The Buzz: Trending Entertainment News
The past week in entertainment has been marked by heated feuds, career-defining revelations, unexpected stage moments, and deeply personal stories. From Nollywood clashes to Afrobeats drama and tales of healing, here are the highlights shaping conversations across the industry:
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence on why she continues to ignore fellow actress Lizzy Anjorin’s attacks and curses allegedly targeted at her family and grandson. Ojo revealed via Instagram that her silence is intentional, stressing that her legal team is monitoring the situation while she focuses on supporting her daughter, Priscilla, and caring for her newborn grandson.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has admitted he almost quit music before the success of his hit collaboration With You featuring Omah Lay reignited his passion. In a viral interview, he said the song’s breakthrough, 13 years into his career, felt like divine timing and added “more life” to his journey.
Meanwhile, Afrobeats sensations Rema and Ayra Starr sparked fresh dating rumours after sharing an onstage kiss at the Global Citizen Festival in New York. Though Starr once described Rema as her “brother in Christ,” fans are buzzing with speculation after their flirty performance.
Grammy-winning South African star Tyla has also made headlines after rejecting Tiwa Savage’s apology to Black Americans over her “coloured” identity remark. While Tiwa’s comments drew backlash in South Africa, Tyla firmly declared, “Sorry, I am not sorry,” during her New York performance, earning praise from South Africans for standing by her identity.
On a lighter note, media personality Toke Makinwa opened up about how motherhood has healed her childhood trauma. Makinwa, who lost her parents in a fire incident as a child, revealed that welcoming her daughter, Yakira Eliana, in August 2025 has brought her profound emotional healing and joy.
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