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Ogun to include security studies in school curriculum
THE Ogun government said on Saturday that it had commenced collaborative efforts with necessary stakeholders to include…
Kevin Hart suffers three spinal fractures
The 40-year-old actor was involved in an accident when his car veered off the Mulholland Highway in Malibu ,California ending up in a gully
NYSC: Davido postpones U.S. Tour to serve Fatherland
NIGERIAN award-winning singer, David Adeleke a.k.a. Davido has postponed his tour of the United States …
Nollywood can reduce unemployment in Nigeria — Idemudia
Etinosa Idumedia, a rising actress and movie producer, has said that if given the right type of support it needs …
I don’t owe my success to BBN — Aiyeola
Big Brother Naija star, Bisola Aiyeola, has said that she owes her success in the entertainment industry …
Popular music producer, Popito signs juicy deal with TNBT
BY ROTIMI AGBANA Multi-talented music artiste, songwriter and producer, Popito, is poised to take over the Nigerian music scene as he has signed a major …
Ghanaian crowned first ‘Miss Africa Continent’
Barefoot, wearing traditional costumes including animal hide skirts and elaborately beaded headdresses, the contestants strutted the stage before Ghanaian Rebecca Asamoah was crowned the first Miss Africa Continent. …
Abel-J Drops Two New Singles
ABEL Junior Odachukwu Udogwu a.k.a ABEL-J, Afro-pop star, has signed to Maniac Entertainment and Manage by Oryx Entertainment, a multifaceted entertainment and management label. …
Brymo Returns with Femi
OLAWALE Ashimi, better known as Brymo, is back and bubbling after his controversial split with Chocolate City, his former record label. …
Adora wins African Oscars
“ADORA”, a film produced by an American-based Nigerian movie maker, Bridget John has won the Best Film in the Diaspora category at the just concluded Nollywood and African Film Critics, NAFCA, Award in Beverly Hills, California, United States of America. The wave-making featured film, which stars John …
AFRIFF to Train 10 Students in the US
AS part of its developmental agenda for the film sector, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), is planning to take 10 students to the United States for practical training in various aspects of film-making. …
Basketmouth Launches Record Label
BRIGHT Okpocha, one of the most popular comedians in Nigeria, now has his own record label. The label which was launched recently is known as Baron World Entertainment. …
Udokwu Ventures into Politics
BOB-MANUEL Udokwu, Nollywood actor and anchor of Gulder Ultimate Search, a reality show, appears to have decided to join his colleagues in politics. …
Asa Drops New Album
ASA, Nigeria’s contemporary music queen, has released the third album of her music career. …
Chidinma Tipped as Africa’s Next Music Queen
AWILO Logomba, a Makossa singer, has tipped Chidinma, a petite singer, as the next Beyonce, the America pop star. The celebrated musician who is in Nigeria to promote his new single, ‘Bundele’ described the young singer as a power house that would be hard to ignore in the industry. …
AFRIMA 2014 Unveil Judges
NINE out of the thirteen judges that will review entries for the maiden edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, have been unveiled.
They are Laolu Akins, who has produced some top rated musical artistes in the country, Rab Bakari, Delani Makhalima, Christian Syren, Tabu Osusa, …
Elliot Goes Into Politics
DESMOND Elliot, renowned Nollywood actor and producer, has signified his interest in politics. Elliot who is also a graduate from the Lagos State University, LASU, said he would be vying for a seat at the Lagos State House of Representatives in the 2015 elections. …
2face Changes Name to ‘Tu-baba’
INNOCENT Idibia, Nigeria’s leading pop singer, finally dropped 2face, his stage name. He said after ascending with the release of his sixth album, it was time to change his name to Tu-baba. The legendary singer officially disclosed this while performing songs from ‘The Ascension,’ his new album, …
Fiberesima Sets for Marriage at 43
IBINABO Fiberesima, an embattled president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, is planning to get married before the end of the year. The actress recently announced that she had found love and would settle down with her ‘Mr. Right’ in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, before the end of the year
Enters Professor Ebenezer Obey!
– EBENEZER Obey, an evangelist and Juju maestro, has a new feather to his already crowded cap. He is now […]
BET Award Excites Ice Prince
– ICE prince, a Nigerian artist, who recently won the best international act award of the BET 2013 Awards, appears […]
Africans Win Big at BET Awards
– A MOVIE, “12 Years A Slave” was again a big winner at the just ended BET Awards at the […]
No Ban for Half of a Yellow Sun – NFVCB
– Contrary to rumours making the rounds, the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, said it had not banned […]
2face’s Dad Diagnosed with Cancer
– INNOCENT 2face Idibia, Nigeria’s music icon, has announced that his father has reportedly been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The […]
Single, Yes and So, What?
– BIMBO Akintola, Nollywood actress, is not in a hurry to settle down into matrimony. She also believes that she […]
The Return of Big Brother Africa
– BIG Brother Africa, BBA, one of Africa’s biggest reality series, is set to make a return from September 7, […]
DJ Jimmy Jatt Celebrates 25th Anniversary
– JIMMY Adewale Amu, aka DJ Jimmy Jatt is set to celebrate the silver jubilee of musical career in disc […]
2face, T-Pain to Perform at AFRIMMA
– 2FACE, Nigeria’s music superstar, and Faheem Najm, a multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning American rapper, better known as T-Pain, are […]
Kuti Earns Grammy Award Medal
– FEMI Kuti, Afro beat king, has received a medal from the Grammys for his efforts. After being nominated four […]
British Authorities Deport Ukpabio
– THE British Homeland Security has deported Helen Ukpabio, a self-acclaimed Nigerian witch-hunter, from Britain. The deportation followed the British […]
Iyke Pays Tribute To Late Mother
– JIM Iyke, a Nollywood actor, was all emotional as he paid a touching tribute to his ‘beloved’ recently. Iyke […]
2Face Releases New Album
– A NEW album by 2face Idibia titled ‘Rewind, Select and Update,’ will soon be in the market. The African […]
D’banj to Launch Koko Bread
– AFTER the successful launch of Koko Garri, Nigerian international singer and entrepreneur, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj or […]
D’Banj Brings Koko Garri
– DAPO Oyebanjo, the Nigerian musician known to many as D’banj, is releasing another album to the market. The work […]
Adichie Wins US National Critics Prize
– CHIMAMANDA Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author’s new book, Americanah has won the United States National Critics Book Prize. The book […]