Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, popularly called Sir Shina Peters met Clarion Chukwura in 1982. At the time, Clarion Chukwura, was studying Acting and Speech in the Department of Dramatic Arts in Obafemi Awolowo University (then University of Ife) under Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka. Born in Lagos, the actress moved to Ibadan to pursue a career in…
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has shared that his love for Reggae music is due to the songs and music of Bob Marley, the late Jamaican legend. El-Rufai stated this on his handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning. He tweeted, “Bob Marley of the blessed memory is one of…
Chinedu Ikedieze, the Nollywood actor, says he once attempted suicide after a doctor told his mother about his stunted growth. In a recent interview, the 45-year-old said he was still at the age of nine when he first heard about his condition. Ikedieze added that he cried many times to the extent that “I felt…
Celebrated actress Dayo Amusa has taken to her Instagram account to share a remarkable story of royalty and history that has captured her imagination. In a recent post, she introduces her followers to a fascinating narrative centered around the reign of the youngest ruler, Oba Awujale Ijebu Land, who held his throne for a staggering…
The Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) organizers have unveiled nominees for the 2023 award show. Leading the nominations is music star, Davido, with an impressive six nominations. The list of nominees was made available on AFRIMMA’s official website, showcasing Davido’s nominations in categories such as ‘Album of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, and…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Wale Ojo, has asserted that modern-day actors have prioritised “fake acting” over realness. He insisted that modern-day Nollywood actors have prioritised “fake acting” above the naturalness that was the hallmark of veteran actors. The British-Nigerian thespian stated this in a recent interview. According to Wale Ojo: “When I used to watch the…
Ronke Ojo-Anthony, a renowned Nigerian movie actress who is better known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke has disclosed how she had to start working early in her life to support her family. She stated that she began to act as a mother at a tender age. Speaking in a recent interview, she delved into the story of…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo Salami has opened up on the extra miles he went to bring Jagun Jagun, his newest movie, to life. In an interview with the press, the Femi Adebayo revealed that he sold his properties to fund the movie because he didn’t want to seek help from financial institutions and…
In the realm of Nigerian cinema, where epic movies hold a special place, Jagun Jagun emerges as a remarkable addition to the genre. Despite facing its fair share of criticism, this film, produced by Femi Adebayo, showcases a captivating storyline, meticulous scriptwriting, and noteworthy performances that warrant recognition on the international stage. Jagun Jagun raises…
(Senior media practitioner, former Director with Globalcom and former Editor, Sunday Tribune) Growing up in Ibadan, Nigeria from the early 70s through the 80s and early 90s, Radio O-Y-O ran a social re-engineering campaign urging people to be proud of their jobs, whatever it was, because there is dignity in labor. Even if you’re a…
