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, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced plans to set up the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and establish the Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON). A statement issued in Abuja on Sunday quoted the Minister as saying, at the 2016 Kannywood Awards in […]
By Seun Adebosin The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday toured the National Museum Onikan Lagos, preparatory to the plan on redesign and modernization of the edifice into a world-class historical hub and tourist site. Monday’s visit is a follow-up to the promise by […]
Are you an upcoming Actor, Script Writer, Director, Producer or Art Director? FirstStars Reality TV Show is a great opportunity to unveil your potential! FirstBank is reinforcing its passion and commitment to nation building and diversified economy by partnering with EbonyLife TV, through its strategic initiative- First@arts to showcase the business of the arts and […]
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has promised that Nigeria’s artists’ village has come to stay. Mohammed said this Monday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Village at the National Theatre Iganmu, Lagos. Promising that the move was aimed at providing a conducive environment for Artists to thrive, the Federal Government […]
By Ayo Balogun Apparently reacting to the altercation and mild drama which ensued last weekend between the master Don Jazzy and street king, Olamide aka Badoo, organizers of the Nigerian locally organized music awards – Headies has expressed its displeasure on the development and condemned act it considered “improper” and the “use of profanity on […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Folarin Coker has disclosed that the ongoing “One Lagos Fiesta” will be the backbone of making Lagos the entertainment hub of Africa. Speaking recently with newsmen at the Bar Beach, one of the venues of the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta (OLF), Coker stated that […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja In line with its cultural relations mantra, the Embassy of the Republic of Germany in Nigeria has consistently continued to explore and leverage opportunities aimed at promoting cultural ties between Germany and Nigeria. The German High Commission in Abuja upped the ante penultimate Thursday by partnering with Fashion Designers from Germany […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Twenty-two year-old computer science graduate of University of Port Harcourt, Miss Pamela Peter-Vigboro Leesi, emerged winner of the Miss Nigeria 2015 beauty pageant in the early hours of Sunday in Lagos after a very keen contest. Pamela, who represented Cross River state, emerged winner of the […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja Institut français du Nigeria, the French Institute in Abuja was a beehive of activities on Thursday when it hosted the official launching of French and Japanese Animated Film Festival to showcase the rich animated film tradition of both countries in Nigeria. The film festival is aimed to giving Nigerians, particularly those […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand through its First@arts initiative has partnered the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) in hosting the COSON Week 2015. This partnership is in line with the Bank’s initiative to drive perception change, grow brand affinity among the youth and the upwardly […]
Kanayo O. Kanayo, Yul Edochie and Jazzy Okey starred in a new movie entitled: Blood Against Blood, shot in Enugu. Also in the movie are Ifeanyi Gbulie (aka Ifeanyi Ikechukwu), Adaeze Chiegbu, Sharon Joseph, Echelon Mbadiwe, Emmanuel Oklakhu, and Collins Ikeowo. The movie is directed by Don Single Ndubuisi for De Blessed Nnapeace Production Ltd. […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – The Owerri, Imo state based Micro Small, Medium Enterprises (MSME) Business School, Okuku, has concluded arrangement for the establishment of a Nollywood City. When completed, the city according to the school, would have a resemblance of America’s famous Hollywood town. The project is also designed for accelerated development of performing […]
Popular actor, Zack Orji has said that he supports his son, Leo’nel’s music career because he believes that everyone has their different gifts which they must utilise to succeed in life. According to him, he didn’t even try to persuade his son to follow in his footsteps as an actor. In the words of the […]
