This week in Nigerian entertainment featured speculations about celebrity separations, a pregnancy reveal, new music releases, and a former president's birthday. Highlights included reality star BamBam dropping her husband's surname amid divorce rumors and businesswoman Jennysglow sharing her baby bump. Music artists Ayra Starr and Mavo dropped their first singles of the year.
The past week brought a mix of personal milestones and professional updates in Nigeria's entertainment scene. Speculation swirled around former Big Brother Naija housemate BamBam, who has removed her husband Teddy A's surname from her social media profiles. The couple, who met and fell in love on the 2018 season of the reality show, faced divorce rumors starting in December 2025. Fans noted their separate Christmas posts that year, but neither has addressed the gossip publicly.
In a show of support, actor Saidi Balogun attended the wake-keep for the mother of his ex-wife, actress Faithia Williams. Faithia marked her birthday on the same day her mother passed in February, receiving comfort from family and colleagues. The former couple, separated for over a decade, recently exchanged warm birthday messages on social media, surprising observers.
Beauty entrepreneur Jennysglow, founder of the Nigerian skincare brand Jennysglow, announced her pregnancy via Instagram photos of her baby bump. The reveal drew congratulations from fans and peers.
On the music front, Ayra Starr released 'Where Do We Go' on Friday, her first single of 2026 following tracks like 'Hot Body' and 'Who’s Dat Girl.' The song delves into the uncertainties of a loving yet unclear relationship. Similarly, Mavo debuted 'Mofe,' a dance-oriented track exploring love and dating themes, also on Friday.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo marked his 89th birthday on March 5 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, joined by national leaders and celebrities. Musician Charly Boy presented him with a large gift box at the event. Obasanjo recently attended the premiere of actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's film 'Mother’s Love,' highlighting his ties to the industry.
