Popular actor, Zack Orji has said that he supports his son, Leo’nel’s music career because he believes that everyone has their different gifts which they must utilise to succeed in life. According to him, he didn’t even try to persuade his son to follow in his footsteps as an actor. In the words of the […]
There is uncertainty over the health condition of ace comedian, Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala, as he was rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, late Monday for age-related ailment. Adejumo’s son, Emmanuel, on Tuesday told our correspondent that his father was taken to the hospital after initial treatment in an Ilesa hospital […]
Singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (D’Banj) who won the maiden MAMA Evolution awards, has dedicated the prestigious prize to his former business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, who is the boss of Mavin Records. The Evolution category is meant for established artistes who have made a huge impact on the African music […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi, Lagos – Arrangements have been concluded for the Koko Master, D banj to mark his 10 years anniversary on stage. The Tongolo crooner who broke up with his longtime friend and label mate, Don Jazzy will tomorrow, Saturday, January 31, 2015 celebrate with friends, families and music stars across the world. D […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi, Lagos – Popular blogger, Linda Ikeji has been asked to tender apology over her mockery Sunday post on the marital status of another famous Nollywod star, Funke Akindele’. Akindele’s marriage with her husband, Adeniyi Johnson, is believed to have broken and subsequently speculated to be having affairs with fellow Nollywood mate, Toyin […]
Although fate may defeat the efforts of virtue to avert misfortune, it cannot deprive us of the power to endure it with equanimity.’ Funke Akindele’s production outfit, Scene One Production in conjunction with Adekaz Production LTD presents a new Yoruba movie titled ‘Sababi Eda(Fate). fully subtitled in English. Sababi Eda depicts the life of a […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Nollywood star, Desmond Eliot; son of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairman, Lagos State, Ladi Ajomale, 10 incumbent lawmakers and others have on Tuesday won the APC House of Assembly primaries conducted in Lagos. Five other incumbent lawmakers in the State House of Assembly, however, lost their primaries and will not be […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi Almost 16 years after the initiative was taken, Felaberation – an annual convergence of music stars, families and lovers of the late Afrobeat icon, Fela Anikulapo kuti, to celebrate his ingenuity, musical creativity, originality and dexterity, this year’s edition was held with some peculiarities. The 2014 Felabration which was the 17th edition […]
Nigerian Music star, D’banj, joined other American celebrities to watch the 2014 MTV Video Music Award in Inglewood, California. U.S. celebrities included Beyonce, Jay Z, J Lo, Kim Kardashian, Chris Brown and Usher. D’banj, who was a special guest of American Rapper, Dr Dre, at the event, wore a dark suit, bow tie, dark shades […]
Nigeria’s hip hop and Yoruba wrapper star, Abolore Akande popular called 9ice’s has expressed interest to venture into politics in his Ogbomoso home stead, Oyo state, South Western Nigeria. Akande, the ‘Gongo Aso’ initiator as posted on his Instagram portal had indicated interest to contest for a seat in the nation’s lower – House of […]
Organizers of the BET Awards 2014 have announced Nigerian stars Tiwa Savage and Ice Prince Zamani as performers for the glamorous event. Two other African acts SA’s Mafikizolo and Ghana’s Sarkodie will join the songstress and rapper. They will all take part of the ‘Music Around the Globe’ presentation. This is the first time international […]
Nigerian actor, Emmanuel Ikubese has emerged second at the 2014 Mr. World contest, held on Sunday in the United Kingdom. African Examiner learntthat Ikubese lost to Mr Denmark, Nicklas Pedersen. He also shared a picture on Instagram of his Most Stylish contestant trophy. The Mr World pageant pits 46 contestants through the talent, sports, multimedia, […]
Nigerian Pop duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, known as P-Square, are currently working on their sixth album. The musical brothers, who recently rode the headlines with stories of their separation, have released photos which shows them actively in a studio, with their elder brother and manager, Jude Okoye, also involved. The photo bore the caption, […]
…His Employers Condemn Attack The kidnappers of Wazobia FM Presenters Akas Baba have demanded N10 million naira ransom, in order to free him, the station management has disclosed. According to a statement sent to African Examiner and signed by Aduratomi Bolade, Head of Stations, Cool FM, Wazobia FM & Nigeria Info Port Harcourt, the kidnappers […]
The searing drama “12 Years a Slave” was named best picture at the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday night. The story of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, won just three awards, but they were all major: best picture, best supporting actress (Lupita Nyong’o) and best adapted screenplay […]
He’s one lover boy actor that has been linked with many ladies, both within and outside the movie industry where he is being respected as a script interpreter After his long-term marriage to actress Fathia crashed like a pack of cards, Saheed has frolicked with many other ladies. The first was Omoh, a UK-based lady […]
The popular comedian Basketmouth has apologised for a Facebook joke he made to highlight the difference between a white girl and an African girl and in which he included rape in the list. The Facebook broadcast was said to have enraged a lot of people and his fans say he takes the joke too far. […]
Mariah Carey is under fire from human rights activists after performing a concert for Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Dos Santos, who has been leader of the country since 1979, allegedly ordered the deaths of journalists and activists who protested his rule. The Human Rights Foundation accuses the diva of taking blood money for […]
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has congratulated Dennis Okike for emerging victorious at the just concluded 10th edition of the Gulder Ultimate Reality Show. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who expressed joy over Okike’s victory thanked him for doing his state proud at the competition. According to […]
Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha Nigerian football legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha presented his wife of 16 years Nkechi Okocha a brand new white Mercedez Benz G-wagon SUV as a 40th birthday present. Okocha threw a lavish birthday party for his wife at the Civic Centre in Lagos. Nkechi was reported to have gone down on her knees to […]
