(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeat singer, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy, has received his Grammy awards plaque. The afrobeat singer’s ‘Twice as Tall Album’ won Best Global Music album at the 63rd Grammy awards, which was held in March in Los Angeles, United States of America. The singer took to his Instagram page @burnaboygram to announce […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Music star, Oladapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’banj, will this month (June) release a single from his next album entitled “Stressfree” to mark his next birthday. D’banj made the disclosure in Lagos during reward of 10 winners of the May edition of a raffle draw organised by his initiative, CREAM Platform. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – American rap artiste, Lil Loaded, the voice behind the 2019 viral summer hit song “6locc 6a6y” has died at 20. The Dallas County medical examiner’s office confirmed his death on Monday to USA TODAY that the young rapper, who’s legal name was Dashawn Robertson, had died. However, the officials did not reveal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos Police Command has granted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James aka Baba Ijesha bail. Baba Ijesha has been in detention for alleged sexual molestation of a minor. His lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana, confirmed the development on Monday. He said: “He has been granted bail about one hour ago. We are working to perfect the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yomi Fabiyi staged a protest on Wednesday demanding the release of Baba Ijesha, who has been detained for allegedly molesting a minor on bail. In a letter written by Ojo’s lawyers, The Maverick Forte Legal, it noted that during Fabiyi’s protest, defamatory statements which were attributed to Ojo were inscribed on some […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some fans of veteran singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, are presently praying for his health after reports that the singer has been diagnosed with throat cancer and presently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States. According to popular online platform, Sahara Reporters, the singer was flown out of Nigeria to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The single ‘Ye’ by Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His Mother and Manager, Mrs Bose Ogulu disclosed this on her IG handle @thenamix. With this new feat added to his outstanding international achievement, ‘Ye’ becomes the fastest Nigerian song to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Burna Boy the African Giant has hit the studio again to produce his first official single for 2021 titled ‘Kilometre’. With the song, the Grammy award-winning artiste reminds his contemporaries that he is way ahead of them. The singer uses the song to speak on the journey of his life in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alleged plans to release Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha have drawn the wrath of Nigerians. African Examiner gathered that the 48-year-old actor was apprehended for allegedly defiling a minor. Since the news surfaced online, several Yoruba entertainers have expressed conflicting views on the matter. While some appeared sympathetic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Men’s Club (TMC), Africa’s highly anticipated online series powered by the United Bank for Africa’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, REDTV, has emerged the winner of Gage’s Awards’ Web Series of the Year 2020. Following a thorough audit by the organisers of the awards, TMC which was nominated alongside four other popular […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a minor. African Examiner gathered that a closed-circuit television installed in the victim’s home captured Omiyinka allegedly molesting the victim while her mother was not at home. It was learnt […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police has come under criticism after a viral picture of former Big Brother Naija, Terseer Kiddwaya, better known as Kiddwaya with its officers emerged online. The reality star shared pictures on Wednesday on his Instagram account where he had about four police officers carrying guns as escorts. Many Nigerians on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress Mary Njoku says African men are not doing their wives or kids’ mums a favour when they pay their bills. The renowned actress, who is married to iROKO TV boss, Jason Njoku, took to her Instagram handle @maryremmynjoku to make this statement. Mar Njoku (pictured) said that marriage was built […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nigerian rapper and hip hop recording artiste, Tobechukkwu Ejiofor a.k.a IllBliss has released a video documentary ‘The Hero’s Walk,’ spotlighting the Igbo apprenticeship system. The rapper took to his official Twitter account @illblissgoretti on Thursday to share the video. He wrote, “The Hero’ Walk by Hero Lager is a documentary on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has slated the 12th Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF), from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk in Jos on Sunday. Etuk said that entries would be opened to all interested film makers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular beat maker, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he got married 18 years ago to an American model and writer, Michelle, but got divorced two years after. The Mavin boss posted his wedding picture, which showed the couple in a warm embrace on his verified Instagram account and explained that he got […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Toyin Lawani a Fashion artist, has lashed back at critics condemning her of the vulgar nun outfit. The fashionista sparked outrage over her controversial dress for the premiere of ‘Prophetess‘, a movie by Niyi Akinmolayan. Many critics who took to social media , professed the outfit as an slight to Christianity […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians reacts to Singer, songwriter and actress, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, for criticizing and shattering the confidence of a 17 year old Nigeria idol contestant with her upsetting commentary The singer, who is one of the judges on the platform for the 6th edition of the Nigerian Idol […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Auditions for the popular Big Brother Naija reality Tv show started during the week, there has been intense excitement across social media platforms, especially youths and lovers of the show Actress and movie producer, Eniola Badmus, is also interested in the show as she disclosed that she would like to be a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Organizers of fan-favourite reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBN), has announced its projected 2021 season six show This year would take a new twist with early auditions set to begin from March 24 to March 31, 2021 by the reality show’s official handles @ gotvng The auditions will be strictly available […]
