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26-year-old Nigerian poet and English teacher has been named as London’s first Young People’s Laureate. Caleb Femi was given the prestigious role by a panel of arts bodies and individual judges, including The Roundhouse, the Poetry Society and Jacob Sam-La Rose. The poet, teacher and photographer has been given the responsibility to raise the awareness of poetry in the capital, nationally and internationally. Spread the Word's young laureate initiative funded by the Foundation for Future London, follows the young poet laureate for London scheme, a position held in the past by Warsan Shire, the Somali-British poet who hit the headlines for her role in Beyonce's visual album 'Lemonade' and also Aisling Fahey and Selina Nwulu The laureate will also support the development of aspiring poets and youths, through development initiatives such as Poetry Lab and raising issues that affect them in his prose. Speaking about his new role, Femi said: "I f

  Ghanaian actor who is prominent in Nollywood is celebrating his 13th wedding anniversary with his wife and mother of three children, Adjoa, today October 16th. He shared this throwback photo from their wedding with the caption: ‘13 years and counting...what more can I say? #MyLife#MySuccessStory #Marriage #vanvicker’  

Tochukwu Chukwu is from Enugu State but have traveled all round the continent from Africa down to Asia, Europe, America, North America just name it. He is married to his lovely wife and blessed with kids (sorry ladies, chuckles). Tochukwu is also a Politician, Enterpreneur and a Movie Maker. He has produced award winning movies such as Billionaire Father starring Pete Edochie, Angela Okorie, Michael Godson directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, The Stone also directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka starring Ebere Okaro, Chiwetalu Agu, Chika Ike, Francis Duru, Uche Odoputa and Vid Iyke. His strong zeal to contributing immensely to the development film industry in Nigeria and Africa at large led to his launching of one of the most watched youtube channel curently  in Africa Nollywood Television. In less than two days of its launch it can smile to over one hundred subscribers all round the world. Information reaching us as at the time of this report reveals that the young focused producer is about to relea

Photo of Vid Iyke Ikenna David Ofordum popularly called Vid Iyke in the Industry is no doubt a Handsome looking young man and one of Nollywood’s emerging faces. A graduate of Education Physics from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State, Vid, in a career spanning a couple of years have robbed shoulders with the cream of Nollywood. So lets meet Vid Iyke... Good day Vid, thank you for joining me on this lunch chat, even though it took us couple of months to finally get your attention. Most people will recognise you as an Emerging Face in Nollywood, so who is Ikenna David Ofordum Vid Iyke and what are your full names? Smiles...My full name is Ikenna David Ofordum but popularly known as Vid Iyke, i hail from Nnewi North in Anambra State, graduated from Usmanu Danfodiyo University where i obtained a Bachelors' Degree in Science Education Physics and am the last child in my family. Wow..So how was growing up like? Well, growing up was fun, full of learning and self discoveri

Nollywood Television the fastest growing YouTube Channel in the heart of the most recognized Nation in Africa (Nigeria) is at it again. Are you beautiful, handsome, talented and has got what it takes to become the next Nollywood Mega Super Star? Have you been dreaming of becoming a crew member in the most recognized entertainment industry in Nigeria (Nollywood)? Nollywood Television is on the verge of making all your dreams come to live as it is bringing to Africa, One of its kind Big Reality TV Show and three (3) months crew course training in all the departments of film making and music video production in partnership with AIT, Hip TV, African Magic, Trybe TV, MTN, Glo and Etisalat to your door steps. To participate its simple and free, be part of the first one thousand 1000 people to be invited for the audition by subscribing to her You tube Channel for free and all the information for the next phase of the selection and audition process will be emailed to you. Click Here To Su

According to unconfirmed reports, the man pictured above had his hands chopped off at Aka Itiam/Ibiam Street in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State while allegedly trying to steal a flat screen TV from a football viewing centre. See more photos after the cut... Photo credit: Inibehe Effiong

5 shops were burnt down completley at 24, Gaskia College Road, Ijora in Lagos yesterday September 23rd. Millions of Naira worth of goods was lost in the inferno. More photos after the cut...

