entertainment

January 3, 2017

How Don Jazzy plans to expand Mavin Records

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has revealed plans to expand and properly structure the label. In his New Year message, he said the record label will be employing the services of Talent and Catalog Management professionals, Content Developers, Retail, Sales and Fashion, Licensing specialist, Touring and Logistics specialist, Social Media Analysts among others. The message... Read More

celebrity, Don Jazzy, entertainment, expansion, Mavin Records, music industry

December 31, 2016

Yemi Alade invited to 2017 Grammys

Nigerian musician Yemi Alade has been invited by organisers of the Grammy Awards to attend its 59th edition. The Johnny singer who received the invite via email is expected to be at the event holding on February 12, 2017 at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California. Just GOT MAIL#grammys2017 Wayyyy up🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/45IFRjTVHO — ✊🏾 yemialade (@yemialadee) December... Read More

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December 29, 2016

‘God has put them to shame…’ | Richard Mofe-Damijo pens heartfelt anniversary message to his wife

Nollywood icon, Richard Mofe Damijo has penned a heartfelt message to his wife, Jumobi. In a message celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary, RMD thanked Jumobi for keeping him grounded all these years. Writing on his Instagram page on Thursday, he added that, “God has put to shame those who said we wouldn’t last.’ He wrote,... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies at 60

Actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars has died aged 60, after suffering a heart attack. A statement released by the family spokesman, Simon Halls on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, said, “It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher... Read More

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December 27, 2016

The Wedding Party makes N21.5m in one day

Apparently not tired of smashing records, hit movie, The Wedding Party has reached another milestone in the country. According to its producer, Mo Abudu, on December 26, Boxing Day, the movie made a whopping N21.5m. Yeah! You heard it. N21.5m in just one day. The movie which now has a total revenue of over N120m, made... Read More

celebrity, cinemas, entertainment, Mo Abudu, N21.5m, nollywood, records, The Wedding Party

December 27, 2016

No robbery occurred at Calabar Christmas village – Cross River govt.

The government of Cross River has denied reports in many national dailies that singer Kiss Daniel was robbed at the Calabar Christmas village. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the state governor, Mr. Christian Ita, the government said the report was concocted and done with the aim of embarrassing it.... Read More

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December 22, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid set to drop new single, Daddy Yo, Headies organisers withdraw Tekno’s Next Rated nomination | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid set to drop new single and video In his apology note where he cancelled concerts and performances for December and January, Wizkid promised to release a hot new track before the... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

daddy yo, Davido, Efya, entertainment, headies, Mr Eazi, Reekado Banks, Tekno, wizkid

December 21, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Skales buys his mum a house, Drake and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly dating | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Skales buys his mum a house few days before Christmas Nigerian singer and rapper, Skales has accomplished a goal he set for himself. That goal was to buy his mother a... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

album, Drake, entertainment, Jennifer Lopez, Mo Abudu, Reminisce, Skales, The Wedding Party, Vector

December 19, 2016

Phyno’s “Fada Fada” beats Tekno’s “Pana” to hottest track of 2016

In a keenly contested battle, rapper, Phyno’s track, “Fada Fada” was voted as Nigeria’s hottest track of 2016 on MTV Base Roundtable. “Fada Fada” beat “Pana” by Tekno to second place in the #BaseHottestNaijaTracks2016 contest. The decision was reached by a panel of Nigerian music industry heavyweights, including Senior Associate, Pulse NG, Ayomide Tayo; Publisher, Mystreetz Magazine, Sesan... Read More

celebrity, entertainment, Fada Fada, Hottest track, Music, Pana, Phyno, Tekno

December 18, 2016

SPOTTED: Linda Ikeji already at #TFAA2016 (PHOTO)

Linda Ikeji was one of the early birds at the 11th edition of The Future Awards Africa. The media mogul who took time out to speak with secondary schools was dressed in a beautiful green off-shoulder top on white pants with lovely white shoes. She also took a number of pictures with fans who trooped... Read More

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December 18, 2016

Blac Chyna leaves Rob Kardashian following Instagram account hack

The relationship between Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna appears to have hit the rocks, as Chyna has moved out of their house following a hack of her messages. The hack showed details of Blac Chyna saying she would leave Rob after a year. Writing on his Instagram page early Sunday morning, an emotional Rob said,... Read More

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December 17, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Five film theatres to be built in Lagos before end of 2017, and more

by Tolulope Omoyeni We bring another edition of our weekly recap of the activities of Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. This week, the governor attended to sports, the arts and rounded up the week by receiving President Muhammadu Buhari in the state for the commissioning of Nigerian Navy ships. Read more: Gov. Ambode... Read More

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December 16, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Brother Jekwu rakes in N20 million in 10 days of release, Seantizzle reveals artwork for new album | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Mike Ezuruonye’s film, Brother Jekwu reportedly grosses N20million in 2 weeks of release Playing the roles of executive producer and lead character, Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye may have made huge success with his debut... Read More

