By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Spotify, a global streaming giant, has announced Nigerian sensation singer, Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly known as “Qing Madi”, as itsEQUAL Africa artiste for June. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s head of music for Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. “We are proud...
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Singer and dancer, Yeni Kuti sits with the host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, discuss the circumstances surrounding her father’s death, her life as a dancer and her family. On how Fela’s reputation has grown after his death despite the disdain he was treated while he was alive, Yeni said, “it amuses me. I remember that Fela was in jail and my cousin Dotun introduced me to this...
Television presenter and actress, Laura Monyeazo Abebe, popularly known as Moet Abebe, sits with the host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo to discuss leaving an abusive partner, her struggle with low self-esteem, and dealing with an absent father. “I was politely asked to leave my secondary school because I was a bully. Now I am anti-bullying. I think for you to be against something, you have to experience it. I wasn’t necessarily on the receiving...
Nigeria’s highest grossing movie, ‘Battle on Buka Street’, is set to launch on Prime Video on June 16. Amazon revealed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to the statement, the box office sensation from Funke Akindele will...
A Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth is expected to take the stage for his highly anticipated “Unprovoked Comedy” show in New York City June 11. BasketmouthUnprovoked show will not only feature the comedic brilliance of Basketmouth but also include performances by Dolly P, DJ...
By OLA MUDOPE , Lagos – Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, says Africa has the prospects of becoming highest net exporter of technology talent. Mr Eazi made the assertion in a statement issued by his media team on Friday in Lagos. The singer,...
Spotify, a global online streaming platform, has revealed Tom Odell’s “Another Love”; Billie Eilish’s “Lovely” and Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved”, as the top tracks on mellow playlists among Nigerian Gen Zs. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in...
Reactions have continued to trail the recently held African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) over the criteria for selecting nominees and award winners. The event which held on May 20, has had the social media buzzing with some fans celebrating their favourites for their wins while others have called...
Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West African Channels, on Saturday announced that lovers of Africa Magic flicks are set to be thrilled with the premiere of a new series titled “The Hidden”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new tv series will premiere May...
It was all glitz and glamour as the ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday to honour some of the finest in the African film industry. The event held at the Eko Hotel Convention Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, with media host presenter Ik...
Dr Patrick Ezie, a medical expert, says that ‘dance’ is a form of therapy that can help in decreasing depression, anxiety, muscle pain and boosting the quality of one’s life. He said this on the sideline of the 2023 National Unity Dance Festival, organised by the Drums Majors for...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Spotify, global streaming platform, says the African Heat playlist is mostly streamed in the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and Canada. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said this...
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) says the death of Nollywood actors, Murphy Afolabi, Saint Obi, Mukaila Adedigba and Wasiu Adegbenro, is devastating to the association. Bolaji Amusan, National President of TAMPAN, stated this in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos. Amusan condoled the families...
A popular Abuja based Afro-pop artiste, Chidubem Kenechukwu Udoji, know as ‘Detailmadeit’ has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to grant artistes access to creative funds to improve the sector in the Federal Capital Territory. Udoji made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria...
Colleagues of Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, have expressed shock over the news of his death. Afolabi reportedly died of injuries sustained from a fall in his bathroom on Sunday morning. The Osun-born thespian recently celebrated his 49th birthday which was the last post on his Instagram page. His colleagues...
Fans have continued to express sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, who reportedly passed on after a prolonged illness. The 57-year-old Imo born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed ailment. Fans and families have continued...
South African Disc Jockey, Happiness Ndlovu, popularly known as “DJHappyGal”, has commended female DJs who have over the years mastered the craft and carved a niche for themselves. Ndlovu, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Durban, said it was no doubt that...
Nigerian Singer, Songwriter and Artist, Nissi Ogulu sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude to discuss her relationship with her parents, her career as a designer and her music. “I have lived in London for 12 years. Immediately after university, I did a project, and my supervisor was gassed about the project. He reached out to a colleague at Jaguar Land Rover for me, because of how well I had done on the...