(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The founder and creative director of Lagos-based brand Lohije, Gift Raji who won Fashionomics Africa’s $3,000 prize for sustainable fashion, has said that her brand’s emergence as winner of competition is more that money. Fashionomics Africa is an initiative of the African Development Bank to increase Africa’s participation in the global textile […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general elections, popular Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni, has stated that he would never vote for the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) or Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Macaroni, however, didn’t disclose the political party or the candidate he would vote for in the forthcoming election. The comedian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Femi Kuti, has reacted to a trending report saying that he referred to supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as ‘zombies’. According to the report, Kuti during his performance at the Afrika Shrine on Thursday, said: “How can you be Obidient in this chaos? I am […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first-ever documentary on the television reality show, Big Brother Naija, is set to premiere Saturday, August 13, 2022. Femi Falodun, Chief Executive Officer of ID Africa, media consultants for the reality TV show, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Falodun said that the mini-documentary titled ‘BBNaija: the Fame, the Fans, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Embattled Nollywood actor, Moses Armstrong has been Charged with alleged rape, intimidation, conspiracy and supplying of drugs or instruments to procure abortion on Wednesday The four charges were read to Mr Armstrong in a State High Court in Uyo for the first time since he was first arrested on June 13, defense […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede, popularly known as Olaiya Igwe, has gotten a surprise Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV gift from Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo. A trending video, shared by King Westt, shows the moment the former Chairman of Lagos State chapter of NURTW handed over the keys to the Mercedes-Benz GLK to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bright ‘Cyph’ Nwekete, the recently evicted BBNaija season seven housemate, has opened up on his plans outside the reality show. African Examiner recalls that the software developer and Christy O were the first set of housemates to be evicted this season. In a post-show interview with host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the 27-year-old spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian fashion stylist and reality TV star, Toyin Lawani, has lost her baby. The mother of three announced this on her Instagram page on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. “Tnks to everyone who reached out, God bless u all, Losing An unborn child can be the most difficult trauma to deal with, cse […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kwayi Tukura, brother of Beauty, the just disqualified Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, has come under severe criticism on social media after he stated that the reality star “gave the most interesting content on the show.” African Examiner recalls that on Sunday Beauty was disqualified from the show after she received her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Music star, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel has allegedly been arrested by the Tanzanian Police. According to available information, Kizz Daniel was arrested for not showing up at his scheduled concert. The singer was scheduled to perform at the Warehouse, Old Nextdoor Arena in Tanzania on Sunday but did not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, who was abducted alongside her colleague, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi, has opened up concerning her ordeal while in captivity. African Examiner recalls that the actors were kidnaped in Enugu State and released on Wednesday. According to the Actors Guild of Nigeria the kidnappers released the actors because they were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An old video in which popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome aka Alibaba, slammed Nollywood actresses who negatively influence young girls through extravagant lifestyles sponsored by rich older men aka ‘sugar daddies’ has emerged online. Alibaba, in the video presently trending on social media, berated actresses who flaunt questionable wealth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, recently abducted in Enugu State have regained their freedom. The Actors Guild of Nigeria announced their release in a statement signed by its Director of Communication, Monalisa Chinda Coker. Monalisa stated that the kidnappers released the actors because they were “touched by the spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Charly Boy, has hinted that his marriage to his wife of 45 years, Diane Oputa, is on the verge of ending. In a post shared on Twitter, the 72-year-old singer and political advocate stated that the country would be surprised if he told them he’s getting a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Legendary Juju singer Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has lost one of his sons, Olayinka Olalekan Obey-Fabiyi. According to sources, the late Olayinka died on Friday. The 48-yr-old Olayinka was interred on Saturday. . The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report. The death of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zack Orji, actor-filmmaker, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu, will change Nigeria’s economy if he’s elected president in 2023. Orji disclosed this in a monologue where he expressed his support for the presidential candidate ahead of February 2023. According to the filmmaker, the former Lagos State governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has said that the guild cannot set aside funds to pay the ransom of their kidnapped members. Recall that two members of the AGN, Clemson Cornell and Cynthia Okereke, were kidnapped in Enugu, and their kidnappers have demanded a ransom of $100,000. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has stated that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account was cleared on Friday. Rollas, who was giving an update on the alleged kidnap of his members, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell (Agbogidi), stated that the veteran actors are for now, only […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has denied claims that she once dated popular Nigerian pastor, Johnson Suleman. The film star made this know while reacting to a list of female celebrities who have allegedly dated the man of God. She said: “Woke up feeling blissful. Lord thank you for the wonders of my […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cossy Orjiakor, the Nigerian actress, has berated fellow actress, Halima Abubakar who she claimed is “living a lie”. Cossy took to her social media account where she put out a video calling out Halima Abubakar and challenging her to a ring fight. It could be recalled that Orjiakor had gotten widespread backlash […]
