Popular Nigerian movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, has opened up about the inspiration behind ‘Anikulapo’, his chart-topping movie. In an interview with KapTV alongside Shola Sobowale, the 48-year-old stated that “Nigeria” inspired him to produce ‘Anikulapo’. According to Afolayan, he also wanted a movie that will “depict who we are as Nigerians and Africans”. “One I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says it realised N495m from ticket sales across cinemas in the country in the month of September. CEAN’s National President, Mr Ope Ajayi, disclosed this in an interview in Lagos. According to him, the cinemas experienced 48 per cent increase in sales comparing September 2022 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Robbie Coltrane, star of popular fantasy movie series, Harry Potter, has died at the age of 72. The Scottish actor was famous for his role as Rubeus Hagrid, the Hogwart’s games keeper, in the seven-part film. His death was announced by his agent, Belinda Wright, who on Friday, shared the news via […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Henkel Nigeria, Big Brother Naija Season 7 sponsor and makers of WAW laundry products, hosted a colourful party for housemates of the just-concluded edition of the show, few days ago in Lagos. The WAW-themed party which was held at Terraform Bar and Restaurant in the Lekki axis of Lagos, served as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother housemate Rico Swavey is dead. His friend and co-housemate Alex Asomugha aka Alex Unusual announced the unfortunate incident. Alex tweeted the development on Thursday morning. She tweeted: “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest in peace #Ricoswarvey.” Born Patrick Fakoya, Rico Swavey, he was involved in an accident […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nollywood filmmaker and producer, Olajide Kareem, alias Seun Egbegbe, has been convicted for fraud by a Federal High Court in Lagos, after spending six years and eight months in prison custody. Egbegbe was remanded on February 10, 2017, after allegedly obtaining money by false pretence from no fewer than 40 Bureaux […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular singer, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W, has refuted claims that he signed Big Brother Naija winner, Whitemoney to his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment. Banky W refuted the claims in an interview with Hot FM Lagos saying that he did not sign the reality TV personality. According to him, in 2017, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Singer Harry Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State. In a post on his Instagram Story on Tuesday, Harrysong said that he was arrested when he landed in the state. The terse statement signed by his management noted that the singer’s phone was seized at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija star, Rico Swavey is presently battling for his life after a ghastly car crash which happened in the early hours of Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Confirming this, fellow reality star, Alex Unusual, took to Twitter calling for prayers. “Good morning sweethearts. Please put @iamricoswavey in your prayers today. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on Twitter have reacted after a sex tape video of the popular cross-dresser; James Brown emerged on the internet. Although, the cross-dresser himself has stated otherwise before but many Nigerians had long concluded that the internet personality was gay. On Monday, a rather explicit video of James Brown having intimacy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A budding Nollywood actress , Temitope Hamzat, popularly known as BSOLUTION, says that desperation for fame remains a major factor pushing female actors to succumb to sex for roles. Hamzat disclosed in Abeokuta on Saturday, that it was important for up and coming actresses to be disciplined, focused, professional and play by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has alleged threats to his life by persons he described as “boys” hired by Davido. Krane disclosed this on his Twitter page on Saturday as he called the police to people loitering around his home. The singer alleged that one of Davido’s “boys” named AB Kush also attempted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Marvel has released a new and more lengthy trailer for its forthcoming movie ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ alongside early tickets in view of the show being released in cinemas on the 11th of November. Speculations on who would play the Black Panther role following the death of Chadwick Boseman, who died in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – German sportswear giant Adidas put its partnership with Kanye West under review Friday after the US rap star triggered a furor by wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt at Paris Fashion Week. “We have taken the decision to place the partnership under review,” the company said in a statement. The artist now […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fast-rising singer Mohbad has replied to controversial singer, Naira Marley after the former alleged that he was assaulted by some members of the marlian crew after he tried to change his manager. African Examiner recalls that Naira Marley and Mohbad have been dragging each other on social media concerning the issue of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – 2021 Big Brother Naija reality show winner, White Money, has again talked about his academic status. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, the reality star spoke about not having a degree. White Money, whose real name is Hazel Oyeze Onou, stated that the highest educational qualification “I have is O’ level, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senior Vice President, General Manager Paramount Africa and Peer Lead of BET International, Monde Twala has said that as the home of black excellence, the BET Africa channel is synonymous with showcasing the best African and African American stories. BET Africa is Paramount Africa’s channel brand and it is the leading provider […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The organisers of the television reality show, Big Brother Naija season 7, says over N4.7 billion was invested in the production of the show. John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this during the prize presentation to the winner of the “Level Up” edition, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular American singer and rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is about to collaborate with Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Niniola Apata. In a video that has since gone viral, Niniola is seen enjoying a scheduled Instagram call with Diddy. In the video, the US singer could be heard stating his desire to feature Niniola for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, White Money, has opened up concerning his past struggle with rejection. The reality star, who emerged winner of the 2021 BBNaija show, talked about his journey to stardom during a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, the media entrepreneur. According to him, he was rejected by record […]
