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Patience Ozokwor, Ken Erics, others celebrate Nkem Owoh at 70
By Tosin Brown Top Nollywood stars have taken to social media to celebrate veteran actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, as he marks his 70th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, the legendary actor expressed his gratitude to God and his fans for their unwavering support throughout his long and successful career. “Chi efugo, and it’s my 70th birthday. What…
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Ogun State Government allegedly seals singer Portable’s bar, hotel
By Tosin Brown Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed frustration after the Ogun State government allegedly sealed off his bar and hotel in Sango-Ota. According to multiple reports, the properties were sealed due to alleged violations of building regulations. Sharing a notice of contravention on Instagram, the singer claimed that the Ogun State Planning and…
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President Tinubu congratulates Tems on Grammy win, applauds Nigerian music stars
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles. Tems secured the award for her hit song “Love Me Jeje,” marking her second Grammy win. In a statement issued by Special…
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Tems’ omission of Seyi Sodimu in Grammy acceptance speech causes stir
By Tosin Brown Tems, one of the big winners at the 67th Grammy Awards, has come under fire for omitting Seyi Sodimu during her acceptance speech at the ceremony. The 29-year-old singer, who won Best African Music Performance for her song “Love Me Jeje”—a remake of Sodimu’s 1997 hit—faced criticism from fans and critics online for failing to recognize Sodimu…
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‘We are proud of you’ – Davido hails Tems’ Grammy win
By Tosin Brown Grammy nominee and BET winner Davido has expressed pride in Tems’ Grammy victory, saying, “We are proud of you.” Reacting on X on Monday, Davido celebrated Tems in a tweet that also congratulated American music star Chris Brown. “Congratulations to my one and only! @chrisbrown! And to the Queen @temsbaby, we are proud of you,” the tweet…
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Edo State Deputy Majority Leader denies relationship with Tuface Idibia
By Tosin Brown The Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, has denied rumors of a romantic affair with Afrobeats singer Innocent “Tuface” Idibia. Hon. Osawaru refuted claims of being Tuface’s mistress amid the ongoing crisis in the singer’s 12-year marriage. Speaking through her spokesperson, Eseosa Okundia, she dismissed the speculation as baseless. “Na…
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Tems wins second Grammy in two years
By Tosin Brown Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has secured her second Grammy Award in two years. Her remake of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 hit song Love Me Jeje earned her the award for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Earlier in 2023, Tems won her first Grammy…
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Tinubu commends Dr. Adekunle Hassan for academic honors, generous endowment
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Adekunle Hassan, a distinguished ophthalmic surgeon and founder of the Eye Foundation Hospital Group, on his conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The honorary degree was awarded during the grand finale of OOU’s 34th convocation ceremony on Friday. In addition to…
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Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola, Toyin Abraham lead list of highest-grossing actresses of 2024
By Tosin Brown Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola, and Toyin Abraham have emerged as the highest-grossing lead actresses of 2024. The announcement was made by FilmOne. Akindele topped the list as the highest-grossing lead actress for her film Everybody Loves Jenifa, while Wunmi Toriola came second for Queen Lateefah. Toyin Abraham secured the third spot with her movie Alakada:…
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Tems tipped to make history as first African female to win two Grammys
By Tosin Brown Nigerian R&B star Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been tipped to become the first African female artist to win two Grammys in one night. Tems, who is nominated in three categories at this year’s Grammys—Best African Music Performance for Love Me Jeje, Best Global Music Album for Born In The Wild, and Best R&B Song…
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