Nicki Minaj opens up about why she featured Davido in her track “If It’s Okay” This past weekend was enjoyable for Nigerian and Afrobeats music lovers as Nicki Minaj released a single titled “If It’s Okay” featuring Davido and David Guetta off her “The Pinkprint” special edition album. The Pinkprint album was initially released in... Read More

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November 9, 2023

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Comedian Okey Bakassi debuts filmmaking skills in “Bank Alert”

Nigerian entertainer, comedian, and actor Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (Okey Bakassi debuted his filmmaking skills in this recent production set to be released on November 24, 2023. ‘Bank Alert’ is an extension of the comedian as he produced this crime-comedy film. In 2014, the entertainer won the award for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)’... Read More

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July 17, 2023

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Can Abolishing State of Origin Unite Nigeria? Okey Bakassi Seems to Think So

In a recent plea for national unity, renowned comedian Okey Bakassi has taken a bold stance against the age-old practice of identifying Nigerians based on their state of origin. Okey Bakassi’s impassioned arguments highlight the urgent need for a progressive shift toward embracing the state of residence as a more inclusive and unifying factor. His... Read More

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March 25, 2018

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Is Okey Bakassi’s “The Other News” on Channels TV too political?

On July 20, 2017, The Other News made its debut on Channels Television, introducing the concept of late-night comedy to independent TV, and fashioned after archetypes like Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Since then, and hosted by veteran stand-up comedian Okey Bakassi, The Other News has defused the... Read More

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June 26, 2017

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Abimbola Fashola, Okey Bakassi, AY, others turn up for Akpororo VS Akpororo

Comedian Akpororo was able to successfully draw a large crowd of reputable Nigerians for this year’s edition of his yearly comedy show, Akpororo vs Akpororo. The event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites and lived up to its fame as the go-to for comic madness. Here are some of the guests that were spotted... Read More

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April 19, 2017

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BBNaija housemates, Ali Baba, Adesua Etomi and others at this year’s edition of AY Live (PHOTOS)

It was another exciting edition of the annual comedy concert, AY LIVE on Easter Sunday at Eko Hotel and Suites. The theme for this year’s edition was Generations of Laughter and AY Makun alongside Ali Baba, Akpororo, Okey Bakassi, I Go Dye, Woli Arole, Helen Paul and one of South Africa’s biggest comediennes, Thenjiwe were... Read More

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January 7, 2017

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Younger comedians not working hard enough to retire us – Okey Bakassi (WATCH)

Comedian Okey Bakassi says current comedians in the industry have not been able to retire him and the likes of Ali Baba because they lack hard work. Bakassi, stated this as a guest on The Gist hosted by Emma Ugolee. Ali Baba was also a guest on the show. He said, “They’ve not been able to retire... Read More

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April 13, 2015

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Why I woke up feeling better than yesterday…||Okey Bakassi wants you to know (READ)

by Anike Jacobs The elections have come and gone and comedian, Okey Bakassi has penned down his two cents on the conduct of the exercise. Read his piece below ”Good morning family and friends. I woke up feeling better than yesterday, because; 1. The Elections are over, our normal “hustle” can continue. 2. We are... Read More

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April 6, 2015

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Pres. Jonathan got a standing ovation + 6 other things you missed from the AY Live Show

by Anike Jacobs One of the most anticipated shows of the year, the AY Live Show happened last night and was it worth the pre-buzz it generated? We’ll tell you. This year’s edition, themed Happiness Reloaded was hosted by Cool FM’s Daddy Freeze. Embracing the ‘African Time’ trend common with Nigerian events, the show slated... Read More

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April 6, 2015

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Here are your favourite celebrities that attended AY Live on Sunday (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs The 2015 edition of AY Live took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday, April 5, 2015, and a host of celebrities attended the comedy show and concert. Uti Nwachukwu, Funke Akindele, Empress Njamah, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro, Freeze, IK Ogbonna, Jimmy Jatt, Kenneth Okolie, Kiss... Read More

October 14, 2014

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#Nollywood and sex – @Okey_Bakassi denies sleeping with actresses for parts, but does sex for parts happen?

by S’ola Filani Over the weekend, viral reports claimed that Actor Emeka Ike had listed the names of the Nollywood producers that sleep with actresses in exchange for roles. He allegedly listed ‘Emma Ogugua, Murphy Stephen, Sunny McDon, Okey Bakassi and Ifeanyi Dikeh’ as the movie producers that carry out such acts, while addressing journalists... Read More

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May 1, 2013

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SEE Alexx Ekubo, Uti Nwachukwu, Yinka Davies, others at the Mode Men 7th Anniversary event

by Chi Ibe Alexx Ekubo, Uti Nwachukwu, Yinka Davies, and Okey Bakassi were among the celebrities at the Mode Men magazine 7th anniversary. The event took place at the Radisson Blu on Sunday April 28. Photos: H/T LIB

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February 28, 2013

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SEE Iyanya, Susan Peters, Desmond Elliot, Zack Orji, Uti, Don Jazzy, more in Yomi Casual (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Designer Niyi Makun has unveiled his 2013 collection for his label Yomi Casual. The new line features A-List celebs including Ebube Nwagbo, Desmond Elliot, Chinedu Ikedieze, Susan Peters, Uti Nwachukwu, Iyanya, Zack Orji, Okey Bakassi, Don Jazzy, Efe Tommy, Jimmy Jatt and Elenu. The award-winning designer is comedian AY’s younger brother who... Read More

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Comedian Okey Bakassi debuts filmmaking skills in “Bank Alert”

Can Abolishing State of Origin Unite Nigeria? Okey Bakassi Seems to Think So

Is Okey Bakassi’s “The Other News” on Channels TV too political?

Abimbola Fashola, Okey Bakassi, AY, others turn up for Akpororo VS Akpororo

BBNaija housemates, Ali Baba, Adesua Etomi and others at this year’s edition of AY Live (PHOTOS)

Younger comedians not working hard enough to retire us – Okey Bakassi (WATCH)

Why I woke up feeling better than yesterday…||Okey Bakassi wants you to know (READ)

Pres. Jonathan got a standing ovation + 6 other things you missed from the AY Live Show

Here are your favourite celebrities that attended AY Live on Sunday (PHOTOS)

#Nollywood and sex – @Okey_Bakassi denies sleeping with actresses for parts, but does sex for parts happen?

SEE Alexx Ekubo, Uti Nwachukwu, Yinka Davies, others at the Mode Men 7th Anniversary event

SEE Iyanya, Susan Peters, Desmond Elliot, Zack Orji, Uti, Don Jazzy, more in Yomi Casual (PHOTOS)

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