Israel Chukwuyem, also known as Chuks the General, says he is partnering with Blessed Hope Foundation for talent hunt for upcoming comedians at the forthcoming Abuja comedy challenge slated for December. Chuks who said this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, noted that potential comedians from different...
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Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died at the aged of 72, his agent has said. The Scottish star, whose real name is Anthony Robert McMillan, was best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starring as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in ITV’s...
Just a day after releasing the trailer for ‘Awaiting Trial’ the first film from the studio Chude Jideonwo Presents, the film has received double recognition from one of Africa’s biggest movie platforms, the Africa Film Festival (AFRIFF). In official communication from the Festival this week, ‘Awaiting Trial’ was announced...
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Mr Obinna Simon, also known as MC Tagwaye, has bagged an international appointment with the United Agency for North South Cooperation (UTA). The appointment letter was presented during a ceremony by the country President of UTA, Executive Office, Nigeria, Mrs Abigail Amalaha, on Friday in Abuja....
Nigerian veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, known as RMD and Patrick Otoro of Rivers of Water Production are set to unify Nigerians with a stage musical drama ‘One Good Man’. The director of the stage musical dance drama, Otoro stated this while briefing the press in Abuja Otoro said that...
Host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, yesterday announced his first film ‘Awaiting Trial’ to acclaim across social media. ‘Awaiting Trial’ is a documentary film that explores both the #EndSARS protests and the ‘deeper illness’ they point to – the phenomenon in Nigeria’s communal justice system called ‘awaiting trial’ where people...
A former Big Brother Naija housemate and musician, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, is dead. Fakoya had been involved in a ghastly accident that left him in critical condition. Fellow housemate and reality star Alex Asomugha AKA Unusual disclosed the sad news in a Twitter post on...
A former Big Brother Naija housemate and musician, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, is dead. Fakoya had been involved in a ghastly accident that left him in critical condition. Fellow housemate and reality star Alex, disclosed the sad news in a Twitter post on Thursday morning. “This...
By KEMI BURKOLA, Abuja – Popular Nigeria singer, Davido has ordered a G-Wagon for his fiancee, Chioma. A video of the SUV as well as an Instagram message to a car dealer showing Davido making the order, has made the rounds on social media. Recalled that Davido has confirmed...
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Patrick Fakoya, popularly known as Rico Swavey, is currently battling for his life after he was involved in a ghastly accident. Fellow housemate and reality star Alex Unusual disclosed the sad news in a Twitter post on Tuesday, calling for prayers. “Please put @iamricoswavey in...
Showmax, an online streaming platform, says that its subscribers will have access to the live broadcast of 2022 Felabration from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, Multichoice Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “The Felabration 2022...
Nigerian superstar singer, Davido has confirmed that he will be marrying his lover, Chioma in 2023. The singer disclosed this after flamboyant UK-based Nigerian Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega who gifted Chioma a Birkin bag, hailed her as “our wife, our real wife”. Adding to Pastor Tobi’s comment, Davido said “100...
A budding Nollywood actress , Temitope Hamzat, popularly known as BSOLUTION, says that desperation for fame remains a major factor pushing female actors to succumb to sex for roles. Hamzat told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Saturday, that it was important for up and coming actresses...
The organizers of the flagship Reality TV show Big Brother Africa have announced that the link to the audition for the next season is out. They announced this via their official Twitter handle on Thursday. This will be the first of its kind since Big Brother began in Africa....
Reality TV star and Singer, WhiteMoney sits with Chude Jideonwo on #WithChude to discuss winning BBN in 2021, his music career and his ultimate goal of inevitably winning the Grammys. On the show, WhiteMoney discussed not having a degree and how watching foreign films and observing people has helped him improve himself. “The biggest teacher any man can have is experience. The second teacher anyone can have...
South African Singer, Elaine, has been selected by Spotify, an online streaming platform to join the EQUAL AFRICA programme aimed at spotlighting female artists across the continent. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for sub-Saharan Africa, in a statement, said Elaine had become Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artiste for the...
The organisers of the television reality show, Big Brother Naija season 7, say over N4.7 billion was invested in the production of the show. John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this during the prize presentation to the winner of the “Level Up” edition, Josephine Otabor, popularly known...
The 2022 Felabration Afrobics Dance Competition winners have emerged with a total cash prize of N2.38million as reward for their dedication and consistency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition was held at the New Afrikan Shrine at Ikeja, Lagos on Monday. The ‘Chrysolite’ crew won...
Some fans of the just concluded television reality show, Big Brother Naija season 7, have commended the organisers for an entertaining and educating show. The fans who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos, gave divergent views of their assessment of the show, with...
Producer and director, Kunle Afolayan has reacted to his movie Anikulapo snub by the Oscar selection committee. The movie centres on a stranger who strikes an illicit affair with one of the King’s young wives, which eventually gets him sentenced to death after the affair was discovered. Last month,...