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Hilda Dokubo explains why her family is off social media
Nigerian Actress Hilda Dokubo in a recent chat with Chude Jidenwo revealed the reason why she has kept her family out of the spotlight and completely off social media. The movie star said her family is “very special” to her and she refuses to subject them to the hassles of social media so they don’t become subjects of public scrutiny…
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AFRIFF calls for entries, strengthens partnership with streaming platforms
Organisers of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have charged filmmakers across the continent to submit their works for the 2022 edition. Making the announcement at a press conference, Creative Director, Ms Chioma Ude said the call for entries for the festival’s 11th Edition in November 2022 provides opportunities for filmmakers to submit their films before deadline. She said: “I am…
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The 17 best Fela quotes
Fela Kuti is a legend. The inventor of Afrobeat has a life story that is unimaginable. He rose to fame in Nigeria only to be harassed and harmed by the government for his subversive songs. His mother was killed at the hands of the military. Unimaginable. Yet, his family continues to thrive in music despite the fact that many in…
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Now Muzik, Naija Ninja collaborate to release Sound Sultan new album
Few months to the first anniversary of the demise of Nigerian music artiste, Olanrewaju Fasasi, also known as Sound Sultan, two music production companies, Now Muzik and Naija Ninja, have announced the forthcoming release of the late singer’s ninth studio album titled, ‘Reality Cheque’. The project is said to be a creative collaboration with award-winning producer, Idowu Ogunade, aka ID…
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Banky W joins PDP, declares for Eti-Osa House of Representatives seat
Record label owner, singer and actor Bankole Wellington also known Banky W has announced his decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He also announced his intention to vie for the Eti-Osa House of Representatives seat in the 2023 general elections. The entertainer announced this on Twitter on Friday. He had contested the Eti-Osa federal constituency seat on the…
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President Buhari hails Ebenezer Obey at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey who clocks 80 on Sunday. Buhari in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said Obey’s music has been a blessing, garnering tremendous recognition and adulation nationally and internationally. “The President pays tribute to the musician, who used his art and skills…
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‘Heartbroken’ Will Smith resigns from film academy after slap
Actor Will Smith has resigned from Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saying on Friday that his slapping of presenter Chris Rock on stage at this year’s Oscars ceremony was “shocking, painful and inexcusable”. “I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary…
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Davido features in 2022 World Cup soundtrack
Nigerian musician Davido is among the artists featured in the official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year. FIFA announced this via a statement published on their website on Friday, saying the song titled Hayya Hayya (Better Together) was the first of the select singles for the tournament. “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack…
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Nollywood comic actor Dejo Tunfulu is dead
Nollywood comedian and actor Dejo Tunfulu is dead. According to Vanguard, many of the actor’s colleagues confirmed his death. The president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, known as Mr Latin, also confirmed his death to The PUNCH. “Yes, it is confirmed. He died in a hospital this morning. But I am yet…
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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock after Oscars slap
Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock after he slapped him at the Oscars, saying his behaviour was “unacceptable and inexcusable”. “I would like to publicly apologise to you, Chris,” he said in a statement. “I was out of line and I was wrong.” It comes after the Oscars film academy condemned Smith over the incident and announced a formal…
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