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How the new Olubadan will emerge
….Why the Ibadan succession arrangement is unique Olaolu Bilau With the exit of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Royal Highness, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, Okunmade II, to the great beyond, discussions are on about the Ascension of the next Olubadan and in line with the kingship succession arrangements in Ibadan land, Westernpost reported that the next to become the…
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Veteran TV series producer, Jonathan Ihonde dies at 82
By Tosin Brown Veteran dramatist and creator of the TV series, ‘Hotel de Jordan,’ Jonathan Ihonde has died at the age of 82. According to reports, Ihonde passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The late TV producer was a renowned and award-winning dramatist, writer, veteran Labour Union leader, social mobiliser, humanist…
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Son accuses Kenya playwright Ngugi Wa Thiong of abusing late mum
By Tosin Brown Writer, poet and associate Professor of Literature at Cornell University, Mukoma Wa Ngugi has accused his father and famous writer, playwright and scholar Professor Ngugi Wa Thiong o of physically abusing his late mother Nyambura. Mukoma further alleged that his ailing father silenced his late mother in order to erase her from his success story. Mukoma made…
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K1 denies extra-marital affairs, insists marriage to Emmanuella remains intact
By Tosin Brown Foremost Fuji maestro, Chief Wasiu Omogbolahan Anifowose aka K1 has denied a rumoured extra-marital affair with some society women. In a recent statement by the Fuji Lord’s media aide, the rumoured extra-marital affairs are only figment of the writer’s imagination and ploy to put a dent on his marriage to beautiful Emmanuella. “False rumors maliciously targeting K1’s…
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Femi Odugbemi returns as AMVCAs Head Judge
By Tosin Brown Ace filmmaker, director, and producer Femi Odugbemi has returned as the Head Judge for the 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. On Tuesday, March 12, the organisers of the AMVCAs unveiled Odugbemi as head judge of the awards. Odugbemi, a pioneer Academy Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, returns as the head judge after sitting…
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BBNaija’s ex-housemate Queen ready for marriage against all odds
By Tosin Brown All seems set for the wedding of Big Brother Naija’s ex-housemate, Queen Atang and her fiance, David Adedeji. On March 12, Queen released pre-wedding pictures of herself and her man on her social media pages. This is coming exactly 13 days after she got engaged on February 29, 2024. The reality TV star’s engagement had seen her…
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Why I picked up a job as a caregiver in London, says Rita Dominic
By Tosin Brown Nollywood screen siren Rita Dominic has revealed why decided to take up a job as a caregiver in London after relocating in 2002. The thespian, who was out of the film industry for a while, said she gave up stardom in 2002 to deal with personal issues in the United Kingdom. “In 2001/2002 I stopped acting. I…
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I don’t consider Desmond Elliot an actor, says Funsho Adeolu
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actor Funsho Adeolu has taken a swipe at screen stars, who have gone into politics. In a recent chat with Teju Babyface on his podcast, Adeolu said he doesn’t consider Elliot an actor. “An actor cannot be a politician,” Adeolu began. Teju Babyface jumped in to say, “I know an actor in Lagos, who is a…
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Oscars 2024: The complete list of winners at 96th Academy Awards
By Tosin Brown As expected, it was a night of historic wins at the 96th annual Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. On Sunday, March 10, the 96th Academy Awards was once again hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. “Oppenheimer” had the most wins of the night, taking home seven awards, including best picture, actor,…
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Nollywood actress Chioma Toplis fights sister, brother-in-law dirty
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis is currently enmeshed in a family battle that involves her sister, Grace Akwukwuegbu, and brother-in-law, James Uche Akwukwuegbu. Toplis raised alarm alleging assault and intimidation at the Zone 9 Police headquarters at Umuahia, Abia State. According to a petition to the Police through the AIG Zone 9, the actress, through her lawyer, Kelechi…
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