(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ibadan based Fuji musician, Taye Adebisi, better known as Taye Currency, has opened up on how the late former governor of the state, Christopher Alao-Akala, assisted him financially after paying him N99 million for his governorship campaign in 2011. Taye Currency disclosed this during an event marking the annual Oshodi Day as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, better known as Alibaba, has claimed that he created most of the jokes comedians in Nigeria now tell. The ‘King of comedy’ disclosed this in a recent episode of the The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka, Deity Cole and Husband Material […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suzanne Emma, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, has opened up concerning the claims her ex-husband made concerning her claims of domestic violence against him which led to significant losses on his part. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Emma stated that Ike had subjected her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti has stated that he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being the son of the late legendary singer, Fela Kuti. Speaking in a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti stated that his paternity also disturbed his relationship adding that he couldn’t go to his girlfriend’s father’s house. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, got a new home worth billions of naira in London has sparked reactions in social media. The African Examiner writes that Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram reel on Saturday to upload a picture of an apartment with the caption: “Copped my first key in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has commended the level of global recognition of the Nigerian entertainment industry, stating that the industry is conquering the world. Musawa, represented by Mariam Ajaga, her Special Adviser on Visual Arts and Culture, gave the assessment in her speech at the 4th […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa better known as Charly Boy has opened up about his recent battle with prostate cancer. In an Instagram post, he talked about his journey fighting cancer and how he “cheated death” this year. “Many things bin happen dis year 2023. The good, the bad and the ugly. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, also known as Hajia Meenah, has opened up on why she converted from Christianity to Islam. Speaking in an interview in Your View talk show, a programme on TVC, the actress disclosed her admiration for her husband Kazim Adeoti, saying that her love for him made it less […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian transgender, Daniel Anthony Nsikan, aka Jay Boogie, has stated that he wished for death after he suffered complications after a botched cosmetic surgery. Jay Boogie made this revelation concerning his health condition in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo saying that his health got bad to the point that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is not happy with Mohad’s father, Aloba and expressing her sadness she took to her social media account on Thursday saying that the father of the late singer should concentrate on the issue at hand instead of chasing frivolities. Dikeh, posting a picture of the late singer, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media are not finding it funny with the decision of a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State for inviting Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to its praise night event. The African Examiner writes that on Wednesday, a flyer emerged for the event […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has berated Turkish Airlines for not showing any Nigerian movie in her 40 hour flight. Omotola accused the airline of discriminating against African travelers. Taking to her Instagram account on Wednesday, Omotola stated that during her long flight, only movies from Turkey, Asia, Bollywood, Hollywood and Middle […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – American rapper, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, popularly known as Snoop Dogg, on Thursday announced his decision to quit smoking. He took to his Instagram page to announce the major change to his lifestyle. “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoking. Please respect my privacy at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, is dead. The 28-year-old artiste died on Tuesday evening, two years after battling with an unknown ailment. This was disclosed in a statement by his management via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The highly anticipated second season of the Showmax Original telenovela, ‘Wura’, will premiere on Dec. 4, with four new episodes every week from Monday to Thursday. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, said that the season 2 would premiere following a successful first season that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singers, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide have all been selected for the 66th Grammy Awards. The African Examiner writes that Grammy-winning singer; Burna Boy got a total of four while Davido, in his first nomination, got three nominations. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination respectively. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, says that he does not see the connection between killing people for rituals and making money. Kanayo O Kanayo disclosed this when he recently appeared as a guest speaker at Ikenga Online’s November 2023 Town Hall Meeting when he discussed the topic “Rituals, Riches, and Realities: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mrs Omowunmi Aloba, wife of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), on Tuesday told a coroner’s court that she used to relate well with her father-in-law,Mr Joseph Aloba, and that both of them were very close. Omowunmi,however,said her relationship with him went awry shortly after she gave birth to her son,Liam. She […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Detained Nigerian Singer, Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley and his Associate Sam Larry have filed a N40 million breach of fundamental human rights suit before a Lagos High Court, Igbosere. Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), who filed the suit on behalf of his clients, is suing the Nigeria Police for breach of his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have said that four music stars will thrill attendees at this year’s edition of the ceremony holding on Oct. 29 in Lagos. Kingsley James, AMAA 2023 Technical Head, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to him, Kingsley Okonkwo , […]
