feed/ 0 Onyeka Onwenu’s Final Film ‘Properties of the Gods’ Gets September Release Date https://freedomonline.com.ng/onyeka-onwenus-final-film-properties-of-the-gods-gets-september-release-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=onyeka-onwenus-final-film-properties-of-the-gods-gets-september-release-date https://freedomonline.com.ng/onyeka-onwenus-final-film-properties-of-the-gods-gets-september-release-date/#respond Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:36:12 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283575 The producers of the historical Nollywood movie “Properties of the Gods” have announced plans to dedicate the film’s theatrical release to late Nigerian music icon and actress Onyeka Onwenu, alongside other cast members who passed away after contributing to the project. The movie is scheduled to hit cinemas on September 4, 2026, a date the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/onyeka-onwenus-final-film-properties-of-the-gods-gets-september-release-date/feed/ 0 The Headies 2026 Nominees Revealed: Fola Leads With 10 Nominations https://freedomonline.com.ng/the-headies-2026-nominees-revealed-fola-leads-with-10-nominations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-headies-2026-nominees-revealed-fola-leads-with-10-nominations https://freedomonline.com.ng/the-headies-2026-nominees-revealed-fola-leads-with-10-nominations/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:54:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283342 The organisers of The Headies have unveiled the nominees for the 18th edition of the prestigious African music awards, with the ceremony scheduled to take place on October 25 in Toronto, Canada. The nomination list was announced in a statement released by the organisers in Lagos on Tuesday. According to the organisers, the 2026 edition […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/the-headies-2026-nominees-revealed-fola-leads-with-10-nominations/feed/ 0 49th birthday: Fans celebrate Funke Akindele https://freedomonline.com.ng/49th-birthday-fans-celebrate-funke-akindele/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=49th-birthday-fans-celebrate-funke-akindele https://freedomonline.com.ng/49th-birthday-fans-celebrate-funke-akindele/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:41:43 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283308 Fans, colleagues and well-wishers of veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa on Monday celebrated her as she marks her 49th birthday. The ace actress took to her verified Instagram page, @funkejenifaakindele to celebrate the milestone, expressing gratitude to God for His blessings, guidance and protection throughout her journey. She wrote: […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/49th-birthday-fans-celebrate-funke-akindele/feed/ 0 Actor ‘Ogogo’ is dead https://freedomonline.com.ng/actor-ogogo-is-dead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=actor-ogogo-is-dead https://freedomonline.com.ng/actor-ogogo-is-dead/#respond Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:02:32 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=283232 Days after her daughter, Halimah Taiwo, revealed that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), has been confirmed dead. He reportedly died on Sunday. Halimah revealed this during her live stream on Sunday evening. She was seen on Instagram crying, saying she doesn’t believe her father has passed.

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/actor-ogogo-is-dead/feed/ 0 American actress, Hayden Panettiere, dies at 36 https://freedomonline.com.ng/american-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36 https://freedomonline.com.ng/american-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:24:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282827 American actress, Hayden Panettiere, has died at the age of 36. Skip Panettiere, the father of the deceased, disclosed this in a statement on Monday on behalf of the family. He appealed for privacy as the family mourns the loss. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/american-actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-at-36/feed/ 0 Kamsy becomes third BBNaija Season 11 evictee https://freedomonline.com.ng/kamsy-becomes-third-bbnaija-season-11-evictee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kamsy-becomes-third-bbnaija-season-11-evictee https://freedomonline.com.ng/kamsy-becomes-third-bbnaija-season-11-evictee/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:40:32 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282803 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 housemate, Uzoma Kamsiyochukwu Erika, popularly known as Kamsy, has been evicted. Kamsy, an event planner and gift curator, became the third housemate to leave the reality show during Sunday night’s live eviction show. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced her eviction after she failed to secure enough public votes to remain […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/kamsy-becomes-third-bbnaija-season-11-evictee/feed/ 0 BAP Productions’ “DEAR KAFFY” Sells Out London Run, Earns Critical Acclaim (see pix) https://freedomonline.com.ng/bap-productions-dear-kaffy-sells-out-london-run-earns-critical-acclaim-see-pix/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bap-productions-dear-kaffy-sells-out-london-run-earns-critical-acclaim-see-pix https://freedomonline.com.ng/bap-productions-dear-kaffy-sells-out-london-run-earns-critical-acclaim-see-pix/#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:41:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282734 *Calls Grow for Annual BAP Productions Theatre Season in London BAP Productions’ London staging of Dear Kaffy – Diary of a Single Woman in Lagos has closed to strong acclaim, with full houses at every performance and positive reviews from audiences, critics, and theatre enthusiasts. The production which ran from August 7 – 9 at […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/bap-productions-dear-kaffy-sells-out-london-run-earns-critical-acclaim-see-pix/feed/ 0 Wizkid to Headline Detty December Fest 2026 Opening Concert in Lagos https://freedomonline.com.ng/wizkid-to-headline-detty-december-fest-2026-opening-concert-in-lagos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wizkid-to-headline-detty-december-fest-2026-opening-concert-in-lagos https://freedomonline.com.ng/wizkid-to-headline-detty-december-fest-2026-opening-concert-in-lagos/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:04:32 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282706 Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is set to headline the opening concert of the 2026 Detty December Fest, scheduled to take place in Lagos from December 18 to December 30. The organisers, Livespot360, announced on Friday that the award-winning singer will lead the grand opening concert as part of an expanded festival experience featuring multiple entertainment stages. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/wizkid-to-headline-detty-december-fest-2026-opening-concert-in-lagos/feed/ 0 Burna Boy dives from yacht into sea https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-dives-from-yacht-into-sea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burna-boy-dives-from-yacht-into-sea https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-dives-from-yacht-into-sea/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:23:37 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282692 Afrobeat star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has dived from a yacht into the open sea off Ibiza, Spain. A video circulating on social media showed the Grammy-winning singer taking the plunge while members of his team watched from the yacht. Burna Boy was later seen swimming in the sea after making the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/burna-boy-dives-from-yacht-into-sea/feed/ 0 Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, shares latest facial transformation https://freedomonline.com.ng/nollywood-actress-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nollywood-actress-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation https://freedomonline.com.ng/nollywood-actress-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:14:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282689 Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared a video documenting her latest facial transformation not long after she called off her marriage. The actress shared a video and comments on her Instagram page on Thursday that captured the process from her consultation and preparation to the facial procedures she underwent. According to Ogbodo, she had Threads, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nollywood-actress-uche-ogbodo-shares-latest-facial-transformation/feed/ 0 Ayra Starr releases third studio album ‘Starr Girl’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starr-girl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starr-girl https://freedomonline.com.ng/ayra-starr-releases-third-studio-album-starr-girl/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:05:26 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=282687 Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has released her third studio album titled “Starr Girl”. The 16-track project features Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Wizkid on “Gimme Dat” and Rema on “Who’s Dat Girl”. Other confirmed guest appearances include Kwn on “Amazing”, Theodora on “Ms. Paper” and Leon Thomas on “Pressure”. The album also […]

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