Entertainment & Society

Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux Announce Pregnancy

July 25, (THEWILL) — Influencer and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, is expecting her first child with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The couple made the announcement on Instagram Thursday evening, sharing stunning maternity photos and the...

Grammy Winner Tems Becomes Africa’s Highest-Selling Female Artist

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July 25, (THEWILL) — Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as Africa's highest-selling female artist, overtaking icons such as Angelique Kidjo, Tiwa Savage, and Yemi Alade, according to verified chart data. The Grammy-winning star, who...

Wizkid Makes History As First African Artist To Hit 9 Billion Spotify Streams

July 24, (THEWILL) — Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 9 billion total streams on Spotify. The milestone cements Wizkid's position as one of the continent’s...

Black Sabbath Legend Ozzy Osbourne Dies At 76

July 22, (THEWILL) — Black Sabbath singer, Ozzy Osbourne, has died at the age of 76, a family statement said on Tuesday. “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved...

The Cosby Show Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies In Swimming Accident While On Vacation

July 21, (THEWILL) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica. He was 54. The Judicial Investigation Department in Costa Rica confirmed...

Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Tom Njemanze Passes Away After Cancer Battle

July 19, (THEWILL) — Nollywood has been plunged into mourning following the death of veteran actor Tom Njemanze, who passed away on July 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by actor and filmmaker Stanley...

Rapper Speed Darlington Sues NAPTIP For N3bn Over Rights Violation

July 18, (THEWILL) — Controversial rapper Speed Darlington has slammed a N3 billion lawsuit against the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), accusing the agency of violating his fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the...

Connie Francis Iconic 1950s–60s Pop Star Dies At 87

July 17, (THEWILL) — Connie Francis, the legendary American singer who rose to international fame in the late 1950s and 1960s with timeless hits like Who's Sorry Now?, Stupid Cupid, and Everybody's Somebody's Fool, has died at the age...

American Idol Executive Robin Kaye, Husband Found Shot Dead In Los Angeles Home, Suspect Arrested

July 17, (THEWILL) — Veteran music supervisor for American Idol, Robin Kaye, and her husband, Thomas, were found dead in their Los Angeles home in a suspected double homicide that has shocked the entertainment industry. The 70-year-old couple was discovered...

Big Brother Naija Season 10 Premieres July 26 With Record N150m Grand Prize

July 16, (THEWILL) — MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 10 will premiere on July 26, with a special double-launch weekend scheduled for July 26 and 27. This season promises to be the biggest...