Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj contributed N1million to Toke Makinwa’s book, On Becoming Toke Makinwa recently launched her tell-all book, On Becoming and still in the spirit of gratitude for the success of the... Read More

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November 24, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s homecoming concert set to hold December 30th, D’banj clears the air on N100m rumored debt | More stories

Here’s a compilation of some of yesterday’s top stories and others that made headlines while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid’s highly anticipated homecoming concert to hold December 30th Two weeks ago, Wizkid sought suggestions from his fans on Twitter on when to fix his end of the year homecoming concert... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide announces date for OLIC III, It’s a baby girl for Eku Edewor | More stories

Here are some yesterday’s top stories and others that unraveled while you were asleep – and are still buzzing today. The third edition of Olamide Live In Concert (OLIC) set to hold on 26th December Olamide’s annual year-end concert is slowly turning into a ritual for most as it has become one of the most... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Artistes do music to make money, not for popularity – D’banj

Singer, D’Banj has said artistes do not only make music to get popular, but also to make money. D’banj said this on Thursday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria. D’banj said it was only fair for musicians to make money from their efforts. “A musician is supposed to know how to play good... Read More

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November 17, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Actor, Leo Mezie returns after kidney surgery, Oritsefemi calls Shina Peller his brother for life | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you laid asleep – and are still buzzing this morning. Nollywood actor, Leo Mezie is back and well The actor who battled kidney failure and had reportedly lost his right leg to the ailment has now returned from England where... Read More

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November 16, 2016

NMVA 2016: Wizkid, DBanj, Aramide, Falz top nominees list

The list of nominees for the 2016 edition of the Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) is out. The award has 23 categories with heavyweights like Wizkid, Olamide, Dbanj, Falz and Aramide, top the list. The highly coveted “Video of the Year” award will be contested for this year by Dbanj, Aramide, Wizkid, Solidstar and Phyno. See full list of this... Read More

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November 14, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Between Oritsefemi, Sound Sultan and Club Quilox, Should we look forward to a Davido/Major Lazer track? | More stories

We bring you all the top stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Oritsefemi beaten up by Club Quilox bouncers The Double Wahala artiste has admitted that he was beaten up by bouncers at Shina Peller’s Club Quilox for standing up to them on behalf... Read More

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November 11, 2016

D’Banj receives BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at British Parliament

Nigerian artiste D’Banj has received the Entertainment Icon Award at the 2016 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA). D’Banj expressed his delight about the award on his Twitter account on Thursday. He wrote, “Yesterday, I received the #BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at the British House of Parliament, From Lord John Bird. I’m Humbled !... Read More

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October 23, 2016

Nigerian artistes take One Africa Music Festival by storm (PHOTOS)

Nigerian artistes were the star of the One Africa Music Festival that held early Sunday morning in Houston, Texas, the United States. Performances from 2baba, Dbanj, Olamide, Flavour, and Tekno thrilled the audience. Other acts who showcased the country’s musical prowess include Psquare, Banky W, Vector Tha Viper, Reekado Banks and Skales.

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October 19, 2016

“I will love to act as a market woman” – Tiwa Savage

Popular musician Tiwa Savage says she would really love to play the role of a market woman in a movie. Tiwa made this disclosure during an interview with online newspaper Premium Times on Tuesday. During the interview Tiwa spoke on a variety of issues ranging from how she handles negativity in the media, to her deal... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries

At the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Tony O. Elumelu (CON) signed for their respective organizations. The partnership will provide a framework for... Read More

D’Banj, Wande Coal share same stage for the first time after Mo’hits split (WATCH)

Former label mates, D’banj and Wande Coal performed together on stage for the first time since they both parted ways with the defunct, Mo’hits group. The duo performed together at Tee A’s 20th anniversary at Intercontinental Hotel on Sunday, dishing out hits from the Mo’hits compilation album “Curriculum Vitae” released in 2007. D’Banj had left Mo’hits in... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Kiss Daniel, 2Baba, others Koffi decimated in one Instagram post

