(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A film entitled, “All Quiet On The Western Front”, directed by Villa Aurora Alumnus, Edward Berger has won an astounding four Oscars at the 95th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. The ceremony which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, is aimed honoring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has reacted to the controversial issue surrounding Cubana Chief Priest and his alleged Kenyan side chick. The African Examiner recalls that anonymous blogger Gistlover claimed that the Kenyan lady reached out to her and claimed to have a child for the celebrity barman. This development has sparked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, says that lovers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo are oppressors and they must end up in hell. Seun made this assertion when he uploaded a video lamenting the corruption and manipulation of Nigeria’s natural resources for selfish interest as he pointed out that Obasanjo’s administration was the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, an online streaming platform, held its 2023 “Stream On” programme, unveiling features and tools to build career of artistes, podcasters and music creators. Daniel EK, Spotify’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), during the virtual programme said this was necessary to aid deeper and long-lasting connections between music creators and listeners across the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele, has called on Lagosians to vote for Abdul-Azeez Adediran and herself, as their next Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Saturday. The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page to solicit for votes, assured Lagos residents of high level productivity and boosting of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up concerning the effects of her dad’s death on her. Omotola, speaking in an exclusive interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, stated that she never had the chance to develop a close relationship with her late father adding that before his death, she barely even […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has refuted claims that she is romantically involved with Rema. In a recent interview with Kiss FM, the singer stated that she is just being informed about the rumour. “I haven’t heard that before,” she said. When asked to confirm if it’s true, Ayra Starr said Rema is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The parents of popular rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have mourned the untimely death of their son in an emotional tribute. The African Examiner writes that AKA was shot dead with his bodyguard at a popular night spot in Florida Road, Durban last night, February 10, 2023. In the official statement, Tony and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Adedamola ‘Adeherself‘ Adewale, the skit maker, for alleged N7.9 million internet fraud. EFCC had in 2020 arraigned the social media influencer for alleged internet fraud. She was later released after meeting her bail conditions. In the latest judgment delivered on Wednesday, the comedienne […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The mother of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, is dead. Her death was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Funke’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele. The statement read: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty, that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that controversial blogger, Linda Ikeji, produced a movie concerning the Aluu four incident that happened in Port-Harcourt on October 5, 2012. The African Examiner writes that Linda Ikeji’s movie, titled “ Dark October” reminisced about the incident that happened at the University of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that ex-BBNaija housemate, Nengi, is identifying herself as having OCD. Trouble began after the reality star disclosed on her Twitter page that she suffers from OCD which has made her get up at 3 a.m. to clean her kitchen. “My ocd got me […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has announced the death of his mother. Ogbonna took to his Instagram account on Saturday to upload a video collage of his mother following her death. The African Examiner recalls that the actor had stated ealier ago on social media that he had lost someone close to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 star, Angel Agnes Smith has berated popular On-Air Personality, OAP, Nedu Wazobia who alleged that most ladies audition for the reality show to find new customers. Angel tagged the radio host as ‘toto plaintiff’ for degrading women on the Big Brother reality show. The African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, Abovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has said skit-making is not a threat to stand-up comedy. In an exclusive chat with Midweek Entertainment, Bovi said before the advent of social media, skit-making was used to promote stand-up comedy shows, adding that it made no sense for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime, has spoken about a controversial scene in ‘ShantyTown‘, a newly released movie. ‘Shanty Town’ made its debut on Netflix on Friday. The project is about a group of courtesans (prostitutes) who want to break free from the control of an infamous kingpin. But they soon realize that doing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kesiena Adjekpovu, the BBNaija season seven housemate better known as Kess, has “berated” Nedu Wazobia, the radio personality for disrespecting female BBNaija housemates. Kess took to his Twitter account on Tuesday to talk about the incessant name-calling directed at the female BBNija housemates after Nedu had spoken concerning the lifestyle of some […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bamike ‘Bambam’ Olawunmi, the 2018 BBNaija housemate, has opened up on how her nanny sexually abused her as a child. Bambam, the reality TV star disclosed this on her Instagram account as she went live saying that her nanny started abusing her at the age of 2 till she was 8. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Titans housemate, Khosi, says that one of the most abominable acts in South Africa is dating a Nigerian. Khosi, who is presently in a relationship with Nigerian housemate Yemi, stated this in a conversation in the house. According to her, this was the reason why her previous relationship did not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wizkid on Wednesday set the internet agog with the announcement of a joint tour with fellow music superstar Davido later this year. After many years of the “who’s a bigger star” battle, Wizkid took to his Instagram story to announce that the expedition will take place after the tour for his fifth […]
