Davido and baby mama fight dirty over daugher

David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and his sister, Miss Ashely Coco Adeleke have been accused of child abduction.

Afrocandy counts her blessings

US-based actress, Judith Okpara Mazagwu, has described the outgoing year as a remarkable one, just as she noted that she has every reason to thank God for the gift of life and her achievements in the year.

9ice releases Abefe, Begins audition for Faji video

9ice has released a new song entitled ‘Abefe’. It is a love song produced by Olumix especially for the Christmas.

MI, P Square, Sammy Okposo, others serenade Uyo residents

The Emerald Event Centre, Uyo venue of the Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce concert was on Thursday jampacked with Glo subscribers who had great fun.

Afroandy on fire again! Dazzles in Xmas outfit

BY SEYI SOKOYA
Controversial actress-cum-musician, Judith Okpara Mazagwu, is on fire again. Afrocandy, in her usual manner, has released a set of sexy and revealing Xmas pictures, as part of her effort to thrill her esteemed fans and social media followers in the season of love.

I’m not a saint but… —Sexy Winger

Omokehinde Mary Bankole, popularly known as Sexy Winger, is one of the fast rising actresses in the Yoruba speaking movie industry. The young lady, who is also the CEO of Sexy Winger Collections, in this interaction with SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on how she has been able to manage her businesses and acting career successfully. Excerpts:

Opeyemi Ayeola shuns act of portraying white garment as fake

Opeyemi Ayeola has charged movie makers to stop portraying the white garment church, especially the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, as fake in movies.

Malaika wins fuji music personality of the year

Alao Malaika has won the Fuji Music Personality of the Year category of award above other rivals in Fuji music. The award was held at Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Olamide holds concert

Sequel to his recently released ‘Eyan Mayweather’ album, in which he laid claim to being the best rapper in Nigeria after a string of sold out concerts, YBNL label boss, Olamide, has announced the second edition of the Olamide Live in Concert.

Ali Baba in high spirit for another January 1st concert

When the king of stand up comedy, Ali Baba came to town last year with the maiden edition of his comedy concert, and called it Ali Baba January 1st concert, not few people wondered what he was up to. His pedigree as a successful comedian speaks volumes.

Kelvin crowned King of Glo’s Dance with Peter

Twenty-four-year-old Kelvin Ayanruoh from Delta State was last night crowned the winner of Dance with Peter reality television show sponsored by next generation network, Globacom.

I'm ready to take over the movie world in 2016---Freezon

BY SEYI SOKOYA

Fast rising actress, Fisayo Ajisola, popularly known as Freezon, has restated her readiness to storm the movie industry next year.

Bukky Wright now supports son's music career

Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has finally given her support for her son's (Ojay) music career as well as promised to focus on his success, who is under her record label which she has been managing for a while now.

Tonto Dikeh gets Xmas gift from husband

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, who got married to her Mr. X in recently, has always used any opportunity she gets to confess her love to her husband and pray for him.

Mercy Johnson welcomes third child in USA

Popular Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson has been delivered of a baby girl last night, Friday, December 11, 2015 at about, 9:00 pm at University Of Maryland (Saint Joseph), United States Of America.

Odunlade Adekola turns musicians, sets to release music album

Globalcom ambassador, Yoruba Actors, Odunlade Adekola, has announced plans to drop a music album in few weeks time.

I’m not dating Seun Egbegbe —Toyin Aimahku

Toyin Aimakhu has not found love again. At least not for now. After her alleged break up with her husband, Johnson over infidelity allegation,  Toyin has said that she would like to keep her marital issues private.
Despite her husband’s public apology weeks after it emerged that the marriage was heading for the rocks, Toyin did not budge as her husband’s plea fell on her deaf ears.

UNILAG honours Wale Adenuga

Wale Adenuga MFR, Chairman, Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) Ltd., was honoured at the UNILAG Distinguished Alumni Award & Dinner which took place at the University of Lagos on Friday.
Adenuga, who graduated from UNILAG in 1974, received this honour alongside other alumni of the institution such as Dr Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, Governor of Gombe State; Professor Nimi D. Briggs, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (Posthumous), Physician and Endocrinologist, Prince Tony Momoh, former Minister of Information; Professor Victor Segun Awonusi, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Education, Kano; Chidi Onyeukwu Ajaegbu; Bola Temowo, Past President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Insurance of Nigeria; and Seni Adetu, immediate past CEO, Guinness Nigeria Plc.

40 years copyright batle: Justice is sweet —KSA

King Sunny Ade has expressed satisfaction with the judgement that was finally delivered after his 40 years legal battle with Take Your Choice (TYC) on copyright infringement.
Judgement on the case between KSA and the record company, African Songs, and its subsidiary TYC, was pronounced on Thursday as a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos ordered the two companies to pay Sunny the sum of N500 million as damages for infringing on his works with additional cost N3million for prosecuting the suit.

