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Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home...

Headies 2019, Who Will Take The Coveted Title Home…

October 19, 2019 5:45 am

The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will come alive today, as music stars, celebrities and stakeholders in the country’s showbiz industry will storm the venue today for the 2019 The Headies. Now in its 13 edition, the glamorous urban music award ceremony will open with a special red carpet reception that will surely see different shades of styles and fashion.

This year, ace rapper, Remilekun Khalid Shafaru, popularly known as Reminisce, will be pairing with TV presenter and actress, Nancy Isime as the official hosts of the music awards. Meanwhile, attendees are in for an intriguing trip …

Patrick Day Dies Following Brutal Knockout

Patrick Day Dies Following Brutal Knockout

October 17, 2019 11:06 am

American boxer, Patrick Day, died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, in spite of having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

“Patrick Day passed away today, Oct. 16, 2019, succumbing to the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, …

Nigerian Painting Fetches £1.1 Million After Google Search

Nigerian Painting Fetches £1.1 Million After Google Search

October 15, 2019 5:44 pm

A painting by the Nigerian artist responsible for the “African Mona Lisa” sold at auction in London on Tuesday for £1.1 million after the family who owned it googled the signature and realised its importance.

“Christine”, by 20th century master of African modernism Ben Enwonwu, had been in the sitter’s family home ever since it was painted in Lagos in 1971.

“The family were unaware of the significance of the painting or the importance of the artist until a chance “googling” of the signature led them to Sotheby’s free Online Estimate Platform,” said the London auction house.

The painting fetched …

Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

Scarlett Johansson Pushes For All-Female Marvel Film

October 15, 2019 3:18 pm

During a sit-down interview on “Variety”, Scarlett Johansson says she is “pushing” for an all-women marvel movie, despite her character Black Widow’s demise in “Endgame.”

“I don’t know what my future is in that world. Obviously, it’s a little more opaque for my character,” Johansson told Variety’s Marc Malkin while promoting her new film “Jojo Rabbit.” “But that group of actresses is so incredibly powerful and when they come together, it’s explosive and unstoppable. So yes, I’m pushing for that. I think audiences want it and I’m definitely one of them.”

After the epic battle scene in “Avengers: Endgame” …

BBNaija: Do2dtun Gets Death Threat Over Tacha’s Interview

BBNaija: Do2dtun Gets Death Threat Over Tacha’s Interview

October 14, 2019 11:23 am

Nigerian media personality Do2dtun has cancelled a proposed interview with former Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Tacha over alleged threats to his life.

The CoolFM presenter had earlier taken to his twitter page to announce the upcoming interview with Tacha, unarguably the most controversial housemate in the house.  The interview was scheduled to hold on Wednesday 16th.

“How about if I flipped an almost impossible script & make it into a “BLOCKBUSTER” How abt if “TACHA” finally grants her 1st radio interview. It is happening Wednesday 16th 2019 12 noon on the Midday Oasis #SuperstarWednesdsy word of advice..work smart 😉⚡”

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Chimamanda, Bobbi Wine, Others For Felabration 2019 Show

Chimamanda, Bobbi Wine, Others For Felabration 2019 Show

October 13, 2019 10:45 am
AWARD-WINNING writer, Chimamanda Adiche, alongside others will speak at this year’s annual Felabration Symposium tagged The FELA Debates. The event which is open to the public comes up on Monday, October 14, 2019, inside the NECA Events Center, Ikeja Central Business District, Alausa Ikeja. And the topic for the symposium is ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense,’ which is the title of one of his hit songs.
She will be sharing the Fela Debates’ stage with law teacher, Prof. Akin Oyebode, British activist, Akala, and Ugandan politician, Bobbi Wine.
Chimamanda was born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria. Kingslee
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I Didn’t Spend ₦5m On My Bum – Mercy Big Brother Naija

I Didn’t Spend ₦5m On My Bum – Mercy Big Brother Naija

October 12, 2019 3:45 am

For Mercy Chinenye Eke, winner, Big Brother Naija reality TV show,  her greatest fear is ending a failure. 

Having polled the highest votes after 99 days the show lasted, the 26-year-old video vixen and graduate of Imo State University won herself the grand prize of ₦60 million including a brand new Innosson SUV.

In this interview, she talks about her days in the Big Brother House, love life and the controversies dogging her big bum. Enjoy it.

Could you tell us why you decided to participate in the Big Brother Naija reality show?

It’s simply because of my personality. I …

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

Mrs Margaret, Charly Boy’s Mother Dies At The Age Of 101

October 11, 2019 7:43 am

Veteran entertainer, and activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has lost his mother, Mrs. Margaret Oputa.

Announcing the death of his mother on Instagram, Charly Boy said Mrs. Oputa died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the age of 101.

He wrote, ‘I wish to announce the death of our Mother Mrs. Margaret Ntianu Oputa nee Onumonu which occurred Tuesday the 8th of October, 2019’.

The activist also shared the picture of himself and his mother on the social media platform with a poem to praise his late mother.

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I Have Never Raped A Woman - Luc Besson Denies

I Have Never Raped A Woman – Luc Besson Denies

October 7, 2019 2:20 pm

French film director Luc Besson on Monday denied raping or drugging a young actress — the first time the maker of The Fifth Element has spoken publicly about the sex allegations against him.

A judge reopened a rape investigation into the movie mogul on Friday, eight months after Paris prosecutors had dropped a case brought by the Dutch-Belgian actress Sand Van Roy, who claimed that Besson had repeatedly raped her over a two-year period.

She is one of nine women who have said they were assaulted or harassed by the powerful director and producer.

Van Roy, 28, had minor roles …

Genevieve's Lionheart Submitted For Oscar

Genevieve’s Lionheart Submitted For Oscar

October 3, 2019 8:47 am

The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has picked Genevieve’s ‘Lionheart’ as the country’s submission to the International Feature Film category of the 2020 Oscars.

The group announced the selection today, following a statutory vetting and subsequent voting of entries received from Nigerian filmmakers at home and in the Diaspora.

Produced by Chinny Onwugbenu, Chichi Nwoko, Genevieve Nnaji, and directed by Genevieve Nnaji, ‘Lionheart’ premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was acquired on September 7, 2018, as first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria. The film stars Pete Edochie, Genevieve Nnaji, Nkem Owoh, Onyeka Onwenu, Kanayo .O. …

Louie Rankin, Belly Actor And Grammy-Winning Star Is Dead

Louie Rankin, Belly Actor And Grammy-Winning Star Is Dead

October 1, 2019 11:26 am

Louie Rankin, famous for his role as Teddy Bruckshot in the Jamaican movie ‘Shottas’, has died after being involved in a horror car crash.

The Grammy-award winning reggae artist, who worked with stars such as DJ Khalid and DMX, was involved in the fatal car accident in Ontario, Canada on Monday.

A transport truck and another vehicle were said to be involved in the wreckage, according to TMZ.

Further details are yet to surface but he is thought to have died from injuries sustained in the crash.

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Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

Davido Promises Independence Day ‘gift’ To His Fans

September 28, 2019 4:11 pm

A singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, seems prepared to give Nigerians an Independence Day gift of sorts.

The ‘Fall’ singer took to his Instagram page to announce that he would be releasing another song with American singer, Chris Brown, next week.

He also indicated that the song would be produced by Kiddominant.

Read Also: Burna Boy becomes Star brand Ambassador.

The new song will be Davido’s second collaboration with Chris Brown within the space of few months.

The first song, ‘Blow my Mind’ already has over 21 million views on YouTube. It was produced by Shizzi …

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