Sunday 31 January 2016

It is painful we no longer have evergreen songs---9ice


Abolore Adegbola Adigun, a.k.a 9ice, recently clocked 36. In this interview, TADE MAKINDE AND SEYI SOKOYA, the artiste-turned politician speaks about his reconciliation with his ex-wife and friend, Ruggedman, politics, among other issues. 

Wizkid yet to confirm baby report —Management

Wizkid’s record label management, List Entertainment, has reacted to reports that their act has fathered a second baby.

Harrysong unveiled as Gala ambassador, As Soso returns!


Five Star Music artiste’s hit song ‘Reggae Blues’ which featured the line “Share the gala, share the booze” got the attention of UAC foods.

KORA awards: Tiwa Savage seeks fans’ support

Mavin diva, Tiwa Savage is seeking support from her fans for this year’s KORA awards after she was nominated in the Best Female Artiste, West Africa category.

Psalm Ebube quits bachelorhood


Gospel artiste, Psalm Ebube, has finally found his missing rib and has formally taken her to the altar for marital blessings.

Mr Latin urges Nigerians to remain focused in 2016

Ace comic actor, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has charged Nigerians on the need to remain focused and prayerful in 2016.

Saturday 30 January 2016

OAP Toolz gets married to Tunde Demuren today

Sultry On-Air Personality, Tola Oniru popularly known as Toolz will be getting married to her fiance Tunde Demuren today.

Sunday 24 January 2016

9ice settles tiff with Tony Payne, Ruggedman! Apologises to media


The 36th birthday celebration of Abolore Adegbola Adigun, a.k.a 9ice, and also the owner of the Alapomeji Ancestral Records (AAR), held last Sunday at Club Rumors, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

Ile-Ife set to hold Easter Fiesta

Residents of Ile -Ife, Osun State, are definitely going to start the year with another milestone event after the installation of His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, as In-House Entertainment LTD, is set to make the proposed Ile-Ife Easter Fiesta a memorable one.

Sony BMG signs distribution deal with Davido

Despite the distractions caused by Davido’s admirer and mother of his daughter, Imade, over care giver duties, the embattled musician has become the first African to be signed on by United States-based Sony BMG. Sony broke the news on Twitter on Thursday, while  Davido did same on his Instagram page few hours later.

How my mum shaped my career —Thespis, Joke Muyiwa’s only child

He is fresh in the music industry, but determined to become a legend. Abayomi Ayeni, a.k.a Thespis, the only child of popular actress, Joke Muyiwa, and a graduate of the Performing Arts from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, is also an actor. In this interaction with SEYI SOKOYA, he speaks on his drive and vision in the entertainment industry. Excerpts:

Saka, Tiwa Savage,Kcee, Dr Sid, others thrill MTN customers

The Lagoon Restaurant typically plays host to diners looking for a wide range of continental cuisine, but lately it has also been playing host to MTN subscribers as one of the MTN SIM registration Mega centres.

Julius Agwu plans big for 2016! finally dumps politics, rebrands self


After miraculously surviving a brain surgery that kept him out of the country for months, ace comedian, Julius Agwu appears to be retracing his steps and focusing on other plans aside from politics.

How 2face, Waje and Timi Dakolo emerged coaches of The Voice Nigeria

The year 2016 is getting ready to illuminate the entertainment industry as leading Nigerian vocalists 2face Idibia, Waje, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking have been announced as coaches for the maiden edition of the Airtel- sponsored show, ‘The Voice Nigeria.’ The coaches were unveiled last Tuesday at The George Hotel in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Seyi Shay’s fans to win gadgets in new competition

Sensational Afropop singer, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, popularly known as Seyi Shay, will be giving out electronic gadgets such as Ipads, Android phones, among other prizes to winners of a recently launched competition captioned, “Seyi or Shay Instagram Karaoke”.

Denrele Edun gets injured on movie location


Eccentric presenter, Denrele Edun, who is known for pulling various fashion stunts recently got himself injured while on a  movie location during the week.

Why I won’t condemn Olamide over Headies’ war of words with Don Jazzy —VJ Adams

Video jockey and ‘Soundcity’ presenter, Adams Ibrahim Adebola, a.k.a VJ Adams’ career has continued to rise since he came into limelight after he contested at the 2008 edition of Next Movie Star West Africa. In this interaction with SEYI SOKOYA, he speaks on his plans for the future. Excerpts:

Thursday 21 January 2016

Burna Boy spends $18,000 to fix golden teeth

Nigerian Dancehall star, Burna Boy, has choose to follow the foot print of some foreign artistes who wear weird tattoos and also fix golden teeth, especially like an American rapper, 2Chainz.

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Basketmouth becomes Malta Guinness Ambassador

Popular comic act and Globacom ambassador, Basketmouth has been unveiled as a brand ambassador to popular beverage brand, Malta Guinness.

Wednesday 13 January 2016

My outfit on stage does not make me a prostitute – Victoria Kimani

Chocolate City singer, Victoria Kimani, has been flipping through some news sites and front pages of various newspapers and she is not comfortable with the rate at which some females are being treated.

Supermodel, Oluchi Orlandi launches lingerie brand

Africa’s top supermodel and reality show producer, Oluchi has unveiled a brand of underwear which will begin selling soon.

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Tiwa Savage, son become Pampers ambassadors


MAVIN record's first lady, Tiwa Savage has started the year 2016 with a fascinating deal with the P&G Nigeria Brands, producer of household care, including pampers.

Sunday 3 January 2016

Ron Kenoly predicts greatness for Nigeria

International gospel artiste, composer and evangelist, Ron Kenoly, on Sunday, predicted that Nigeria would emerge one of the greatest nations on earth in future.

Don Jazzy, Olamide finally end rift, embrace unity


Going by the post on their Instagram, it is clear that Olamide and Don Jazzy have finally ended their rift that transpired at the recently held Headies awards.

Saturday 2 January 2016

War of words as fans react to Don Jazzy, Olamide’s Headies Awards clash



War of words have ensued between fans of YBNL boss, Olamide and Mavin boss, Don Jazzy following the failure of Olamide’s protege, Lil Kesh to win the Next Rated category of the annual Headies Awards which held in Lagos on January 1, 2016.

Actress, Fisayo Ajisola celebrates Xmas Day with underprivileged

Fisayo Ajisola’s mission for the year 2015 was accomplished when the actress and her team put smiles on the faces of underprivileged on Christmas day as part of her quest to extend her hand, of fellowship through her Non Governmental Organisation, (NGO) The Jewel Empowerment Foundation (JEF).

2016 is ‘Normal’ for Funmi

Gospel singer, Atewogbola Funmilola, popularly known as Queen Funmi, has expressed her delight following the success of her latest music album entitled “Normal”, which was released last year.

may7ven returns with‘Made Up My Mind’

May7ven is ushering in the New Year with a new single entitled ‘Made Up My Mind (MUMM)’.

Harrysong is Gala ambassador

Five Star music artiste, Harrysong is the latest brand ambassador in town. 

Olamide/Don Jazzy war: I'm sorry---Olamide, As Don Jazzy keeps mum

Following the drama that occurred at the just concluded Headies 2015 awards ceremony, when popular rapper, Olamide a.k.a Badoo swore on a live event broadcast, the artiste has apologised to fans for his conduct which was widely described as 'uncalled for'.