Amunuba Chibuike popularly known as DJ Chi has hailed Disc Jockeys (DJs) across Nigeria, for taking Afro-beat to the world and bringing recognition through constant devotion of spreading good music. DJ Chi in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said Afrobeat was big worldwide...
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By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has been elected unopposed as National Public Relations Officer of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The National Secretary of AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Yakubu said that Kate was elected...
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has announced Nigerian Afro Pop artiste, Yemi Alade as its ‘EQUAL Africa Artiste’ for January. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. She said the Spotify EQUAL Africa programme seeks to provide female artistes...
Barely three days to the eighth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged “Teranga Edition”, Senegalese-French actor and comedian, Ahmed Sylla, has been announced as the host for the award night. Chinonso Ihekire, AFRIMA Communications Manager, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Ihekire said...
It was glitz and glamour as the premier and leading financial institution in the country, FirstBank thrilled their customer to a memorable “DecemberIssaVybe” at the just concluded Vibe on the Beach, featuring sensational music act, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun widely known as Big Wiz. The timing of the concert was...
Nigerian Artiste, Bella Schmurda sits with Chude Jideonwo to discuss his journey to fame, his inspiration, and speaking up when Mohbad had issues with his record label. Speaking on his tweet when Mohbad was in conflict with his previous label, Marlian Music, he shared, “Mohbad is my bro, and before I spoke out, I had been in this thing. Though it...
Impressed with the success of the Burna Boy ‘Lagos Loves Damini’ Jan. 1 show, the UK government has begun talks with its organisers toward exploring a partnership that would shore up the entertainment sector in Nigeria. Steps toward the partnership kicked off in a meeting held at the British...
Temi Otedola, actress and media personality made her stage debut in ‘Motherland the Musical’. The play was directed and produced by ace producer, Bolanle Austen-Peters. The play was a perfect blend of costuming and storytelling with actors like Francis Onwochei, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan and Uzo Osimkpa. In the stage play,...
A video has sparked outrage after a wedding guest was caught touching a bride inappropriately at her church wedding in Enugu-Ukwu, Anambra state. The incident happened after the bride and groom were joined in Holy Matrimony. Guests were allowed to form a line at the altar to hug them....
Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charley Boy, says his union with his wife, Lady Diana, has often times been faced with turbulence just like any other marriage. The renowned singer/songwriter, who took to his Instagram page in a video clip, said that sometimes they want to give...
The host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo has released the third instalment of his annual list of some of the most interesting people in the culture. #TheJoy150 list profiles 150 Nigerians whose lives and work inspire and bring joy. The list was announced in a special annual episode of the show along with co-hosts...
The 2022 edition of “#DecemberIssaVybe” by FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution, has stood the test of time as it yet again created exciting opportunities for individuals and families to come together to celebrate the end of the year. The listed events promoted by the Bank birthed memories that will...
The historical concert – “Lagos loves Damini” – that featured Grammy Award winning singer and song writer Burna Boy, was a huge success, its organisers, Wonder X, said in a statement on Monday. “The Burna Boy team took the bustling mega city by Storm. “Burna Boy, leading a 30-...
Showmax, an online streaming platform and TikTok have hosted the top five finalists of the TikTok Naija Comedy festival which held from Nov. 10. Jennifer Ukoh-Osamwonyi, PR Manager, Showmax in a statement on Friday, said that the top finalists were hosted alongside the famous content creator, Mr Macaroni, in...
Some Nollywood actors have taken to their social media platforms to mourn late Actor, Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as “Sir K”, who died on Dec. 27, 2022. Late Adebayo had been laid to rest and the course of his death remains unknown. The Actors who took to their Instagram...
Many have argued that actress Moesha Budoung sacrificed herself by boldly coming out to admit she had enhanced her body. This move encouraged many women who didn’t feel comfortable in their bodies to follow suit by undergoing surgeries to enhance their buttocks, hips and waist to appear more curvier...
Reality Star, Mercy Eke sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of the viral TV show, #WithChude to discuss accusations the media peddle against her and life after Big Brother Naija. On her choice to respond to the blogger who claimed she slept with IVD, she shared, “This blogger has been on my case since forever. This person...
The Nollywood actress, Enemchukwu Chinelo Rosemary, also known as Ifediche (Queen), has been appointed a brand ambassador of Jigbo Instant Africa Salad. The product is being manufactured and packaged by Mitchelle Foods Enterprise Ltd., Enugu. Unveiling its brand ambassador on Tuesday night in Enugu, the Managing Director/Chief Executive officer...
By MBAFAN ADE – One of the oldest rallying points for the elites in the Middle Belt region, the Gboko Club 1932, rolled out the drums on Monday to celebrate 90 years of its existence, with the conferment of awards on deserving members, associatets and other professionals deemed to...