(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian transgender, Daniel Anthony Nsikan, aka Jay Boogie, has stated that he wished for death after he suffered complications after a botched cosmetic surgery. Jay Boogie made this revelation concerning his health condition in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo saying that his health got bad to the point that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is not happy with Mohad’s father, Aloba and expressing her sadness she took to her social media account on Thursday saying that the father of the late singer should concentrate on the issue at hand instead of chasing frivolities. Dikeh, posting a picture of the late singer, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media are not finding it funny with the decision of a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State for inviting Fuji singer, Pasuma, and street-hop artiste, Portable, to its praise night event. The African Examiner writes that on Wednesday, a flyer emerged for the event […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has berated Turkish Airlines for not showing any Nigerian movie in her 40 hour flight. Omotola accused the airline of discriminating against African travelers. Taking to her Instagram account on Wednesday, Omotola stated that during her long flight, only movies from Turkey, Asia, Bollywood, Hollywood and Middle […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – American rapper, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, popularly known as Snoop Dogg, on Thursday announced his decision to quit smoking. He took to his Instagram page to announce the major change to his lifestyle. “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoking. Please respect my privacy at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, is dead. The 28-year-old artiste died on Tuesday evening, two years after battling with an unknown ailment. This was disclosed in a statement by his management via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The highly anticipated second season of the Showmax Original telenovela, ‘Wura’, will premiere on Dec. 4, with four new episodes every week from Monday to Thursday. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, said that the season 2 would premiere following a successful first season that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singers, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide have all been selected for the 66th Grammy Awards. The African Examiner writes that Grammy-winning singer; Burna Boy got a total of four while Davido, in his first nomination, got three nominations. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination respectively. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, says that he does not see the connection between killing people for rituals and making money. Kanayo O Kanayo disclosed this when he recently appeared as a guest speaker at Ikenga Online’s November 2023 Town Hall Meeting when he discussed the topic “Rituals, Riches, and Realities: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mrs Omowunmi Aloba, wife of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), on Tuesday told a coroner’s court that she used to relate well with her father-in-law,Mr Joseph Aloba, and that both of them were very close. Omowunmi,however,said her relationship with him went awry shortly after she gave birth to her son,Liam. She […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Detained Nigerian Singer, Azeez Fashola, a.k.a Naira Marley and his Associate Sam Larry have filed a N40 million breach of fundamental human rights suit before a Lagos High Court, Igbosere. Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN), who filed the suit on behalf of his clients, is suing the Nigeria Police for breach of his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have said that four music stars will thrill attendees at this year’s edition of the ceremony holding on Oct. 29 in Lagos. Kingsley James, AMAA 2023 Technical Head, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to him, Kingsley Okonkwo , […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned singer, Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name, Naira Marley, to appear before it. This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld. The House, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, has disclosed that he thought of switching to Islam at some point even though he was born into a Christian home. Omah Lay disclosed this in a recent interview with Wunmi Bello as he stated that he doesn’t care anymore concerning religion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Disc Jockey (DJ) Ajisegiri Ayobami, on Wednesday, told a Lagos Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad died after he was administered an injection by a nurse. Ayobami, who claimed that he was with him on the day he died, also testified that Mohbad […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that controversial actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked social media reactions. The African Examiner recalls that Dikeh was a running mate to the gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the last […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that help has finally come for bedridden Nollywood actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, as the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation announced that it has cleared his medical expenses has caused confusion among some netizens on social media. The African Examiner recalls that Mr Ibu in a video on his 62nd […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC) has selected the Sundance Festival award-winning film “Mami Wata” as a contender for the 96th Academy Awards’ International Feature Film (IFF) category. Already, the selection has garnered overwhelming support from the Nigerian movies industry and movie lovers. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism in Anambra says the state will hold the largest and most colourful new yam (Iri Ji) festival on oct.21. Onyenji, who spoke to the newsmen in Awka on Thursday, said the festival would hold at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka with Igwe Alfred […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, his Honour, Emmanuel Iyanna, has restrained on-air-personality mister Kayode Oladotun popularly known as Do2dtun, from posting defamatory posts against singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, also known as D’banj, on social media or any other platform. D’banj through one of his lawyer, Toheeb Lawal, had […]
