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Mr. Ibu @ 60, extols Gov. Ugwuanyi’s leadership qualities

…As governor adopts Easter Monday as “Mr. Ibu Entertainment Day” The famous Nollywood legend, Dr. John Okafor, popularly known as “Mr. Ibu” has extolled the outstanding leadership qualities of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, describing him as a visionary, peaceful, compassionate and unassuming leader who has brought tremendous development to...... more

Breaking: Veteran Highlife Musician Emeka Morocco Maduka is dead

Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Prince Emeka Morocco Maduka is dead. Prince Morocco Maduka’s death was confirmed by the leader of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) in Anambra state, Ike Mazeli in a statement on Thursday, October 29. The statement reads: ”With a heavy heart of sorrow…We, the entire Anambra state PMAN announce...... more

I’m spending BBNaija prize on my mum first – Laycon

THE first thing I am going to do with the money is for my mum,” those were the words of the winner of the fifth edition of the BBNaija reality TV show, Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe aka Laycon. Speaking with The Nation, Laycon said he will be spending some of his fortunes...... more

BBNaija 2020: Erica finally reacts to Laycon’s N85m grand prize win

Disqualified housemate in the just concluded Big Brother Naija reality show, Erica has expressed delight at the victory of Laycon at the end of the lockdown edition. Erica was disqualified from the reality show, after an intense verbal onslaught against Laycon. Laycon was crowned the winner, ahead of Dorathy, Nengi, Neo...... more

Ogun Gov hails Laycon over BBNaija victory

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the winner of the Big Brother Naija reality show, Olamilekan Agbelese, simply known as Laycon. Abiodun made this statement via his verified Instagram page. He described Laycon as a pacesetter, saying his victory was aptly a confirmation of his brilliance. “I am delighted...... more

Pete Edochie cries out over threats to his life for featuring in movie

Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has cried out over alleged threats to his life over his involvement in a movie which depicted the Islamic Movement in Nigeria as a terrorist organisation. The veteran actor alleged that members of the IMN are threatening his life.‎ It was gathered that ‎movie titled ‘Fatal Arrogance’...... more

I was so broke I lived in a shelter in New York – Tiwa Savage

Singer Tiwa Savage has reflected on the time she was so broke and had to live in a shelter in Bedford–Stuyvesant, New York. The ace singer made this statement at a surprise party organised by her friends for her album launch, Celia. Based on a video posted on singer, Lami Phillips...... more

DSS, Police, deny inviting Don Jazzy, other entertainers for questioning

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied inviting celebrated music producer and singer, Don Jazzy and Tiwa Savage respectively for questioning as reported by some online media, Wednesday. The two entertainers were reportedly invited for questioning over some political they reportedly made. Aside, Jazzy and Savage, the report as stated...... more

Black Panther star, Boseman dies of colon cancer

Chadwick Boseman, the lead actor in the popular movie” Black Panther” is dead. The actor has been battling colon cancer since 2016 and died at home with his family and wife by his side, according to a statement posted on his Twitter account. He was 43, his publicist, Nicki Fioravante said...... more

Nigerian organises wild sex party, lists criteria for attendance + invite

A Nigerian, Ojochide Obidi, has been trending on social media for a party she tagged: “Obidi’s birthday bash,” which consists of various activities such as Orgy, swimming and pool games. A Orgy is a wild party characterised by excessive drinking and indiscriminate sexual activity. To attend Obidi’s orgy birthday bash, there...... more

COVID-19: Nollywood actress, Omotola Ekeinde, tests positive

NOLLYWOOD actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, also known as Omosexy, on Saturday said she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation where she’s receiving treatment. The 42-year-old actress broke the news on her Instagram handle where she told her fans that though she is getting better, she has remained...... more

Eric, Tochi evicted from BBNaija House

Eric and Tochi have become the latest housemates to be evicted from Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show. On Sunday, August 10, 2020, the second eviction of Nigeria’s most popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, was held. To the business of the night, Ebuka the host, announced the names of the...... more

Actress Patience Oseni dies

Nollywood Actress Patience Oseni has passed on. She died on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Calabar, Cross River State, following a battle with stroke and weight. She was said to have relocated to Calabar with hope that her daughter would take adequate care of her, unfortunately, the latter was also ill...... more

Dino Melaye stars in Cinema movie role

A popular Nigerian politician, Dino Melaye, has landed a lead role in a new Nollywood movie titled ‘Lemonade’. The film was shot in several locations in Abuja. The producer of the movie, Joy Idoko, has said that Mr Melaye played the role of a “distinguished senator.” Ms Idoko said this on...... more

Why I was initiated into women cult before marriage --Regina Daniels

Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has stated reasons why she got initiated into the Aniocha women’s cult when she got married to her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko. Days back Daniels explained that she married 58-year-old Nwoko, who is way older than her because of her stubbornness. In a chat with Vanguard,...... more

