BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Family members of late US pop singer, Prince Rogers Nelson have started the process of dividing the Musician’s sizeable assets. It is speculated that the popular pop star might not leave will on his assets which is estimated to worth about $100 million (£68 million). Prince Rogers Nelson died about […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely a week after his death, the local Police investigating the root cause of pop star Prince’s demise, are presently in search of assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration agency. Media reported that police have found prescription painkillers in Prince’s possession after his sudden death in Minneapolis last week. Still, […]
BALTIMORE MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The body of popular singer, Papa Wemba, who died about two weeks ago in Abidjan, has arrived the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Familily members, fans and muscicians were among those who besieged the Kinshasa’s airport, waiting for the arrival of the remains of the African music icon. Already, an […]
ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Again, Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has reportedly involved in an auto crash in Enugu, South East Nigeria. The accident occurred Monday when the son of popular artiste, Peter Edochie’s car slipped off the road and plunged into a ditch in Udi, Enugu. It would be recalled young actor Edochie was […]
Another prominent entertainment figure – a Chinese top opera star, Mei Baojiu is dead. Mei who died at the age of 82; popular with Peking Opera fans, had beenhospitalized since late March, after developing breathing complications according to his theatre troupe. The late opera master was reputed for his role in classic operas such as […]
The influential Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast, media reports say. Video from the concert shows the artist, who was 66, slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening. French broadcaster France 24 reported the death, quoting his manager. […]
US President Barack Obama has joined millions of fans in the mourning of the late singer and superstar, Prince. Prince died Thursday after brief health complication in his home in Minnesota at the age of 57. He became a superstar in the 1980s, with the albums in 1999, such as Purple Rain and Sign O’ […]
United States (US) popular singer, Prince is dead. The Legendary Musician according to his publicist, died in his home in Minnesota at the age of 57. Earlier Thursday, media report indicated that Police were called to a medical emergency at his Paisley Park estate, while investigation is still underway. It would be recalled Prince became […]
Afro pop singer, Yemi Alade, has cleared the air, regarding dating. Alade in a recent confirmation said indeed, she is in a relationship, still, kept the identity of the ‘lover boy’ to herself. The singer has also been recently linked with amorous relationship with entertainment personalities among who are Alex Ekubo, Taiye Aliyu and Phyno. […]
Music star, Davido has slammed his cousin, B-Red over allegedly begrudging him on the success of his new, Mayorkun. The HKN boss led act has recently gone on a Snapchat/Twitter rant over the new act. The 23-year-old musician has been showing his new act love on social media, showering him with praises after his new […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described cultural festivals as veritable platforms to promote peace and unity, especially in a country like Nigeria blessed with rich diversity. The Minister made the remark in Jos, the Plateau State, Friday at the 2016 Nzem Berom Festival with the theme “A Cultural Brand for […]
Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye is rejoicing over finding love again. She expressed her delight Wednesday on her instagram account asking: “Have You Ever Felt So happy and you start smiling for no reason?” “Well that’s ME….Hmmmm! Tell me God ain’t real? Good morning glam” she wrote in a caption of a picture of a man […]
Talented music star, Oritsefemi has received punches from fans over his new outlook. Oritsefemi who took to his Instagram account with his latest picture, posted with caption: “I wish you all a fresh day ahead, my people.” While noticing a significant change on his skin, fans accused and abused him of bleaching. The fans took […]
Veteran Juju icon, King Sunny Ade, has commenced a lecturing career in one of the Nigerian foremost citadel. Just like his closest contemporary, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, who is currently a visiting Professor in the music department of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, KSA is taking a similar step in the same department at […]
Wizkid and Superblogger, Linda Ikeji’s row over the latter’s publication that the young pop star, has been given quit notice at his Lekki duplex apartment Lagos rages, as the music star, takes a swipe on Ikeji. Specifically, Ikeji’s Blog reported that Wizkid has been given a quit notice at his apartment at Ayinde Akinmade Street, […]
Youthful Nigerian music star, Davido was almost mobbed by the crowd Friday in Lagos Island. Davido who was in the Island for the shooting of his latest song, however saved the situation himself, when he sought refuge in one of the buildings on the streets he was spot and began to throw money at the […]
Dance queen Kaffy will soon make good her plan to shelve dancing for music career. She revealed that the decision is the outcome of a long consideration. Kaffy informed that she jettisoned the idea in the past, as she thought the plan might turn out to be a commercial failure. The world record dancer confessed […]
By Seun Adebosin Troubled Nigerian reggae star, Majekodunmi Fashekun – Majek Fashek after years of battle with drugs challenge appears to be making his way back to the music stardom. Fashek dispelled the fans’ worry of his inability to perform again, as he thrilled audience at the popular AY live concert which held at Eko […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji A member of engineering crew of the popular juju exponent, Yinka Ayefele died, while others sustained injuries Saturday, in a fatal auto crash, on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The deceased identified as Tunde Oduneye, was said to be traveling in one of the trucks with musical equipment with his colleagues and died when the […]
The Ministerial Committee aimed at fast-tracking the passage into law of the Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON) Bill is to be inaugurated Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Conference Room of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced this Thursday in Abuja. The 17- member Committee, […]
