(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Legendary Juju Musician, Ebenezer Obey, popularly known as, “Chief Commander”, says as he clocks 80, his greatest dream is to impact more lives, especially the Nigerian youths. Obey in an interview on Saturday, in Lagos, said he would love to touch on the lives of the Nigerian youths, considering current happenings […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that popular singer, Olubankole Wellington aka Banky W, has dumped the Modern Democratic Party, (MDP) and joined the People’s Democratic Party to contest the 2023 Federal House of Representatives election in Eti-Osa, Lagos State. The singer took to his Twitter account on Saturday to intimate his followers that he is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has stated that presidential aspirants like the former Lagos State governor and National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, cannot be Nigerian president since they are too old. Speaking with BBC Igbo, Edochie stated that Tinubu has been in power for long and he should think […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Davido will feature on the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack ‘Better Together’. Davido announced this on Twitter on Friday. The singer will play alongside Trinidad Cardona and Aisha. Taking to his Twitter page, Davido wrote: “I’m honoured to be featured on the Official @FIFAWorldCup 2022 Soundtrack! “Who dey wamba, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Another Nollywood Veteran Yoruba actor, Dejo Tunfulu is dead. The news was broken by several colleagues of the late actor as they mourn him on their Instagram pages. The late Yoruba actor recently reportedly suffered unexpected bleeding on the set of his new movie. However, the cause of death of Kunle Mac-Tokunbo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian Skitmaker, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni has raised the alarm over the threat to his life for leading a fresh protest to stop Tolling at the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge Mr Marcaroni alongside 5 others were arrested in late 2020 for Public disturbance when he and others took to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia, has reacted to allegations by her brother, Wisdom, of intimidation. African Examiner recalls that in a trending video, Wisdom had alleged that his life is under threat by Annie despite the fact that he has been working for her on some projects. According to Wisdom, Annie withdrew […]
(African examiner) – Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about his wife, in a moment at Sunday’s gala that immediately went viral and left stunned viewers questioning if it had been scripted or genuine. Rock, presenting the best documentary prize with a short comedy routine, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has said he is currently in the hospital after being poisoned for the third time in about three years. Speaking with Saturday Beats from his hospital bed, Ibu said, “I just got poisoned again. It seems my enemies are using me to rehearse (their powers). This […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has placed a curse on the person behind the rumor of his death. The film star took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, to refute claims of his death and lamenting about the rumors. “I don’t know what people gain by carrying rumors, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Twelve years after the demise of the founder of Fuji genre of music, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, some of his widows are mulling over remarrying. In separate interviews in Lagos, they unanimously agreed that it was difficult to fill the vacuum the late Fuji crooner had left. Alhaja Kehinde Balogun, 50 years old […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats singer Davido has disclosed plans to build a ‘wondersome’ edifice for his kids. The 29-year-old singer who has three kids, Imade, Hailey and Ifeanyi Adeleke with three baby mamas made this known via his Twitter handle. “I’m boutta build some crazy shit for the kids,” Davido tweeted. The “Fem” singer made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Award-winning singer Davido has expressed absolute gratitude to God for the successful outcome of his O2 Arena concert in London. It wasn’t Davido’s first time at the 20,000-capacity event centre but he had mixed feelings prior to the show as revealed in his latest Instagram post. The show didn’t begin until the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and producer, Adunni Ade, has stated that Nigerian filmmakers pay actors peanuts in the movie industry. Adunni made this known when she appeared on Rubbing Minds, an entertainment program on Channels TV. She tasked the filmmakers, especially in the Yoruba movie industry to desist from asking actors to do them […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James (alias Baba) Ijesha on Friday stated before an Ikeja Special Offences Court that comedienne Damilola Adekoya (alias Princess) was his former lover. The actor testified as the second defence witness at his trial for alleged defilement of 14-year-old foster daughter of Princess. Led in evidence by defence counsel, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Los Angeles judge has granted reality TV star, Kim Kardashian’s request to be declared legally single from rapper Kanye West, after nearly eight years of marriage. The businesswoman and star of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” filed for divorce a year ago, citing irreconcilable differences with West, who had legally changed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Timaya Inetimi, simply known as Timaya, has been allegedly arrested, following a hit and run accusation from an Instagram user. Viral videos which emerged on Thursday showed the singer being carted away by men in police uniform. In another video, the singer was explaining to the policemen while making gestures […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti; Juju legend King Sunny Ade; Chief Ebenezer Obey; Fuji legend Sikiru Barrister, and Tony Odili have been inducted into the first-ever Afrobeats Hall of Fame (ABHF). The epoch-making induction ceremony was organised by the Nigerian lifestyle tourism and hospitality consultancy firm, Estilo Da Vida at The Amore Gardens, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Actor Lateef Adedimeji has braced up to confront every situation that will arise following his decision to play the character of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tinubu. In an interview , the 36-year-old film star explained he rejected the role at the first instance because he was to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) says it is determine to support Nigerian musical talents to advance the growth of the entertainment industry. Ms Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FBN, said this at the inauguration of “The Voice Nigeria Season 4 Musical Contest“ on Friday in Lagos. Ani-Mumuney represented by […]
