In a groundbreaking move that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Nigerian cinema, the legendary Yoruba story ‘TI OLUWA NI ILE’, originally written by veteran actor and producer Alhaji Kareem Adepoju, popularly known as Baba Wande, is poised for a historic transformation into a stage play titled ‘ASIYANBI: TI OLUWA NI ILE’. This momentous endeavor…
Nigerian Afro beat artiste David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has parted himself at the back, declaring that being nominated for the just concluded 66th edition of the Grammys Awards was enough to make him carry his shoulder high. It will be recalled that this year’s Grammy Awards was held at the Crypto.com Arena in…
Renowned Nollywood actress, producer, and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has set tongues wagging on social media after receiving a surprise gift of a brand new car at her event. An event termed “A Toast To Funke Akindele” was held on Wednesday night to honour the actress’s remarkable achievement of grossing over a billion in Cinemas. The celebration,…
Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born Yvonne Machaka on 18 March 1965) is a South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher. Dubbed the “Princess of Africa” (on a 1990 tour), Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years and has been popular in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Gabon, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. Songs such as “I’m Burning Up”, “Thank You…
Ayotunde Richard, a gospel singer and former member of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), has filed a suit against the General Overseer of the church, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, over an alleged breach of his fundamental human rights. Other respondents in the case are Davidson Olaniran Adejuwon Esq; Superintendent of Police Tawose Ayoleyi Ajayi…
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Rilwan Kasumu, has rejected a N4 million bribe offered by some drug peddlers in the Ilogbo area of Lagos State. Kasumu, a Superintendent of Police, is the officer in charge of Area K, Marogbo, Lagos State command. On Tuesday, the police team arrested Esther Newman Obiekezie at her…
The Akinuwa of Agbor Kingdom, Chief (Dr) Cairo Ojougboh and a serving member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), simply identified as Samuel, on Wednesday, slumped and died while watching Nigeria’s Super Eagles clash with South Africa in a penalty shootout. It was reported that Ojougboh gave up the ghost as soon as a penalty kick…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has reportedly been threatened by South Africans not to return to his clubside, Chippa United following his heroics against the country. Nwabali, who has been impressive for Super Eagles in the AFCON so far, plies his trade for Chippa United in South Africa. While speaking on Channels Television on Thursday,…
Gloria Olusola Bamiloye is a Nigerian dramatist, film actress, producer and director. She is a co-founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry. Gloria was born on 4 February 1964 in Ilesa, a city in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. She was raised a Muslim, but converted to Christianity. She studied English language and religious studies at Oyo State College of Education in Ilesha. She continued her…
Four women and two men were docked in a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly attacking, assaulting and blackmailing the popular Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal. The police charged Qudus Jokogbola, Siri Olawale, Edu Shakirat, Fausat Mohammed, Kafayat Ahmed and Opere Morenike with conspiracy, breach of peace and causing bodily harm. The Prosecutor, Inspector Samuel Ishola…
