(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Silekunola, has recounted her stay in the palace of the monarch. Silekunola, speaking in an interview with The Punch stated that she had had a bitter-sweet experience in her marriage to Oba Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II). The Ondo State model also stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Singer and disc jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has replied to fans who are insinuating that she is pregnant. Cuppy, who is a daughter to billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, had posted a video of her dancing on social media. In the video, her tummy could be seen protruding from underneath her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, aka Seyi Law, has reacted to the ongoing ‘Yoruba for Yoruba jobs’ protest in Southwest states. The African Examiner writes that Tonia Somaga, a graduate from Anambra State and a Labour Party, LP, a supporter who drives one of the Lagos State blue rails, was slammed by some […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Onoyom Mbuk, aka Iyanya, has opened up on why he is yet to tie the nuptial knot. The Kukere crooner stated that he is still single because he is scared of marriage. The 36-year-old singer made this revelation during a recent chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian actor and comedian, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu, has stated that the concept of marriage is dead and now has become a poverty alleviation scheme for some women. He stated this in view of the divorce saga between Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi and his Spanish wife, Hiba Abouk. In a video […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians have reacted to a video that showed beautiful moments between popular Nigerian fuji singers, Wasiu Alabi Ajibola, aka Pasuma and Akorede Babatunde Okunola, a.k.a Saheed Osupa. The African Examiner recalls that a video call uploaded on Saheed Osupa’s Instagram page showed him consoling Pasuma on the death of his mother, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has reacted to the news that Hiba Abouk, estranged wife of Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi, in the process of divorce, asked for more than half of his fortune but discovered that the PSG attacker has no assets as he had put his whole fortune […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Government has slammed promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” movie for cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos in a derogatory way. The African Examiner writes that the movie features Tobi Bakare, Pasuma, Zlatan, Iyabo Ojo, Yhemo Lee, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bimbo Ademoye, Chike, Yvonne Jegede, Yinka Quadri, Chioma […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, manufacturers of Peak Milk has apologized to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), concerning the controversial Easter advert. The African Examiner recalls that last week, Peak Milk commemorated Good Friday using the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote its Peak milk brand […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Anthony Victor, aka Victony says his accident two years ago was a “blessing in disguise”. The African Examiner recalls that in April 2021, the singer was involved in a ghastly accident that left one dead and three injured. The “Soweto” crooner subsequently underwent his first surgery in the same year. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido, has revealed that his Afrobeats colleague, Ayodeji Balogun popularly called Wizkid spoke to him on the phone every week after the death of his son, Ifeanyi. Davido made this known in an interview on the Morning Show on Hot 97FM, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, a global online streaming platform, says Davido’s music is most streamed in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada and France. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, in a statement on Tuesday said songs by Davido featured on over 10 million user-generated playlists on Spotify. According to him, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has converted to Islam and also disclosed her reason for doing so.. The African Examiner recalls that her husband, Kazeem Adeoti, gathered friends, relatives, and colleagues for a lecture on Ramadan and following the success of the event, the actress was interviewed by journalists and she confirmed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, a global online streaming platform, has revealed the tracklist for Davido’s forthcoming new album, “Timeless”. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Labels Partnerships Manager for West Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Okpala said the album was slated to feature a total of 17 tracks, including the previously released ‘Champion Sound’ […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, on Tuesday disclosed that the eighth edition of Nigerian Idol would begin April 23 and run till July 16 Tejumola during a media briefing in Lagos said the live performances for the show would also run from May 28. She said […]
After 10 weeks in the house, Three of the Big Brother Titans housemates, Justin, Thabang and BlaqBoi have been evicted from the show. This was announced by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Lawrence Maleka, hosts of the show, during the Sunday night eviction session. Upon being evicted, BlaqBoi said he would be open to see how the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Premium malt brand, Amstel Malta, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting African music, film, and culture. This reassurance is coming Amstel Malta celebrates African excellence as proud co-headline sponsor of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the 9th year running. The AMVCA which will be holding hold from the 18th to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa Magic has announced that its indigenous films: “Igba Nkwu”, and “Adele Oba” would premiere March 26 on DSTV channel 157 and 159. This is according to a statement by MultiChoice Nigeria. “This weekend, two of three original indigenous films of Africa Magic will premiere. ” Adele Oba and Igba Nkwu will go live on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2021 BBNaija winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou better known as White Money, has berated Nigerian actress, Victoria Inyama, concerning a controversial remark she made concerning his mother. Trouble started when White Money put out what appears to be an inspirational post saying that “no woman is out of a man’s league as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, an online streaming platform, has revealed top 10 exported Amapiano tracks on its streaming line. Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Managing Director for Spotify in Sub-Saharan Africa, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amapiano is a sub-genre of house music that emerged in […]
