(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) – Actress, Jaiye Kuti, has said that she was surprised when she heard the viral rumour that she was married to a popular fuji artiste, Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma. Kuti made this known as a guest at Inspire Nigeria Summit, a virtual summit held to motivate young Nigerians. Reacting to the rumours being […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – French actress Corinne Masiero stripped naked on stage during a scaled-back Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris to protest the government’s months-long closure of theatres and cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic. She had “no culture no future” written on her chest and “give us art back Jean” on her back, in a message […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerian actors on Thursday mourned the late actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Daba, who died Wednesday, March 3, during a protracted illness. The actors took to their Instagram pages to pay tributes to the late thespian who had contributed meaningfully to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Actor Saheed Balogun said: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called on parents to instill African cultures and values in their children and wards, to make them become responsible adults. Runsewe gave the advice on Sunday in Abuja. He admonished parents to always provide guidance to their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Television talk show host Larry King has reportedly died early Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 87 years old. According to reports Larry King died at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19. It was however not announced whether the virus contributed to his death. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabweans fear they will not be able to vote for their “daughter of the soil” at the 5th Miss Africa Calabar pageant to be held in Nigeria because of lack of a proper currency as organisers require voters to use Credit or Visa Cards to cast ballots. Zimbabwe does not have its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Michael Jackson’s famous 2,700-acre Southern California ranch has been sold for 22 million dollars to billionaire Ron Burkle, The Wall Street Journal reported. Burkle, who Forbes estimates is worth 1.5 billion dollars, was a friend of Jackson, who helped manage his money in the mid-2000s, according to the Journal. He is also co-owner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Ugandan singer turned politician, Bobi Wine, has berated the Ugandan government for the arrest of Nigerian musician, Omah Lay saying that the arrest is an “act of shame by a corrupt regime operating double standards”. African Examiner reports that Uganda police on Sunday had arrested Omah Lay alongside fellow singer, Tems […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s first feature-length animation film, Ladybuckit and the Motley Mopsters (LBMM), is set for release on Dec. 11. Its promoters, Hot Ticket Productions, said in a statement in Lagos on Saturday that the animated film was valued at about $1 million. Blessing Amidu, Chief Executive Officer of Hot Ticket Productions, said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat musician and activist, has stated that the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protest is no longer about the banning of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and reformation of the police as the protests have gone beyond that. Seun stated that it was necessary the government listen to the demands of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Thursday has berated the Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State for gifting winner of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Lockdown edition, Laycon a bungalow and N5 million cash. The governor had gifted Moshood Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba aka Laycon, the sum of N5m, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have reacted to the decision of controversial musician, Naira Marley, to suspend the planned strike scheduled for Tuesday. The singer took to his social media account on Tuesday morning to shelve the planned strike after he has been persuaded by the Nigeria Police and the minister of youths and sports, Sunday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has terminated his contract with Lil Frosh over alleged domestic violence against his girlfriend. The Fem singer noted in the press statement that his organisation does not condone domestic violence and the contract termination takes effect immediately. In a statement posted on his Instagram account, Davido said: “In […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper, Sanni Goriola, popularly called Lil Frosh, has been accused of beating up his girlfriend, Gift Camile. This was disclosed on Monday by her brother, Michael, who also doubles as her manager lamenting that Lil Frosh, who is signed by Davido since June this year. Michael too to his Instagram account […]
Popular Nigerian music stars, Naira Marley and Olamide have joined the fight against police killing, brutality and extortion on social media as they call for an end of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). African Examiner reports that on Saturday a disturbing video emerged online where a man was shot by operatives of SARS. This sparked outrage […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Olamilekan Agbeleshe, fondly called Laycon has emerged winner if this season lockdown edition of the show. Laycon secured 60 per cent votes the highest in the history of BBNaija finale followed by Dorathy with 21.85 per cent votes.| Nengi had 15.03 per cent votes while Neo and Vee had 1.94 per cent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular and veteran Nollywood theatrical actor, Jimoh Aliu, aka Aworo is dead. Aliu, a former President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners according to a family source, died Thursday at the Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, south west Nigeria. The vintage actor died at age 86 after a brief illness. […]
