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From Skits To Scripts- Deyemi Okanlawon Encourages Skit Makers To Keep Pushing
LAGOS-Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has encouraged social media skit creators with acting aspirations to go the extra mile, dedicating themselves to rigorous effort and dedication, to successfully transition into the acting industry and turn their dreams into reality. On a recent episode of the
Ini Dima-Okojie Reveals Fibroids Have Returned After Previous Surgery
LAGOS -Nigerian actress Ini Dima-Okojie has shared a personal health update, revealing that she is once again battling fibroids, just three years after undergoing surgical removal. On July 17, 2024, the actress took to Instagram to share a personal update with her followers and fans, courageously op
'Dont Abandon Afrobeats for Amapiano'- Rema Tells Colleagues
LAGOS-Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, has emphasized the importance of Nigerian artists preserving the culture of afrobeat to uphold the countrys leading position in the African music industry. There have been significant reports of the South African genre amapiano making its way int
Netizens Slam Yul Edochie Over Photos With Seyi Tinubu
Social media users were outraged by Nigerian actor and aspiring preacher Yul Edochies recent encounter with President Bola Tinubus son Seyi Tinubu, and many expressed differing opinions about the two. On Instagram, Edochie declared his confidence in President Tinubus leadership despite the current u
Nigerian Singer Rema Reveals How He Deals With Critics
Nigerian artist Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema has revealed that he often prays a lot. In an interview with French personality Medhi Maizi, the Dumebi crooner gave details of his creative process and his relationship with his global fan base. When asked how he deals with pressure and critics
Wizkid Bags 7 African Arts Entertainment Awards Nominations
LAGOS-Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known as Wizkid has received an impressive seven nominations in various categories at the prestigious Africa Arts Entertainments Awards (AAEA). The Africa Arts Entertainments Awards aim to honor and acknowledge the outstanding contributions
Afrobeats Artist Now Competing Globally With Drake- Davido
LAGOS-Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has confidently declared that Afrobeat artists have finally bridged the gap and are now on an equal footing with global music icons like Drake. During a panel discussion with the United States Advisory Council on Africa Diaspo
Lagos Big Girls Chats With Wizkid Leaks, Netizens React
As Wizkid celebrated his 34th birthday, a leaked WhatsApp conversation between the Nigerian musician and Sophia Egbueje, popularly known as Lagos Big Girl surfaced online. Their conversation sparked responses on social media. The conversation , which was released, revealed Lagos Big Girl calling Wiz
BBNaija 9 To Begin July 28, Prize Money Reduced To N100M
LAGOS -The organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), MultiChoice Nigeria, have revealed that the lucky winner of the 2024 edition of the popular reality TV show will take home a grand prize of N100 million. The announcement was made at a press conference held by BBNaija in Lagos on Tuesday. The Exe