Entertainment Roundup: OJB’s last attempt to save his life | Wizkid’s flamboyant video shoot | More Stories

How to take advantage of the Blue Button on your DStv remote and Catch Up

If you’re a Compact or Compact Plus subscriber using an Explora decoder, then I’m about to reveal to you, one of the greatest secrets of all time: The Legend of the Blue Button! Until recently, the blue button on your remote was one that you never really bother with but now that its secret has... Read More

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Ventures Platform launches Innovation hub in Abuja (PHOTOS)

On Friday 3rd of June, Ventures platform (VP), an innovation hub that serves as a community and Launchpad for technology innovators solving some of the most challenging problems on the African continent was officially launched in Abuja. VP is a carefully curated hub where tech-enthusiasts, freelancers, start-up entrepreneurs, and professionals on the go, who share... Read More

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The 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature calls for entries

Etisalat has announced its call for entries to the 2016 edition of the Pan-African Prize, Etisalat Prize for Literature. This is coming just a few months after the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fiston Mwanza Mujila won the 2015 edition of the Prize with his first novel, Tram 83. Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher,... Read More

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Wizkid smokes blunt during video shoot with Tinie Tempah (PHOTOS)

After touring Europe with Chris Brown, Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Wizkid alongside British/Nigerian rapper, Tinie Tempah have hit the Caribbean for a holiday/work trip. The pair are in Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican Republic for a video shoot and in one of the photos, we spotted what appears to be a blunt in Wizkid’s hand – which is not his... Read More

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OJB was to sell his house today… to pay for surgery abroad [DETAILS]

The late OJB Jezreel had made plans to sell his Surulere home to gather funds for another surgery abroad, NET reports. The entertainment website spoke to its sources who claimed the artiste was secretly preparing to go for another surgery which would cost him $150,000. Hence, he reportedly decided to let go of his home for... Read More

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Peter Okoye, Yemi Alade, many more mourn the late OJB Jezreel

The Nigerian entertainment industry has lost one of its own – prolific producer/artiste, OJB Jezereel who died, Tuesday morning. The veteran was influential to the careers of certain big stars such as Wizkid, Psquare, 2face Idibia, Yemi Alade and many more. See the out-pour of tributes for OJB Jezreel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGobgJkvfVK/?tagged=ojb https://www.instagram.com/p/BGojTirp3UJ/?tagged=ojb https://www.instagram.com/p/BGosmiLAv2g/?tagged=ojb https://www.instagram.com/p/BGolUUxqykQ/?tagged=ojb https://www.instagram.com/p/BGom4mNOO2a/?tagged=ojb https://www.instagram.com/p/BGojcC_OCM3/?taken-by=soundsultan... Read More

Flashback: OJB Jezreel’s wife speaks on donating a kidney to him

The country has been thrown into a mournful state yet again as it has lost one of its great talents in the form of Babatunde Okungbowa a.k.a OJB Jezreel who passed away this morning. The 49-year-old artiste lost his battle to kidney failure – which he had undergone a successful kidney transplant for in 2013. This was... Read More

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Here’s the last recording of OJB Jezreel (MUST LISTEN)

Nigerians are still in shock over the agonizing demise of music producer/artiste, Babatunde Okungbowa aka OJB Jezreel. He was not just a secular artiste that sang about the usual – money, girls and drugs – he also used his talent as a tool to address societal issues. His last released material was one of such... Read More

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Tecno unveils the Camon C9

One of Africa’s leading mobile company, TECNO, sets the tempo for the year’s awards as a strong contender in the ‘Top review’ category of mid-range smartphones, with the launch of TECNO CAMON C9 smartphone. This took place on Tuesday, 14th June 2016, at Sheraton Lagos Hotel Ikeja. Spotting high-end mobile specifications including the groundbreaking dual... Read More

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Report: Ace producer, OJB Jezreel is dead

Ace producer, OJB Jezreel passed away on Tuesday morning, reports say. According to Kemi Filani’s Blog, the kidney transplant of the singer/producer failed completely sometime last week. In 2013, OJB underwent a much publicised kidney transplant in India after one of his wives opted to be a donor. The family of OJB, real names Babatunde... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Meet Wizkid’s ‘best friend’ | Lil Wayne hospitalised again | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Wizkid and Davido are dropping something ‘very soon’ Wizkid officially puts Tania Omotayo in the friend zone Lil Wayne rushed to the hospital yet again Wizkid taking ‘expensive shi_t’ in new photo. Grammy-winning... Read More

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Wizkid, Davido to release group albums

Brace yourself, it is going to be a summer of great music from your favourite artistes. Wizkid told his fans to expect a Starboy compilation album that will feature artistes on his record label. Davido has now followed in suit as a Davido Music Worldwide album is reportedly in the works. In a brief chat with Hip TV, two new artistes... Read More

