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Kehinde Bamigbetan: Celebrating a community media entrepreneur at 60, by Qasim Akinreti
Today, I rejoice with Kehinde Bamigbetan at 60 and commune with Oodua Afeniwero, the progenitor of the Yoruba race and founder of Ile-Ife Oodaye, nibi ojumo ti mowa (where the sun rises). Babare Agbe o, Awe ni. Congratulations! Kehinde Bamigbetan started out as an activist and union leader at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest Nigeria. His comrades in…
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President Tinubu celebrates Fuji icon Adewale Ayuba on 60th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm wishes to veteran Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba as he marks his 60th birthday today, March 25. In a statement on Tuesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga lauded Ayuba’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s Fuji music genre, recognizing him as a cultural icon whose work has resonated with generations of Nigerians. Since debuting as…
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Adewale Ayuba turns 60
By Tosin Brown Fuji music star Adewale Ayuba celebrated his 60th birthday on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The veteran singer took to his social media accounts to offer prayers for himself and express gratitude for more years ahead. Ayuba, widely known as Mr. Johnson, is the creator of Bonsue Fuji, a unique strand of the popular Fuji music genre. For…
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Tuface Idibia goes shopping with Natasha in Abuja
By Tosin Brown Renowned Nigerian singer Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, was spotted shopping with Hon. Natasha Osawaru in Abuja. The pair were seen together at House of Vodi, an upscale fashion store in the Federal Capital Territory. A video that surfaced on Tuesday, March 25, captured 2Baba and Osawaru at the store, where they were warmly received…
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‘I couldn’t afford jewelry, high fashion early in my career’ – Tope Alabi
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has revealed that her decision to avoid jewelry and high fashion early in her career was not based on divine instruction but financial constraints. She explained that at the time, she simply could not afford them. In a recent video interview, Alabi stated that while she has always loved fashion, she…
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AFRIMA partners BridgeAfric, UNESCO for Lagos global music workshop
Lagos is set to welcome top music business leaders, celebrities, business executives, and creative industry professionals from around the world as All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), partners with bridgeAfric, and UNESCO to host the Showbiz101 Global Workshop and Music Creation Camp. The event, scheduled to take place from March 26th to 29th, 2025 aims to train young creatives, foster international…
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AMVCA 2025: See all top movie nominations
By Tosin Brown The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have announced the nominees for the 11th edition of the annual awards. The nominations, covering film, television, and digital content, recognise works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Among the top films that received multiple nominations are Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, Seven Doors, House…
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Ini Edo, Tonto Dikeh spotted at Ghanaian millionaire Richard Quaye’s 40th birthday
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actresses Ini Edo and Tonto Dikeh were among the Nigerian celebrities spotted at the lavish 40th birthday celebration of Ghanaian millionaire Richard Nii-Armah Quaye. The celebration turned the Ghanaian airport into a hub of activity as dignitaries and celebrities from around the world arrived for the extravagant event. However, Ini Edo made headlines for attending the…
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2025 AMVCAs: Femi Adebayo secures 11 nominations at 11th edition
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actor, director, and producer Femi Adebayo has earned 11 nominations out of 27 categories at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). His film received nominations in the categories of Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Indigenous Film (West Africa), Best Sound/Sound Design, Best Score/Music, Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, Best…
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Forget about sex-for-role in Nollywood, says Jide Kosoko
By Tosin Brown Veteran Nollywood actor and film producer, Prince Jide Kosoko, has stated that the issue of sex-for-role in the Nigerian movie industry should not be viewed from a single perspective. The 71-year-old Lagos prince shared his views in a podcast, emphasizing that while no one can be coerced into exchanging sex for roles, some individuals enter the industry…
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