Friday, 29 April 2016

Tiwa Savage breaks silence; Says 'I may not marry again'

Mavin Records first lady, Tiwa Savage has finally come out to tell her own side of the story of the infidelity allegation leveled against him by his husband and former manager, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as Tee Blliz.

Thursday, 28 April 2016

My account was hacked, Tiwa’s husband, Tee Billz cries out

Tunji Balogun popularly known as Tee Billz has distanced himself from posts on his Instagram page hinting at a break-up with his wife, Tiwa Savage after claims she slept with Don Jazzy, Dr Sid and 2face.

Tiwa Savage’s hubby threatens to commit suicide over wife’s alleged infidelity

Husband of Mavin record's first lady, Tiwa Savage, Mr Tunji Balogun otherwise known as Tee Billz on Thursday posted several messy posts on Instagram, alleging that he’s contemplating between committing suicide or ending his his marriage to the talented singer.

Sunday, 24 April 2016

Popular late actor, Alasari’s wife crushed to death

Tragedy struck in Ogun State, on Friday evening, as one of the wives of the late Yoruba movie actor, Isola Durojaiye popularly known as Alasari, identified as Adeola, was crushed to death by a truck in Adatan area of Abeokuta.

Waptv berths ‘La Hipocondríaca’ Telenovela

WapTV, the 24-hour family entertainment channel, has purchased the exclusive licence to air La Hipocondríaca (The Hypochondriac) Telenovela to its millions of viewers across Africa and Europe starting from May.

Ara, KSB, Mercy Aigbe, others wash at ‘Sunlight demo wash’

Fun and fragrance were the order of the day at Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Lagos and River Plate Park, Abuja as Sunlight detergent hosted celebrities and consumers in its Lagos and Abuja demo washes.

Nollywood actor, Bigval, weds in US

Dark-skinned Yoruba speaking movie actor, Oreoluwa Jokotoye otherwise known as Bigval, who was alleged to have been involved in a messy paternity scandal years back has finally proved many wrong as he got married to his better half in California in the Uinted States.

RK1 De Superstar sets to re-brand Fuji

Fuji act, Alhaji Rahumon Akanni, popularly known as RK1 De Superstar, has expressed his determination to rebrand his genre of music with the introduction of sophisticated musical instruments.

It is double endorsements for the Idibias

2face Idibia and his wife, Annie, have been blessed with separate new endorsement deals.

Rape: Protect your children, Kate Henshaw advises parents

Worried by the reports of rape cases in the country which is common among older men who take advantage of helpless minors, Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has called on parents to watch over their children, declaring that the society is no longer safe.

Clarion Chukwurah marries third husband

Veteran Nollywood actress, Clarion Chukwurah, is officially married for the third time at the age of 51.

Mum to D'banj: Go and marry

Award-wining musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’banj has opened up that his mother’s been pressuring him to get married.

‘King of Congo music’, Papa Wemba dies after stage collapse

Papa Wemba, one of Africa’s greatest music stars, has died after collapsing on stage during a festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

My parents are not happy with me –Toyin Aimakhu

Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu, has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons and it appears this period is her most nightmarish of all. The actress has been courting scandals particularly after her failed marriage to actor, Adeniyi Johnson.

AMAA 2016 to hold in Port Harcourt

Organisers of the prestigious pan-African awards  for the motion picture practitioners, African Movie Academy Award have announced that the 2016 edition of the awards will hold in garden city, Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State following very successful nine consecutive editions in Bayelsa State, Abuja, Lagos and Port Elizabeth, South Africa respectively.

Sunday, 17 April 2016

I can't celebrate a man that abandoned me and his kids, Mide Martins replies fans

Yoruba speaking movie actress, Mide Martins, has finally open up on her marital crisis which was exposed on social media last week.

Davido joins Wizkid, Tiwa Savage as Pepsi ambassadors

Davido is back in the news again for good. Just when the news of his deal with Sony Music was yet to settle, Davido has hit another deal with the popular Pepsi brand.

