(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hollywood A-listers are getting ready to lavish awards on Christopher Nolan’s atomic blockbuster “Oppenheimer” and party with “Barbie” on Sunday at the Oscars, the biggest night in showbiz. Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the nuclear age, half of last summer’s massive “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, is the firm favourite to win the prize […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has parted ways with his manager of two decades, Efe Omorogbe, the CEO of talent management company, Now Muzik. The duo disclosed this in a joint statement uploaded on Instagram on Wednesday by Now Muzik. According to the statement, the mutual disagreement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alexer Peres Harry, The estranged wife of singer, Harrysong, has stated that the singer should be held responsible if anything should happen to their children. Alexer took to her Instagram story on Saturday explaining that after their separation they agreed on co-parenting but the singer opted out from the deal after a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has passed away. A close associate of the family confirmed to African Examiner that the ace actor died on Saturday afternoon after he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Evercare Hospital, Lekki a few days ago. He died of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, better known as Sisi Quadri is reportedly dead. The death of the actor was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo took to her Instagram handle, she writes: “You will be greatly missed, Sisi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, says the 617 million dollar investment in Digital Economy and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) fund will spur cultural and economic expansion. Musawa said this during the launch of iDICE and the maiden edition of Omniverse summit, in Lagos on Tuesday. She said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged that the global recognition Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and other Nigerian artists are enjoying today was as a result of his efforts. Eedris stated this in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast as he stated that his revolt against the poor treatment of Nigerian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, and singer Shallipopi were involved in a car accident on Sunday. The African Examiner recalls that Shallipopi on Saturday night held a concert in Abuja. Israel, who was backstage to show support for Shallipopi at the event stated this on his Instagram story on Sunday. Uploading the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Industry veterans, investors and other relevant stakeholders are to be honoured at the 2024 edition of Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA), its organisers have said. Muoma Obinna, ace filmmaker and founder of Inside Nollywood told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the annual fiesta is dedicated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrated these musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s creative icon, Mr. Jimi Solanke, who died on Monday. A statement issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said, “it is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year Grammy, the most of any artist. Supergroup boygenius earned three awards, as did SZA, the night’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has announced that he is starting an online Christian ministry. Edochie, took to his social media account on Tuesday as he uploaded a flier containing the details of his True Salvation Ministry as he called his fans to connect online. “It’s time to answer the call of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- Nigerian singer, Harrison Tare Okiri better known as Harrysong, has reacted to the controversial leaked chats between him and his wife, which showed him asking for termination of her pregnancy. The singer took to his Instagram story on Thursday asking the public to let his family privacy at this time. Harrysong writes: “After […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Multi Choice Nigeria and Africa Magic have called on all African film makers to submit their movies and films publicly exhibited or broadcast for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice, Mrs Busola Tejumola, said this in a statement in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has refuted claims that the singer left behind a will. The management disclosed that the artist died without writing a will on how his assets should be shared. The African Examiner recalls that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, in a recent interview […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 11 new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy: According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, those appointed are: (1) Tola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, is now a part of Nollywood both as an actress and producer. The mother of one stated that her debut movie, ‘Water and Garri,’ would be released later this year and she will be the lead actor. The singer took to her social media account on Wednesday saying […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – SuperSport channels on DSTV and GOtv will now showcase all the 52 matches of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament taking place in Cote d’Ivoire. This was announced in a tweet on Wednesday night. The tweets read: “No gree for anybody! Watch all 52 matches of the #afcon2023 on @supersports.” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has advised single ladies to date many men so that their chances of settling down will accelerate. According to Tacha, a lady who dates at least three men at the same time has a good probability of being engaged. The reality […]