By Ayo Balogun Some Nigerian hip hop and Nollywood stars who have declared for partisan politics are forging ahead to actualize their aspiration, as some of them have purchased the nomination forms for the posts they are contesting from their political parties. While Abolore Akande popular called 9nice has purchased form for Ogbomosho North/Ogbomosho South/Orire […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi Almost 16 years after the initiative was taken, Felaberation – an annual convergence of music stars, families and lovers of the late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo kuti, to celebrate his ingenuity, musical creativity, originality and dexterity, this year’s edition was held with some peculiarities. The 2014 Felabration which was the 17th edition […]
Oyewale Oyelola American Artiste, Alicia Key has joined the #BringBackOurGirls campaigners in New York, United states to demand for the release of abducted chibok school girls. The grammy award winner said she joined the campaigners in solidarity for group calling for freedom of the girls who have being in custody of Boko haram insurgency group […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin Hip pop artiste Anthony Olarewaju Awotoye popularly called Tony Tetula has joined All Progressives Party to contest for a seat in kwara state House of Assembly in next year general elections. Tony Tetula who has submitted letter of intent to Kwara APC secretariat to represent Irepodun state constituency in the state house […]
Taiwo ibikunle is a renowned Yoruba home video actor who had appeared in many Nollywood movies such As Omo Ghetto By Funke Akindele. He Made it to the stardom through Eji Owuro produced by Bimbo Oshin many years ago. Ibikunle has since never relented; stood firm, strong and remained one of the forces to reckon […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi The Ojude Oba annual Festival has come to stay and since become Mecca of a sort not only to the Ijebus – the hosting land, but to every fun lover as well as the tourists across the continents. The festival is elaborately celebrated by the Ijebu natives with the support and collaboration […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri Imo state government says it has concluded plans for the establishment of a modern and befitting Film Academy in Owerri, the state capital. Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, who disclosed this in Owerri, Saturday, said it was part of measures to promote the identity and cultural heritage of the Igbos. He revealed […]
Adegbola Adigun ‘9ice’ Abolore Akande has kicked off his political career in Ogbomosho, Oyo State with a massive crowd storming the venue of the campaign. The musician turned politician visited Ogbomosho Town Hall, Oja Igbo on Wednesday 10th 2014 to address the indigenes of the city on his ambition to represent Ogbomosho North /South & […]
Popular Yoruba Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi, popular called ‘Pasuma Wonder’ has released his new and anticipated Hip Hop/Afro Pop single album. The album, titled ‘’Abo’’ was produced by Frankie Free and DJ Toxiq. Pasuma Wonder’s latest choice was dedicated to Afro Pop and Hip Hop genre which is the rave of moment in the […]
Nigerian Music star, D’banj, joined other American celebrities to watch the 2014 MTV Video Music Award in Inglewood, California. U.S. celebrities included Beyonce, Jay Z, J Lo, Kim Kardashian, Chris Brown and Usher. D’banj, who was a special guest of American Rapper, Dr Dre, at the event, wore a dark suit, bow tie, dark shades […]
Nigeria’s hip hop and Yoruba wrapper star, Abolore Akande popular called 9ice’s has expressed interest to venture into politics in his Ogbomoso home stead, Oyo state, South Western Nigeria. Akande, the ‘Gongo Aso’ initiator as posted on his Instagram portal had indicated interest to contest for a seat in the nation’s lower – House of […]
The death has occurred of the United States (US) comedy icon, Robin Williams. Wiliams died at the age of 63 in his San Francisco Bay Area home late Monday. The death confirmation was made in his sheriff’s office where the preliminary investigation linked it to suicide due to asphyxia. The late stage and screen comedy […]
American music magazine, Billboard Magazine has listed 2face Idibia’s six studio album “The Ascension” as one of the top selling albums for the week. It currently takes the number 12 spot. His very excited wife, Annie Macaulay-Idibia took to her official Instagram page to speak about the honour. “I Am Screaming thank YOU JESUS!!!! This […]
Sunday Special:: By Oyewale Oyelola Entertainment industry in Nigeria, which include; Nollywood, Music, Comedy and others, no doubt is fast becoming African largest Show Biz Arena with stakeholders smiling to banks everyday. Actors, musicians, comedians and TV personalities are sealing mouth-watering endorsement deals from corporate organizations, while some smart organizations sometimes lured brand ambassador of […]
Jude Okoye, brother and manager of music duo, P-Square traditional wedding with MBGN Tourism 2012, Ifeoma Umeokeke takes place on Thursday in Nnewi, Anambra. Friends and family members are present to witness the ceremony which will make Ifeoma Umeokeke an official member of the Okoye Dynasty. Guests at the event include the groom’s brother Paul […]
Pop star Shakira, is billed to perform prior to the end of the ongoing World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The closing ceremony is to feature stars such as guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana and rapper Wyclef Jean. The world football governing body (FIFA) said in a statement Shakira, who is making her third […]
Nigerian Hip hop star, D’banj has received endorsement of the Africa’s richest man and prominent Industrialist, Aliko Dangote, as he forges on his agricultural project drive. The Bother You singer revealed this on his Instagram page and could not hide his joy over the approval of the continent’s wealthiest man. “From the Godfather of Agriculture, […]
The United States Legendary soul singer and songwriter Bobby Womack is dead. Womack who was “penned hits for many of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century” died at the age of 70. Womack had suffered from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease and since had battled with drug addiction. Some of his famous hits included It’s All Over Now, performed by the […]
Katty Perry’s – “most rewarded digital act” fans have bought 72 million of her latest singles online. It is 20 million more digital singles than the No. 2 artist, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced. The music industry group, which started honoring vinyl record sales in 1958, launched its digital sales awards in […]
Organizers of the BET Awards 2014 have announced Nigerian stars Tiwa Savage and Ice Prince Zamani as performers for the glamorous event. Two other African acts SA’s Mafikizolo and Ghana’s Sarkodie will join the songstress and rapper. They will all take part of the ‘Music Around the Globe’ presentation. This is the first time international […]
