Sunday, 23 October 2016

Secret behind my gery hair---Tolu Obey

Tolu Obey-Fabiyi is the only child that takes after his father, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi as a musician. The musician, who is also the current treasurer of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), in this  interview with SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on the pressure that comes with stepping into his father’s shoes.

Fans criticisms help my songs, Simi reveals

Simisola Ogunleye, popularly known as ‘Simi’, has said that criticisms from fans have made her to improve on her career as a musician.

PMAN bonds with Ministry of Information and Culture to fight piracy

The newly elected executive of the Performing Musicians Employers Association (PMAN), led by its president, Pretty Okafor, has announced its partnership with the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to fight and curb the menace of piracy as well as develop creativity in the industry.

Oritsefemi to set Lagos agog Nov 1 for album launch

Ekele Majemite, popularly known as Oritsefemi, who is currently putting finishing touches to new album entitled ‘Corporate Miscreant’, has picked November 1 for his album launch.

Oreofe Williams proffers solution to psychological problems with new movie ‘Orisa Mimo’

Popular faith-based film maker, Oreofe Williams, otherwise known as Awo Jesu, who recently completed his new work entitled: ‘Orisa Mimo’, has revealed that the movie was produced to address psychological ailments, especially Bipolar Disorder, among humans.

Malaika light up London with new album ‘Original’

Fuji artiste, Sulaimon Alao, better known as Malaika, stormed the city of London to launch his 23rd album entitled: “Original”, an event organised by his fans abroad.

Aramide warms up for new album

Singer, Aramide is finally ready to release her album. The album,  Aramide revealed, is one she has been working on for a long time.

Sunday, 9 October 2016

Why I love to always play motherly role —Jaye Kuti

Actress, Jaiye Kuti,  has wormed herself into the hearts of many lovers of Yoruba and English movies. Kuti, an astute producer and entrepreneur, speaks with SEYI SOKOYA, she speaks on her acting career.

Actor, Femi Adebayo's quiet wedding turns carnival in Lagos


The Nikkah wedding between the Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Culture and Tourism and actor, Femi Adebayo and his new wife, Omotayo Maimunat Sanusi which was planned to be a quiet have turned to be a carnival-like ceremony, as stakeholders in the entertainment industry, colleagues and other dignitaries have stormed the venue, took place at Maryland, Ikeja Lagos State today.

Nobody should worry about me —Baba Suwe

As controversies over the state of health of comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, otherwise known as Baba Suwe continue unabated, the veteran actor has come out to clear the air on the misconceptions over his health, which was said to have deteriorated.

Jimmy Jatt reunites with Terry G at Jimmy’s Jump Off

The Lagos Mainland edition of DJ Jimmy Jatt’s concert tagged Jimmy’s Jump Off has left a mammoth crowd of lovers with unforgettable memories.

Pretty Okafor, Sunny Neji, Obey become PMAN exco

Musicians Pretty Okafor, Sunny Neji, Zaaky Azaay, Tolu Obey-Fabiyi, among others, have emerged the new executives of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN).

Jide Kosoko frowned at indiscipline among actors

The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) said it would continue to emphasise the need for its members to stay disciplined to enhance the growth of the entertainment industry.
Prince Jide Kosoko, a renowned thespian and member of TAMPAN’s Board of Trustees, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos last Thursday.

Friday, 7 October 2016

I don’t want to be a one-hit wonder —Rore


Fast rising Afro-Pop and Soul/RnB artiste, Kikiope Oluwarore, popularly known as Rore , is an up-and-coming musician poised to make a landmark in the entertainment industry through her style of music. The graduate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Ibadan, in this interview with SEYI SOKOYA, speaks on her passion for music and her vision. Excerpts:

Monday, 3 October 2016

Actor, Ibrahim Chatta finally marries 3rd wife


The wedding ceremony between popular Yoruba version movie industry, Ibrahim Chatta and his newly weeded wife, Laide, otherwise known as Lizzie Berry, has confirmed that the wedding is not a rumour.

SLK Mr Fabu returns from SA with new video

Lawal Bolaji, otherwise known as ‘SLK Mr Fabu’ who took a break from his music career for a greener pasture in South Africa, is back to his home country, Nigeria with a bang.

When Sunny Ade, 2Face, others get royal blessings from Ooni of Ife

History was made in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Wednesday when King Sunny Ade, 2Face, Mega 99, Femi Solar, Dele Bravo, Princess Ifemide and other artistes recieved royal blessings from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.