Bisi Olatilo, a veteran journalist, has requested that all services related to the funeral of Onyeka Onwenu, the late singer, be provided free of charge. Onwenu passed away on July 30 after a performance at a birthday event in Lagos. In an opinion piece published on TheCable on July 27, 2021, Onwenu expressed her wishes…
Juju legend, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, professionally known as King Sunny Ade, has vowed to keep the memory of Onyeka Onweu alive as long as he lives by performing their duet, “Waiting for Me” which was released in 1989. KSA made the vow, while he joined the management of the Musical Society of Nigeria, MCSN,…
Toyin Afolayan (born September 24, 1959), widely known as Lola Idije, is a prominent Nigerian film actress. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Madam Adisa in the 1995 film Deadly Affair. Toyin Afolayan is credited with popularizing the internet slangs “Soro Soke Werey” and “Pele My Dear.” The phrase “Soro Soke Werey” was…
Veteran actor Bamgbode Babatunde popularly known as Baba Fokoko has taken to his social media page to appreciate his colleagues and friends for what the did for him yesterday. Baba Fakoko celebrated his birthday yesterday and many colleagues and fans beautifully celebrated him making the veteran smile and appreciate everyone for their love and kind…
Renowned Juju musician King Sunny Ade and reggae icon, Orits Wiliki, led a heartfelt condolence visit on behalf of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) to the family of the late and esteemed Onyeka Onwenu on Tuesday 6th August 2024. According to report, the esteemed representatives visited the family home located in the affluent Ikoyi…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has described his ex-wife, Ireti Doyle as a first class mother. Patrick, in a recent interview explained that he has no ill feelings toward Ireti after their divorce. The 63-year-old also addressed one of his Facebook posts that appeared to be an apology to Ireti in 2018. He said, “Ireti…
Popular Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has said that he dropped out of secondary school to pursue a career in acting. Chatta, who ventured into acting in 1985, said this in a recent interview. The film star said he usually skipped classes as a young chap for acting gigs in theatres with his colleagues. Chatta disclosed…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has described poor parenting as the bane of immorality in the entertainment industry, especially Nollywood. This is as she berated the government for neglecting the entertainment industry, forgetting the enormous potential it holds for the youths in terms of employment opportunities. Speaking during an event organised by Ile-Agbasaga (Cultural hub)…
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has opened up about her struggles as a single mother. The divorced thespian shared that being a single mother hasn’t been easy. Iyabo disclosed this while celebrating her son, Festus Ojo’s graduation from a Turkish university on social media. “As a single mother, it hasn’t been easy, but I give God…
Grammy-winning Canadian singer, Celine Dion has relished her first performance in four years which was at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Friday. The 56-year-old ailing singer performed ‘Hymne à l’amour’ by the French singer, Édith Piaf from the base of the Eiffel Tower in what was an instantly iconic moment….
