Showmax will be shut down after more than ten years of existence, according to MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv. The decision was made after a strategic assessment to improve the company’s digital products and secure its long-term viability in the face of increasing competition in the streaming industry, according to a statement … Read more
The quality of Nollywood films has declined significantly over the years, according to veteran actor Francis Odega of Nigeria. According to Odega, who recently made the allegation in an episode of the podcast “Where Is The Lie,” Nollywood back in his day was superior to Nollywood now. He went on to say that Nollywood used … Read more
It has been refuted by renowned Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo that she introduced Kayamata to Fola Tinubu, who is her goddaughter. Gistlover said that Iyabo gave Fola a chemical called “Kayamata” that stimulates sexual desire, and the allegation quickly spread online, according to Gistcon. In the course of her accusations, the blogger claimed that Fola … Read more
Known as half of the renowned gospel duo the Adegbodu Twins, the late Taiwo Adegbodu has left a void in the Nigerian gospel music world. Shared on social media by Taiwo’s twin brother and musical collaborator Kehinde Adegbodu, the sad news broke on Sunday. Kehinde expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of his brother … Read more
An earlier notification saying that influencer King Mitchy, whose real name is Michelle Mukoro, had passed away has been removed by her management. The influencer is doing fine, says her management in a recent post. Michelle is doing OK now, according to the message. The controversy began when Mitchy and activist VeryDarkMan got into a … Read more
Okemesi, whose real name was Bamidele Tope Saint, was a famous humorous actor from Nigeria. He passed away recently. Approximately 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in a hospital, Okemesi passed away. According to Gistcon, the actor passed away after a brief period in a coma as a result of side effects from medications … Read more
Singer Ahmed Ololade (aka Asake) of Nigeria has spoken about the struggles he had as a young, up-and-coming musician. The Sungba singer revealed in an interview with Famous TV that he was once turned down by show promoters due to his predominantly Yoruba singing style. He reflected on the rejections he faced and expressed gratitude … Read more
Habeeb Hamzat, better known by his TikTok username Peller, was the victim of a near-major house fire in the early hours of Saturday. The fire started with a generator and quickly spread throughout the building. With the comment, “This happened early this morning,” he posted a video of the incident to his Instagram account. It … Read more
The late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dammy, has come under fire from controversial Nigerian singer Portable, for publicly denying their relationship. The couple reportedly split up in December 2024 following a heated online argument, according to Gistcon. The queen is from Ibadan, Oyo state, and while shaming her on social media, Portable made a … Read more
In a public dedication ceremony, Nigerian artist Innocent Idibia—better known by his stage as 2Baba—and his wife Natasha Osawaru welcomed their baby into the world. Over the weekend, close relatives and friends attended the small but joyous dedication. Social media footage that was referenced by Gistcon showed the happy parents-to-be dancing their way to the … Read more