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‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43

‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman Dies At 43

August 29, 2020 4:34 am

Chadwick Boseman, star of the groundbreaking superhero movie “Black Panther,” has died after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.

Boseman, 43, never publicly discussed his condition and continued to work on major Hollywood films during and between “countless” operations and chemotherapy, his family said in a statement.

“It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in ‘Black Panther,’” they said.

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all,” the statement added.

Boseman became the first black superhero to get his own standalone film in the record-breaking Marvel franchise with 2018’s “Black Panther.”

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The Phenomenon, Called Majek Fahek

The Phenomenon, Called Majek Fashek

August 16, 2020 8:14 am

The death of Nigerian singer-songwriter, guitarist and reggae music lord, Majek Fashek, in New York, America threw Nigerians into a nostalgic mood. It brought into memory the exact picture of a musical icon who the country lost to the icy pincers of death. Reports of his passage sauced his strides on the dancehall with near-magical exploits while he reigned. As he scintillated the audience with his hugely celebrated multiple award-winning single, Send down the rain, either coincidentally or through an inexplicable magical realism, raindrops suddenly began to well down from the face of the firmament.  Labeled a “prophet”, Fashek …

M-Josh Releases, 'Abacha Loot,' Lambastes Nigerian Leaders

M-Josh Releases, ‘Abacha Loot,'(Video)

August 9, 2020 10:40 am

Afro-Pop Artist Matthew Joshua Chukwubuikem better known as M-Josh has released another sterling single to his upcoming album. 

The Reggae infused single titled ‘Abacha Loot’ adds to his wonderful array of vocal works criticising the Federal Government and the corruption which has completely festered all arms of the Nigerian Government whilst noticeably taking a leaf or two from Fela’s afrobeat resistance songs.

Abacha Loot talks about the famed General Sani Abacha and how he looted Nigeria blind and turned the Federal reserves into a personal account during his sojourn in power from 1998 till his life was cut short in …

Reminiscing An Icon - 'Cardinal' Rex Jim Lawson (1935-1971)

Reminiscing An Icon: ‘Cardinal’ Rex Jim Lawson (1935-1971)

August 9, 2020 5:50 am

Among the musicians that dominated the music scene in Nigeria in the 1960s, the late Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson is believed to be the most outstanding. In his time, his contemporaries could not match the touch he added to highlife, a music genre that morphed from the foxtrot and calypso with Ghanaian rhythms known only among the local African aristocracy in the mid-19th century to dance and guitar bands that all classes of the society could relate to. 

Rex Lawson was in his 20s when he became a household name in Nigeria. He was an emotional and philosophical singer who …

Blackface Releases Own Version Of 'African Queen' (Video)

Blackface Releases Own Version Of ‘African Queen’ (Video)

August 8, 2020 4:34 am

It seems like a former member of the now-defunct Plantashun Boiz group, Ahmedu Obiabo, popularly called Blackface, is not going to give up on dragging former label mate 2Baba, over some songs they worked on while together.

“African Queen”, a major hit single, released by 2Baba in 2004, which went on to win the Hypertek Digital boss various awards, is one of the tracks Blackface is laying claims to.

Blackface says he is pained as he never got credited by the label or even the ”Frenemies” singer for writing the song, so he’s gone ahead to release his version of …

COVID-19 -Amitabh Bachchan Discharged From Hospital

COVID-19: Amitabh Bachchan Discharged From Hospital

August 2, 2020 4:56 pm

Amitabh Bachchan, one of India’s most famous film stars, says he has tested negative for Covid-19 and been discharged from hospital.

Bachchan is one of India’s most revered film stars.
The 77-year-old Bollywood actor spent around three weeks in hospital after testing positive last month.

But he told fans on Sunday: “I have tested COVID negative, have been discharged. I am back home in solitary quarantine.”

Bachchan was one of the most high-profile figures to test positive amid India’s coronavirus outbreak. Hailed by many as the country’s greatest

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Veteran Nollywood Auteur Oyebanji, Extends Training Date

Veteran Nollywood Auteur Oyebanji, Extends Training Date

August 2, 2020 11:47 am

Veteran filmmaker Omoba James Ademuyiwa Oyebanji has postponed the date for his proposed online filmmaking coaching classes.

He indicated that the reason for the postponement was due to numerous calls from interested individuals willing to partake in the film making, movie production, directing, and video editing classes.

The workshop has been moved to the 17th of August, 2020, and would still be held on the stipulated Google classroom page.

Veteran Nollywood Auteur Oyebanji, Extends Training Date

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“After so much calls and messages from individuals who signified interest in being part of this outstanding experience, I have decided to

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It’s A Lie - I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

It’s A Lie: I Didn’t Order NBC To Suspend BBNaija – Lai Mohammed

July 25, 2020 4:00 pm
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said he never ordered the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, to halt the transmission of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show.

It was reported that Mohammed ordered the NBC to stop the show to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

The report has generated sharp criticism on social media over the minister’s alleged comment.

But, Mohammed, in a statement by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, said that there was no memo to that effect and that the general public should ignore such reports.

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Omoba James Ademuyiwa Oyebanji

A-List Nollywood Filmmaker, Oyebanji Begins Online Training

July 25, 2020 6:12 am

Veteran filmmaker, director, and producer Omoba James Ademuyiwa Oyebanji has announced the date for his proposed online filmmaking coaching classes.

The program would encompass all categories of film making, movie production, directing, and video editing classes which would all run for one month.

Read Also: Veteran Nollywood Director Oyebanji, Organises Workshop

The Live classes have been scheduled to hold on the 3rd of August on the Google classroom page.

For more information, interested participants are to call the following numbers: +2347030612883, +2348023239948.

He can also be reached by email on: Onyebanjijames@gmail.com.

 

 

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Veteran Nollywood Director Oyebanji, Organises Workshop

Veteran Nollywood Director Oyebanji, Organises Workshop

July 22, 2020 4:02 am

Film making and dramatic arts are a trade that is as old as time itself. Ever since the entertaining drama troupes of Old Greece to the circus age of the old 1800s. As time goes on, new developments come into drama development and then the invention of the camera took the whole business to a whole new level causing it to become a successful worldwide enterprise.

In Nigeria film making has also undergone development and evolution. From the production of better cameras to the implementation of new concepts. A lot of people are now opting into the filmmaking sector especially …

Will Smith Goes Off On 50 Cent Over Jada Pinkett Smith Jabs

Will Smith Goes Off On 50 Cent Over Jada Pinkett Smith Jabs

July 21, 2020 6:34 am

Will Smith isn’t known for foul language but had no problem dropping the f-bomb on 50 Cent after the rapper took shots at his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The “Power” producer, 45, posted a private message between himself and the Oscar-nominated actor, 51, Saturday morning where he is seen asking Will about the latest edition of Facebook Watch series “Red Table Talk.” The episode found Will and Jada discussing her “entanglement” with August Alsina while the couple were privately separated.

After asking Will if he’s ok, the “Bad Boy” actor responded that he’s fine and appreciates the concern.

“But …

We Don't Want War - Eduano Obani Sings About Referendum

We Don’t Want War: Eduano Obani Sings About Referendum

July 16, 2020 1:53 pm

At a time when many activists are rising up in Nigeria to protest the ills of the Government towards its citizens, a concerned Nigerian has expressed his opinion through his talent.

Popular reggae dancehall maestro, Eduano Obani has released another track titled We Don’t Want War.

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This song talks about the cons and disadvantages of Nigeria going to war once more. He quoted that going to war may cause destruction that would be very difficult to recover from.

The song said in parts, “if we fight once more, I don’t

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