Nigerian music artiste, Kiss Daniel is a darling on and off the screen, or so we heard. He dropped his first hit track, ‘Woju’ in 2014 and since then, he’s managed to climb to the top without controversies trailing him. So, it’s weird when he’s bashed on the internet for doing nothing but making his music... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West’s GOOD Music dumps D’Banj? | Genevieve Nnaji, Kunle Afolayan talk Nollywood at TIFF

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kunle Afolayan and Genevive Nnaji speak at TIFF The two Nollywood heavyweights spoke at the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) City to City: Lagos programme. They highlighted the story behind the quick... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj set to return to the UK on tour following 4 year hiatus| Beyonce celebrates birthday in soul-train style | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj to storm the UK on tour The Kokomaster is set to to go on a UK tour come November 2016. This trip will be a noteworthy one for D’banj... Read More

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September 2, 2016

PODCAST: ‘So what if Funke Akindele got married in secret?’… and more on The Slab with Isime

It’s Episode 10 of The Slab with Isime. Today, we talk about celebrities keeping their private lives private – Funke Akindele, D’banj, Di’Ja, Banky W and more; the Presidency’s reaction to the case of the dog named Buhari; and the social media debate on if 200k salary is enough to start a family in Nigeria.... Read More

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September 2, 2016

I lost a brother in D’banj – Don Jazzy

The breakup of Mo’hits Records in 2012 is one music lovers in Nigeria and Africa generally will not forget in a hurry. It led to the split between D’Banj and his producer/business partner, Don Jazzy- two of the finest entertainers in the country at that time. In a recent interview with Forbes Africa TV, Don... Read More

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August 23, 2016

Where is Kelly Hansome, the ‘Maga don pay’ artiste?

“Maga don pay shout hallelujah, Mugu don pay shout hallelujah” If you are a Nigerian reading this post and you don’t know the lyrics above, then we would like to know where you were in 2008 when these lyrics blasted out of speakers on every street corner. Titled Maga don pay, the song came at... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W reveals wedding plans | Toyin Aimakhu’s Instagram account hacked? | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj meets international gospel musician Don Moen D’banj met award-winning gospel singer, Don Moen on Sunday. The duo posed for a photo-op session – which the Nigerian star posted via his Instagram... Read More

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August 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ditches GLO for MTN? | Rita Dominic walks right into cyber attack | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj joins MTN? On Monday morning, the NET reported that D’banj had ‘signed a deal’ with another telecoms giant, MTN. It went further to reveal the company and the singer’s music... Read More

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July 11, 2016

Y! Scoop: ‘We have no problems’ | Ubi Franklin dismisses Iyanya’s exit

Earlier today, Triple MG label co-owner Iyanya announced via his Instagram page that he will be setting a record label of his own. The announcement caused quite a debate among the fans of the Your Waist singer and critics alike as to why Iyanya will be setting up a new record label despite co-owning Triple MG.... Read More

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July 6, 2016

5 new things we found out about Didi Kilgrow – D’banj’s alleged new bride

Incase you have been living under a rock somewhere, D’banj allegedly got married to a South African/Nigerian beauty – Didi Kilgrow over the weekend. While some things about Didi have been established like her famous step-sister Samantha Walsh, her former boyfriend, and more, YNaija went in search for more details about the lady who might... Read More

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July 5, 2016

“D’banj told me he’s getting married…” and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. This time, Emeka Okonkwo – who has been away for a while – is back! He joins the usual suspects on The Slab – Adebayo Emuleomo, Chukwukere Okpani and Oreoluwa Peters. Today, it’s all about D’banj; did he just get married or not? Wizkid; is he the first Nigerian artiste to be... Read More

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July 5, 2016

D’banj might have dropped the ball on his secret marriage 7 months ago (WATCH)

The major question trending in the entertainment industry now is – Did D’banj get married or not? There has been a wide-spread debate since blogger Stella Dimokokorkus claimed that the pop-star allegedly got married to a certain Didi Kilgrow, secretly on Saturday, July 2, 2016. However a new video by the NETNG which was allegedly recorded... Read More

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July 5, 2016

These women were linked with D’banj before he found his bride

The internet recently went agog with rumours of pop star, D’banj getting married to a certain- Didi Kilgrow. Popular blogger, Stella Dimokokurkus reported on Sunday, July 3rd that the couple tied the knot at a secret wedding registry the previous day- same day the singer’s father celebrated his birthday. Although, D’banj and his team are... Read More

