Nollywood actor Kanayo Awurum has blamed his actions on poverty and lack of roles in movies, while recuperating from injuries sustained in a car crash.

The reggae legend is brushing aside his battle with drugs and alcoholism to release a new single.

The Yemi Alade collection was inspired by the award-winning musician's career and personality.

Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered two record companies to pay damages to Sunday Adeniyi, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, for infringing on his work.

The popular actress returns to the screen in her upcoming self-produced movie, Road to Yesterday. The movie tells the story of an estranged couple, who try to mend their relationship on a road trip to a relative's funeral.

The popular Nollywood actress has taken to social media to explain why she filed for divorce from Phillip Ehiagwina.

The blogger also shared an inspirational story about her rise to fame and fortune on her blog.

The controversial singer Dencia has asked media houses to stop addressing her as 'Nigeria's Nicki Minaj.'

The singing duo Peter and Paul Okoye were returning from a concert in Ibadan.

The veteran musician is now the Tafida Kudendan of Kudendan. Tuface was honored with the title because of his humanitarian projects.

The award-winning singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was robbed shortly after landing in South Africa.

Reports went viral that the wife of the actor had filed a suit in a customary court seeking to dissolve her marriage over alleged domestic violence.

The TV personality, Denrele Edun, has released photos comparing himself to U.S.  transgender and reality star, Caitlyn Jenner.

The 24-year-old Delta State dancer was crowned winner of Globacom-spon­sored Dance with Peter reality TV show.

The award-winning singer says she is the first Nigerian female act to launch a mobile application.

Mavin Crew label boss Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, addresses the Mavin crew and their upcoming concert, his relationship status and the probability of working with D'banj again in an interview.

The violence started as the speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Aminu Shagali, gave his closing remarks.

The award-winning rapper took to social media to express his appreciation.

The movie, 93 Days, demonstrates the bravery of men and women who risked their lives and made sacrifices to save Nigerians from the consequences of the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease.

Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has accused the founder of the House Hold of God Church, Pastor Chris Okotie, of playing a part in the ongoing crisis in his marriage.

The award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun has been chosen as the 'Best of the Best' of the winners of the last decade of the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.

The show features children between the ages of 2 to 10 responding to questions.

The Enugu-based actor was one of the most controversial actors in the Nigerian movie industry.

The pop icon made the plea during a concert held to celebrate his fortieth birthday.

The Hausa musician Adamu Wayya, popularly known as Danmaraya Jos, represented the country in many international and local cultural festivals.

Yul Edochie has responded to his alleged stalker who has said the actor is in a relationship with him.

Some fans of the Nollywood actress are unhappy that she was socialising with the former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who is accused of alleged fraud and corruption.

The award-winning duo is the first African act to have over 50 million views for a video. The song was a tribute to the king of pop, Michael Jackson.

Five Star Music has denied that Abiodun Toyyib, popularly known as Skiibii, pulled a stunt to market his music.

 Desmond Elliot is the only entertainer known to have successfully run for political office.

The actress took home the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Daily Trust highlights actors with Nigerian roots who are making waves in Hollywood.

Nigerian music stars shone brightly at the glamorous awards ceremony, taking home eight awards at the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards.

The actress filed for divorce after her six-year-old marriage failed last year.

The radio personality, blogger and motivational speaker was reportedly shot dead by armed robbers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz took to Instagram to share themselves dancing to Wizkid's Ojuelegba and Caro.

The 39-year-old who is a producer, director and writer has featured in many movies including The Good Wife, Star Wars Rebels, The Last King of Scotland, among many others.

Internationally acclaimed author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, disclosed in an essay in a newspaper that she was haunted by a feeling of guilt, because her fame had indirectly made her father a target of kidnappers.

After weeks of suspense and countless insults on her Instagram, singer Tiwa Savage has finally revealed the face of her baby boy.

As 2014 ends, we take a look at events that shaped the year- from broken marriages, to entertainment awards and the passing on of some great entertainment industry stars.

The singer's husband and manager Tunji, Tee Billz, shared a picture of him holding the hand of the baby on Instagram with the caption, 'Thank you Jesus'.

The pop star's new video, Fans Mi, which features U.S. rapper Meek Mill has received criticism for showing off hard drugs and indecency.

A report from a Nigerian Blog, Pulse, revealed that a lot of readers from Nigeria, believe that D'Banj should not be dating South African media personality Bonang Matheba.

Until their fallout in 2012, the two were popular for the many hit tracks they made together.

Karen Igho stepped into the limelight when she won the sixth edition of Big Brother Africa in 2011.

Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has released the remix to his hit song Ojuelegba featuring American rapper Drake and Grime artist, Skepta.

Controversial Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh talks about some of the darkest moments of her life and the dangers of depression.

The multi-award winning artist D'banj is set to celebrate with his fans around the world with live 'unplugged' concerts across the globe.

The controversial actor talks about his relationship with Nadia Buari, his deliverance at TB Joshua's church, his career and how he feels about bloggers.

The list includes Americanah by Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, three novels in translation from Brazil, France and Morocco and novels from Australia, Ireland, the UK, and the USA.

Desperate Housewives Africa is an African adaptation of the popular U.S. TV series, Desperate Housewives, set to launch end of this month.

The Grammy Award-winning singer was due to perform in Lagos on May 1st at the May Day Live Concert.

The documentary "Game Changers: How the Harlem Globetrotters Battled Racism",  produced by ARISE News, is the first Emmy for the news channel.

Dancehall star Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has revealed that he would have become a criminal if he didn't have passion for music.

Rumours abound that the hit track, Katapot, produced by Don Jazzy, was directed at D'banj and ex-Mavin signee Wande Coal.

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, and #BringBackOurGirls campaigner Obiageli Ezekwesili are among those on the Top 100 list.

Answers Africa brings you the top 10 wealthiest musicians in the continent. Do you agree?

Leadership newspaper lists some of the country's music artists who were unable to shine beyond the success of their first few songs and who decided to quit.