By Adesye Adebiyi – Nigerian prolific movie producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan has won nine awards out of 13 categories with his October 1 movie. The movie showcases the last event and tragedy that occurred in a particular village on the day Nigeria gained independence from the former colonial masters. Tagged the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) […]
*Says Human Resource Is Nigeria’s Greatest Asset It was a night parked with fun, laughter, pomp and pageantry Wednesday in Asaba as members of the entertainment industry held a “Thank You Concert/Dinner” in honour of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to appreciate his support for the industry. The Event which brought the crème-de […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi – Lovers and fans of the United States (US) late pop musical icon, Whitney Elizabeth Houston gathered across the world, Wednesday to mark her third year remembrance anniversary as well as celebrate a life went spent. The remembrance occasion was however low keyed and cut short as Houston’s only daughter, Bobbi Kristina […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi – After a failed political ambition in his Ogbomoso home town, Oyo State, South Western Nigeria, hip hop star, Abolore Akande – 9ice has taken a bold step as he re-launches himself into the music scene, with a new album, titled: Return of the King. The Alapomeji Master in the new hit […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi, Lagos – Arrangements have been concluded for the Koko Master, D banj to mark his 10 years anniversary on stage. The Tongolo crooner who broke up with his longtime friend and label mate, Don Jazzy will tomorrow, Saturday, January 31, 2015 celebrate with friends, families and music stars across the world. D […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi, Lagos – Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has been asked to tender apology over her mockery Sunday post on the marital status of another famous Nollywod star, Funke Akindele’. Akindele’s marriage with her husband, Adeniyi Johnson, is believed to have broken and subsequently speculated to be having affairs with fellow Nollywood mate, Toyin […]
By Seye Adebiyi – Popular Nollywood Yoruba actor, Yinka Quadri otherwise known as KURA has gone back to school for a degree programme. The veteran actor who is without any formal education decided to enroll at age 55 to the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State to perfect his skills in film production. He […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi, Lagos – Nigerian hip hop star, Paul Okoye (P Square) has finally put a stop to bachelorhood by tying the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Anita Isama. The new couple who sealed their union at the Ikoyi registry, had last year done their traditional wedding in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – The much awaited remix of the leading single album titled Politics Na Big Business by the Nigerian Afro Beat icon, Femi Kuti has been released. The release which is off another album – ‘No Place for My Dreams’ as revealed late last week by Kuti features other Nigerian hip hop […]
Although fate may defeat the efforts of virtue to avert misfortune, it cannot deprive us of the power to endure it with equanimity.’ Funke Akindele’s production outfit, Scene One Production in conjunction with Adekaz Production LTD presents a new Yoruba movie titled ‘Sababi Eda(Fate). fully subtitled in English. Sababi Eda depicts the life of a […]
Oyewale Oyelola – Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw on Saturday lost her bid to represent Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency of Cross Rivers State in the forthcoming National Assembly elections. Henshaw failed to secure PDP House of Representatives ticket as she lost to the incumbent, Hon. Essien Ayi defeated Kate Henshaw. The Nollywood actress announced the defeat […]
By Ayo Balogun Young Hip Hop star, Abolore Akande aka 9nice’s first attempted political aspiration has suffered a setback, as the popular Yoruba wrapper Tuesday lost in his bid to clinch the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) Ogbomosho North/Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency of Oyo state ticket. The Gongo-Aso initiator lost in the primary despite his […]
Oyewale Oyelola Co-owner of Kennis Music, Dayo Adeneye on Tuesday lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to represent Odogbolu at the Ogun state House of Assembly. Dayo Adeneye popularly called D1 lost the primaries to the Special Adviser to Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr Adebowale Ojuri. Our correspondent gathered that Mr Ojuri defeated D1 […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Nollywood star, Desmond Eliot; son of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman, Lagos State, Ladi Ajomale, 10 incumbent lawmakers and others have on Tuesday won the APC House of Assembly primaries conducted in Lagos. Five other incumbent lawmakers in the State House of Assembly, however, lost their primaries and will not be […]
Popular Hip hop stars and twin brothers – Psquare are marking their birthday anniversary today (November 18, 2014) with the release of a new video on Shekini track in their new album with the title: Double Trouble. One of the duo, Peter Okoye is simultaneously celebrating his wedding anniversary which coincides with the birthday anniversary […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi AFROPOLITAN vibes is a monthly live music concert, considered as an arena for alternative music. It is an event where music lovers besiege and assemble to watch live performances of the contemporary artistes such as singers, songwriters and musicians, doing justice to mostly, the original work that are unflinchingly entrenched in the […]
By Adebiyi Adeseye The Hollywood Film Awards is one of the most prestigious and magnetizing events in the global entertainment industry. Indeed, it is a must watch, for every follower of the world musical and movie trends. Last Friday, November 14 marked the 18th edition of the global (Hollywood) film investiture. It was held at […]
By Oyewale Oyelola Ace Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba has stated that he is not interested for now in joining politics like other celebrities. Ayuba said, “I’m not ready to join politics for now. I’m busy impacting lives of Nigerians through my music. “To me, it’s good development for celebrities to join politics because they understand […]
The “Investor Knowledge Gaps and Risk Perceptions” has been attributed to the poor investment flow into African Film and TV industries for so many years, up till the present. The Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Heritage Bank, Mr. Fela Ibidapo who made this assertion stated this was among the reasons why the Bank indicated interest to be part of […]
Oyewale Oyelola Co-founder of Kennis Music, Dayo Adeneye popularly called D1 has announced his intention to contest for Odogbolu House of Assembly Seat in Ogun State. The Odogbolu born entertainment manager said he decided to join politics after consultation with stakeholders in his constituency. African Examiner correspondent reports that D1 will contest under the platform […]
