#TheVoiceNigeria: Meet Sandra Osamor, the contestant who stole tonight’s show with the National Anthem

Two things: The Voice Nigeria has hit its fourth week, we’re still in the blind auditions phase and we’re growing weary. Then with all the political drama in the country and an absentee president, surely the last thing anyone wants to hear is the National Anthem. Then came Sandra Osamor, 25-year-old graduate of Covenant University... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 2, 2015

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“If they chose to fight dirty, I will meet them” | Ooni of Ife candidate blows hot

One of the contestants for the seat of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi is enmeshed in a fraud allegation scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigation into allegations of forgery, fraudulent conversion and obtaining the sum of N400 million by false pretense against Ogunwusi and his firm, Metropole Interproject Limited.... Read More

The News Blog

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November 28, 2013

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HILARIOUS! OAP, Dan Foster falls FLAT ON THE FLOOR as comedian thrills on NGT (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Veteran radio presenter Dan Foster got the shock of his life (and gave us a shock as well) during auditions for talent show “Nigeria’s Got Talent” in Calabar, Cross River. The Inspiration FM On Air Personality enjoyed a contestant’s comedy presentation so much that he literally fell on the floor laughing. Dan... Read More

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September 5, 2013

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I have always had a crush on Goodluck Jonathan – Huddah, Kenyan BBA: The Chase contestant

by Oge Okonkwo ` It seems there is more than one person in Kenya anticipating the arrival of Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who is due to arrive in the country this weekend. Big Brother Africa- The Chase contestant representing Kenya, Huddah Monroe said she is also awaiting President Jonathan’s arrival. She tweeted that she... Read More

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August 27, 2013

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Have you seen this viral video? Miss Philippines USA contestant gives embarrassing response to pageant question (WATCH)

It wasn’t University Challenge. And the quiz master was no Jeremy Paxman. But the question still proved tricky enough for one Miss Philippines USA 2013 Beauty Pageant contestant, who fluffed her answer on camera and became the inadvertent star of a video that has gone viral on YouTube. And the question in, er, question? ‘Which... Read More

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June 6, 2013

Battle of the Sexes: SEE photos from the KaraokePulse 2.0 in Lagos

by Akan Ido Last Saturday, KaraokePulse 2.0 gathered ladies and gentlemen from diverse backgrounds in the Battle of the Sexes which took place at Swe Bar, Onikan, Lagos. It featured karaoke performances from teams named after popular international music artistes in Rock, R&B and Old School. The teams’ efforts were judged by celebrities such as... Read More

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January 24, 2013

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‘Maybe I should get off the f—ing panel’: Nicki Minaj storms off American Idol set after heated argument (WATCH)

We’re already getting used to seeing catfights between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. But on Wednesday’s American Idol it was a four-judge blow up – leading to Nicki storming out in a torrent of F Bombs. After a long day of auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina tempers were wearing thin. The argument exploded after the... Read More

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January 21, 2013

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Nigerian Idol Top 30 Round II: Meet your contestants and vote!

by Daniel Essien The hard-won battle to make it to the top thirty for the Nigerian Idol contestants continued over the weekend. They have struggled with exhaustion, nerves and against thousands of other hopefuls also looking for their ticket to fame, stardom and $100,000 grand prize up for grabs. The audience and viewers at home have another opportunity... Read More

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