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Fans Respond As Omah Lay Shares Cryptic Post

– Omay Lay By Bunmi Onakan  Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, popular as Omah Lay has left tongues wagging after he shared a cryptic post on Tuesday. Omah Lay is credited for singing soulful songs that resonate in the minds of his audience. In 2022, the singer opened up about his battle with depression while working on his self-titled first album, ‘Boy Alone’. The singer… []

“I don’t go to church. Na juju me I dey do.”- Seun Kuti Declares

– Seun Kuti By Adeola Idris  Son of late Afrobeat creator, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti has asserted that his family started the Anglican Church in Nigeria. Metropolix Online found out that Kuti’s great-grandfather and grandfather, Josiah Ransome-Kuti and Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, respectively, were ministers in the Anglican church in the Nigerian colonial era. The Grammy nominee, however, noted that despite his family’s role… []

Pepsi Partners Empire Record Label To Launch Music Academy

– Pepsi Music Academy By Bunmi Onakan  Pepsi Nigeria has partnered with record label, EMPIRE, to float Pepsi Music Academy (PMA) for the development of the industry in the country.The announcement was made yesterday by General Manager, Marketing, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Segun Ogunleye, at a press conference in Lagos. According to him, PMA would cater for discovery and incubation of talents across various facets of… []

Mohbad: Toxicology On Singer’s Body Ongoing In US – Coroner

– Mohbad By Bunmi Onakan  The Lagos Coroner Court has stated that the most crucial aspect of an autopsy to determine the cause of the late singer Mohbad’s death is being conducted in the United States of America (USA). O. Akinde, the state counsel on Wednesday told the Coroner Magistrate, Adetayo Shotobi, that the autopsy into the external body of the deceased had been completed…. []

Obituary Post Deleted On Oladips Instagram Page, New Video Posted

– Oladips By Adeola Idris  Nigerian singer Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, who allegedly faked his death has finally deleted the obituary post on his Instagram page, the post was deleted on Thursday. A new video showing Oladips vibing to a song from his new album, Superhero Adugbo has, however, been posted on the Instagram page. News surfaced on November 11 that the rapper had died… []

I Dedicate All My Awards To My Numerous Fans – Banjohifi As He Picks Eminent Personality Of The Year Award

– Banjohifi By Adegboyega Johnson  Still basking in the euphoria of his award as Outstanding And Innovative Artiste of The Year at Prestige Excellence Award on November 12th, multi talented Europe based singer, Banjohifi was once again honoured with Eminent Personality Of The Year Award (Entertainment and Entrepreneurship) by The Message Int’l Magazine. It was a double celebration within one week as the Escobar crooner… []

“You are a pride for Nollywood”- Yomi Fabiyi Showers Praises On Kunle Afod’s Daughter Who Serves In The U.S Air Force

– Actor, Kunle Afod and daughter, Angel in military uniform, Yomi Fabiyi  By Bunmi Onakan Acclaimed activist and Nollywood human rights defender, Yomi Fabiyi has showered praises on Angel Oyinkansola, daughter of fellow actor, Kunle Afod who serves in the U.S. Air Force. In a heartfelt post, Yomi Fabiyi commended her for becoming a source of pride for Nollywood. He celebrated her achievements with admiration… []

Another Nigerian Popular Actor Is Dead

– Aminu Bono By Bunmi Onakan  The death of a popular Kannywood actor and director, Aminu Bono has been announced. The actor’s colleague, Babangida Bangis, revealed that Bono died on Monday evening. Bangis said the filmmaker “collapsed” and was taken to the hospital where the doctors confirmed his death. He further stated that the deceased would be buried on Tuesday according to Muslim rites. Bangis… []

Juju Highlife Maestro, K-Melody Releases New Video To Celebrate Davido On His Birthday (Video)

– K-Melody By Adeola Idris Every November 21st is a special day in the life of David Adeleke aka Davido. And reigning Juju/highlife music singer, K-Melody has taken it upon himself to appreciate one of the biggest hip-hop artistes in Nigeria. In a 4mins 8seconds video, K-Melody eulogized Davido and showered encomiums on him as God’s sent to the music industry. “When one is good,… []

Actress Wunmi Ajiboye Finally Speaks On The Alleged Love Affair With MC Oluomo

– MC Oluomo, Wunmi Ajiboye  By Bunmi Onakan  Amid allegation of having a secret affair with popular union leader, Musiliu Akinsanya who is popularly known as MC Oluomo, Nollywood actress and estranged wife of actor Segun Ogungbe, Wunmi Ajiboye has come out boldly to explain and shed more light to the alleged affair between her and MC Oluomo. “I retract my post and the video… []

