Say hello to 2017’s best kept secret. When Nigerian R&B star and all-round amazing guy, Banky W announced his …
Catch up on the biggest entertainment news from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Davido wins MTV EMA Best Worldwide Act We were not done celebrating his Best African Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Late last night, Davido took to social media... Read More
Our Friday edition is our favourite edition! But before TGIF sets in proper, here are the biggest stories you missed yesterday – and others that unraveled while you slept. Rappers, MI and N6 are tweetfighting and it’s not looking good When Choc City rapper, MI released his controversial track, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your... Read More
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
Here are the biggest entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Tuesday. NBC bans five Nigerian hit songs According to the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), these songs are not suitable for consumers so they have been tagged ‘Not to be broadcast’.... Read More
The entire video is a video is a beauty. It’s the testimony of Onyeka Onwenu when she became born-again in the 90s. And you can feel the love, and the piece, and the revelation. You can also see Banky W, as a cute teenager at 1:25. https://youtu.be/HeVO5X89MA4 Amazing.
Here are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Friday morning. Kcee and Harrysong are up to some “chicken fight” again We thought these two had genuinely sorted what was left of their beef and had parted ways for... Read More
Thursday was packed with some of the biggest entertainment stories of our time – from shocking revelations to new releases – here are some of them and others that unraveled while you slept and are sure to buzz today. Ariana Grande’s Manchester benefit concert tickets sold out in… Wait for it! Six minutes. We told... Read More
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
by Vera Ezimora Last week, BankyW broke the Nigerian internet when he announced his engagement to Adesua. Then over the weekend, the introduction happened. Nigerians are so excited about Banky’s engagement, and it’s as if it is a Nigerian wedding, not just Banky’s and Adesua’s wedding – which tells a lot. I personally think that... Read More
by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi has said she did marry singer, Banky W because of his money. She said this on Instagram while responding to a fan who implied that she agreed to marry Banky W because he is rich. The fan wrote, “Enjoy girl. You are a lucky lady. Bagged yourself a... Read More
Nigerian singer, Peter okoye, just like so many other celebrities has decided to try out his hands on other things. Genevieve Nnaji’s movie might be something you want to watch, as you wouldn’t want to miss the acting of someone who has made waves in the music industry. Isn’t it just like Banky W who... Read More
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor will feature in the movie ‘Wedding Party 2’. Actor Enyinna Nwigwe shared a group photo of the cast which included the veteran actress. The first edition of the movie reportedly raked in the highest amount from a single project in the Nigerian movie industry. It featured music star, Banky W,... Read More
by Reuben Abati Eku amojuba awon 82 Chibok girls, o” “What is that supposed to mean in plain English? You better watch your tongue. It will be politically incorrect and suicidal to start making a joke out of something that serious.” “Where is the joke?” “In your tone. I know you when you want to... Read More
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1. Buhari Before Mr... Read More
by Alexander O. Onukwue Dear Miss I’ve been attentive to your posts recently, straddling between a keen attention on political issues, my darling Arsenal, and a regular check on what’s been on your mind. Those shoes and shorts from your Black Friday order on Konga didn’t fit, after all; it was a bit funny to... Read More
All the stories you missed from Friday through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Monday. Moments from the MTV Movie and TV awards MTV debuted the first edition of its Movie and TV awards where it honours talents from the... Read More
82 Chibok Girls were released and Banky W left the baby boys’ club with Adesua Etomi – what a catch right? – and despite what his wife and social media aide say, President Muhammadu Buhari showed his face in public on Friday. “It’s been a good week then?” Yes we think so too. And we... Read More
It started out as a depressing week in Nigeria. With Richard Quest gone and May Day approaching without a President in sight, you can only imagine the elation when Banky W and Adesua Etomi blessed us with the news of their engagement. The couple literally raised the spirits of a whole nation and then topped... Read More
Banky W and Adesua Etomi had their introduction yesterday. Everything was on point: Adesua’s dress, Banky’s attire, the groomsmen, the pictures- it all looked so well put together. Toolz Oniru Demuren even made a show of her pregnancy. Fabulous people. Banky W kept pulling our heartstrings with his IG posts and captions, to which we... Read More
We are strangely excited we’re not able to dub this introduction party, “highly anticipated” or “…
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by Azeez Adeniyi The introduction ceremony of singer, Olubankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W and actress Adesua Etomi is currently holding in Lagos. The duo had broke the internet on Wednesday with news of their engagement. The singer who first broke the news on his Instagram page had said the engagement happened in February... Read More
by Tolu O. It beats our collective imagination, really? We’re sure it has crossed your minds too how everyone is freaking out with excitement since Banky W and Adesua Etomi announced their relationship/engagement/love story on Instagram yesterday. The emotions, love and goodwill have been overwhelming and it has not stopped flowing 24 hours after. Before... Read More
Look, we are sympathetic. Everyone is in the traffic race, of some sort, even those who pretend not to be. What’s the point of journalism if enough people are not reading? But this one takes the cake. The Banky W/Adesua Etomi news was everywhere yesterday, and it was a boon for website traffic. Everyone got... Read More
by Soma Oj “Olubankole” (are we allowed to call him that?) Banky W has finally taken himself off the market with his “internet-breaking” engagement to the Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi. Like the second blow in a fist fight – we didn’t see it coming -, the latest couple announced their introduction will hold this weekend... Read More
Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. The engagement announcement that shook Nigeria You probably already know but this is Entertainment Roundup and the biggest stories matter. On Wednesday morning, award-winning R&B artiste, Banky W took to his Instagram... Read More
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Banky W... Read More
by Soma Oj. It looks as if we’ll have to resign ourselves to the reality that the news of Adesua Etomi and Banky W’s engagement is the most important thing in Nigeria today. [Catch up here: “We were hiding in plain sight”; Banky W announces engagement to Adesua Etomi] In fact, it is starting to... Read More
It’s been a Wednesday of love. Nigeria’s favourite on-screen lovebirds will be walking down the aisle in a bit. You cannot be in Nigeria and not know who we are talking about. But in case you just returned from the hinterlands, it’s baby boy, Banky W and Adesuwa Etomi- girl next door, sweetest, talented, money... Read More
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