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FG Congratulates Mo Abudu On Netflix Deal

FG Congratulates Mo Abudu On Netflix Deal

June 13, 2020 2:23 pm

The Federal Government has congratulated media entrepreneur and filmmaker Mo Abudu over her partnership with leading global streaming service Netflix to create two original series as well as multiple Netflix-branded films.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, by his SA on media, Segun Adeyemi, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the partnership, for on-screen adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s ‘Death and The King’s Horseman’ and Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’, adds another feather to Mo Abudu’s already well-adorned creative cap.

For criticising Lai Mohammed, court remands Osun-based poet Nigeria’s Anthony …

Netflix Announces “Magic” With Mo Abudu, Shoneyin & Soyinka

Netflix Announces “Magic” With Mo Abudu, Shoneyin & Soyinka

June 12, 2020 12:17 pm

The two critically acclaimed books by award-winning Nigerian authors are Wole Soyinka‘s “Death and the King’s Horseman“, and Lola Shoneyin‘s “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”.

They are being adapted into a film and set to premiere on Netflix.

Read Also: Why Nollywood Can’t Be Too Excited About Netflix

Netflix on Friday announced it signed a major deal with the award-winning producer, Mo Abudu, to bring the classics to your screen.

“We’ve got MAJOR news for you today! Netflix has partnered with acclaimed producer @MoAbudu to

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COVID-19 - Coachella 2020 Festival Officially Cancelled

COVID-19: Coachella 2020 Festival Officially Cancelled

June 11, 2020 12:00 pm

The Coachella music festival in the Southern California desert and Stagecoach, have both been canceled this year, the public health commissioner announced.

The Coachella was earlier postponed for six months until October because of concerns over the coronavirus.

The cancellation order was given on June 10 by the Public health officer of Riverside County, California.

However, the events’ promoter, Goldenvoice, has not yet made a public announcement.

Read Also: ‘Gone With The Wind’ Removed From HBO Max After Racism Protests

The festival, one of the biggest in the world, brings half a million fans to an open-air site in Indio, …

'Gone with the Wind' removed from HBO Max after racism protests

‘Gone With The Wind’ Removed From HBO Max After Racism Protests

June 10, 2020 5:02 pm

“Gone with the Wind” was removed from the HBO Max streaming platform Tuesday, as mass protests against racism and police brutality prompt television networks to reassess their offerings.

The multiple Oscar-winning US Civil War epic released in 1939 remains the highest-grossing movie of all time adjusted for inflation, but its depiction of contented slaves and heroic slaveholders has garnered criticism.

“‘Gone With The Wind’ is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society,” an HBO Max spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

“These racist depictions …

California says film, TV production can resume June 12

California Says Film, TV Production Can Resume June 12

June 6, 2020 5:02 pm

California will allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12 if conditions permit after months of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the governor’s office said Friday.

Film and television productions in the Golden State have been shuttered since mid-March.

The reopening will be subject to approval by local health officers, the California Public Health Office said.

“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, productions, cast, crew and other industry workers should abide by safety protocols agreed by labor and management, which may be further enhanced by county public health officers,” it said.

However it is not

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Kanye West Sets Up College Fund For George Floyd’s Daughter

Kanye West Sets Up College Fund For George Floyd’s Daughter

June 5, 2020 6:38 am

Amidst protest in America, Popular rapper, Kanye West has donated $2 million to support the grieving families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbrery, and Breonna Taylor.

The 42-year-old rapper, who has been mute on social media amid the ongoing protests over George Floyd’s death, also set up a college fund to cover the tuition for Floyd’s six-year-old daughter, Gianna Floyd.

A representative of the rapper confirmed his contribution to CNN.

Read Also: #GeorgeFloyd: Family’s GoFundMe Raises Over $10.3million

He added that Kanye West has also offered to cover the legal fees for the families of Arbery and Taylor.

The killing of

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Snapchat curbs Trump posts for inciting 'racial violence'

Snapchat Curbs Trump Posts For Inciting ‘Racial Violence’

June 3, 2020 5:00 pm

Snapchat on Wednesday stopped promoting posts by US President Donald Trump, saying they incite “racial violence.”

