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No man can solve Nigeria’s problem except God, says Cleric
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, Mountain of Peace and Mercy (Ori-Oke Aanu), Osogbo, Prophet (Dr) George Oluwoye has admonished Nigerians to move closer to God, saying they should continue to praise and worship God despite the current hardship. Oluwoye, who said the only way to tackle the present worsening security and economic situation in Nigeria…
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Harry Belafonte’s daughters criticize Grammys for not doing enough for singer
Harry Belafonte‘s daughters, Shari and Gina, are calling out the Grammys for not doing more to recognize the late singer during the 2024 awards ceremony on Sunday. During the Memoriam segment, Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Fantasia Barrino and Jon Batiste took to the stage to perform emotional tributes for Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Sinead O’Connor, Clarence Avant and more. While…
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Portable shoots music video in London
By Tosin Brown Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has been spotted in London, United Kingdom. Portable was spotted with popular UK rapper Skepta at a music video shoot. Portable was spotted in different scenes with vixens and Skepta on the set of the video shoot. Recently, Portable was spotted at a world fashion show in London in company of Skepta and…
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‘Basi and Company’ star Segi is dead
By Tosin Brown Popular film star, Ethel Ekpe, who gained fame after playing the role of Segi in Ken Saro-Wiwa’s popular sitcom, ‘Basi and Company’ is dead. The news of Segi’s death was confirmed by the DG of the Nigeria Film and Videos Censor Board, Dr. Shaibu Husseini. In a social media post, Husseini wrote, “I have been reliably informed…
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Jimi Solanke dies at 82
By Tosin Brown Veteran actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, playwright and master raconteur Jimi Solanke, has passed on at the age of 82. According to report, he breathed his last on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was said to have died this morning after a brief illness while enroute to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. The late Jimi Solanke…
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Mike Bamiloye’s wife, Gloria celebrates 60 in US
By Tosin Brown Popular Christian drama queen, Gloria Bamiloye turned 60 on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Mrs Bamiloye, who is popular for her roles in many of the Mount Zion-produced films, joined the Sexagenarian league amidst fun and fanfare. The celebration of the actress cum minister’s 60th birthday took place in the United States of America. The event had family…
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66th Grammy Awards: No win for Burna Boy, Davido, others
It was a disappointing outing for Nigerian Afrobeats stars at the 66th Grammy Awards as Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Olamide and Asake failed to win from 10 nominations across five categories. The Nigerian contingent lost the inaugural ‘Best African Music Performance’ trophy to South-African singer Tyla who earned the prize with her 2023 track, “Water”. All the categories…
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Rema sold more albums than Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy
By Tosin Brown Jonzin/Mavin recording artist, Divine Ikubor aka Rema has been announced as the Afrobeats artist with the highest number of album sales in 2023. According to Chart Data, in a recently released statement, Rema sold more albums than Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy and Asake in the United States of America in 2023. “Rema was the best selling Afrobeats…
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BREAKING: LASG seals Quilox, warns Landmark beach, 2 others over safety infractions
Lagos State Government has sealed Quilox event centre in Victoria Island over environmental and safety infractions. A joint enforcement operation between the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) sealed Quilox night club over environmental and safety infractions. The agencies also warned the operators of Sol beach, the good beaches , landmark beach and…
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