Seyi Shay tours South Africa

Female superstar,  Seyi Shay continues her tour around Africa as she is billed to appear in South Africa to promote her album released late last year “Seyi or Shay”. The ‘Right Now’ crooner who recently released visuals to her latest single “Mary” featuring Phyno took to her Instagram on Friday evening to announce she will be in South Africa this weekend.

Yvonne Okoro donates borehole for Ghanaian community

As a way of giving back to the society, actress Yvonne Okoro recently donated borehole to Walewale, a small town and the capital of West Mamprusi district in the Northern region of Ghana.

Money makes one comfortable not happy —Lynxxx


Hip-hop recording artiste and enterpreneur, Lynxxx is showing the other side of him that many people don’t know. Apart from doing music, Lynxxx has proved that there is more to him and this is evident in some of the healthy relationship tips he has been releasing via his Instagram page in the last few months.

Saturday, 16 April 2016

Ali Baba set to headline ‘Loud Whispers’

Legendary comedian, Ali Baba, is billed to headline a new stage play, “Loud Whispers,” which will be staged on Sunday, May 1, to commemorate the workers’ Day.

Mide Martins, Afeez Owo’s marriage heading for the rocks?

Fresh trouble appears to be rocking the marriage of popular actress,  Mide Funmi Martins and her husband, actor cum producer, Afeez Owo, as information pieced together by R last week suggested that all may not be well with their 12-year union.

Dayo Amusa releases ‘Alejo’

Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, who has been showing interest in music has continued to prove that she means business.

Olajumoke moves into new apartment


Olajumoke Orisaguna and her family have now moved into their new apartment and currently enjoying their new life.

Stella Damasus to mark birthday with new album

Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has revealed plans to release her gospel album, entitled: “The Alternative’.

Asa storms Lagos with first live concert

Bukola Elemide, a.k.a, Asa, has announced her first live concert in Nigeria tagged Asa Live in Lagos concert. The Nigerian-born French singer will be holding her maiden concert in Nigeria on Sunday, May 1 at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos.

Sunday, 10 April 2016

Clerics, family, associates, others honour Evangelist Ebenezer Obey @ 74 • I’ll use my remaining time to serve God, he says

The venue of Decross Gospel Mission, Headquarters of Praise, Mulero, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State, the ministry of Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, who is also the General Overseer, last Sunday, was filled to capacity with dignitaries from all walks of life, who came to felicitate with the music legend in a thanksgiving service to mark the 74th birthday celebration of the musician.

Omotola gives techniques for long-lasting marriages

Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up on the secrets of her successful 20-year marriage.

Adekunle Gold rocks ‘Ready’

YBNL Nation act, Adekunle Gold, is finally out with his fourth official single and his first of 2016. The track entitled: “Ready” was produced by YBNL in-house producer, Pheelz, mixed and mastered by Simi, with guitar by Fiokee.

Korede Bello still Woodin's ambassador

MAIVN's youngest act, Korede Bello is sure having a lot of fun smiling to the bank as he becomes an ambassador for African fabric brand, Woodin, for the second year in a row.

Banky W delighted with Samsung contract renewal

It is indeed a good time for the EME boss and singer, Banky W, as he has finally renewed his much anticipated contract with mobile phone giant, Samsung Nigeria.

Skales marks birthday with fans, drops new video

MTN Pulse Ambassador, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, celebrated his birthday last week with some of his fans by taking them to the cinema and giving out pairs of shoes to others on social media.

Tilla defends self on new video, ‘Oni Reason’

The movie-themed music video for the hit single, Oni Reason, by Aquila Records pop star Tilla  and Sony Music International signee,  Davido, has been released.

Amarachi returns with new video, ‘Te Quiero’

After winning the first edition of Airtel-sponsored Nigeria Got Talent, Amarachi Uyanne is back with something bigger. Over the years, Amarachi has proved that her win at the talent show was not a fluke, as she has released hit tracks and followed them up with videos.

