As Hollywood-based Nigerian actors like David Oyelowo, Yvonne Orji, John Boyega and more continue to make strides in the world of film and television, Nollywood actors are increasingly showing that they can pull their weight in the same space. Thanks to Atlanta-based talent outfit People Store Agency and cast agent Chase Paris, Joseph Benjamin is... Read More

September 26, 2015

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History Class with Cheta Nwanze: Is Nigeria undergoing its own Glorious Revolution?

In 1688, the James II of England and Ireland, who was also James VII of Scotland was overthrown by what became known as The Glorious Revolution. In #HistoryClass today, we look at the Glorious Revolution, and discuss its cause, and implications, and wonder whether Nigeria’s current elite struggles qualify Sources for today include Dale Hoak’s... Read More

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February 2, 2015

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No time: Woman delivers baby herself en route hospital

by Chinwe Okafor Talk about ‘no time’. A woman who was driving herself to hospital after going into labour recently didn’t quite make it to her destination in time and instead delivered the baby herself by the side of the road. Mariah Ostler’s waters broke just after dropping her son off at her mother’s house in... Read More

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July 29, 2014

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WrestleMania: Dencia vs NAFDAC over Whitenicious

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The National Agency for Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it has obtained an arrest warrant to bring into custody Cameroonian singer/beautician, Reprudencia Sonkey, better known by her stage name, Dencia. The agency claims that the musician selling her controversial Whitenicious body cream in Nigeria, is illegal. “There is... Read More

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March 11, 2014

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It has happened! Oprah – well, her TV channel – invites Dencia on her show (no we’re not kidding)

by Oge Okonkwo Dencia is fast becoming known around the world thanks to her skin care line “Whitenicious”. The Cameroonian singer has been invited for an interview on Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) for a new documentary titled ‘Light Girls’. From the mail, the documentary Light girls is a sequel to a film by Bill Duke titled Dark Girls,... Read More

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December 12, 2013

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Why I chose NEVER to have kids – Oprah Winfrey reveals

by Oge Okonkwo Sacrifices come in different forms and media mogul, Oprah Winfrey who undeniably has a super-successful career chose not to have children as a personal sacrifice. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter an entertainment magazine, Winfrey revealed she never regretted her choice while opening up about her decision to forego having... Read More

November 20, 2013

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Opinion: Who killed Iyayi and who owns Nigerian roads?

by Ogaga Ifowodo But Iyayi was slaughtered on a public highway, so you should also ask: Who owns Nigeria’s roads? The answer by our convoy-loving men and women of power is that they, and not all of us, own the roads. So they recruit and train drivers and policemen to drive us out of THEIR... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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‘Your face, hips & butt’: 10 things you can officially STOP worrying about

by Martha Beck As long as we’re on the subject of DNA, let’s take on the big kahuna of worries: our appearance. 1. What’s on Your Plate “If I can just finish this project,” says my ultrabusy friend Nancy, “I can stop worrying.” She’s said this every time I’ve ever spoken to her. No matter... Read More

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February 6, 2013

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Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network is sued for gender and pregnancy discrimination

A woman named Carolyn Hommel is a former employee of Oprah Winfrey’s (pictured) OWN television station. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hommel is suing the network on a number of grounds, including gender and pregnancy discrimination. Hommel claims she was hired in 2010 as a senior director of scheduling and acquisitions at OWN, which is owned by Oprah... Read More

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January 19, 2013

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‘Lucky’ pants, seriously? She’s more likely to dump you if you cling to any of these

From Esquire UK And while you’re there, lose the sunglasses from the Stansted airport check-in queue too. You’re not on holiday yet. If you’re in possession of any of the following items, it’s time to prepare the bonfire. 1. Shower cap One of only two things not to take from a hotel’s complimentary bathroom miniatures.... Read More

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December 4, 2012

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Oprah Winfrey: Teaching is my calling

Teaching is my calling. I delight in seeing someone’s eyes light up with the spark of understanding. Especially when that understanding will enhance their life. It’s my favorite time of year, for all the obvious fa la la reasons, but even more so because I get to fulfill my calling as teacher. As I’ve mentioned... Read More

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June 15, 2012

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“Kim levelled me” – Oprah explains why she interviewed the Kardashians on her show

by Adeniyi Abdul Oprah Winfrey has recently been the subject of a bit of controversy over her recent announcement that she would be having the Kardashian family on her Next Chapter series (where she interviewed rapper 50 cent last week). While many are unabashed lovers of the Kardashian Klan, others view them as vapid, shallow,... Read More

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June 11, 2012

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Watch: Even 50 Cent caves to the all-powerful Oprah

by Tolu Orekoya Who could ever forget the East coast, Mid West beef between rapper 50 Cent and talk show Oprah Winfrey? It was nothing short of bloody. She trashed his music; he named his toy-dog after her, and uuhhh, that was about it. After six long years of this bitter feud, the ever-magnanimous talk-show... Read More

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April 3, 2012

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Oprah OWNS up! Admits failure with her network

by Hauwa Gambo Before anyone uses the F word for her, Oprah Winfrey, the goddess of television for millions across the world, has gotten there first – admitting, after one year, that the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) wasn’t such a bright idea. This follows months of cutting jobs and cancelling shows. Speaking to America’s CBS... Read More

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