Unlike what operated in the 1960s and 1970s, theatre practitioners observe that the art has nose-dived in Osun, a state that has produced many icons in the industry, Bola Bamigbola writes. Perhaps, apart from Chief Hubert Ogunde and a few others, what is today known as Osun State unarguably had the highest number of post-colonial…
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has finally ended his poor outing at award ceremonies as he clinched the Best African Music Artist at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards in the United States. The 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards held live on FOX on Monday night and was hosted by rapper Ludacris. Another Nigerian singer, Rema’s…
Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has revealed that she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry. She disclosed this in a recent interview. With a career that stretches back to the 1970s, the “elegant stallion” expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account…
Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has been facing one backlash or the other since her movie premiere on Sunday. It will be recalled that Eniola Ajao’s Beast of Two Worlds: Ajakaju film premiere sparked uproar when crossdresser, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky was named the best-dressed female . Eniola Ajao however, issued a long apologies…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, says veteran actor, Zack Orji underwent two successful brain surgeries. The national President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, who revealed this, said he is in good health. Rollas said that Zack needed to be flown abroad for a post-surgery evaluation, expressing his disappointment at those who spread false information about…
Popular singer, Yemi Alade has said despite her obvious success and fame she rarely wins awards in Nigeria because of her refusal to grant organisers’ requests for sex. The ‘Johnny’ crooner disclosed that a lot of entertainment executives have requested sex from her in the past with the promises of better opportunities. She said she…
The Nigeria police force has invited Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo for allegedly promoting homosexuals over his Best Dressed Female award to popular cross-dresser, Bobrisky during a movie premiere. This revelation was made by the actor’s female colleague, DayoAmusa who has been talking about the award since the development came up. According to Dayo Amusa, Femi Adebayo…
Frontline Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo has denied awarding popular Nigerian cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, best dressed female at a movie premiere. In a recent development, Femi Adebayo has strongly debunked the claims that awarding Bobrisky the award was a decision from him. It will be recalled that Bobrisky’s award on the…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that many men of God take advantage of the body of Christ to make money and gain benefits. He shared his opinion about men of God and churches in general while reacting to the question if he is a man of God or not in a recent interview….
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral…