I’m getting married soon —Flavour

Set to follow in the step of his comedian friend, Akpoporo, Flavour is also ready to settle down soon.
The musician, already a father of two children from two beauty queens, Sandra Okagbue and Anna Banner, said on HIP TV recently.
Flavour’s comment, however, is a surprise to many as he had sometime in October, admitted that marriage was a “very difficult and a tough decision to make.”
According to him, “marriage is a serious thing. It’s a decision that once made, you are in it or you are not. So, you can’t afford to get it wrong. That’s the most important thing.

Mavin Records quake Lagos with maiden concert

One of the leading music labels in Nigeria, Mavin Records has concluded plans to launch it's maiden concert which will headline all its artistes on the label, the first time the three year-old label is presenting a concert of its own.

Why I featured Angelique in my new single—Omawumi

Singer-cum-songwriter, Omawumi Megbele a.k.a Omawumi, who recently unveiled her new website tagged: www.iamomawumi.com along with behind the scenes photos of her new music video which features Grammy award winner and African icon, Angelique Kidjo, has revealed that it was a dream come true featuring the award-wining artiste and activist in her new work.

Golden Eaglets win fifth U17 Championship

The Nigerian Golden Eaglets have emerged winner of the FIFA U17 World Championship in Chile.

Alariwo critically ill, needs financial assistance

Cross-over artiste, Rotimi Martins a.k.a Alariwo of Africa is alleged to be critically ill and needs monetary support from the general public and friends in the entertainment industry to stabilise his health situation. 

Akpororo marries heartrob

Comedian, Jephta Bowoto, a.k.a Akpororo has held a surprise court wedding at Ikoyi on Thusday to Mary Josephine Abraham. Prior to the wedding, he had told fans that he was getting married ‘soon’.
 The comedian’s manager, Charis Michael, had earlier told Sky Entertainment that it wasn’t a speculation that Apororo is getting married to her better-half soon. “He has not been married before. This is his first experience. Akpororo is excited and happy. So, he is looking forward to be a husband and prospective father.“It is correct information that he is getting married to one of the ladies of the Explicit Group,” he added.

KSB booed at ‘COSON in the Church’, As Koffi blasts colleagues over immoral songs

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON)’s one-week event which commenced with ‘COSON in the Church’, held at KICC Prayer Dome, suffered a small hitch towards the end of the event as Kenny Saint Best (KSB) ignored the event compere, Victor Oladokun, and forced herself on the congregation as artistes were invited to the stage to perform.

I’m not sleeping with my dogs—Tonto Dikeh

Like or loath her, actress-turned enterpreneur, Tonto Dikeh is one woman who knows how to turn attention to herself and you can’t fault her if she also decides otherwise.

Kudi Kelpto returns

In bid to stage her come back into the movie industry after a long break, actress, Yetunde Adekoya, a.k.a Kudi Kelpto, is about to release her latest flick entitled “Kurukuru”.

Clerics, artistes, stakeholders intercede for a new Nigeria

By SEYI SOKOYA

From left, gospel artiste, Annie Inyang; Mrs Madubuko; Pastor Anselem Madubuko; Archbishop George Amu; COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji; Archbihop John Osa-Oni; Reverend Precious Howard; KICC Presiding Pastor, Pastor Femi Faseru and gospel artiste, Kenny Saint Best at the ‘COSON in the Church’ event held last Sunday.

Midnight Crew marks anniversary

Gospel group, Midnight Crew, is 14 years today.

Malta Guinness launches ‘you vs ...’ campaign

Elenu and Pencil were among other comedians on Malta Guinness’s campaign train that went to UBA Park at Apongbon market in Lagos to inspire people at market to take on their day and go about their activities with a can-do attitude.
Patoranking and Dammy Krane also gave the audience a lot of musical goodness.

Ebenezer Obey receives life time award

The high point of the COSON Week,  tagged: "COSON Songs Award" held on Friday recognised music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi with a prestigious award among other award presentations. 

Obey, KSA, Ayuba, K1, Funmi Aragbaye, others to send HID Awolowo home

 

Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and juju maestros King Sunny Ade will lead other music stars in the secular and gospel genres to perform at the funeral of the matriarch of the Awolowo family, Hannah Idowu Dideolu. The lined-up musicians will perform at different funeral points in Ikenne, Ogun State.

Don Moen welcomes first grandson

American songwriter-cum-pastor, Doland James, popularly known as Don Moen who is already a granfather as also welcomed his newly born first grandson.

Shun frivolities, seek knowledge, Lagbaja tells colleagues

Popular Nigerian masked-musician, Lagbaja, has come hard on his colleagues in the showbiz industry, saying they prefer to show off than to seek for knowledge.

Lagbaja, who was one of the panels at the just held lecture themed: "Intellectual Property Rights In The Digital Economy"  organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) in celebration of the COSON Week, which took place on Monday at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos State, stated that entertainers do not like to gain more knowledge on things that are beneficial to their careers, but are always interest in red carpets, where they show off their fashion items as well as craving for fame.

From Dorobucci to Jantamanta: Mavin stars storm the industry again

Following the success of their popular hit, Dorobucci which was widely accepted, even beyond the shores of the country, one of the leading record label in the country, Mavin records, is at it again with yet another hit entitled: 'Jantamanta' promised to also rock the industry.