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Wizkid officially puts Tania Omotayo in the friend zone

Are they dating or not? These questions continue to linger in our minds as Wizkid continues to remind his former flame, Tania Omotayo of how much he loves her at any given opportunity. He did so again in his birthday message to her in the wee hours of this morning where he described the fashion... Read More

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Lil Wayne suffers multiple seizures mid air

On Monday, Lil Wayne suffered yet another in-flight seizure, only this time it happened twice. The rapper was reportedly flying from Milwaukee – where he had performed the night before, when the plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Omaha, TMZ reports. The website reports the 37-year-old was immediately offered medical help on landing –... Read More

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Winners emerge in the UBA-sponsored FCT Performing Arts Competition

Students from more than 30 primary and secondary schools took part in the annual FCT Interschool Performing Arts Competition (FIPAC), which held in Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The competition was sponsored by pan-African banking group; United Bank for Africa Plc as part of its commitment to youth development on the continent. The schools... Read More

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DJ Cuppy and her ‘mystery man’ keep us guessing (PHOTOS)

From a private boat cruise to a romantic tennis date, DJ Cuppy and her mystery man are having the time of their lives while vacationing in Mallorca, Spain. While the identity of Cuppy’s new heartthrob is not absolutely clear, the grapevine suggests that he is football player, Victor Anichebe, a Nigerian International who plays for West Bromich Albion in... Read More

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‘I sing better than most singers’ – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde once dabbled into singing. In 2005, she launched her music career with the release of her debut album titled GBA, however, her music career never really gained much traction as expected. Her second attempt in 2012 which was set to feature American singer, Bobby Valentino never saw the light of day. Yesterday, Omotola... Read More

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Stylish Desmond Elliot celebrates one year in office (PHOTOS)

Desmond Elliot stepped out in style on Monday to celebrate his 1-year anniversary in office. Elliot, alongside his colleagues, were on June 13, 2015, sworn into the Lagos state House of Assembly. Clad in a white and blue Danshiki attire, the Nollywood actor-turned lawmaker looked unique in the midst of his peers. See the photos he posted on... Read More

Anna Banner’s no longer with Flavour – Here’s why

Over the weekend, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), Anna Banner put up on Instagram, a post which quite a number of people took as a hint of a rough patch between her and her baby daddy, Flavour. In a new interview with blogger, Stella Dimoko Korkus, the beauty queen confirmed she has now... Read More

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You’ve never seen Denrele Edun look this suave before (PHOTOS)

Not in this world did we ever think Denrele Edun would look this dapper and smooth. The on-air personality who turned a year older today, dumped his risque outfits and specially designed high-heels, for a birthday photoshoot by Charlie. In his first look styled by T.I Nathan, Denrele dons a carton-coloured brown suit on a white lace shirt... Read More

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This is the Wizkid photo shoot everyone will be talking about today

After a stellar 4-city tour with Chris Brown around Europe, Wizkid is on a mission to break the internet as the cover star in FAB Magazine’s new digital edition. The Starboy also wants the world to know he’s a boss and money ain’t a thing to him. Watch behind-the-scene moments from the photo shoot by Obi Somto for FAB

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Copa America: ‘Hand of God’ knocks out Brazil (WATCH)

Brazil has been knocked out at the group stage of the Copa America Centenario after losing 1- 0 to Peru in controversial circumstances. Dunga’s men fell victim to a fatal error from referee Andres Cunha who awarded a clear handball from Peru’s Raul Ruidiaz. 2015’s semifinalist Peru secured a place in the quarterfinals ahead of Brazil in Group... Read More

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Grammy-winning ‘Hamilton’ wins 11 Tony Awards

On Sunday night, the biggest thespians gathered at the Beacon Theatre in New York for the 2016 Tony Awards – the highest U.S. theatre honor and Broadway’s equivalent to the Academy Awards (Oscars) for film, the Grammy Awards for music. Hosted by comic James Corden, the 70th annual awards show celebrated Broadway’s best plays and musicals. The night... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage shares more in new interview | Wizkid ends tour with Chris Brown in style | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. TeeBillz was very arrogant, yet emotional’ | 10 things we learnt from Tiwa Savage’s Interview with E! Don Jazzy, Dr Sid spotted with Keri Hilson (PHOTOS) Governor Wike and wife’s PDA turned heads at... Read More

NFF set to appoint foreign technical adviser from Serbia

According to SportingLife, the NFF have set their sights on the man to be the next Super Eagles Technical Adviser. The newspaper says the football governing body is looking to appoint a Serb who would be unveiled this week after the body’s technical committee chairman, Chris Green will travel to have talks with 3 Serbian coaches. The... Read More

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