(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has called on Nigerians to stop questioning the death of Nollywood movie stars, saying death is only a displeasing call of nature that comes knocking and cannot be avoided. The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie to frown at questions like “What is happening […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Netizens on social media on Monday after popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky was adjudged the Best Dressed Female at the movie premiere in Lagos over the weekend and got a cash prize of N1 million. This development has sparked social media reactions as Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, reacting via […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as KWAM or K1 De Ultimate, has responded to the allegations by some of his band members who alleged that the musician enslaved them. The African Examiner recalls that former band member, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, in an interview had accused Kwam 1 of staff slaving him […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. He was 62 years old. His cousin and ace singer “Tony One Week” Muonagor confirmed the actor’s death on his official Instagram account late Sunday. “Rest in peace, Meeche,” he captioned a photo with a burning candle. “You made your mark on society. Adieu nwanne.” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has opened up on how she underwent surgery to remove 13 fibroids from her body. Toke Makinwa disclosed this following the release of Stephanie Coker’s documentary titled “Where the Heck is My Period”. According to her, fibroids affected the majority of women in her family and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director of the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr Richard Somiari, has told the Coroner inquiring into the cause of death of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, that the results of an autopsy conducted on the deceased body would be ready in the next three to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has opened up on why he exhumed his mother’s body for reburial. The African Examiner writes that the musician recently exhumed his mother’s corpse and reburied her. Speaking in a viral video on X, Portable stated that he exhumed her body because the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hollywood A-listers are getting ready to lavish awards on Christopher Nolan’s atomic blockbuster “Oppenheimer” and party with “Barbie” on Sunday at the Oscars, the biggest night in showbiz. Nolan’s drama about the inventor of the nuclear age, half of last summer’s massive “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, is the firm favourite to win the prize […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has parted ways with his manager of two decades, Efe Omorogbe, the CEO of talent management company, Now Muzik. The duo disclosed this in a joint statement uploaded on Instagram on Wednesday by Now Muzik. According to the statement, the mutual disagreement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alexer Peres Harry, The estranged wife of singer, Harrysong, has stated that the singer should be held responsible if anything should happen to their children. Alexer took to her Instagram story on Saturday explaining that after their separation they agreed on co-parenting but the singer opted out from the deal after a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has passed away. A close associate of the family confirmed to African Examiner that the ace actor died on Saturday afternoon after he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Evercare Hospital, Lekki a few days ago. He died of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A popular Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, better known as Sisi Quadri is reportedly dead. The death of the actor was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Announcing his death, Nollywood actress, Abiola Bayo took to her Instagram handle, she writes: “You will be greatly missed, Sisi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, says the 617 million dollar investment in Digital Economy and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) fund will spur cultural and economic expansion. Musawa said this during the launch of iDICE and the maiden edition of Omniverse summit, in Lagos on Tuesday. She said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged that the global recognition Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and other Nigerian artists are enjoying today was as a result of his efforts. Eedris stated this in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast as he stated that his revolt against the poor treatment of Nigerian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, and singer Shallipopi were involved in a car accident on Sunday. The African Examiner recalls that Shallipopi on Saturday night held a concert in Abuja. Israel, who was backstage to show support for Shallipopi at the event stated this on his Instagram story on Sunday. Uploading the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Industry veterans, investors and other relevant stakeholders are to be honoured at the 2024 edition of Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA), its organisers have said. Muoma Obinna, ace filmmaker and founder of Inside Nollywood told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the annual fiesta is dedicated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrated these musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s creative icon, Mr. Jimi Solanke, who died on Monday. A statement issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said, “it is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year Grammy, the most of any artist. Supergroup boygenius earned three awards, as did SZA, the night’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has announced that he is starting an online Christian ministry. Edochie, took to his social media account on Tuesday as he uploaded a flier containing the details of his True Salvation Ministry as he called his fans to connect online. “It’s time to answer the call of […]
