Chief Hubert Adedeji Ogunde, the father of theatre in Nigeria, was an actor, playwright, theatre manager, and musician. He founded the first contemporary professional theatrical company in Nigeria, the African Music Research Party, in 1945. He came, saw and conquered the Theatre World like the literary giant that he was. Little wonder he earned the…
A list Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw while celebrating her 52nd birthday, shared three facts about herself. The thespian who recently turned 52, posted pictures of herself in three different personality types and described herself in three words, fit, fab, and fun. The actress, who is known for her dedication to working out, made it clear that…
Popular singer, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, has said that her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication is not a “waste.” Recall that Simi bagged a Mass Communication degree from the prestigious Covenant University, but tossed her certificate aside for the mic. However, Simi has insisted that her degree “did not waste” despite…
The fresh hike in the price of fuel announced on Tuesday came barely two months that President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol to N617 per litre on Tuesday with mixed reactions from Nigerians. Meanwhile,…
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam known mononymously as Akon is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur who rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of “Locked Up” (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album Trouble (2004), has claimed that Nigerians are the smartest people in the world. Akon, while featuring on…
Women’s 100m hurdles world record-holder, Tobi Amusan, in the early hours of Wednesday, confirmed that she has been charged with an alleged anti-doping rule violation. Amusan also promised to resolve the charges against her before this year’s competition, set to be held next month in Budapest. The 26-year-old Nigerian athlete disclosed this in a post…
Fola Folayan, a Digital Marketing Manager at the Center For Collaborative Investigative Journalism, Rwanda, plans to raise the bar of broadcast journalism in Nigeria. For 13 years, Fola Folayan worked as a radio broadcaster in Nigeria; filling various roles as a content producer, presenter and newscaster in different media organisations across the country. But she wanted more….
Joshua Bamiloye has aired his views concerning Christians who attend secular concerts. The gospel singer and son of the founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye said it is inappropriate for “genuine Christians” to attend concerts of secular artists. Taking to his Twitter handle on Monday, Joshua Mike-Bamiloye wrote, “Honestly, if you consider yourself a…
Yemi Eberechi Alade, better known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she was signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014.Since then Yemi has gained prominence in the music industry and considered…
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress who is widely regarded as one of the most prominent singers of the 21st century has revealed that she is from the Igbo tribe in Africa precisely Nigeria. In 2021, Rihanna revealed Tribe she originated from. “My Mum Once Told Me, My…
