Popular comedian and actor, Akunyota Akpobome better known as Alibaba, recently asserted that before being signed by a record label, aspiring artistes engage in ‘dark’ practices. Speaking in an interview, the seasoned entertainer emphasised that talented individuals should never succumb to such pressures, rather, they should steadfastly define their purpose and uphold the values instilled in…
Ebenezer Obey, better known as the Chief Commander, has addressed a perceived feud between himself and Juju music legend, King Sunny Ade, saying it was untrue. Chief Ebenezer Obey said there was never a time that King Sunny Ade and himself quarreled as opposed to speculations from their fans across the globe. “Sunny Ade is…
Revered Nigerian actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has stated that the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood is not a dumping ground for homosexuals, sex workers and those who have engaged in cosmetic surgeries. He said the Nigerian motion picture industry is supposed to be a ground for creativity. Speaking in an interview with a TV station, the legendary thespian…
Giving a close look at the narratives that surround the life and times of late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, I cannot but say the young man lacked some basic things while growing up, top of which lack of parental guidance was paramount. From his many lyrics, he had given a vivid explanation…
Nigerian businessman based in South Africa, Charles Awuzie has proposed the Big Brain Naija reality television show as an intellectual alternative to the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show. Awuzie, founder and CEO of Gemsbok Group, made the plan known while expressing his disappointment after watching a viral video in which BBNaija housemates flunked simple…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has blasted Big Brother Naija All-Stars contestants for failing common basic education questions. The show organiser, Biggie, recently organised a quiz task for the housemates. The quiz was anchored by Venita, and housemates were asked simple questions they ought to know, but they failed. Cross, Alex, Mercy Eke, Ceec,…
The Nigerian government has commended Afrobeats musician, Rema for his recent achievements, especially, his recent MTV Video Music Awards, VMAs. Recall that Rema on Tuesday won the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category at the 2023 MTV award ceremony in New Jersey, USA. Rema won the award with his collaborative hit song, ‘Calm Down’ with Selena Gomez, an American singer…
Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni has recalled how her father, Simeon Apata, a retired Nigerian Army Brigadier-General, was assassinated in Lagos on January 8, 1995, by unknown gunmen. Teni said she witnessed her father’s assassination at the tender age of two during a recent podcast. She described her late father as a…
Award-winning Nigerian set designer and art director, Pat Nebo is dead. Pat Nebo died on Thursday from a prolonged illness that had left him bedridden. Shaibu Husseini, a movie journalist and member of the African Movie Academy Awards jury, made the announcement in a post on his official X on Thursday. Sharing the deceased picture,…
Nigerian recording artiste, Divine Ikubor who is better known as Rema has become the first artiste to win the award for the maiden ‘Best Afrobeats Song’ category at the MTV Music Video Awards. The award ceremony took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, USA, on Tuesday. “Calm Down”, Rema’s collaborative hit song with American superstar Selena…
