Top 20 Weekly Entertainment News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News

Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup, making headlines from Saturday, June 13th to Saturday, June 20th, 2026.

Emotions As Alexx Ekubo Lay To Rest In Abia

Nigerian celebrities, fans and supporters across the country stormed Abia State as the family of late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, laid him to rest on Thursday, June 18, in his hometown of Arochukwu.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that the remains of Alexx arrived at his father’s compound on Wednesday…Read More

Baba Ijesha, Celebrity Fashion Designer, CEO Luminee Welcome Baby Boy

Nollywood actor and comedian, Olanrewaju Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha has announced the birth of his baby boy with celebrity fashion designer, Abiodun Folashade widely known as CEO Luminee.

In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, Baba Ijesha expressed…Read More

Headies 2026 To Hold In Toronto – Organizers

The organisers of the 2026 Headies Award have announced that the 18th edition of the prestigious award will be held in Toronto, Canada, despite the date has not been announced.

Announcing the development on Monday, June 15, during “The Big Announcement” event at…Read More

Grammys Announces Five New Categories For 2027 Awards

The Grammys on Wednesday announced the introduction of five new categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards, broadening the scope of the prestigious music event to accommodate more global genres and musical traditions.

According to the Recording Academy, the newly created categories are Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance…Read More 

Tems, Stevie Wonder, Others To Perform At Obama Presidential Centre Opening

Popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Temilade Opaniran, better known as Tems and music legend, Stevie Wonder, are billed to perform at the official opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago on Thursday, June 18.

New Telegraph reports that the Barack Obama Presidential Centre is…Read More

Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ Gesture Sparks Praise As Obi Links W’Cup Culture To Nigeria’s Leadership Gaps

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has drawn widespread attention for his emotional advocacy on the global stage during the 2026 World Cup, using his appearance to spotlight Nigeria’s worsening security challenges and the plight of abducted schoolchildren.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that Davido appeared in a custom black leather jacket…Read More

Falz Joins Lagos Protest, Demands Swift Action Against Rising Insecurity

Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, better known as Falz, on Friday, joined a protest in Lagos calling on authorities to take decisive steps to address the growing insecurity across the country.

Speaking to journalists during the demonstration, Falz expressed …Read More

ICYMI: Rema, Lisa, Anitta Shine At World Cup Opening Ceremony

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, delivered a standout moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.

At the world stage, Rema joined other celebrities, such as BLACKPINK’s Lisa and…Read More

Phyna Makes Grand Return To Instagram, Marks 29th Birthday

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 7 winner and Nollywood actress, Ijeoma Otabor, better known as Phyna, has made a grand return to Instagram.

New Telegraph recalls that the BBNaija Level Up winner’s Instagram account was deactivated for unknown reasons some months back…Read More

Emeka Ike Sues INEC, Wike’s Aide Over Breach Of Personal Data

Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged breach of personal data.

The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, June 15…Read More

Emotions As Alex Ekubo’s Casket Arrives At Father’s Compound (Video)

Nigerian celebrities and Nigerians on X have taken to their pages to react to the video of late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo‘s casket arriving at his father’s compound at Arochukwu, Abia State.

In the viral clips, family, friends, industry colleagues, and community members gathered to say their goodbyes to Alexx one last time…Read More

‎Alleged N1.3bn Fraud: Peter Okoye’s Absence Stalls Trial

‎The scheduled continuation trial of Jude Okoye, the manager of the defunct music group P-Square, at the Ikoyi Federal High Court, Lagos, was stalled on Wednesday due to the absence of Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, who was billed to be cross-examined by the defence team.

‎Jude and his musical firm, Northside Music Limited, are standing trial…Read More

Denrele Edun Married Self To Celebrate 45th Birthday

Nigerian entertainer and media personality, Denrele Edun has announced a symbolic self-marriage to mark his 45th birthday.

Denrele made this announcement in a video post shared on his official social media page…Read More

Ycee Opens Up On Why He Step Aside From Music

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee has revealed why he decided to go on a music break.

Speaking about his absence from the music industry in recent years, on content creator, Carter Efe livestream programme…Read More

Yul Edochie Denies Blocking Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband From Seeing Their Children

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has dismissed allegations that he played a role in preventing the ex-husband of his wife, Judy Austin, from having access to their children.

The actor reacted on Friday after Judy Austin’s former husband reportedly claimed..Read More

Kate Henshaw Speaks On Intimacy Role In “Blood Sisters 2”

Veteran actress, Kate Henshaw, has addressed the attention surrounding her intimate scene with Daniel Etim-Effiong in “Blood Sisters 2.” She praised her co-star for maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout filming.

Henshaw revealed that some of her male friends wondered how Daniel remained composed during the scene…Read More

AY Shares Late Alexx Ekubo’s Final Message After Burial

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun has shared an emotional message from the late Alexx Ikenna Ekubo, following his burial in his hometown on Thursday, 18 June, 2026.

In a post shared on social media, AY revealed that the message was recorded by the deceased…Read More

I’ve Not Retired From Music- Peter Okoye

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, has taken to his social media pages to react to the requests by some online trolls that he should retire.

While reacting to the trolls that he should not be doing Afrobeats at his age…Read More

Why Music Industry Is A Spiritual Experience – Nicki Minaj

Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, Nicki Minaj has opened up about what she described as “Spiritual warfare” and a profound spiritual battle within the music industry, alleging that powerful figures have created obstacles for her and other artists throughout their careers.

The self-acclaimed Queen of Rap, made this shocking revelation during an…Read More

Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband Opens Up On How Marriage Crashed

The estranged husband of Nollywood actress Judy Austin, Obasi, has narrated what led to the collapse of their marriage, saying he played a significant role in supporting her education and personal development before she became successful.

Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast…Read More