Why I’m crazy about ankle---Asabi

Fast-rising actress, Alabi  Yetunde Mary, popularly known as Asabi, is leaving no stone unturned to have headway in the Yoruba Speaking Movie industry following her enthusiasm to showcase her talent among her peers. The 5’8 tall Osun State-born is also a make-up artiste and a bead maker. In this interaction with SEYI SOKOYA, Asabi speaks on why she ventured into acting and her fashion preferences. Excerpts:

Annie Idibia’s bald picture scares fans

Apart from the attention she enjoys as the wife of one of Nigeria’s finest singer, 2face, Annie Idibia is not just an actress of note but an enterpreneur that has done well for her self in the last few years.

Days back, on her Instagram page, she released a picture that scared most of her fans as many wondered what she was up to. Some even feared she might have cancer.

Glo-Dance With Peter: 5 contestants evicted

It was the end of the road for five moredancers in the on-going Dance with Peterreality T.V show, sponsored by telecom operator, Globacom, as they were evicted from the academy. Their eviction followed  a very competitive outing among the remaining 26 contestants in which they were rated lowest.

Shan George thanks God for sparing her life

Spokesman, Kazeem to actress, Shan George, has revealed that she has got over the shock she experienced after she was robbed in Enugu. Since her escape from robbers, she has been full of praises to God for sparing her life.

“Her car is being fixed as we speak and she has got over the shock,” Kazeem said.

Ogun Commissioner for Information, Dayo Adeneye thanks Amosun

The new Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ogun State, Otunba Dayo Adeneye, has expressed joy over his new appointment, just as he thanked the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun for deeming me fit for such a position.

Adeneye stated further that he will not hesitate to give his best as well as create synergy between the government and the people of Ogun State, adding that, "I know I part of the media and I know we are one and we will remain together. I cannot do without your supports."   

Dayo Adeneye is a co-owner of a notable entertainment outfit, Prime Time.

Please Pray For My Wife, Shina Peters Begs Fans

Afro-Juju star, Akanbi Oluwashina Peters better known as Sir Shina Peters, has appealed to his fans across the globe to offer prayers to God on behalf of his wife, who is down with cancer.

The singer’s wife, Sammy Peters, is presently in the United States of America (USA) undergoing treatment.

Knocks, kudos for Linda Ikeji over N600m Banana Island property

Entertainment blogger, Linda Ikeji is trending for acquiring a N600 million luxurious mansion on Banana Island.  According to her blog post with pictures of the stunning property, the house is on 3 floors, has six en-suite bedrooms, a master suite with a separate walk-in closet and a huge bathroom suite, two living rooms, media room, gym room, laundry room, fitted kitchen, boys-quarters, swimming pool, waterfall wall, changing room, cabana and water-view.

Wande Cole becomes most ‘Wanted’ Nigerian artiste

Top rated Nigerian act, Wande Coal a.k.a Black Diamond has released his second album which according to stakeholders, has taken a long time to attain fulfilment.

Craig, Oyelowo to take on Othello in NYC

Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo are to star together in a production of Othello in New York.
Selma star Oyelowo will play the title role with Bond actor Craig taking on Iago in the New York Theatre Workshop production.

Adele 'make-up' with new album 25

Oscar winner, Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, who has been out of the public eye for a number of years is back with a bang as she confirms the name of her third album and apologies for taking so long to make new music.

Adele made this known in a post on social media and told fans it will be a "make-up" record, not "break-up".

Newly wedded Susan Peters thanks colleagues, fans on wedding success

The Benue-born Nollywood actress, Susan Peters who got engaged last year and has been mute about who she got engaged with has finally unveil her Dutch better half which, no doubt, launched her into the long list of celebrity weddings in 2015.

Filmmakers are the solution to Nigeria’s problems—Lancelot Imasuen

He needs no further introduction as his blockbuster movies such as Isakaba, August Meeting and Last Prophet, among others, speak volumes. Popular movie director, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen a.k.a D’Guv’nor, who celebrated his 20 years as a movie maker, shares his fruitful journey with SEYI SOKOYA.

It is a task formen to admire me---IyaIbadan

Chelsea Coker, popularly known as Iyaibadan, is a fast-rising comedian, who also has passion for acting. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, the Ogun State born mother of one speaks on her love for comedy and other issues. Excerpts:

How I have been able to combine comedy, acting and compereIT has never been difficult at all. It dignifies and showcases my competence and expertise. I love what I do and also have pleasure in it, aside the fact that I’m a student of Arts. My passion for acting has also made me study to become a professional actress. However, all the roles are related, and they helped me work better. So, they do not clash.

Oritsefemi finally parts with controversial manager

Oritsefemi Majemite has finally parted ways with one of his many controversial managers (names withheld). Oritsefemi has announced his new manager on instagram where he posted a picture of himself and his new representative. His names were also withheld.

According to a source, Oritsefemi has finally submitted a petition with the Nigeria Police Force in which he alleged that the manager was “a threat to life, fraudulent activities and criminal conspiracy against his person and international image of Oritsefemi.”