ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has hinted that the annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) has evolved from being just an instrument of national unity to becoming a platform to help boost the level of economic activities in the country. The Minister said this […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has congratulated juju star King Sunny Ade on his 70th birthday, describing him as a cultural icon and a trail blazer. In a statement issued in LagosThursday, the Minister hailed King Sunny Ade’s contribution to the growth of Nigerian music, which […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband, Brad Pitt. The actress’s Lawyer Robert Offer who confirmed Jolie’s action indicated that her “decision was made for the health of the family”. In a statement, Offer added her client would not be commenting, as well as asked that […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington has alleged that her purse was stolen from under her seat while collecting a prize at the Emmy Awards. Abbington in a tweet: narrated “We went up to collect the Emmy, did some press, came back to my seat and (someone) had nicked my purse from […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Musicians on Davido’s label – Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) are scheduled to tour the United Kingdom (UK) between September and November, 2016. The trip will touch eight UK cities, where the singers would perform at selected club gigs as well as visit top choice media platforms. Similarly, the tour would […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Black Eyed Peas have lamented police brutality, raging insurgency and the multiple effects such killing and human displacement, by releasing a video to the remix for their popular single “Where is the Love?” The artistes used the new video to bemoan how countries were torn apart by war and […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After recovering from precarious ailment, Nollywood actor Ernest Isuzu is back to full life with monetary and kind support. Isuzu in the last 12 months is said to be recuperating with Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State. Upon full recovery, the Nollywood star received […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) to work with the states in Northern Nigeria to revive the Durbar Festival due to its huge potential to showcase the pristine African culture and create jobs. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the commitment in Abuja Wednesday when he received the Governor […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vocalist, Simisola Ogunleye simply referred to as ‘Simi’ has opened up on her amorous relationship with fellow singer YCEE. Simi when took to her Twitter handle, jolted the ‘busybodies’ who have persistently speculated that she was dating another music stars including Adekunle Gold and Falz TheBahdGuy when she confirmed YCEE […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jidenna, also referred to as ‘Classic man’ arrived Lagos Tuesday, for his West African promotional tour. While in the country, the swag king, will tour Lagos for an exclusive album launch which will also feature party on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Jidenna’s “Long Live The Chief” album launch holds at […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Legendary Mexican singer and actor Juan Gabriel is dead. Gabriel who died at age 66, reportedly passed on due to heart attack in California, days after performing for 17,000 fans at the Los Angeles Forum. The music star whose real name was Alberto Aguilera Valadez, rose from a very poor […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The CEO of ‘The Goretti’ – a talent management firm, illBliss has declared he is done with the music therefore, quitting. The singer made the declaration in one of his Instagram latest posts. It reads: “Thank you all for being with me through this amazing Musical Journey.. […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The rumored marriage between the Nollywood actress Funke Akindele aka “Jeniffer” with JJC is gradually turning to a reality. The yet to be confirmed union just took a far reaching twist when Akindele’s new love, Bello (JJC) posted a birthday wish on Instagram to the actress – referring to her […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Film maker Uche Aguh has announced his readiness to storm Sambisa forest in Borno State in search of over 200 abducted Chibok school girls. He indicated that the adventure is through his short film titled “Sambisa,” The film he had pointed out highlights the Chibok School-girl abduction scandal which occurred […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After being out of music scene for some time, mesmerizing singer Daddy Showkey is back to stage with a new album entitled: “One Day”. Showkey (John Asiemo, real name) new work was produced by Phat Beatz. The Ajegunle music star explained that the album harped on the essence of diligence, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the creative industry, including: television, music, film production, advertising, arts and culture, is capable of creating 1 million jobs in the country in the next three years, if the inherent potentials are properly harnessed. The Minister made the assertion Tuesday […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Notwithstanding the recent crash of her marriage, melodious singer, Tiwa Savage is forging ahead in her career, as her profile has been uploaded to Roc Savage’s profile on the site, catalogued her quotes; exposition on how her former husband Tunji Balogun otherwise called: Teebillz discouraged her from scripting songs for […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Banky W has declared that his planned wedding will be out of public. In his latest posts, the singer who ranks high among the Nigerian music stars indicated that his entire life has been “a show”, therefore has resolved to give his incoming wedding an enclosed approach. Among his speculated […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After 19 years of his death, Nigerian Afrobeat exponent Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s memory remains alive, as the children, fans and human rights activists Tuesday gathered and marked another historic remembrance anniversary. His children including the eldest son, Femi and his sister, Yeni in the mood of anniversary, cast their mind […]
On Wednesday, August 3rd at 8pm WAT or 9pm CAT, tune in to Ebony Life TV DSTV 165 to come along with us on this journey to producing Nigeria’s future Oscar Winners. FirstBank in partnership with EbonyLife TV, through its First@arts initiative brings to your television screens from Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 –The FirstStars Reality TV Show! FirstStars is a […]