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July 4, 2016

5 analytical reasons we think D’banj really got married this time

There were rumours in December that D’banj was getting married to an unknown girl. A date- December 12- was even given but nothing of that sort seemed to have materialized. Prior to this, D’banj had revealed to the Netng in January 2015 that he was going to get married that year as he had always... Read More

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July 4, 2016

‘It was more of a divorce’ | D’banj spills more on Mo’hits breakup in E! VIP documentary

March 17, 2012 will forever go down in history as one sad day for Nigerian music as the end of Mo’hits – a music group that had brought so much accolade to the country and the African continent – was announced by Don Jazzy. In his E! VIP documentary aired on Sunday night, D’banj revealed... Read More

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July 1, 2016

D’banj takes us to church in ‘Superstar’ video (WATCH)

D’banj has released the brand new video for his latest single If No Be God (Superstar). The song sees the ‘superstar’ express his gratitude to God for his support in life and a stellar music career that has spanned over 10 years. The video which was shot on his birthday, was directed by Matt Max. Watch.

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June 11, 2016

#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Notable personalities graced the wedding of the CEO, 360Nobs, Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma Otisi on Saturday, June 11. From captains of industries to entertainment figures, it was a display of affluence, sophistication and glamour at the wedding whose reception is taking place at the Landmark event center. The VIPs that have been... Read More

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June 4, 2016

Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, other Nigerian celebrities pay tribute to Muhammad Ali

Several Nigerian celebrities have paid glowing tributes to the late Muhammad Ali who passed away today. From actress Genevieve Nnaji to singer, D’banj they have all flooded social media to extol the boxing legend. Thank for showing us how to use these words everyday "I can fly like a butterfly, I can sting like a bee" .. Muhammad... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s homecoming concert set to hold December 30th, D’banj clears the air on N100m rumored debt | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide announces date for OLIC III, It’s a baby girl for Eku Edewor | More stories

Artistes do music to make money, not for popularity – D’banj

Entertainment Roundup: Actor, Leo Mezie returns after kidney surgery, Oritsefemi calls Shina Peller his brother for life | More stories

NMVA 2016: Wizkid, DBanj, Aramide, Falz top nominees list

Entertainment Roundup: Between Oritsefemi, Sound Sultan and Club Quilox, Should we look forward to a Davido/Major Lazer track? | More stories

D’Banj receives BEFFTA Entertainment Icon Award at British Parliament

Nigerian artistes take One Africa Music Festival by storm (PHOTOS)

“I will love to act as a market woman” – Tiwa Savage

Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries

D’Banj, Wande Coal share same stage for the first time after Mo’hits split (WATCH)

Kiss Daniel, 2Baba, others Koffi decimated in one Instagram post

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West’s GOOD Music dumps D’Banj? | Genevieve Nnaji, Kunle Afolayan talk Nollywood at TIFF

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj set to return to the UK on tour following 4 year hiatus| Beyonce celebrates birthday in soul-train style | More Stories

PODCAST: ‘So what if Funke Akindele got married in secret?’… and more on The Slab with Isime

I lost a brother in D’banj – Don Jazzy

Where is Kelly Hansome, the ‘Maga don pay’ artiste?

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W reveals wedding plans | Toyin Aimakhu’s Instagram account hacked? | More Stories

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ditches GLO for MTN? | Rita Dominic walks right into cyber attack | More Stories

Y! Scoop: ‘We have no problems’ | Ubi Franklin dismisses Iyanya’s exit

5 new things we found out about Didi Kilgrow – D’banj’s alleged new bride

“D’banj told me he’s getting married…” and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

D’banj might have dropped the ball on his secret marriage 7 months ago (WATCH)

These women were linked with D’banj before he found his bride

5 analytical reasons we think D’banj really got married this time

‘It was more of a divorce’ | D’banj spills more on Mo’hits breakup in E! VIP documentary

D’banj takes us to church in ‘Superstar’ video (WATCH)

#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, other Nigerian celebrities pay tribute to Muhammad Ali

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