(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, an online streaming platform, has revealed top 10 exported Amapiano tracks on its streaming line. Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Managing Director for Spotify in Sub-Saharan Africa, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amapiano is a sub-genre of house music that emerged in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Terseer Kiddwaya, the former housemate of Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) reality TV show, has come under severe criticism on social media after he heaped praises on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a “fantastic” election. The African Examiner recalls that on Saturday, INEC ended the last phase of the 2023 general election […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Funke Akindele Deletes Politics-related Posts From Instagram Page The deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has deleted all posts relating to politics and the PDP from her Instagram page , On Monday showed that the posts visible on her page of 15.7 million followers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu better known as Burna Boy will perform in the final of the 2023 UEFA Champions League in Istanbul, Turkey. UEFA revealed this in a statement on its platform on Thursday, saying the Grammy’s award-winner singer will co-headline the competition’s final kick-off show by Pepsi, at the Atatürk […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Singer, Skales, apologised on his wife’s birthday after he referred to her as the devil a few months ago.Skales, making use of his Instagram account apologised to his wife and begged for her forgiveness for his recent public outbursts. The African Examiner recalls that Skales released a song in November last year […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A film entitled, “All Quiet On The Western Front”, directed by Villa Aurora Alumnus, Edward Berger has won an astounding four Oscars at the 95th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. The ceremony which was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, is aimed honoring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has reacted to the controversial issue surrounding Cubana Chief Priest and his alleged Kenyan side chick. The African Examiner recalls that anonymous blogger Gistlover claimed that the Kenyan lady reached out to her and claimed to have a child for the celebrity barman. This development has sparked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, says that lovers of former President Olusegun Obasanjo are oppressors and they must end up in hell. Seun made this assertion when he uploaded a video lamenting the corruption and manipulation of Nigeria’s natural resources for selfish interest as he pointed out that Obasanjo’s administration was the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spotify, an online streaming platform, held its 2023 “Stream On” programme, unveiling features and tools to build career of artistes, podcasters and music creators. Daniel EK, Spotify’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), during the virtual programme said this was necessary to aid deeper and long-lasting connections between music creators and listeners across the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele, has called on Lagosians to vote for Abdul-Azeez Adediran and herself, as their next Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Saturday. The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page to solicit for votes, assured Lagos residents of high level productivity and boosting of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up concerning the effects of her dad’s death on her. Omotola, speaking in an exclusive interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, stated that she never had the chance to develop a close relationship with her late father adding that before his death, she barely even […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has refuted claims that she is romantically involved with Rema. In a recent interview with Kiss FM, the singer stated that she is just being informed about the rumour. “I haven’t heard that before,” she said. When asked to confirm if it’s true, Ayra Starr said Rema is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The parents of popular rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have mourned the untimely death of their son in an emotional tribute. The African Examiner writes that AKA was shot dead with his bodyguard at a popular night spot in Florida Road, Durban last night, February 10, 2023. In the official statement, Tony and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Adedamola ‘Adeherself‘ Adewale, the skit maker, for alleged N7.9 million internet fraud. EFCC had in 2020 arraigned the social media influencer for alleged internet fraud. She was later released after meeting her bail conditions. In the latest judgment delivered on Wednesday, the comedienne […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The mother of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, is dead. Her death was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Funke’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele. The statement read: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty, that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that controversial blogger, Linda Ikeji, produced a movie concerning the Aluu four incident that happened in Port-Harcourt on October 5, 2012. The African Examiner writes that Linda Ikeji’s movie, titled “ Dark October” reminisced about the incident that happened at the University of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that ex-BBNaija housemate, Nengi, is identifying herself as having OCD. Trouble began after the reality star disclosed on her Twitter page that she suffers from OCD which has made her get up at 3 a.m. to clean her kitchen. “My ocd got me […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna, has announced the death of his mother. Ogbonna took to his Instagram account on Saturday to upload a video collage of his mother following her death. The African Examiner recalls that the actor had stated ealier ago on social media that he had lost someone close to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 star, Angel Agnes Smith has berated popular On-Air Personality, OAP, Nedu Wazobia who alleged that most ladies audition for the reality show to find new customers. Angel tagged the radio host as ‘toto plaintiff’ for degrading women on the Big Brother reality show. The African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, Abovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has said skit-making is not a threat to stand-up comedy. In an exclusive chat with Midweek Entertainment, Bovi said before the advent of social media, skit-making was used to promote stand-up comedy shows, adding that it made no sense for […]