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December 15, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: ’76 bags multiple AMVCA nominations, John Legend calls Kanye’s meeting with Trump a publicity stunt | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. ’76 bags multiple nominations as the 2017 AMVCA nominees list is revealed Nigerian filmmakers, actors and actresses gathered Wednesday night for the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominees announcement event held at Intercontinental... Read More

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December 14, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Emmanuella gets featured on CNN, Burna Boy covers Guardian Life magazine | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Burna Boy is on the cover of Guardian Life Magazine Dancehall and raggae artiste, Damini Ogule, popularly known as Burna Boy shares some details about his personality with Guardian Life magazine. The... Read More

blac chyna, Burna boy, donald trump, Emmanuella, entertainment, Kanye West, rob kardashian

December 12, 2016

#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the days of our lives in 2016. Innovators, creators, political players, entertainers and activists of all ages – you won’t find a more definite list anywhere else. Atiku Abubakar The former Vice President has... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: King Sunny Ade’s guitar sells for N52m at concert, Usher jams to Phyno’s Fada Fada in the club | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. King Sunny Ade’s guitar auctioned at N52million at Sunny on Sunday concert The custom-made Fender guitar designed by Nigerian artiste and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor went... Read More

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December 10, 2016

Davido reveals plans to obtain a Masters degree

Nigerian artiste Davido says he is set to return back to school to obtain a Masters Degree. The “Aye” and “Skelewu” crooner, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke, revealed his plans via his Twitter account on Saturday. The musician who had been on tour in Europe earned his first degree in Music from Babcock... Read More

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December 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Cassper Nyovest is on the cover of Forbes Africa magazine, Tekno releases new track – Rara | 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. Cassper Nyovest is on the cover of Forbes Africa Life magazine South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest made it to the front cover of business magazine, Forbes Africa Life. Cassper shared... Read More

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December 7, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid gets Grammy Award nomination, Linda Ikeji cops a 2016 Range Rover | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid gets his first Grammy award nomination For featuring on Drake’s album, Views, which has been nominated for Album of the Year, Wizkid has been credited as a featured artiste in the nomination... Read More

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December 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Adekunle Gold releases video for ‘My Life’, Drake is Spotify’s most streamed artist in 2016 | 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. TooXclusive Awards releases its nominees list for the 2016 edition The official nominees list for the 2016 TooXclusive Awards is out. The official list was given a final approval by... Read More

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November 30, 2016

King Sunny Ade to be inducted into Hard Rock hall of fame

Veteran Juju singer, King Sunny Ade on Wednesday, November 30 will be inducted into the Hard Rock Cafe Lagos Music Memorabilia Collection. According to his management company, Temple management, an induction ceremony is scheduled to hold at Hard Rock Cafe, Oniru. “He will donate rare items from his collections including a vintage Fender Guitar, shoes and album... Read More

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November 30, 2016

“I’m at home, not in Kirikiri” – Seun Egbegbe (WATCH)

Nollywood producer Seun Egbegbe has denied rumours that he was remanded in Kirikiri prison. Egbegbe, who was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for phone theft stated this in an interview with Flip TV, saying he was never remanded in custody. Watch video below:

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November 30, 2016

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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Kanye West nominated for 2016 MTV Video Music Award

November 25, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West is in a bad mental state, Oritsefemi addresses Club Quilox incident in new interview | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Kanye West is in a bad mental state and may remain in hospital for a while Rapper, Kanye West who checked into hospital hours after a major stage rant and... Read More

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November 23, 2016

Emmanuella becomes youngest recipient of AAMMA

Nigerian comedienne Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella has bagged two awards from the Afro-Australian Music & Movie Awards (AAMMA). The award event which held in Sydney, Australia, saw Emmanuella win the Best new comedienne & princess of comedy, making her the youngest comedienne to win the coveted awards. Emmanuella who is said to be seven... Read More

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November 23, 2016

Justin Beiber punches fan in Barcelona (WATCH)

Justin Bieber has left a fan with a bloodied lip after he punched him in the face as he arrived Barcelona for a concert, Daily Mail reports. The fan was hit through the open window of the car when he tried to make contact with the Canadian-born singer. Bieber who was chauffeur-driven to the city’s Palau... Read More

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November 21, 2016

AY’s ‘A Trip to Jaimaca’ breaks Guinness World Record set by ’30 Days in Atlanta’

A Trip to Jamaica, a movie by Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has broken the Guinness World Record for movies showing in cinemas in the country. The movies beat the likes of Hollywood blockbusters, Batman VS. Superman, Captain America, Suicide Squad, Central Intelligence, and a host of others. This feat makes it... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Kanye West blasts Beyonce, Jay Z at a concert (WATCH)

American rapper Kanye West has launched a verbal attack against musician Beyonce and her husband Jay Z. West who was performing in Sacramento, California, as part of his U.S. tour on Saturday night accused Beyonce of refusing to perform at the MTV VMAs. West, husband of reality TV star Kim Kardashian alleged that Beyonce said she... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Why I punched lady in the eye – Bobrisky

Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky on Sunday said he punched a yet to be identified lady in the eye for recording him without permission. Bobrisky who took to his Snapchat to narrate his side of the incident also said the lady called him a prostitute and some other unprintable words. He said,... Read More

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