(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Jim Iyke, has expressed disappointment over the removal of the thriller drama movie titled, “Light in the Dark” from YouTube. The renowned actor, who took to his social media platforms in a video clip to announce the film’s removal from YouTube, said it was due to a scene […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has opened up on how he rejected a N7 billion record deal in 1995. In a video that has gone viral, Percy Paul in an interview with Emmanuel Iren, reminisced on how he was at the top of his ministry and success in the industry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has commended Plateau over its role in the development of the Nigerian film industry. The Guild gave the commendation during the state’s Chapter Elections, which held on Tuesday in Jos, to bring in a new set of leaders for the body in Plateau. Mr Abubakar Yakubu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has made amends with his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and promised to purchase a house for him and as well cover his medical expenses. Reports say Odunsi made this known in a new video released online, confirming that his son has reached out to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Queeneth Hilbert made the allegation in video on social media as she threatened to physically assault Etiko if she visits Asaba, the Delta state capital. Hilbert’s statement is coming after Etiko unfollowed her on social media and furious with the development, Hilbert alleged that the trail of betrayals had finally caught up […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The capture of Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, on the cover of Dazed Magazine for the second time has attracted global attention. In this new edition, the renowned singer delved into his creativity, highlighting the ancestral influences that have shaped his sound and artistry. The 24-year-old, who posed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The rumours that the Chief justice of Rivers State, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, is set to go for a one-year vacation and has caused uproar among netizens on X. The African Examiner writes that Rivers State has been engulfed in political crisis after Governor Simi Fubara fell out with his erstwhile […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, has filed a lawsuit against social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) for alleged defamation. It is worth recalling that a few months back, VDM, in a series of Instagram post, accused Chinwo of diverting funds from shows without remitting to her former […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, has stated that Joseph Aloba, her father-in-law, knows that Liam, her son with Mohbad, is truly his grandchild. Omowunmi, in an interview with BBC Pidgin stated that Aloba is “100% sure” of Liam’s paternity. According to her, she […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After almost two years after the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, his wife, Wunmi, has stated that she has yet to find closure as the remains of her husband is still in the mortuary. Wunmi, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, lamented that there is no burial […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – embattled singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department at Yaba, reports say. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to a Journalist in a text on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The family of popular Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2face, has petitioned the Department of State Services concerning his whereabouts, declaring him missing. This was contained in a petition signed by their lawyer, Wilson Anuge, dated February 7, the Idibia family stated that the singer had been missing since 10 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, The Headies, has announced its highly anticipated 17th edition of the awards, marking a return after a year’s hiatus. The list released on Wednesday features an array of both local and international artists who have been recognised for their contribution to the music scene in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former housemate on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Nengi Hampson, has refuted claims that she is pregnant with a child fathered by a Nigerian governor. The African Examiner writes that there were rumours that the 27-year-old reality TV star had given birth with a 65-year-old governor and had even become his fifth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga, better known as ‘Igbudu’ is dead. The death of Columbus Irisoanga was announced by his colleague, Hilda Dokubo, in a post on Instagram. Hilda Dokubo, who also doubles as a politician, stated that the death of the actor is a heavy one for the University of Port […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Tems, has won the 67th Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance. The awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. Tems clinched the award with her love song “Love Me Jeje”, defeating “Tomorrow” by Yemi Alade, MMS ” by Asake featuring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Headies, Nigeria’s biggest music award, is set to return home with the hosting of two separate editions of the annual show in 2025, its organisers have said. In a video shared on Headie’s X page, Ayo Animashuan, founder of The Headies, said the 17th edition of the award would take place […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, 2Baba, has confirmed his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. The African Examiner writes that 2Baba in a now-deleted Instagram post disclosed that he and Annie had been separated for a while and was filing for divorce. However, a few minutes after the post, the “African Queen” hitmaker stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actress, Ini Edo, has opened up about her journey with infertility, saying that she has had over six miscarriages and failed IVF procedures. Speaking in a recent episode of the reality TV series ‘Young, Famous and African,’ the 42-year-old actress stated that she got married at 26 thinking that she […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security grounds came into effect. TikTok credited President-elect Donald Trump, who retakes power on Monday, for making the reversal possible — though the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden had […]
