By Funmilayo Omidiji OGUN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wife of the veteran Nollywood (English and Yoruba) actor Jide Kosoko, Henrietta has passed on at 53. Henrietta, who was also a prominent and celebrated Nollywood actress, was believed to have died Monday morning at the popular Sacred Heart Catholic Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta. Although, there is no […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian renowned gay rights activist, Mr. Bisi Alimi has announced his plan to take to the alter, his boyfriend in November this year. Alimi according to a post on his Instagram account hinted that he and his to-be husband, Anthony, had visited the United Kingdom (UK) registry to give notice […]
Oyewale Oyelola Kwara state government will on Friday, May 27, 2016 stage cultural exhibition to showcase cultural heritage of the state. Our correspondent gathered that the exhibition is initiative of SPecial Adviser on Culture and Tourism to Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed, Femi Adebayo. The event tagged ASA WAA will feature exhibition of cultural heritage and tourist […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Multi-talented singer, Darey Art Alade has released a new video – “Pray For Me”. The video relates a story of victory against all odds. It shows an exchange between a young man and his estranged father after leaving his family to chase his city dream. Ironically, the struggling lad later […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – History repeated itself when an overzealous female fan of young talented singer, Patoranking, surged forward at an event and demanded from him an autograph on her breast. Patoranking on his own took the drama far, when he posted the picture on his Instagram account with a caption: “She said sign […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – History repeated itself when an overzealous female fan of young talented singer, Patoranking, surged forward at an event and demanded from him an autograph on her breast. Patoranking on his own took the drama far, when he posted the picture on his Instagram account with a caption: “She said sign […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) Nigerian popular female singer, Tiwa Savage after her marriage debacle, has returned to her music business. Savage’s final outburst on her sour relationship and resolve to break way from her former heartthrob, as well as Manager, Tunji Balogun (Tee Billz) went viral on both social and conventional media […]
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 […]
