Entertainment
I Do Both Ways!” – Denrele Edun Opens Up On His Sexuality
Media personality, Denrele Edun, has subtly suggested that he is bisexual while responding to a netizen’s inquiry about his sexuality.
A user with the handle BigTarantino asked, “Sorry, but is Denrele gay?”
In his response, Denrele played with the word GAY, using it as an acronym for different phrases before making a bold statement about his sexuality.
He wrote:
“GAY as in, Gorgeous.And.Young, Graceful.And.Youthful?
“Or best,
“Who you go to bed AS is different from Who you go to bed WITH!
Denrele then declared, “So to answer your question, I’ll plainly leave it outchea; I’m a Sexual Outlaw who’s BI your side!”—a clear reference to the term bisexual.
Asake Explains His Drastic New Look
Meanwhile, Nigerian Afrobeats star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has finally addressed the reason behind his striking new appearance.
The singer recently debuted a fresh look, ditching his signature dreadlocks for a shorter hairstyle and adding facial tattoos—leaving many fans curious about the sudden change.
Speaking during an interview on the red carpet at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Asake revealed that his transformation was driven by personal comfort and self-expression.
He stated that his current look is a reflection of how he feels in the moment, emphasizing that he might change it again in the future.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has taken home the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), earning acclaim for her powerful role in Farmer’s Bride.
The win is a career milestone for Aigbe, who triumphed over a star-studded lineup that included Meg Otanwa (Inside Life), Tina Mba (Suspicion), Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love), Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast), Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3), and Darasimi Nadi (Aburo).
Akelicious reports that the event kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night which is held on Saturday (today).
Attendees similarly graced the event with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by Multichoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment, and digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African continent.
The award ceremony is held in Lagos, Nigeria, and broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels and the awards will be determined by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
Among the top contenders, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way secured multiple nominations across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In the acting categories, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were nominated for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among those vying for Best Lead Actress.
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has won the ‘Best Lead Actor award’ at the 2025 AMVCA with his movie “Seven Doors”.
The award is as a result of his exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to the industry.
Adebayo’s portrayal in the film has captivated audiences and critics alike, showcasing his ability to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
He couldn’t utter a word as he betrayed emotion.
He defeated seven other actors to win the award attended by top industry players.
Entertainment
AMVCA 2025: Iyo Prosper outshines Taaooma, Brain Jotter in winning Content Creator award
Budding content creator, Iyo Prosper Adokiye has won the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos on Saturday.
Iyo Prosper clinched the coveted award ahead of industry giants, Taooma and Brain Jotter.
He won with his viral content, We Listen We Don’t Judge, Bible Edition.
The organisers said, “From reels to reality, Iyo Prosper Adokiye blurred the lines and broke the rules”.
Also nominated in the keenly contested category were digital trailblazers like Jide Ibitoye (Jide Pounds), Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) and Elozonam.
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