Zebrudaya’s wife, Ovularia, dismisses death rumour

Lizzy Evoeme, popularly known as Madam Ovularia Uredia Nwogbo of the now-rested NTA sit-com, New Masquerade, said on Friday that she was never so sick that she needed prayer. Evoeme, who played the role of the wife of Chief Chika Okpala, popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4:30 in the play,...... more

Mercy breaks #BBNaija jinx, wins season four

Twenty-six-year-old Mercy Eke made history, as she is the first woman to win the coveted BBNaija reality TV show prize. Ceece had come close to winning the big prize in the last season, having become one of the two last two finalists, but she missed it. According to her bio...... more

Danfo Drivers’ Mad Melon is dead

One of the ‘Danfo Driver’ duo, Omeofa Oghene also known as Mad Melon is dead. The singer died last night in a hospital in Ajegunle, Lagos, after battling an undisclosed ailment. Music icon, Daddy Showkey who could not bear the pain of his exit, broke the sad news on Instagram on...... more

FG files complaint to NBC over Live Sex on BBNaija

Federal Government of Nigeria has lodged a complaint to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the sexual content on Big Brother Naija. Segun Runsewe, director-general of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) while playing host to Dr Gloria Shoda, president of the National Council of Women Societies, and her team...... more

BBNaija sex: UK police may fire Khafi

One of the contestants in the ongoing Big Brother Naija show, Khafilat Kareem, has come under fire after her employers, Metropolitan Police Force, UK, denied knowledge of her participation in the reality show. The 29-year-old was said to have joined the force as a PC based at Lambeth station in 2015...... more

Big Brother Naija Season 4 Tagged Forget Wahala, Kicks Off June

Pay television channel, Multichoice Nigeria, says Season 4 of its reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, which kicks off in June, will be filmed in Nigeria. Announcing the return of the reality TV show on Sunday, Multichoice said the 2019 edition was themed Forget Wahala. It said that Ebuka Obi-Uchendu would...... more

I regret not being allowed to marry the man of my choice – Patience Ozokwor

Chief Patience Ozokwor is a veteran Nollywood actress, musician, fashion designer and gospel singer, who has won several awards. Ozokwor was among the 100 Nigerians honoured by the Federal Government of Nigeria to celebrate the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 2014. In this interview, she talks about her...... more

I will keep doing things to get people talking about me- Tiwa Savage

The battle for survival and supremacy in the music industry is an arduous task. Great entertainers engage in activities that keeps them in the front burner of their fans’ mind. So when Wizkid enlisted Tiwa Savage to play the role of a video vixen in his controversial ‘Fever’ video, we knew it...... more

I have given up on Nigeria – Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade

For over four decades, popular actor Yemi Solade has warmed his way into the hearts of Nigerians with his acting prowess. However, it seems the actor is fed up of Nigeria and plans on relocating to another country with his family. “For the first time in a long while, I gave...... more

Ras Kimono: Life and times of the Rub-a-Dub Master

On Sunday June 10, Nigerians were greeted with news of the passing of the Rub a Dub Master, Ras Kimono. He died in a Lagos early in the day after slumping the night before at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport. The reggae star, born Ukeleke Elumelu Onwubuya in Asaba, Delta State...... more

Ras Kimono is dead

Okeleke Elumelu, the Nigerian musician better known as Ras Kimono, is dead. He reportedly died at a hospital in Lagos on Sunday morning. Kimono dominated the music industry in Nigeria in the late 80s. “Under pressure”, his debut album, brought him into limelight. Among the hits in that album were “Rasta get...... more

Umahi stops Flavour from performing in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi state government has explained why it stopped the musical show put together by the Nigeria Breweries PLC in Abakaliki which was expected to feature the popular Nigerian Highlife Musician, Chinedu Okoye popularly known as Flavour at Abakaliki last Sunday. The state government said the musical show was aborted on...... more

Innocent Idibia (2Baba) to vie for Political Office

INNOCENT Idibia, multiple music award winner, popularly known as 2Baba, is set to swell the ranks of entertainers seeking political offices. The R&B crooner and songwriter told journalists on Tuesday in Lagos, that it is about time good people intervened in Nigeria’s politics. He, however, did not reveal under which political platform...... more

My greatest achievement as musician – Flavour

Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, is a household name in the Nigerian music industry. The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who began his music career as a drummer for a local church in Enugu, has something new in the making. Today, March 31, Okpara Square in the heart of Enugu will...... more

I still buy second-hand clothes- Omawumi declares

Nigerian songstress, Omawunmi has revealed what people hardly know about her. The self-proclaimed wonder woman stunned her fans when she said she buys second-hand clothes despite being a celebrity. Reacting to the question, “Have you ever bought okrika before?” posted by a fan, the pop star retorted, ‘I still dey buy…...... more