THE management of Five Star Music has removed its manager, Soso Soberekon, over the rumoured death of an artiste, Skiibii Mayana. This was made known when Skiibii Mayana and his mentor, Kcee visited Wazobia FM on Wednesday for a live broadcast. According to the duo, their appearance on the morning show hosted by Yaw, was […]
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There has been much buzz about the planned Dance with Peter reality show, and as audition is scheduled to begin on August 28, in the Federal Capital Territory, there is no doubt that skilled dancers and fans of Peter Okoye, one-half of the PSquare group in whose name the show is patterned, will storm the […]
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Weeks after she launched Sholala dance competition, Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim has presented a cheque of $1000 to the Nigerian winner. The Crime to Christ actress made the presentation at the Oasis Medspa, Ikoyi, Lagos. A statement from the actress’ team said that the sultry entertainer took time off her Spa treatment to present the […]
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Celebrated Nigerian OAP, actor and compere, Steve Onu, aka Yaw was a year older yesterday and for him, it was a time for sober reflection. The Wazobia FM presenter, who arrived London on Saturday, started receiving felicitations from his fans, friends and fellow entertainers from the early hours of Sunday. However, making ‘his day’ impressionable, […]
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Hours before the kick off of Ibadan leg of the ongoing Star Music Trek concert last Saturday, the buzz got a notch higher, with revelers at the Trans Amusement Park in Samonda, Ibadan, having a ‘taste’ of the show. Top artistes on the lineup, including Chidinma, Sound Sultan, Pasuma, Wande Coal, May D, Young Grey […]
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The Nigerian music scene is about to witness a fresh tune as fast-rising singer, Ugochukwu Uche Anya, aka Gogowe drops her latest effort I no send. According to the songstress, the banging track is an Afrobeat inspired song that talks about being oneself and not focusing on the opinions of other people. The video which […]
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A few weeks after making it to rehab, root reggae artiste Majekodunmi Fasheke, aka Majek Fashek, is said to be on the road to recovery by those who have paid him a visit. Joining the list of Nigerians who are enthusiastic that his condition is nearing a permanent solution is the Chairman of the Copyright […]
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In an all-revealing interview on Rubbin Minds with Ebuka, Nollywood actress, Ini Edo talked about her failed marriage to Phillip Ehiagwina. The actress revealed that she got married early because she wanted to have a family so it wouldn’t seem that she chose career over family, even though her career is also very important. “Basically […]
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Preparations to hold the annual anniversary of the death of Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, tagged Felabration, is in full swing. This year’s event series, according to the organisers, will hold from October 12 to 18. An annual event, Felabration is a celebration the life and times of the Afrobeat icon, and chronicles his ideals, and […]
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Nollywood actress, producer, and entrepreneur, Rukky Sanda added another year on Sunday and for her, there was no better way to celebrate than with photographs of herself looking sultry. Taking to Instagram to thank God for adding another year, to her age the actress posted the photographs and captioned one of them; “Too thankful… Too […]
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The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, in partnership with African Union Commission, AUC, has unveiled the final nominees for its 2015 edition. At an international media conference which took place penultimate Friday at Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, President/Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada said that the award ceremony is […]
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Music artiste Sound Sultan has revealed why he never gets tired of watching himself on TV or hearing his songs on radio, saying the habit enables him to find fault with his previous works, in order to do better. The Naija Ninja crooner revealed this about himself during a radio interview on The Beat 97.9 […]
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As many seem to be oblivious of how destructive Ebola disease could have been on affected communities, 93 Days, a new film by Bolanle Austen-Peters, Dotun Olakunri, Steve Gukas and Pemon Rami captures the sacrifice made by a few for the continued existence of many. The filmmakers’ attempt to jolt the imagination of the viewers […]
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The police in Akure, Ondo State, have warned that those who flout the rules guiding the distribution and exhibition of film and video works would be made to face the full wrath of the law. The police decry threat to some officers of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in Akure by illegal […]
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If her upcoming single is as good as her looks, then new Now Music signee, Toni Tones is an artiste to watch out for. Cool sexy promo pictures best describe the collection the singer has just put out in anticipation of her new single, Hey Boy. In the photos, Toni Tones turns on sex appeal […]
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It is always sad to see another Nollywood marriage bite the dust, this time in the home of Yoruba actress Toyin Aimakhu. After a series of rumours about the eminent crash of her marriage, the Auchi, Edo state born actress, who previously used to go by the name Toyin Aimakhu –Johnson on instagram recently made […]
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With their stake in the reinvention of online radio, owners of 234Radio have said that they are not resting on their oars by making the unfamiliar terrain the toast of many. The station continues to redefine radio broadcasting with a mix of DJs touch and quality radio programming, bringing unparalleled entertainment on the go, beyond […]
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Ace broadcaster and actor, Patrick Doyle, has not been very active in Nollywood movies in recent times. Speaking to The Nation about his hiatus from the industry, he said, “I am not a professional actor, rather I see myself as a broadcaster who made forays into acting. It would be belittling to a noble profession […]
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Veteran reggae artiste, Ras Kimono has decried the heavy use of drugs and alcohol by young Nigerian entertainers. Speaking to The Nation, the root reggae crooner said, “With the rate at which our young entertainers are abusing drugs, and alcohol, many of them will be raving mad, in asylums, or rehab in the next 10 […]
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For her effort at elevating the plight of the less privileged, Nigerian singer, Nikki Laoye has been bestowed with an award as Humanitarian Personality of the Year, at the recently held World Humanitarian Day. Put together by a Nigerian/American Organisation known as World Hope Foundation, the World Humanitarian Day ceremony was held at the Oriental […]
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