The date for this year’s edition of Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) has been announced, with the hosting right going to Ondo State. Announcing that the award ceremony will take place in Akure, the Ondo State capital on December 12, 2015, Governor Olusegun Mimiko, declared total readiness to host guests at the event, boasting of […]
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One of Nigeria’s fast-rising gospel music sensations, Solagbade Sola Olaonipekun, is set to release two new videos: Anu Oluwa, a track from her third album and My year of Harvest, a track from her new album. This is coming shortly after the release of her fourth album. Both videos are due to be released on […]
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The 2015 winner of Airtel Trace Music Star, Mayunga Nalimi, has released the musical video for his debut single, Nice Couple. The video shoot, which took place in Orlando East, South Africa, according to information released by the producers, sees Mayunga Nalimi touchdown in Johannesburg from his native country of Tanzania to embark on the […]
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Following the demise of popular Yoruba movie actor, Muftau Adio, otherwise known as Ajigi Jaga, a couple of artistes have extolled the virtues of the late thespian. One of them is Nigerian actress, producer and director, Toyin Adegbola. Speaking to The Nation, the actress who also goes by the alias, Asewo To Re Mecca said […]
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The body of 22-year-old daughter of Bobbi Kristina, daughter of American musicians, Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, will be interned today, in New Jessey. Kristina died in hospice care on July 26, six months after she was found face down and unresponsive in a bathtub at her Atlanta home on January 31. She […]
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Star actress, scriptwriter and producer, Omoni Oboli recently shared pictures of herself on a boat cruise on the social media. Also on the cruise were international, Africa-born music star, Akon, billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu, and producer Jesse Jagz. The hardworking mother of three, and wife to Dr Nnamdi Oboli is a Foreign Languages graduate of […]
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Gospel crooner, Grace Okoduwa, aka Jahdiel has released a new video for her song, Dis my Handz. The song is presented in her signature soulful and spirit-lifting style, and is introduced with guitar stringing. The talented singer, on Tuesday July 28, tied the knot traditionally with her longtime beau and fellow gospel crooner, Eben while […]
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As Bobbi Kristina was buried alongside her mother Whitney Houston yesterday, town police announced road closures and restrictions around Fairview Cemetery. Bobbi, the 22-year-old only child of singers Houston and Bobby Brown, died in hospice care on July 26, months after she was found unresponsive in her Georgia home. East Broad Street, where the cemetery […]
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In partnership with Pathcare Laboratories, Classic FM on Saturday, August 1, held the 2015 edition of its Doctors on Air Medical Mission. Held at Yaba Local Government secretariat, Yaba, Lagos, the management of the radio station called on government at all level to give more attention to making quality healthcare services accessible to the masses. […]
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Nigerian musicians and their art seem to be all about crossing borders these days. Pundits have said that it is not a bad thing. Toeing the same line as his colleagues, the Egberipapa 1 of Nigerian music, Enetimi Alfred Odon; better known as Timaya, yesterday posted photos of himself on Instagram, posing with Barbadian singer, […]
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In memory of the late Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the rooftop of his residence came alive on Sunday with music and banter. From the beginning of the Gbemisola Street, Ikeja, where the edifice is domiciled, the celebratory ambience could be felt by both residents and revelers alike. The four storey structure which also houses […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday vowed to extend his campaign against corruption to the Nollywood industry. The President said he would ensure relevant agencies and commissions are strengthened to execute his anti-corruption campaign on piracy. He spoke at the 28th edition of Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) international conference organised by the National Institute […]
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Nigeria’s queen of Soul, Bukola Elemide, aka Asa gave a rousing performance at the Convent Garden Piazza, United Kingdom, on August 1. The singer, songwriter, and recording artiste is presently on the U.K. leg of her Europe tour, in promotion of her latest album Bed of Stone, proving beyond any measure of a doubt her […]
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Expectant mother, actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus looks striking as she flaunts her growing baby bump in the August issue of Genevieve magazine. The actress who is getting set for the cinema release of her latest work, Dry, billed for the later part of the month, is seen wearing a pink one-shoulder style maxi-dress with a silver […]
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•Restates commitment to national security President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday vowed to extend his campaign against corruption to the Nollywood industry. He said he would ensure relevant Agencies andCcommissions are strengthened to execute his anti-corruption campaign on piracy. The president spoke at the 28th ?edition of Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) international conference, organised by […]
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It was a rare mix of personalities at the Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, as daughter of millionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy, kicked off her concert of 8-country tour in Lagos. Tagged ‘Cuppy Takes Africa’, the much publicised show witnessed the convergence of music lovers, fashion buffs, business moguls and others who added […]
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•Restates commitment to national security President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday vowed to extend his campaign against corruption to the Nollywood industry. He said he would ensure relevant Agencies and Commissions are strengthened to execute his anti-corruption campaign on piracy. The president spoke at the 28th edition of Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) international conference, organised […]
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It was a rare mix of personalities at the Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, as daughter of millionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy, kicked off her concert of 8-country tour in Lagos. Tagged ‘Cuppy Takes Africa’, the much publicised show witnessed the convergence of music lovers, fashion buffs, business moguls and others who added […]
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After a long break from the Nigerian music industry, Prince Jeff Ejike Chukwuanuka, aka FJ the King, has returned with a new single titled Oh My Lover. The work features dancehall star, Timaya. The entertainer, who is also the head of Attitude Unit Group, said the new single is for his teeming fans who have […]
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He is described as the king of Nigerian comedy, but Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, aka Alibaba has proven to have some more wits about him. This time, he brings his brand of comedy to bear, as he encourages his fans not to give up in life, using a typical Niger Delta delicacy, banga soup for his […]
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