(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alleged plans to release Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha have drawn the wrath of Nigerians. African Examiner gathered that the 48-year-old actor was apprehended for allegedly defiling a minor. Since the news surfaced online, several Yoruba entertainers have expressed conflicting views on the matter. While some appeared sympathetic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Men’s Club (TMC), Africa’s highly anticipated online series powered by the United Bank for Africa’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, REDTV, has emerged the winner of Gage’s Awards’ Web Series of the Year 2020. Following a thorough audit by the organisers of the awards, TMC which was nominated alongside four other popular […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a minor. African Examiner gathered that a closed-circuit television installed in the victim’s home captured Omiyinka allegedly molesting the victim while her mother was not at home. It was learnt […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police has come under criticism after a viral picture of former Big Brother Naija, Terseer Kiddwaya, better known as Kiddwaya with its officers emerged online. The reality star shared pictures on Wednesday on his Instagram account where he had about four police officers carrying guns as escorts. Many Nigerians on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress Mary Njoku says African men are not doing their wives or kids’ mums a favour when they pay their bills. The renowned actress, who is married to iROKO TV boss, Jason Njoku, took to her Instagram handle @maryremmynjoku to make this statement. Mar Njoku (pictured) said that marriage was built […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nigerian rapper and hip hop recording artiste, Tobechukkwu Ejiofor a.k.a IllBliss has released a video documentary ‘The Hero’s Walk,’ spotlighting the Igbo apprenticeship system. The rapper took to his official Twitter account @illblissgoretti on Thursday to share the video. He wrote, “The Hero’ Walk by Hero Lager is a documentary on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has slated the 12th Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF), from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk in Jos on Sunday. Etuk said that entries would be opened to all interested film makers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular beat maker, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he got married 18 years ago to an American model and writer, Michelle, but got divorced two years after. The Mavin boss posted his wedding picture, which showed the couple in a warm embrace on his verified Instagram account and explained that he got […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Toyin Lawani a Fashion artist, has lashed back at critics condemning her of the vulgar nun outfit. The fashionista sparked outrage over her controversial dress for the premiere of ‘Prophetess‘, a movie by Niyi Akinmolayan. Many critics who took to social media , professed the outfit as an slight to Christianity […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Actress, Jaiye Kuti, has said that she was surprised when she heard the viral rumour that she was married to a popular fuji artiste, Wasiu Alabi, aka Pasuma. Kuti made this known as a guest at Inspire Nigeria Summit, a virtual summit held to motivate young Nigerians. Reacting to the rumours being […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – French actress Corinne Masiero stripped naked on stage during a scaled-back Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris to protest the government’s months-long closure of theatres and cinemas during the coronavirus pandemic. She had “no culture no future” written on her chest and “give us art back Jean” on her back, in a message […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerian actors on Thursday mourned the late actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Daba, who died Wednesday, March 3, during a protracted illness. The actors took to their Instagram pages to pay tributes to the late thespian who had contributed meaningfully to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Actor Saheed Balogun said: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called on parents to instill African cultures and values in their children and wards, to make them become responsible adults. Runsewe gave the advice on Sunday in Abuja. He admonished parents to always provide guidance to their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Television talk show host Larry King has reportedly died early Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 87 years old. According to reports Larry King died at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19. It was however not announced whether the virus contributed to his death. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabweans fear they will not be able to vote for their “daughter of the soil” at the 5th Miss Africa Calabar pageant to be held in Nigeria because of lack of a proper currency as organisers require voters to use Credit or Visa Cards to cast ballots. Zimbabwe does not have its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Michael Jackson’s famous 2,700-acre Southern California ranch has been sold for 22 million dollars to billionaire Ron Burkle, The Wall Street Journal reported. Burkle, who Forbes estimates is worth 1.5 billion dollars, was a friend of Jackson, who helped manage his money in the mid-2000s, according to the Journal. He is also co-owner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Ugandan singer turned politician, Bobi Wine, has berated the Ugandan government for the arrest of Nigerian musician, Omah Lay saying that the arrest is an “act of shame by a corrupt regime operating double standards”. African Examiner reports that Uganda police on Sunday had arrested Omah Lay alongside fellow singer, Tems […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s first feature-length animation film, Ladybuckit and the Motley Mopsters (LBMM), is set for release on Dec. 11. Its promoters, Hot Ticket Productions, said in a statement in Lagos on Saturday that the animated film was valued at about $1 million. Blessing Amidu, Chief Executive Officer of Hot Ticket Productions, said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat musician and activist, has stated that the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protest is no longer about the banning of Special Anti-Robbery Squad and reformation of the police as the protests have gone beyond that. Seun stated that it was necessary the government listen to the demands of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, on Thursday has berated the Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State for gifting winner of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija Lockdown edition, Laycon a bungalow and N5 million cash. The governor had gifted Moshood Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba aka Laycon, the sum of N5m, a […]