“It Hurts When Bolanle Ninalowo Refused To Kiss Me” -Nollywood Actress, Zainab Bakare Recounts

– Bolanle Ninalowo, Bakare Zainab By Bunmi Onakan  Nollywood actress, Bakare Zainab would not forget in a jiffy the experience she had with her senior colleague, Bolanle Ninalowo. In an interview with her colleague, Biola Bayo on Talk To B show, she opened up on how she was turned down by Bolanle because she wasn’t an A-list actress. According to her, they were on the… []

“She Is My Spec And I Love Her For These Reasons…” – VeryDarkMan Declares Love For Yemi Alade 

– Yemi Alade, VeryDarkMan  By Bunmi Onakan  Controversial new internet sensation, VeryDarkBlackMan recently declared on Instagram when and a fan asked which female artiste he likes the most in Nigeria and without a second thought, he mentioned Yemi Alade. The human rights activist stated that he has ways loved Yemi Alade since her hit song “Johnny” and after following up her career for over a… []

Fuji Star, Saheed Osupa Graduates From UI At 54

– Saheed Osupa in the midst of other graduates By Adeola Idris  Popular fuji musician Akorede Babatunde Okunola, better known as Saheed Osupa, has graduated from the University of Ibadan (UI). Osupa graduated on Wednesday from the Department of Political Science with second class upper at age 54. Celebrating his achievement on his official Instagram page, the singer announced that the general public should take… []

Organisers Release 2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out

By Bunmi Onakan  Olakiitan Adetutu Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Gbolahan Adetayo Media Network, the brain behind the prestigious Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has finally unveiled the much anxiously awaited nominees list for the 2023 Yoruba Movie Gist Awards. The biggest award ceremony in the Yoruba movie industry, is set up to reward hardwork and diligence among both the onscreen and off-screen movers and shakers… []

Mr. Ibu Facing Another Battle Amid Health Challenge

– Mr. Ibu’s wife, Stella Marris, Mr. Ibu on sick bed and adopted daughter, Jasmine By Bunmi Onakan  Another internal battle has erupted in the home of comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, despite his present health challenge. As the actor struggles with his health, his family also grapples with a financial rift as he has to deal with an internal crisis… []

“Gistlover Blog Is A Syndicate” Yomi Fabiyi Spills, Exposes Iyabo Ojo’s Link

– Yomi Fabiyi, Iyabo Ojo By Bunmi Onakan  Outspoken Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has dropped some bombshells on the anonymous blog, Gistlover, which has become popular for constantly exposing celebrities. In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, Yomi claimed that the Gistlover blog is a syndicate because it doesn’t have one IP, to make it difficult for anyone to track it. He claimed two… []

Jubilations As Banjohifi Grabs Outstanding And Innovative Artiste Of The Year Award

– Banjohifi  By Bunmi Onakan  Talented Afro hip-hop singer, and President of Hifi Entertainment, Banjohifi has again added another feather to his many feats as the Europe based crooner on Sunday, 12th November was honoured with Outstanding And Innovative Artiste Of The Year at Prestige Excellence Award. The epoch making award ceremony which had top notchers from different walks of life was held at Civic… []

Wizkid Picture Becomes First From Nigeria To Win British Photography Award

– Wizkid By Adeola Idris  Wizkid’s Picture At Glastonbury Festival Wins Event Category Award. The picture of Nigerian multi-award-winning Afrobeats singer Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has won the “Event Category Award” at the 2023 British Photography Awards held in London. Wizkid’s iconic performance picture at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival which was captured by a London resident freelance photographer and graphic designer Nick Haill… []

“I Warned Mohbad Not To Sign Record Deal With Naira Marley” – Mohbad’s Wife, Wunmi

  – Naira Marley, Wunmi and late husband, Mohbad By Adeola Idris Wife of late singer, Wunmi Aloba has come out to further say what she knew about the relationship between Naira Marley and her late husband, Mohbad. In this revelation, Wunmi narrated how she met Naira Marley through Mohbad and how the late artiste left the Marlian Record without a penny. “I met Naira… []

Grammy Nominations: Presidency Congratulates Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Others

– Grammy Awards nominees; Burna Boy, Davido, Ashake By Adeola Idris  The Presidency has congratulated Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr for their Grammy nominations. Reports has it that the quintet received nominations in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category on the 66th Grammy nominations list released on Friday November 10, 2023. Burna Boy secured nominations in three additional categories:… []