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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

Read Also: A-List Nollywood Filmmaker, Oyebanji Begins Online Training

“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.

Read Also: Journalist, Family Detained For Criticising Lai

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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.

Read Also: Ebenezer Obey Reacts To His Rumoured Death

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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The Life And Times Of Mr. Edddie Quansa

The Life And Times Of Mr. Eddie Quansa

July 13, 2020 7:21 am

Eddie Quansa is a popular myth in West African pop culture history. Poems have been written about him and songs have been sung about this particular character who is a household name in Nigeria, yet many have had a glimpse of a picture of him.

Let us go on a little history run.

 

Before Quansa

When Nigeria was still young, when exotic birds still graced the skies. There was a young man called John Obikewe who lived in a town in the Eastern Part of Nigeria.

Owerri, Imo state to be precise.

He had three brothers of which he …

Will Smith's Wife Opens Up On Cheating With August Alsina

Will Smith’s Wife Opens Up On Cheating With August Alsina

July 11, 2020 11:31 am

Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed she had a relationship with another man during her marriage to Will Smith.

Talking to her husband on her Facebook show Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith said the affair with singer-songwriter August Alsina took place during a period of separation.

Smith described the split, saying: “We decided we were going to separate for a period of time and you go figure out how to make yourself happy and I will go figure out how to make myself happy.”

Pinkett Smith and Alsina at the 2017 BET Awards
Pinkett Smith with Alsina at the 2017 BET Awards

 

Pinkett Smith added: “From there, as time

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Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Florida

Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Florida

July 9, 2020 2:51 pm

That’s how long Walt Disney World has closed its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, Disney will welcome guests back to its flagship theme park in Orlando, Florida, and reopen a cornerstone of its business.

The Disney resort plans to begin a phased reopening on Saturday for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks, followed by EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

Although Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely, the reopening of a dense theme park roughly the size of San Francisco comes with risks, questions and criticisms as cases are spiking in Florida.

Even …

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