“We are not currently promoting the president’s content on Snapchat’s Discover platform,” Snapchat said in response to an AFP inquiry, referencing the youth-focused social network’s section for recommended content.

“We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion on Discover.”

The move came after Twitter took an unprecedented stand by hiding a Trump post it said promoted violence, thrusting rival Facebook into turmoil for refusing to sanction false or inflammatory posts by the US president.

The …

The Phenomenon, Called Majek Fahek

Breaking: Reggae Maestro Majek Fashek Kicks The Bucket

June 2, 2020 8:53 am

In a very sad twist of events, Majek Fashek, one of Africa’s greatest Reggae Artists has passed on.

Nigerian music legend, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek died aged 71.

His death was confirmed by his manager, Omenka Uzoma, on the late singer’s official Instagram page.

Read Also: I Revealed Olamide Helped Majek Under Pressure – Manager

The post on Instagram read:

“I have been having pressure calls, well it is true that the African No 1 Legendary ICON has gone to be with the LORD his Maker.

“Let use today to celebrate him, his achievements, and his

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BBNaija - Things To Expect From Pepper Dem Reunion show

BBNaija: Things To Expect From Pepper Dem Reunion show

May 29, 2020 11:06 am
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Pepper Dem Reunion show is set to hit TV screens.

On October 6, Mercy Eke won the 2019 edition of BBNaija. It was the first time a female emerged as the winner.

Just over a week earlier, Tacha was disqualified after a skirmish with Mercy.

On June 1, all the ex-participants will be interviewed on their experiences while in the House.

Just like their predecessors, they will have the opportunity to speak on life outside and also talk about their relationship with each other.

There have been quarrels, cases of backbiting, near-fights and verbal wars

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Why I Can Never Bring P-Square Back Together – Jude Okoye

Why I Can Never Bring P-Square Back Together – Jude Okoye

May 25, 2020 1:44 pm
Former manager of now-defunct duo P-Square, Jude Okoye, has said he will never try to bring his two brothers together again.

Jude stated this during an Instagram Live chat with blogger, Tunde Ednut on Sunday.

He also claimed that P-Square’s split, which happened in 2017, was instigated by Peter Okoye, who had issues with him.

Read Also: Jude Okoye Goes Out ‘Guns Blazing’ Against May D, Cynthia Morgan

Jude, who revealed that he had stepped aside as manager up to five times, made it clear that he had tried everything humanly possible to settle the rift.

“Peter has a problem

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Jude Okoye Goes Out 'Guns Blazing' Against May D, Cynthia Morgan

Jude Okoye Goes Out ‘Guns Blazing’ Against May D, Cynthia Morgan

May 25, 2020 11:02 am

On May 24, 2020, Nigerian Video Director, Producer and CEO of Northside Entertainment, Jude ‘Engees’ Okoye replied all the allegations against him by his former artist, Cynthia Morgan during an Instagram Live chat with blogger, Tunde Ednut. Earlier in the day, Morgan had become a trending topic for some of the things she said about Okoye in a chat with Vanessa Ogbebor.

Here are the things he said;

 

 I never took her name, Cynthia Morgan

During the chat with Ogbebor, Cynthia Morgan intimated that she changed her name from Cynthia Morgan to Madrina because the contract she signed with …

Cynthia Morgan Eyes Musical Comeback, $150K GoFundMe Launched

Cynthia Morgan Eyes Musical Comeback, $150K GoFundMe Launched

May 24, 2020 5:04 am

Popular Nigerian singer Cynthia Morgan has been out of the music scene for sometime after a contract crisis with her music label and worse of all, an illness that consumed all her savings.

In hibernation in Benin, 28 year-old Cynthia was interviewed Friday by UPFRONT WITH SANDRA.

And she poured her heart out to her like she did in March to Sydney Shocker on ‘LunchTime Friday’

In the latest Instagram Live chat with Sandra, she spoke about her illness, which was not drug related.

Read Also: ITEL Mobile Unveils Olamide As Brand Ambassador

She spoke on why she relocated to …

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