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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

Davido Moves To Empower Business Owners With N400m

Davido Moves To Empower Business Owners With ₦400m

Nigerian music superstar, Davido has once again got the internet buzzing after he announced that he will give out ₦400 million to business owners.

The singer, in an announcement made via his verified Twitter account which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York on Wednesday, revealed that the money will be distributed on Friday.

The money will be shared by giving ₦20m to 20 people.

It is important to note that to be eligible, all you need to do is to post your business ideas in Davido’s comment section on Twitter.

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Falz, Mr. Macaroni Reject Sanwo-Olu’s Peace Walk Invite

Falz, Mr. Macaroni Reject Sanwo-Olu’s Peace Walk Invite

Popular skit Maker and comedian, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, and rapper, Folarin Falana, known as Falz, have turned down the invitation handed to them by the Governor of Lagos State,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a peace rally as part of the wound healing process in the aftermath of the #EndSARS panel report.

Sanwo-Olu had invited the duo, who are strong #EndSARS supporters and other youth championing the #EndSARS agitation to a peace rally slated for December.

He stated that the ‘Walk for Peace’ would herald the healing of the land, extending an open invitation to the youths, members …

Travis Scott Slammed With $750M Claims Over Astroworld Tragedy

Travis Scott Slammed With $750M Claims Over Astroworld Tragedy

Rapper Travis Scott is facing liability for $750 million in claims over the Astroworld Festival incident that left 10 dead and hundreds injured earlier this month.

According to a report 125 people are making the compensatory claims.

The filing was done by Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee – who had previously been representing at least 35 victims from the concert.

The suit accuses Scott and festival organizers of ‘gross negligence’ for the chaos at Astroworld on November 5.

The suit also names Live Nation, Epic Records Drake and Apple as defendants for their involvement in organizing the festival.

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Wizkid Wins Best African Act At MTV EMA 2021

Wizkid Wins Best African Act At MTV EMA 2021

Nigerian Superstar musician, Wizkid has won the award for the Best African Act in this year’s edition of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA).

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Wizkid pipped the likes of Tems, Diamond Platnumz, Amaarae, and Focalistic in the tightly-contested category.

MTV base in a post congratulating Wizkid via its Instagram handle wrote: ‘HUGE congratulations to BIG WIZ @wizkidayo for winning Best African Act! From Lagos to the world.’

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Obi Cubana Released After 3 Days In Detention

Obi Cubana Finally Released After 3 Days In Detention

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to popular socialite Obinna Iyiegbu also known as Obi Cubana.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Anambra-born club owner, who arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency inJabi, Abuja, around noon on Monday, was released on Thursday evening.

Allegations against the socialite are yet unclear, however, a senior official at the commission disclosed that his case bordered on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

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It was learnt that he was allowed to go after the crack detectives …

How Bad Governance Benefit Religious Leaders - Aisha Yesufu

How Bad Governance Benefit Religious Leaders – Aisha Yesufu

Popular activist Aisha Yesufu has asserted that religious leaders benefit from bad governance, insisting that the situation helps them ‘sell cheap miracles and power points’.

The activist made this remark in reaction to a post by the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, which warned believers in Christ not to hate those in government.

Kumuyi also spoke against engaging in the destruction of private and public properties in reaction to the failure by those in power to deliver on electoral promises.

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The clergyman had …

EFCC Quizzes Obi Cubana, Alleges Money Laundering, Tax Fraud

EFCC Quizzes Obi Cubana, Alleges Money Laundering, Tax Fraud

Socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for money laundering.

The Anambra-born club owner, who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, around noon on Monday, was still at the commission office as of 10.11pm.

Allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, but an inside source disclosed that his case bordered on alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

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The source said, ‘Obi Cubana was arrested and brought to the EFCC headquarters on Monday afternoon over allegations of money

Why FG Should Release Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho – Yul Edochie

Why FG Should Release Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho – Yul Edochie

Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and Sunday Igboho, Yoruba Nation agitator.

Edochie, in a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday, appealed to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to employ dialogue in their cases to establish peace and unity in the country.

His post read: ‘I appeal to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho and follow the line of dialogue and peace

‘A country that already has so many challenges facing it, the use of dialogue …

Nollywood A-List Actors In The Phenomenal 'Gang Of Looters'

Nollywood A-List Actors In The Phenomenal ‘Gang Of Looters’

The much talked about highly anticipated film, the ‘Gang Of Looters‘ is set to hit the screens. The classic masterstroke which is a product of Scholastic Art Creations has become the rave of the moment following the release of its much talked about thriller which has got curious viewers praying for its release. Today we would attempt to bring you closer to the actors that made that expose extraordinaire a reality.

To produce phenomenal films with captivating storylines in the mold of ‘Gang Of Looters’, one would surely need nothing short of phenomenal A-list actors. The producer, as well …