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President Tinubu pays tribute to late music legend Mike Ejeagha
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of legendary Igbo folklorist and musician, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday at the age of 95. In a condolence message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Ejeagha as one of Nigeria’s greatest cultural icons. He praised the musician’s unique…
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Musawa mourns passing of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigerian highlife icon, Mike Ejeagha, who died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fans of the late musician, praying for…
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‘Gwo-Gwo-Gwo’ star, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95
By Tosin Brown Legendary Nigerian highlife musician, Mike Ejeagha, has died at the age of 95. The highlife icon, whose hit song Gwo Gwo Gwo recently regained popularity after skitmaker Brainjotter danced to it, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Ejeagha was widely celebrated for blending traditional Igbo folklore and proverbs into his distinctive musical style. He was pronounced…
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Biola Adebayo announces separation from husband
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actress and podcast host, Biola Adebayo, also known as Biola Eyin Oka, has announced her separation from her husband, Oluseyi. Adebayo revealed that they have been separated for over 14 months, long before the death of her mother a few months ago. While she declined to disclose the reasons for the separation, she confirmed that she…
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Davido reunites with Sophia Momodu for Imade’s 10th birthday
By Tosin Brown Afrobeats star and Grammy nominee Davido has reunited with his ex-partner, Sophia Momodu, to celebrate their daughter Imade’s 10th birthday. The estranged couple put their differences aside to co-host a memorable birthday party for Imade. The celebration, themed “Imade’s Enchanted Forest,” featured stunning decorations and a joyful atmosphere. The party was a heartwarming moment for the family,…
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Napoli like Lagos: How Fuji became a global sound, by Saheed Aderinto
I have been in Italy since Monday on the invitation of the Dan David Prize to give a presentation on the politics of history as part of the 2025 awards ceremony. Formal announcement of the winners will be made later! As Omo ogbon, I used the opportunity to shoot additional scenes for “Global Fuji,” Episode III of The Fuji Documentary.…
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Tems listed among ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’
By Tosin Brown Soulful singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been listed among the 2025 ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The Grammy Award-winning singer was listed alongside the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah; and other distinguished Africans. The list, which features several eminent Nigerians and other…
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Ayo Maff explains reason he left home at 16
By Tosin Brown Rave singer Ayo Maff has opened up about why he left his home in the Shomolu area of Lagos at the age of 16. The 19-year-old fast-rising artiste shared this while reflecting on his humble beginnings. Explaining the reason behind his decision, Ayo Maff said he left home because he wanted a better life for his family.…
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Tinubu celebrates Hajia Raliat AbdulRazaq at 95
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaja Raliat Amope AbdulRazaq, Nigeria’s pioneering female politician and mother of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on her 95th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu described Alhaja AbdulRazaq as a trailblazer who opened the…
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Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi despite approved Hajj visa
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been deported by Saudi Arabian authorities despite holding a valid visa for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Gumi, a Kaduna-based scholar, confirmed the development on Monday via his official Facebook page. He revealed that although his visa was approved, he was denied entry upon arrival in Medina, where he was scheduled to begin the…
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