The Christian community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned gospel minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan. Details surrounding her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but sources close to the family confirmed that the respected evangelist passed on earlier today. Evangelist Soetan was widely…
“When I posted the phrase “Shame of a Nation,” many people quickly rushed to their own conclusions. Some assumed that I was referring to someone called Bwala. Frankly, I do not know who he is, nor do I care about whatever he may have said or not said. Others assumed that I was speaking about…
It was a landmark legal battle highlighting artistic rights, record company practices, and the rise of King Sunny Ade in Nigeria’s music industry. Background: In 1974, Chief Abioro, chairman of African Songs Limited (ASL), filed a lawsuit against King Sunny Ade, alleging breach of his record contract. The case drew national attention as it exposed…
There is a Yoruba saying that has stayed with me for a long time: “Igi kìí gbé abẹ́ igi kó di igi.” Literally translated, it means a tree growing under another tree cannot flourish to become a big tree. For years I have pondered over this proverb, reflecting on its deeper meaning. Recently, an experience…
The Christian community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned gospel minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan. Details surrounding her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but sources close to the family confirmed that the respected evangelist passed on earlier today. Evangelist Soetan was widely…
“When I posted the phrase “Shame of a Nation,” many people quickly rushed to their own conclusions. Some assumed that I was referring to someone called Bwala. Frankly, I do not know who he is, nor do I care about whatever he may have said or not said. Others assumed that I was speaking about…
It was a landmark legal battle highlighting artistic rights, record company practices, and the rise of King Sunny Ade in Nigeria’s music industry. Background: In 1974, Chief Abioro, chairman of African Songs Limited (ASL), filed a lawsuit against King Sunny Ade, alleging breach of his record contract. The case drew national attention as it exposed…
There is a Yoruba saying that has stayed with me for a long time: “Igi kìí gbé abẹ́ igi kó di igi.” Literally translated, it means a tree growing under another tree cannot flourish to become a big tree. For years I have pondered over this proverb, reflecting on its deeper meaning. Recently, an experience…
Fathia Balogun has revealed that the end of her marriage was the biggest upset that took her off her feet. The Nollywood actress dreams was to have a happy home. Sadly, life happened and her two marriages didn’t work out, including the one with her actor-husband, Saidi Balogun. Although, successful in her career, Fathia says…
Patty was in pain, deep searing pain. She was not supposed to be in this place, end up at this sorry pass. She gave Alhaji her all, the relationship her everything. Relationship? Was what they had even worth calling a relationship? Looking back from her balcony of grief, all she could see now was a…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and ex-Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ex-governor cited the PDP’s persistent internal crisis, leadership disagreements, and deepening divisions as the driving forces behind his decision. Tambuwal announced his…
I served in the North, Kebbi State to be precise. And I can boldly say I never, I repeat never, received half the insults I got yesterday from the Northerners. In my last post, I shared how I wanted to marry a Yoruba man 5years ago, but his mother refused because I am ‘Omo Ibo’….
I am compelled to write this for those who truly have no grasp of styles of journalistic interviews. I am doing so because some of our local TV anchors like Reuben Abati and Charles Aniagolu have come down hard on Mehdi Hasan over his style of interviewing Bwala Daniel. Abati went as far labelling Hasan…
Eucharia Anunobi has detailed her strained relationship with her father, who she said opposed her education and career ambitions simply because she was a girl. Speaking during an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, the Nollywood star-turned-evangelist revealed that her father saw no value in educating a female child, believing that a girl would eventually…
