A fine artist, Ms Nisi Ogulu, says arts and creativity can contribute significantly to the nation’s economy if Nigerian artists are given the enabling environment to operate. The 26-year-old Ogulu made these remarks at an art exhibition, which had as its theme, “Puzzle”, held on Sunday in Lagos. “I...
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Bobrisky’s statement asking the Oba of Benin to come and marry him has continued to generate anger on social media. This comes after a Nigerian man residing in Benin city, Edo state asked interior designer to send crossdresser, Bobrisky, out of Benin city as he is “not welcomed...
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has begged God to make him President of Nigeria in 2023. He made the prayer on Friday as he turns 40 on January 7. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the actor wrote; ”Happy 40th birthday to me.Happy birthday to...
Sidney Poitier, Hollywood’s first major Black movie star who won mainstream popularity with a series of groundbreaking roles in the 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 94. Poitier, who held dual US and Bahamian nationality, was “an icon, a hero, a mentor, a fighter, a national treasure,” Deputy Prime...
David Adeleke, the multiple award-winning artiste, popularly known as Davido, is currently in a cheerful mood as he officially ‘opens’ his new house in the Banana Island area of Lagos. The excited singer took to his Twitter page on Thursday to share the good news as he declared that...
One of the biggest and most successful African artists, Burna Boy has purchased a new ride. The Grammy award winner showed off the 2022 Lamborghini, Novitec edition, which he recently added to his fleet of cars. The singer also shared a video of him taking the car for a...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko is still alive. This was announced on Thursday morning by her daughter Bisi Aisha in an Instagram video. Her reaction follows earlier reports that the Nollywood actress is dead. Bisi Aisha in a post on Wednesday night said, “My...
Nigerian triplets: Taye, Kehinde, and Eta Omosuwa, have gone viral after their interview with the BBC Pidgin. According to the triplets in the interview with the BBC, sustaining their bond beyond marriage is a fight to finish. The triplets have many things in common: They work in the same...
The 64th Grammy Awards has been postponed due to a nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. The show was scheduled to take place on January 31 but will be rescheduled for a future date, The Recording Academy and CBS said in a joint statement on...
Duncan Mighty, the popular Nigerian singer, recently survived a fatal accident as the car he was in plunged into a river. According to the singer, the unfortunate event happened on January 2, 2022, on his way to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The singer took to his Instagram page...
Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko has died. Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako, who confirmed the incident, said the late Iyabo Oko died on Wednesday evening. She wrote on her Instagram page: “and finally we lost her.. rip Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God...
Popular microblogging and social networking service, Twitter has deleted Shatta Wale’s tweet where he seemingly admitted ‘engaging in rape’ while having a face-off with Nigerian music star, Burna Boy. Recalled that the Ghanaian singer has tweeted “Because he is a rapist, He is jealous I did same to his girl....
Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi has narrated her ordeal with armed robbers who attacked her and her driver on their way from a movie shoot. According to the actress, the incident took place in the Arepo area of Ogun state on Tuesday night. Afolabi took to her verified Instagram page...
Popular Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu, has expressed frustration concerning the harsh climate of Nigeria’s business environment. The Chief Daddy actress currently runs a hair salon, Wash and Go, with friend and TV presenter, Bolanle Olukanni. Balogun took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday to reveal the numerous problems that besieged...
Africa Magic, a leading provider of premium African entertainment, will in January premiere the third season of hit drama series, “Unmarried”, and reality TV series, “Date My Family Nigeria”. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos....
Award-winning artist, Wizkid, versatile actor Mr. Macaroni, billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Abddulsamad Rabiu, spiritual leader, Joshua Selman, and 146 others have been unveiled as the most interesting Nigerians in culture for the year 2021. Announcing the Joy 150 list, the host of #WithChude and co-founder of Joy, Inc., Chude...
Popular Nigerian singer, Joshua Olonitan, popularly known as Slim Joe, has died at the age of 30. The ‘O ti Yanyan’ crooner reportedly died on Sunday, January 2, 2022, after a prolonged battle with kidney disease. His colleague, Raymond Gbaji, confirmed his death via his Facebook post, where he...
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has lamented about her Instagram account shaking after threatening to hack the account of anyone who opposes her. Tonto earlier took to her Instagram to send a message to some specific person/persons warning that anyone who fights her this year will have their accounts hacked...
The Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly aka as COZA, pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has gifted his barber, Yusuf a brand new car. Pastor Biodun took to his Instagram page to share the cheering news. He wrote: It’s a New Year and I thought to put a smile...
Big Brother Naija star, Shola Oburoh aka Omashola is now engaged. This comes after he proposed to his girlfriend underwater and she said YES. Sharing a video from the proposal, the reality show star noted that “2021 had a lot of secrets” but his biggest highlight was...