59 year old HIV positive man, Monday Ekpade (pictured), has been arrested by the Delta state police command for sexually assaulting a 6 year old girl in Agbor on Sept 4th. According to Monday , he had sex with the minor because he believed that sleeping with her would cure him of HIV. Speaking on his arrest, the spokesperson of the state police command, Celestina Kalu, said "On the 4th of this month, we got a report from our division in Agbor, that one Monday defiled a small girl of six years. You can imagine this man with HIV penetrating a small girl of six years, what would be the fate of the little girl? And we don't know how many little girls he has done this to". The little girl's grandfather who she was staying with when the incident happened, said Blessing was out on an errand when she met with Monday "Her mother sent her on an errand to go and buy something. When she was going, Monday caught her on the road and had sex w

Namibian beauty and former Big Brother Africa 2013 winner Dillish Matthews  recently visited Lagos and took out time for a Nigerian Native shoot planned by Tara Adesemowo, a makeup & beauty expert. Dillish looks like a real Yoruba bride in her favourite color black... Makeup, Photography and Styling- @tariesbeautylounge Aso Oke- @ceomaniaalasooke Accessories- @sfsnaija

Arnold Schwarzenegger who is in Spain for his Arnold Classic Europe bodybuilding event met with Barcelona players and spent some time with superstar, Neymar. The Hollywood icon expressed his delight at the meeting writing on Instagram: 'Fantastic to kick off the @arnoldsports Europe by meeting a true champion, @neymarjr! Great to see you my friend!'. More photos after the cut...

Is she not adorable?

Toochukwu Chukwu the C.E.O of Chuks Movie Productions Limited is all set to unveil the Latest and Hottest Youtube channel in the heart of the most populous black Nation in Africa. The name of the channel is Nollywood Television. For your Blockbusters, Latest, Up to date, Igbo, Yoruba and All Round Nollywood Online Movies, always visit and subscribe to Nollywood Television Youtube channel to keep you abreast. See more photos of the station below For more inquires and movie submission you can Follow Chuks Movie Twitter: @ Moviechuks Instagram:ChuksmovieproductionsLtd Like the Facebook Page: Chuks Movie Productions Ltd. Be the First to watch the Latest Nollywood movie below: Click Here

Star actress, Funke Akindele walked down the aisle on Tuesday, 23, August, with her beau, Abdulrasheed Bello in London, UK at a quiet wedding witnessed by immediate family members, the best man, maid of honour, and friends with strong ties. The groom, Abdulrasheed, aka Skillz is a multi-talented musician, music producer and a leading member of the JJC and 419 Squad based in London. Until his decision to marry Funke, he was blessed with three children who are grown up and living happily in the United Kingdom. The couple, in a statement signed by Funke Akindele’s publicist, Biodun Kupoluyi, chose a quiet wedding in London because neither of them wanted to be on show or at the center of attention having been on that lane before. “The decision to do it quietly was right for us and we pray for the understanding of our close friends and fans at this offer of a lifetime moment. At a good time, we shall look back and in appreciation of divine grace and your support, w

She rocked this look to movie producer, Emem Isong's baby dedication party last Sunday.

The Nigerian/American singer arrived Nigeria today. He is billed to perform at a show in Lagos on September 1st at Hard Rock Cafe...see more photos after the cut...   Photo credit: Rani Tahouf

Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, which is a felony charge. He was arrested after Miss California accused him of threatening her with a gun and a long standoff between him and the police. Lt. Chris Ramirez, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department, said officers have transported Brown from his Tarzana home to downtown L.A., where he would be formally booked.

Comedian Akpororo welcomed his bundle of joy yesterday, a baby girl. Congratulations to the couple!