Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations that it unlawfully remade the classic Yoruba film Ogbori Elemoso, insisting that its ongoing project is an original historical production rooted in independent research and duly authorised by the traditional authority of Ogbomosoland. The clarification comes amid a growing controversy sparked by veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Chief…
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly rejected the title of a newly released Nollywood feature film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which premiered in cinemas Nationwide on December 16, 2025. CAN, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the movie’s title as “offensive,” “disrespectful,” and…
The Ogun State Government cancelled the ongoing selection process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, citing procedural irregularities that could expose the exercise to legal challenges. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, during a telephone interview with…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has rejected the lineage claim submitted by Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM1, ruling him ineligible to participate in the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In an official letter dated December 11, 2025, the ruling house declared the musician’s lineage form “null,…
…commends Fusengbuwa ruling house for upholding history The Baamofin of Ijebuland and Ogun State, Barrister AbdulWasiu Oduwole, a respected legal luminary in Ijebu-Ode, has appealed to all levels of Government to remain neutral in the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He also warned the kingmakers to avoid any form of corruption as the…
Otunba Ayo Osisanya, who is currently in seclusion undergoing the traditional rites for installation as the Jaginrin of Ijebu-Ode, has stated that his nomination was duly affirmed under the leadership of Oba Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode. Speaking on Wednesday at the Jaginrin House in Idele, Oyingbo, Ijebu-Ode, where he is observing the…
Lagos is once again preparing to host its annual “Detty December” celebrations, with hotels fully booked and streets set for concerts, street parties, and cultural events. The festival, a hallmark of Nigeria’s end-of-year calendar, draws citizens from across the Country and members of the diaspora, all eager to reconnect with family, enjoy the holidays, and…
The Agunsebi area of Ijebu-Ode, ancestral home of the prominent Fusengbuwa Ruling House witnessed a significant moment on Saturday as dignitaries, traditional leaders, and members of the royal family gathered to inaugurate the newly renovated Ule Obanlefa Administrative Center, Library, and Archive. The restored building, originally the residence of the late Prince Oduwole Obanlefa, grandfather…
The streets of Bethlehem lit up on December 6 as the city’s iconic Christmas tree in Manger Square was illuminated for the first time since the outbreak of the Gaza war, signaling a cautious return of festive celebrations after two years of silence. For 2023 and 2024, Bethlehem cancelled all public Christmas activities, leaving the…
A Customary Court in Akwa Ibom State has delivered a landmark judgment affirming the cultural and religious rights of the revered Ekpo masquerade institution, while awarding damages against the state Government for the unlawful arrest and detention of a traditional worshipper, Mr. Mfoniso Effiong. Effiong was arrested earlier during an Ekpo procession after State authorities…
