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Bollywood Tragedy: Fallen Crane Kills 3 At Movie Site

February 20, 2020 4:30 am

Bollywood has recorded a great tragedy with three persons killed during a movie shooting at a private studio at Nazarathpet, near Poonamallee, Chennai in India late on Wednesday.

An assistant director and two others died on the spot when a crane used for the shoot came crashing down on the location. Nine persons were injured.

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A senior official of the police said that the accident happened when workers were engaged in putting up a set for a scene in the Indian film ‘Indian 2’a.k.a Bharateeyudu 2. A heavy-duty light …

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Nigerian Singer Osagie Ojea Making Waves In Belarus

February 20, 2020 4:21 am

A Nigerian singer, songwriter and composer Osagie Ojea is making waves in Minsk, Belarus, with his band Afrococoa.

Inspired by the work and philosophy of legendary musician Fela Kuti and other popular Highlife Afrobeat Jazz and Soul musicians, Osagie Ojea is on a mission to lead his legacy on a global platform.

The band has gained popularity in Minsk, playing more than 150 gigs in the past three years of its inception.

In December 2019, the band released its debut album “Champion from Africa” featuring 17 amazing songs that can make anyone groove to its beats. The band mainly …

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Sick Ernest Asuzu Recovers As Obiano’s Wife Rescues Him

February 19, 2020 10:00 am

The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano has intervened in the deteriorating health condition of Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu.

The actor’s ill health was recently a topic of discussion on social media, following a viral video of him begging for alms.

Mrs. Obiano who runs an NGO; Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE) stepped in upon the news and evacuated the actor to Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Anambra State where he has been receiving treatment in the past two weeks.

Read Also: Actor Ernest Asuzu, Now Roadside Beggar, Needs Help

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BRIT Awards: Rapper Dave Blasts Boris Johnson As Racist

February 19, 2020 3:35 am

British rapper Dave was a big winner at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, but his lyrical attack on Britain’s prime minister who he accused of being racist has stolen the headline.

Crowds cheered at Britain’s annual pop music honours, in their 40th year, as Dave took full advantage of the spotlight and a prime-time television slot to make a political statement against Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

“It is racist whether or not it feels racist. The truth is our prime minister is a real racist,” he rapped, in a powerful performance of his song “Black” on a white piano flashing …

Elton John is currently on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour, which is scheduled to end in 2020

Pneumonia Forces Elton John To Cut Short Auckland Gig

February 17, 2020 1:11 pm

Elton John has tearfully apologised to fans after cutting short a concert in New Zealand due to illness, with the British superstar saying he was suffering from “walking pneumonia”.

The 72-year-old, who is in the midst of a gruelling world tour, struggled to sing while seated at a grand piano during a performance at Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday night.

After being checked by a medic with a stethoscope, he battled on through two more songs before calling a halt to proceedings barely halfway through his setlist.

“I can’t sing, I’ve just completely lost my voice,” he told concert-goers in …

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Breaking: Queen Of Katwe Star Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dead

February 16, 2020 12:51 pm

A rain of tributes has followed the shocking and sudden death of Disney’s Queen of Katwe star Nikita Pearl Waligwa.

She died at the age of 15, after succumbing to brain tumour.

Nikita Pearl played Gloria in the film about a chess prodigy from a Ugandan slum. The highly successful movie starred Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as well.

Doctors first discovered a tumour Nikita in 2016 and after radiotherapy, she was told she was cancer-free a year later.

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Shortly after the youngster’s initial diagnosis, her mother Rachel Asiimwe Waligwa was diagnosed with cancer and given just two …

Akindele Becomes Most Followed Nollywood Star On Insta

February 16, 2020 12:50 pm

Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has become the first Nigerian act to reach the 10 million followers milestone on Instagram.

The popular actress also known as Jenifa moved ahead of multi-award singer, Ayodeji Balogun also known as Wizkid who has 9.6million followers.

The ”Jenifa’s Diary” frontliner now ranks top with the likes Davido and Tiwa Savage in the new milestone.

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Also, the new feat makes her the second most followed Nigerian female personality with popular singer Tiwa Savage in the top spot.

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BNaija’s Nina Shares Photos From Traditional Wedding

February 16, 2020 4:33 am

Ex-Big Brother housemate Nina Onyenobi, popular known as Nina, took to her timeline on Saturday, February 15th, to share moments from her traditional marriage to her mystery man, called Mr A.

The traditional wedding was held in Imo State with the mystery man absent, but Mr A’s mother and other family members were in attendance.

On January 1, the reality show star took to Twitter to announce that she found true love and a lifetime of happiness she never thought was possible within a short time.

Nina shared more photos from her big day and also announced her new name, …

Billie Eilish Drops James Bond Track

February 14, 2020 5:31 pm

Teenage pop iconoclast Billie Eilish dropped her James Bond theme tune on Friday, racking up 2.2 million views in just six hours as the teenage prodigy continues her stunning rise.

Sharing the same name as the upcoming movie “No Time To Die”, the ballad features the grungy melancholic feel that has propelled Eilish to star status and caps a remarkable few weeks for the teenager.

Last month Eilish was the breakout star at the Grammys, sweeping five awards including the “big four” prizes: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist.

The …

Liverpool ‘Beatles Pub’ Gets Top Architectural Listing

February 13, 2020 5:31 pm

It’s a Liverpool institution that was a favourite hangout of The Beatles. Now, the Philharmonic Dining Rooms has become the first Victorian-era English pub to be given Grade I listed status.

“The Phil”, as it’s known in the city, was built in 1898 by architect Walter W Thomas during the “golden age” of pub building in the 19th century.

 

AFP / PAUL ELLISOrnate plasterwork, detailed stained glass, and mahogany fireplaces surround the horseshoe-shaped bar

The venue, opposite the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall concert venue, is notable for its exuberant grand stone exterior and richly decorated interior.

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Veteran Musician, Victor Olaiya Is Dead

February 12, 2020 3:43 pm

Veteran musician, Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya, is dead.

The national merit award winner (OON) clocked 89 years on December 31, 2019.

Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Music Company Ltd, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday.

Read Also: Heavy Rains Mar Start Of 2020 Oscars Red Carpet

Esho said Olaiya passed away at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Wednesday afternoon.

“We pray that the soul of the Doyen of Highlife music finds repose with his creator while wishing the family and entire music community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss”, he said.

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‘Tupac Shakur Faked Own Death And Fled To Mexico’

February 12, 2020 3:40 pm

The whole world believes that late American rap legend Tupac Shakur died from the gunshot wounds he sustained on the night of September 7th, 1996, in Las Vegas, however, a filmmaker Rick Boss is convinced that the rapper’s death was staged and that he is still alive.

In an interview with ABC 13’s KTNV, Boss talked about his new film, 2Pac: The Great Escape from UMC in which he would explore the conspiracies surrounding Tupac’s death and the possibility of the rapper being alive.

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According to Boss, Tupac Shakur was informed …

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