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‘Still waxing strong’ – Wumi Toriola brags as she breaks box office record
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has surpassed Toyin Abraham’s box office record with her latest film, Queen Lateefah. The achievement comes shortly after Toriola was named the 2024 Box Office Champion by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), an accolade awarded by the Federal Government.
Queen Lateefah has grossed an impressive ₦350 million within just two months of its September release, overtaking Toyin Abraham’s Malaika, which earned ₦302 million. The film’s success has propelled it into the top seven highest-grossing Nollywood movies of all time, with potential to challenge records set by Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah and Battle on Buka Street.
Celebrating the milestone on Instagram, Toriola expressed her gratitude:
“Number 7, Queen Lateefah is still waxing strong and shining bright! Grossing ₦350M and the 7th highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time. Big thank you to everyone.”
The achievement highlights Wumi Toriola’s growing influence in the Nigerian film industry and cements her position as one of Nollywood’s leading box office stars.
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Tiwa Savage: “Usher is so lovely”
Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has disclosed that American R&B star, Usher Raymond is a lovely personality.
Savage recently made this known during a chat with Rebecca Judd on Apple Music 1 during an intimate and entertaining session.
The self-acclaimed Africa’s number one bad girl reflected on her journey as one of Africa’s most influential music exports while opening up on being brought out by Usher as a surprise guest during his sold-out O2 Arena shows in London.
The ‘Somebody’s Son’ singer said, “That was the second time, the first was at Global Citizen in Ghana,” she shared.
“This one was extra special. I was so nervous, but Usher is just so lovely and professional.
”Tiwa Savage is widely known for her genre-blending sound and magnetic stage presence.
American singer R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year jail sentence in North Carolina for sex trafficking and racketeering.
According to report, Kelly, 58, was recently rushed to the hospital from prison after what his lawyer described as a near-deadly overdose.
His legal team has now filed an emergency request asking the court to release him temporarily from custody, saying his life is in danger.
Kelly, collapsed in his solitary confinement cell on June 13, just three days after being isolated.
His lawyer, Beau Brindley, claimed that the singer was given a dangerously high dose of medication on June 12, while still in solitary confinement.
The next day, he reportedly fainted and was taken to Duke University Hospital, where doctors said the medication could have killed him.
Entertainment
Multichoice: BBNaija Season 9 Reunion Starts June 23
The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.
The organiser of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, Multichoice, has announced June 23, 2025, for the premiere of the season 9 edition reunion show titled ‘No Loose Guard’.
According to Multichoice, the reunion will bring new energy, drama, and excitement, as the 2024 housemates return with heightened emotions.
“Old beef, new energy, new drama. Your favourites are coming in hot. #BBNaijaReunion starts on June 23 at 10:00 p.m. Set your alarms,” the organiser said.
The programme would be aired on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, as well as on DStv and GOtv platforms.
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