Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State shocked guests at the traditional wedding of the Nigerian hip pop sensation on Friday when he announced a gift of two brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to the musician and his wife, Annie Macaulay. At the event in Eket, Mr. Akpabio also announced that the state would bankroll [...]
News of the death of the sensational artiste, who was a housemate at the Big Brother Africa (BBA) in 2012, broke on Thursday night, throwing the Nigerian entertainment world and the larger public into mourning. Although details of the cause of the reported death were sketchy as at Press time, reports indicated that she died [...]
The Igbo cultural carnival, held from Dec. 29 to Jan. 1, in Uturu, Abia gulped more than N50 million, the initiator, Dr Greg Ibe, has said. Ibe disclosed this on Friday in an interview at Uturu, Abia. According to him, the amount covered transportation, accommodation, feeding and other logistics for troupes that attended the festival. [...]
It was a sad day in the movie industry, as actors and actresses gathered on Friday in tears and sorrow to pay tributes to the late veteran actor, Enebili Elebuwa, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Lafiaji, Lagos Island. The parish priest, Monsignor Gabriel Osu, in his speech, appealed to the Federal Government to create sustainable [...]
Another tragedy has just hit Nollywood; one of the finest actresses, Bisi Komolafe is said to have died yesterday night at UCH, Ibadan. The cause of her death according to report is that she had complications with her four months pregnancy which resulted in a miscarriage. More updates soon – Nigeriafilms
The controversy-loving actress says she set out to have fun with music but has since decided to make an album which will be due for release soon. In her usual manner, Miss Dike did not seem bothered about acceptability, ‘I really wanna take music far because I know y’all are going to listen’, she says. [...]
It looks like Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has found love again. The mother-of-two was recently spotted at the 2012 MODE MEN awards wearing what looked like an engagement ring, causing a buzz in the media. In reaction, the mother of two confirmed it was an engagement ring but refused to give further information. ‘Yes, I [...]
Dancing sensation Amarachi Uyanne has emerged the winner of the N10 million grand prize of the Nigeria’s Got Talent Season One reality show sponsored by leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria. She won through a public voting process independently managed by Forbes Limited. Amarachi, who was unveiled at the weekend at the grand finale of the [...]
Iyana’s hit-track, Kukere has broken the record for highest download for a single caller ring back tune in Nigeria with downloads by 3 million subscribers across Nigeria in just a few months. Nigeria’s leading mobile services and download platform, MTECH announced this on Thursday, when Iyana was presented with a cheque-with an undisclosed amount for [...]
Few days after popular actors, Akin Ogungbe and Pete Eneh died, another tragedy has struck in the Nigerian motion picture industry, globally known as Nollywood, as another actor Enebeli Elebuwa has been confirmed dead. The veteran actor died in the early hours of Wednesday, at an Indian Hospital after a protracted battle with stroke. Towards [...]
Victor Osuagwu and Roseline have been together for 13 years and have four children together but they didn’t really officially get married, though he paid her dowry a while back, and rumours are that there might have been a court wedding. They’ve decided to make their union official, as they will be getting married this [...]
After 28 days of non-stop excitement, action, emotions and intrigues, Paschal Eronmose Ojezele has emerged winner of the reality show, Gulder Ultimate Search 9. The 24-year-old was last night, Saturday November 17, 2012 crowned winner narrowly edging out Onyinye Udodi who was the last female contestant standing in the highly competetive competition. The Gate Keeper’s [...]
The 2012 edition of MOBO Award-an award set to honour Music Of Black Origin (MOBO)-held at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, over the weekend. The 31 year old artiste was nominated alongside some of Africa’s finest artistes such as Amadou & Mariam, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, Sarkodie, Fally Ipupa, Fatoumata Diawara, P-Square, Spoek Mathambo [...]
Busty Nollywood actress, singer and dancer, Cossy Orjiakor, we love to refer to as ‘Commotion Cossy’ is in the news again. This time, it is not about flaunting her voluptuous boobs before the cameras or getting some hapless young men drooling with fantasy with a show of laps and cleavages, this time, the sexy MamaGamma [...]
The semi- finals of the wave-making Nigeria’s Got Talent Show, sponsored by Airtel Nigeria, has propped up 50 top contestants. The Semi-finalists emerged after scaling through a post-audition assessment which proved to be a daunting task for celebrity judges Dan Foster, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal and Yibo Koko due to the abundance of talents on display. Teenage [...]
After an amazing second season that saw the crowning of Mercy Chinwo as the current Nigerian Idol, the global music phenomenon returns for a third season and steps it up with Afrobeat Legend Femi Kuti as judge. “It’s a whole new package and cycle this season,” said Tiwa Medubi, the Project Manager. “We keep bringing [...]
ALL is set for the first ever collaboration from 2face and D’banj. Last week, 2face and D’banj disclosed that a video has already been shot for the Don Jazzy-produced song titled ‘Feeling good.’ They then went on to sing some snippets, raising anticipation for its release. The development is sure a good one for Nigerian [...]
Following accusations that D’banj is a member of the world’s most powerful secret society, Illuminati, the Kokomaster has now come out to clear the air. He denied being a member of Illuminati, and claimed that the relationship he had with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music, is nothing but an official one. He made this open declaration [...]
ollywood’s talented actor Chidi Mokeme returns to the stage as the anchor of the popular Television reality show – Guilder Ultimate Search. The decision to bring back the first anchor of the show after nine years was announced at a selection party held at the Eko Hotel and Suits, also revealing the 12 finalists. The [...]
Super Eagles and Chelsea FC midfielder, John Mikel Obi has never hidden his love for music. It is practically seen whenever the footballer is not on the field of play for both his country and club, he listens to music from his devices with his headphone. The Jos, Plateau State-bred footballer has taken his love [...]
Ayobami Ayoola Ayolola also known as AYO is the winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 5. The first runner-up is Marvellous, second runner-up Adetoun and third runner-up Ella. Ayobami contested last year at Nigerian Idol and he made it to the final 12 but he was evicted in the first round of the [...]
A new tenure has emerged in the Actors’ Guild National Electoral Commission (AGNEC) as they just announced that Emeka Rollas is the new national president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria. He was said to have defeated former beauty queen and actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima with 81 votes to 76.
One of the most anticipated video in the Nigerian musical circles is finally out. Innocent “Tu Face” Idibia’s “Ihe ne me”, a track on his newly released album, now has a video. The unique and colorful video was produced by Clarence Peters under the auspices of Hypertek productions. With a cameo appearance from W4, “Ihe [...]
The future of Nigeria’s motion picture industry got a boost over the weekend with the matriculation of 43 students by the National Film Institute, Jos. The matriculation, a requirement for students of tertiary institutions, was jointly conducted by the National Film Institutes Jos and the University of Jos, both in Plateau State. The National Film [...]
IT was an all-star affair at the Legend Real Deal Nite, which held recently. The highly energetic entertainer, Terry G, was in his usual ginger elements at the concert. The ‘Akpako Master’ got the audience jumping on their feet as he thrilled them to his hit songs and characteristic energetic dance performances. Eastern singing sensation, [...]
