Popular Yoruba filmmaker and actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina is dead. The 73-year-old actor, in his lifetime, was well known in the contemporary Yoruba theatre industry. The news of his death was announced by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, via his Instagram handle (@SaidiBalogun), on Thursday night. He posted Olofa Ina’s picture […]
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The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musawa has urged Nigerians to pray that the ailing movie star Zack Orji receives healing soonest. She disclosed that the veteran actor had brain surgery on January 1, 2024. Zack, 64, slumped on December 29 and was admitted to the intensive care unit of the […]
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Prayers from celebrities and netizens have started to pour in for a veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji after a video of him in the hospital went viral on Sunday. According to his friends who reached out to Linda Ikeji’s blog, the actor was “rushed to the hospital two days ago after he slumped in the […]
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Grammy-nominated singer Seun Kuti recently shared his experiences of facing stigma while growing up as the son of the late Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo kuti. Speaking with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti revealed that his paternity had a significant impact on his life, even affecting his relationships. He recalled instances where he couldn’t visit his […]
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Afrobeat singer Davido has taken time out to appreciate his fans, throughout the year 2023, in what he describes as an avalanche of achievements while referring to the year. Davido who released “Timeless” sometime this year feels satisfied after the achievement recorded by the album, from won’t of the Year to winning album of the […]
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Samanja, real name: Usman Baba Pategi, a veteran Hausa comedy actor has died, aged 84. He died on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He is survived by two wives and 12 children. Mohammad Usman, one of his sons said Samanja’s funeral prayer will be held at 10 am at a mosque in Kabala Costain, Kaduna. […]
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Nollywood star Osita Iheme, famous for his ‘Pawpaw’ role alongside John Okafor, known as Mr. Ibu, shared encouraging words about his ailing colleague. Iheme expressed his optimism in a recent chat with Hitz FM’s Doreen Avio at the AMAAs in Nigeria, about Mr. Ibu’s recovery as he undergoes treatment. He reminded everyone that sickness can […]
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The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, adjourned till November 13, 2023, the trial of Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, for alleged internet fraud. Justice Nicholas Oweibo adjourned the trial due to the failure of the Police to produce him in court for continuation of his trial. Naira Marley […]
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Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice West Africa, Dr. Busola Tejumola, has said that the audience has been a key part of the Africa Magic journey and that it will continue to carry them along in the 20th-anniversary celebrations. Dr. Busola said this when he took members of the press and others […]
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A joint committee of the House of Representatives has invited controversial musician, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, as part of moves to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, a.k.a. MohBad. The joint committee, comprising the committees on Youth, Justice, and Legislative Compliance, in a letter yesterday, asked […]
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