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Mohbad got hooked on ice, says Naira Marley
By Tosin Brown – Popular musician, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has opened up on the addiction struggles of his late ex-signee, Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023. The singer shared his side of the story in a two-hour documentary released on YouTube. He narrated how Mohbad began his musical journey under his label and eventually…
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Oriyomi Hamzat apologises to Naira Marley, restores airplay on FM
By Adejayan Gbenga – The founder of Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, has apologised to Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and lifted the ban earlier imposed on Marlian Records’ songs. Hamzat made the announcement on Tuesday during a live broadcast in Ibadan, nearly two years after the station stopped airing Marley’s music following…
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BREAKING: Actress Bose Omotoyossi loses football star husband, Razaq
By Tosin Brown – Razaq Omotoyossi, the football star and husband of Nigerian actress Bose Alao, is reportedly dead. The former FC Metz striker and Benin Republic international passed away at the age of 38. The circumstances and cause of his death have not yet been disclosed. More details soon.
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‘I never completed high school’ — Otedola reflects on journey to success
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has revealed that he neither completed high school nor attended university, saying his rise in business was shaped by lessons learned outside the classroom. In his newly released memoir, Making It Big, the 62-year-old chairman of Geregu Power Plc disclosed that he struggled academically from childhood and eventually abandoned formal education during his A Levels to…
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Ghana-Nigerian filmmaker, Shirley Frimpong-Manso tops TIFF lineup of global featured directors
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled its 2025 Industry Selects program, featuring 10 films from across the globe, with Ghanaian-Nigerian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso among the standout directors. Her latest film, Stitches, distributed by Blue Pictures Entertainment, has been included in the prestigious lineup, marking another milestone for African cinema on the international stage. The program, unveiled ahead of…
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BBNaija 10: Otega, Kayikunmi evicted as Biggie bars Sabrina from return
By Tosin Brown – On the third Sunday live eviction show, two more housemates, Otega and Kayikunmi, were evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house. The two male contestants join earlier evictees, Ibifubara and Danboskid. In the same vein, Sabrina, who left the house last Monday due to medical reasons, has also been barred from returning by Biggie.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sango Festival holds first celebration under new Alaafin
The annual Sango Festival in Oyo has taken on added significance this year, marking its first celebration under the reign of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and the second since its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, officially presented the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Sanwo-Olu, Dangote, Ooni of Ife, other dignitaries celebrate Zenith Bank at 35
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Aliko Dangote, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, alongside politicians, business leaders and other dignitaries, gathered in Lagos to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Zenith Bank. The dignitaries praised the founder, Jim Ovia, for his leadership and vision, which have made Zenith Bank one of the leading financial institutions in…
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Veteran actor Chief Kanran bows out after final role in ‘Seven Doors’
Nollywood is mourning the passing of veteran actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who died in a Lagos hospital on Friday after a brief illness, just days before his 70th birthday. His death has taken on a poignant dimension as his final appearance was in Femi Adebayo’s yet-to-be-released film, Seven Doors. The movie, which explores themes of thresholds…
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Oba Adedokun mourns passing of Nollywood veteran Chief Kanran
The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran in Yoruba movies. Chief Kanran, who carved a niche for himself over four decades in the movie industry by often playing the role of a wealthy and flamboyant high society man, died on Friday after…
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