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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.

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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

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

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.

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She spoke on why she relocated to …

ITEL Mobile Unveils Olamide As Brand Ambassador

May 23, 2020 5:40 am

In what can only be considered as the coming together of two kings, the smartphone for everyone brand, itel Mobile has unveiled Afro-pop star, Olamide Adedeji as its official brand ambassador.
The signing of the famous Afro-pop star is informed by the brand’s desire to enhance consumer engagement and endear more fans to her community.

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itel Mobile’s choice of Olamide as the face of the brand brings to bear connecting similarities between their target audience and acceptance, with both brands serving mass markets. itel Mobile is a leader …

US Comedian Fred Willard Passes Away Aged 86

May 17, 2020 4:48 pm

Four-time Emmy award-winning comedian Fred Willard, who appeared in films including “Anchorman” and “This is Spinal Tap” and television shows such as “Modern Family,” has died aged 86, his agent announced Saturday.

Tributes poured in for the actor, with long-time friend and fellow showbiz veteran Jamie Lee Curtis tweeting “Thanks for the deep belly laughs Mr. Willard.”

“Fred Willard was the funniest person that I’ve ever worked with. He was a sweet, wonderful man,” tweeted actor Steve Carrell.

Read Also: Nigerian Comedian Taaooma Hits 1m On Instagram

Willard himself had just paid homage to two other showbiz legends, singer …

Nigerian Comedian Taaooma Hits 1m On Instagram

May 17, 2020 5:21 am

Comedian Taaooma has hit one millions fans on Instagram.

“THANK YOU! One million Family!

“Thank you for bringing me this far, this would have been nothing without you guys! : @_abula @thegreenadecompany”, she announced on the social media platform on Saturday.

And she is really excited about the feat as she swayed and danced in a video.

Taaooma’s real name is Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam.

Read Also: American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

She was born and raised in Ilorin, Kwara state , where she had her early education.

She also spent most of her years growing …

American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

May 16, 2020 1:42 pm

“We Are The World”, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity singer, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of “American Idol”.

“Idol” judges Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with late Michael Jackson, Katy Perry and country singer Luke Bryan will perform it on Sunday alongside former stars and winners of the television talent show, broadcaster ABC said on Friday night.

ABC said it will be the first television performance in 35 years of the song.

The song was originally written to raise money for African famine relief and featured musicians including Jackson, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, …

Facebook Acquires Animated Graphics, GIPHY

May 16, 2020 1:39 pm

Social media and tech giant, Facebook said Friday it had acquired the animated graphics startup GIPHY and would integrate the company in its Instagram visual social network.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the news site Axios said the California-based tech giant was paying $400 million.

GIPHY is a platform and search engine for “stickers” and other products using the graphics interchange format or GIFs.

“GIPHY, a leader in visual expression and creation, is joining the Facebook company today as part of the Instagram team,” Facebook said in a statement.

“GIPHY makes everyday conversations more entertaining, and so …

15 Tourist Attractions You Can Visit While At Home

May 12, 2020 12:04 pm

Google Maps on Monday highlighted 15 favourite tourist attractions on street views that people can visit while at home and get the same experience as visiting the places.

Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communication Officer, Google, West Africa, in a statement in Lagos said the sites offered wonderful and colourful places for people to learn and explore.

Kola-Ogunlade said that when Google Maps turned 15 in February, the Street View team published a list of 15 favourite Street Views to celebrate.

He said that the views created similar experiences as visiting the place.

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Little Richard Originator Of Rock `N’ Roll Dies

May 9, 2020 3:09 pm

Little Richard, the undisputed originator of rock `n’ roll who introduced black R&B to white America, has died. He was 87.

Pastor Bill Minson, a close friend of Little Richard’s, told The Associated Press that Little Richard died Saturday morning.

Minson said he also spoke to Little Richard’s son and brother and added that the family is not releasing the cause of death.

Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard styled himself the originator of rock `n’ roll’ who helped shatter the colour line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race …

How To Cook, Abba Kyari Dominate Google Search In Nigeria

May 5, 2020 7:23 am

Google on Monday, said the trending search term on Google Nigeria over the past 30 days had been ‘how to make bread’, followed by ‘who is Abba Kyari?’.

Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google communication Officer, West Africa, in a statement, said the top 20 trending questions on Google Search Nigeria over the last 30 days were dominated by food and current affairs questions.

Kola-Ogunlade said that Nigeria like many other nations, had implemented lockdown in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

He said that forced to stay at home, and often unable to perform their usual work, many people across the globe, …