Veteran Nollywood Actor Saint Obi Is Dead 

Nigeria’s veteran actor, Saint Obi, has passed on at the age of 57 after a protracted illness. It was reported that he died since Monday after battling an undisclosed illness for several months with no successful treatment. The Actors Guild of Nigeria is yet to make a statement as the family reportedly had a little disagreement hence the delay to make a formal announcement. The deceased body was deposited at the morgue at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) Nollywood fans have been mourning him ever since the news of his death broke out. 

Jerry Springer Dies At Age 79

The legend and one of the most influential and controversial figures in TV history, Jerry Springer has died aged 79. According to a family source he died Thursday morning, peacefully at his home in the Chicago after his health took a turn for the worse. It was disclosed that Jerry battled Cancer battle until last month when it became worst, and he finally stopped working. He had been hosting a folk show on a local radio station in Cincinnati. Jerry hosted the smash hit 'The Jerry Springer Show' for 27 years, becoming America's guilty pleasure wild and raucous TV moments. Before TV, he was a politician who ran a failed campaign for U.S. Congress in 1970, got elected to Cincinnati's City Council in 1971 ... and became the city's mayor in 1977. He served one term.

Queen Latifah Makes History With National Recording Registry

American rapper, Dana Elaine better known as Queen Latifah has become the first-ever female Hip Hop artist to join the National Recording Registry with the induction of her debut album, All Hail the Queen. On Wednesday, the Library of Congress announced that Queen Latifah had been inducted. Other inductees on this year’s list include Mariah Carey’s holiday standard “All I Want for Christmas is You,” Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” and Daddy Yankee’s 2004 smash “Gasolina.’ The registry was first created in 2000. Most of the inductees have been older jazz and rock songs. However, there have been a few hip-hip entries in the past. Jay-Z’s album The Blueprint and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic are two notable standouts.

IGP Orders Arrest Of Singer Seun Kuti

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The statement also noted that the IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly.

Gangs Of Lagos: This Is A cultural Misrepresentation - Lagosians

Controversy trails the depiction of Eyo in the latest movie 'Gang of Lagos'. The release of the movie, which was produced and directed by Jade Osiberu has triggered different reactions both positive and negative. The majority of the people, especially the Lagos indigenes were not happy with the way the Eyo masquerade was portrayed in the movie. The Lagos State Government through its Ministry of Tourism condemned the way movie auditors are slowly forgetting themselves, and their mandates as well. and, they also expressed discontent with the producers of the movie by contradicting the scripts out of desperation and the motives which are best known to them.

Actor Jamie Foxx Hospitalized Following ‘Medical Complication’

American actor, comedian, and singer, Eric Marlon Bishop, known professionally as Jamie Foxx, has been hospitalized in Atlanta following a “medical complication”. The Oscar winner’s family confirmed the development on Wednesday on Instagram. His daughter Corinne Foxx wrote “We wanted to share that my father Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily due to quick action and great care he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.” Fans and colleagues sent their well wishes and prayers on social media once the news broke.