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Ifu Eneda, Oga Sabinus Shuts Down Social Media Trends

Ifu Eneda, Oga Sabinus Shuts Down Social Media Trends

Numerous Nigerian celebrities and entertainers celebrated their birthdays in what fans regarded as a festival of celebration the previous week and keeping a tab on their activities, mixed feelings trailed reports from the entertainment industry which was filled with celebrations, sadness and death.

On May 8, Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, dazzled her fans when she shared stunning pictures of herself on her Instagram page in celebration of her 40th birthday.

The actress, who was quickly congratulated by fans, shared a picture where she was carrying a cake with the caption “The unending birthday… The 4th floor is quite welcoming.”

Veteran …

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

8th AMVCA Stuns Viewers With Pomp, Glitz And Glamour

The 8th edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) awards which was held has surely proven its mettle as it was all glitz and glamour at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos where it was hosted.

Popular TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu; TV personality, Uti Nwachukwu and Popular On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa and Ghanian actress, Sika Osei, were on the red carpets talking to celebrities about their choice of outfits.

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The AMVCA red carpet started with John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Multichoice reading …

2023 Why Poor Nigerians Always Sell Their Votes – Seun Kuti

2023: Why Poor Nigerians Always Sell Their Votes – Seun Kuti

Ahead of the 2023 general election, Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has asserted that he believes that since actors, professionals, and musicians are among those who have ‘sold their souls to politicians, blaming poor Nigerians for following the same example is not proper.

The 39-year-old son of music legend, Fela Kuti made this assertion in an Instagram post on Wednesday which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York.

The singer took to the social media handle to explain why ‘poor Nigerians sell their votes’.

According to him, some Nigerian professionals have sold their souls for politicians hence destroying Nigeria in …

Disregard Boycott Of Zuma Film Festival By MOPPAN - NFC

Disregard Boycott Of Zuma Film Festival By MOPPAN – NFC

The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has urged film stakeholders to disregard the boycott of the ongoing Zuma Film Festival by the Motion Picture Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) and Arewa Filmmakers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN).

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the NFC Director of Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk.

Read Also: Low-Cut, Becoming Common Sight Among Women

“We urge film stakeholders and Nigerians in general to disregard the press release by MOPPAN which has all characteristics of cheap blackmail as a hired hand for an uncalled-for proxy battle.

“The allegations are obviously

Low-Cut, Becoming Common Sight Among Women

Low-Cut, Becoming Common Sight Among Women

For centuries, it has been a belief that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory but now women adorning different low-cut styles has become a common sight.

For various reasons, some women have embraced going on low-cut just for their convenience and damning the traditional or religious consequences.

Some women in separate interviews on Monday in Lagos, gave reasons they prefer low haircut to carrying the modern wigs, braids and weave-on.

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Temitope Lawanson, a mother of two said of late, the weather had not been friendly enough to fix weaves.…

Weekly Recap: Alaafin’s Burial, Yul Edochie’s Second Marriage Trends

Weekly Recap: Alaafin’s Burial, Yul Edochie’s Second Marriage Trends

The previous week had the internet buzzing following different news reports from the local and international space.

The week kicked off with arguments and discussions on how the body of late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was supposed to be handled according to tradition after his death.

While some argued that his religion should overshadow his tradition, some others blamed social media and civilisation for the exposure of the traditional ruler’s body,  which reports say tradition forbids.

While keeping tab of weekly trends, reports that the news on the late Alaafin was subsequently overshadowed on social media when the …

You Are The Real African Giant - Don Jazzy Hails Burna Boy

You Are The Real African Giant – Don Jazzy Hails Burna Boy

Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy has hailed Grammy award-winning Burna Boy, admitting he’s truly the ‘African giant’

This is after the singer sold out the much anticipated ‘One Night in Space’ concert on Thursday.

Don Jazzy on Twitter wrote: “Oluwa Burna na Giant you be true true ooo. Congrats on every every.

“I tap from your blessing for myself and everybody that wishes you well. Keep making us proud bro.”

Burna Boy is the first Nigerian to sell out Madison Square Garden, New York.

This is a massive win for Burna Boy who had sold out the O2 Arena Paris’ …

Ace Nigerian Singer Burna Boy Thrills Fans in New York

Ace Nigerian Singer Burna Boy Thrills Fans in New York

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is presently receiving a lot of accolades after he thrilled music lovers in New York to an electrifying performance at the prestigious Madison Square Garden.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the historic concert which was held on Thursday night with the caption ‘One Night In Space’, has actually made Burna Boy the first Nigerian artiste to hold a successful performance at the famous Madison Square Garden which has a seating capacity of at least 20, 000 seats.

The music fans were in high spirits as the majority …

How Late Alaafin Married Me At 19, Says Queen Ola, Estranged wife

How Late Alaafin Married Me At 19, Says Queen Ola, Estranged wife

Badirat Adeyemi, one of the estranged wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, known on social media as Queen Ola, has given insight on the love story between her and the late monarch.

The late Oba Adeyemi III died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, at the age of 83.

This came as succession battle for the stool of Alaafin of Oyo will commence, after the 8th-day fidau prayer for the late monarch begins.

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Nollywood's Actors Guild Cracks Down On Immoral Misconduct

Nollywood’s Actors Guild Cracks Down On Immoral Misconduct

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the organization representing Nollywood actors, has begun a campaign to tackle sexual harassment, rape, and molestation in the industry, encouraging any actor who has been sexually assaulted to come out and speak out. They have promised to look into any complaints that are brought to their attention, and they are asking other parties to do the same.

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Emeka Rollas, the guild’s national president, sent a statement on Instagram in which he offered contact information for anybody interested in filing a complaint.

“The issue

A Costly Slap: Will Smith Barred From Oscars For 10 years

A Costly Slap: Will Smith Barred From Oscars For 10 years

Hollywood‘s film academy barred Will Smith from attending the Oscars for ten years on Friday, 12 days after the best actor winner hit presenter Chris Rock on stage during the Academy Awards event.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors adopted the step during a meeting held one week after Smith pre-emptively resigned from the organization following his outburst during the live, broadcast event.

Academy President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson in a statement affirmed, “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a

Nominees And Winners Of 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022

Nominees And Winners Of 64th Annual Grammy Awards 2022

The 64th Grammy Awards returned Sunday night after a three-month hiatus caused by the Omicron surge. Normally held in Los Angeles, the show moved to Las Vegas to the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

This year’s ceremony was hosted once again by Trevor Noah, who anchored the ceremony in 2021.

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With 11 nominations, Jon Batiste won four Grammy Awards before the televised portion of the ceremony began.

Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. all scored eight nominations each, with H.E.R. taking home the Best Traditional R&B Performance award