‘Pretty Boys’ organises talent show

A gospel musical record label, Pretty Boys is organising a talent hunt competition tagged: “Supper Sun Talents’ search”. The event which will have over 1,000  gospel musical participants will hold between July and August, 2016.

Saturday, 9 April 2016

Olamide, Notjustok scout for talents with #WhoYouEpp competition

YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, simply known as Olamide, has joined hands with a music website, notjustOk.com, to give back to society by helping up-and-coming artistes through a new talent contest tagged: Olamide #WhoYouEpp Competition.

9ice, Olamide, Reminisce, others for D’Good D’Bash & D’Funny concert

9ice, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Rapper Reminisce and  Vector and a host of popular artistes in the entertainment industry will ignite the much anticipated maiden edition of the D’Good, D’Bash and D’Funny concert in Lagos on June 5 at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.

Why I pathed ways with DB Records--Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress and mother of one, Tonto Dikeh has revealed the reason she left DB Records, which is headed by popular musician, Dbanj.

Beware of fraudsters, Lil Kesh warns fans from social media impersonators

YBNL's star, Lil Kesh, has distanced himself from a Blackberry messenger account allegedly used to defraud his fans, just as he advised fans to beware of impersonators posing as him on social media.

Kemi Afolabi to feature1,000 female ‘M’odorisa’

Yoruba speaking moive actress, Kemi Afolabi, is set to sail uncharted terrain with her forthcoming movie, ‘M’odorisa.’

Nollywood actress, Ibinabo granted N2m bail

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos, has granted N2 million bail to the embattled ex-President of Nigeria Guild of Actors, NGA, Ibinabo Fiberesima, on Friday, pending the determination of her appeal at the Supreme Court over five years imprisonment slammed on her for manslaughter.

Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Femi Adebayo signs new endorsement deal

Despite his appointment as the Special Adviser to Kwara State Government, star actor, Femi Adebayo has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for a leading property company in Nigeria, Kayode Obembe & Co.

Jaywon named self 'King of Music' with 3rd album

Former Kennis music act, Jaywon has continue to prove to be one of the finest muscians in the entertainment industry.

Aramide, Adekunle Gold tango in 'Love Me' video

2015 Headies winner and Afrosoul diva, Aramide, has dropped her much-anticipated single entitled: "Love Me", featuring YBNL’s Adekunle Gold.

Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Nomoreloss to be buried April 8

The burial arrangement of the late singer, Muyiwa Adeyemi Oshinuga otherwise known as Nomoreloss has been announced. The singer who made Orlando Owoh’s ‘Iyawo Asiko’ popular with its contemporary version will be celebrated and given his final rites by his peers and personalities in the music industry.

Governor Amosun extols Ebenezer Obey at 74

Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, as a philanthropist and a worthy icon of the Gateway State, Nigeria and beyond.

Saturday, 2 April 2016

I didn't know my father until age 7— Chief Ebenezer Obey

Music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi’s pedigree and personality as a musician speaks volumes. Fondly called The Chief Commander , Obey who is the General Overseer of Decross Gospel Mission, in this interview by SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on his life, the entertainment industry and state of the nation. Excerpts:

Laffmatazz: 9 hours of fun that set legends against the raves

The venue was Jogor Centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. The event was Laffmatazz, a comedy and music event that has found its way into the hearts of many residents of Ibadan, especially the lovers of entertainment events, who have craved for an event of that magnitude and class.

I didn't have sex with Kunle Afolayan to get ‘October 1’ role, Kehinde Bankole reveals

Popular Nollywood actress, Kehinde Bankole has come out to clear the air on the insinuations doing the rounds that she landed the big role she played in Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ movie after sleeping with the movie producer, saying it was not true.

I’m a Kenyan girl with global dreams —Victoria Kimani

Kenyan-born Chocolate City singer, Victoria Kimani, has continued to put out more works and does not seem to be resting on her oars despite the misconceptions trailing her personality and career.