Sky Entertainment: July 2016

Sunday, 31 July 2016

Tiwa Savage seals new deal

Weeks after news came to town that Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage, was on the verge of signing a deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation, an American entertainment company founded in 2008, the deal has now been confirmed by the singer who shared it on her Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Popular actors, Lanre Balogun and Jaye Kuti who starred in the just completed first season of a family soap opera entitled: “Family First”, produced by the Rare Edge Media, have assured their fans that the production would not only entertain, but also correct vices and ills in the families and society at large.

Harrysong gives back to the underprivileged

Gala ambassador, Harrison Tare Okiri popularly known as Harrysong has expressed his large heart to give back to the society when he and his team visited City of David Orphanage home on July 27, 2016 in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State.

Nollywood celebrity, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is in the news again; this time on a high spirits as she was recently unveiled as the new face of Edalaf Brothers, an IT firm which provides integrated school management system softwares in Nigeria. The mother of two was unveiled on July 26, at Ibis Hotel, Toyin Street, Ikeja.

Monalisa Chinda, husband to tie knot in Greece

According to information gathered, Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda who got married to her heartthrob, Victor Tonye in a traditional wedding on the February 20, is currently making preparation to stage a top notch in far way Greece in September.

Bold, strong and talented fast-rising artiste, Cambi.H.Tarela, popularly known as Shontee, who is currently carving a niche for herself in the Nigerian entertainment industry, has rated Nigeria as the the number one country when it comes to music in Africa.

Happy times are here again for veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, as it was gathered that the actor, who recently lost his wife, has been named as the brand ambassador for MeritAbode Limited, owners of Emerald Estates.

In its quest to periodically train its members on improving the services of the artiste management sector, the Association of Music Artistes Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN), hosted artistes’ managers to mark the first training series of its members.

I love my single, porn life---AfroCandy

Engaging controversial Nollywood actress, Judith Opara Mazagwu, popularly known as Afrocandy, is always a delightful experience anytime the opportunity presents itself. The 45 year-old actress spoke with SEYI SOKOYA about life, reunion with husband, among other issues, in this revealing interview.

Patoranking has been described by many observers of happenings in the music industry as the man of the moment and the Afro pop singer is living it up. He has released hit singles back to back. He has multiple endorsement deals. He’s also one of the judges of the ongoing Airtel-sponsored music reality show, The Voice Nigeria.

Rachel Garton, popularly known as Lola Rae, has returned with a new song entitled: ‘One Time’.

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold, is ready to step up his music career in a big way. After dropping four hit singles in the last two years and bagging awards from within and outside the country, the Sade crooner believes this is the right time to test the acceptance of his music among his fans with his first album on Olamide’s YBNL record label.

The heart of Nollywood actress and Etisalat ambassador, Bimbo Thomas, is currently filled with joy having had a fruitful delivery of her pregnancy with a bouncing baby boy.

Sunday last week witnessed another huge convergence of Nigeria’s finest entertainment personalities, as Nollywood filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan held the Lagos leg of the premiere of his latest flick, ‘The CEO’ at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

In her quest to give back to the society and also impact knowledge into aspiring actors, award-wining Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is set to launch a training film school, The Mag School Of Drama.

‘On The Real,’ EbonyLife TV’s newest and edgiest TV series was premiered last Tuesday on DSTV Channel 165.

Chairman of Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP), Mr Wale Adenuga, was recently honoured as the Best African TV Producer at the 6th edition of the African Achievers Awards, which took place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Fast-raising Afro-soul singer, Bola Akinlaja, otherwise known as Bibi, is currently enjoying her breakthrough into the entertainment industry, as over 6,000 people reportedly downloaded her two new singles entitled:’Jeje’ and ‘Endlessly’ barely 12 hours of the release.

Seyi Shay features Niniola in Juba

African act, Seyi Shay is back on the beat. The sexy singer has released another single which featured rising Afro House singer, Niniola in the new song entitled: ‘Juba’. This is her first single since she released her album Seyi or Shay last year.

Music legend and chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) Advisory Board, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has waded into the feud between veteran musician, Ms Onyeka Onwenu and COSON Chairman, Tony Okoroji, urging the two parties to embrace peace.

Islamic singer, Lawal Akindele Hammed, popularly known as Akobi Omo, has said that all up-and-coming artistes irrespective of the denomination and genre of music face a lot of challenges in pushing their career forward.

One of the sons of late actress, Bukky Ajayi, has revealed what led to the death of his mother, saying she suffered from diabetes, hypertension and she was once diagnosed with breast cancer.

Ahead of his 70th birthday celebration, music icon, King Sunny Ade, has begun a six-week musical concert tour of the United States.

Following the success of the On A Spaceship album, Music sensation, Burna Boy, has dropped another video off his album. The documentary style video which was directed by Director Cube is currently exclusive to MTV Base.

Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, appears to have finally thrown her weight behind the music career of her son, Ojayy wright.

Falz and I are working on ‘Soldier’ part two —Simi

Simisola Ogunleye, popularly known as Simi, has responded to questions concerning the release of the second act of ‘Soldier’, short-film musical, that featured Bhad Guy label boss, Falz.

Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi is buried according to Islamic rites

Less than few hours the late actress, Bukky Ajayi passed away, Sky Entertainment gathered that she has been buried according to Islamic rites today at 4pm.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead.

Ojb's burial begins with candlelight procession today

The final journey of the late music producer, OJB who passed on back in June 14, 2016 after a long term battle with kidney disease will commence today with a candlelight procession in Lagos State.

Kate Henshaw forgives Akpororo, vows to grace event

Veteran actress, Kate Henshaw, has declared that she has forgiven Nigerian comedian, Akpororo, after the latter used her name for the publicity of his upcoming show without getting her consent.

Preparations are in top gear for the first year birthday party of Summer Adebayo, the daughter of Dubai-based Nollywood actress, Bridget Ighorojeh Adebayo, on July 9.

In his humble manner and heart of gratitude, promising artiste, Ekene Ijemba, popularly known as Humblesmith, has attributed his first endorsement deal with one of the notable noodles companies in the country, Tummy Tummy Instant noodles, to God, fruitful hustle and grace.

Fans of Mavin Music act, Di’ja, were taken aback when news filtered in that the singer had been delivered of a baby boy in the early hours of Friday.

In his quest to launch himself in the entertainment industry, fast rising Hip hop artiste, Onakoya Adebowale Yunus, otherwise known as D.Wahx, has released his debut video entitled: “Shaye lo”.

Mistura Asunramu-Alao is one of the actresses in the Yoruba speaking movie industry. Lately, she has been missing in action after relocating abroad. In this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, she speaks about life abroad and why she would not quit acting for any other thing. excerpts:

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