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Two Nigeria Movie Practitioners Assasinated in Edo State
Tragedy has again hit the movie industry as two popular movie practitioners in Edo State, Mr. Erhauyi Ogbeide a.k.a Ukeke and Eghosa Idehen a.k.a Erhejiro were on Tuesday evening shot dead by unknown assassins.
Although the details of the assassination were still sketchy as at press time, our correspondent learnt that they were killed in [...]
Rivers, NDDC Splash Film Scholarships on Niger Deltans
Towards finding a lasting solution to the incessant cases of youths restiveness and militancy in the constantly troubled Niger Delta region, the governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission, have announced the offer of sponsorships to 370 youths from the region.
Also, as part of their youth empowerment and [...]
Why Ghanaian Movie Stars are dominating Nollywood
Those who are expressing worry concerning the recent development where Nollywood industry is being dominated by a handful of Ghanaian actors and actresses may have to pause and think.
A recent report revealed how Ghanaian marketers are the main reason for this ugly development. It was gathered that Nollywood producers have been given an order [...]
Michael Jackson Song “Another Day” Released
An unreleased song called “Another Day” is making the rounds, an alleged duet with Lenny Kravitz. The verse Michael sings seems to be the same as from an older Kravitz song called “Storm.”
Kravitz gave an interview with Spinner shortly after Michael’s death where he mentioned working with him on a song that hadn’t been released. [...]
Star Mega Jam Thrills Abuja
In the 10 years history of Star Mega Jam, the international music concert sponsored by Star Lager beer, the crowd that witnessed last Saturday’s edition held in Abuja was unprecedented. Indeed, to music lovers and fun seekers that thronged the Old Parade Ground at the Federal Capital Territory, the show was not only the biggest [...]
Celebrity Takes 2: Faze, Kel up for eviction
Faze, Kel, Zaaki Adzzay and Faithia Balogun are all up for eviction as the celebrity takes 2 enters the third episode this weekend.
Former Plantashun Boyz, Faze and touch_bearing Zaaki Adzzay got 15 points each while R & B rap artiste, Kel and popular Yoruba_film actress, Faithia Balogun both received 13 points.
On the overall scores against [...]
Drama as Emeka Ike emerges New Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President
A mild drama ensued on Monday at the secretariat of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, in Surulere area of Lagos, when embattled Segun Arinze’s attempt to halt the care-taker-committee of the guild from conducting a counter-election that produced actor Emeka Ike as the new president of the guild hit a brick wall.
Arinze [...]
The Future Award Releases List of Nominees
On Tuesday, the 8th of December, The Future Awards released its much_awaited list of nominees for the 2010 edition of the awards. “It’s a rich list!” said Emilia Asim_Ita, the awards’ PR Director.
“I am so proud of it; it took two months of gruelling work and research, but I look at the list of [...]
2face Idibia Releases new Singles “Implication”
New music from 2face Idibia; this is the lead single off his upcoming album tentatively called ‘Unstoppable 2‘ set to be released in 2010.
The Implication Video has been shot and should be out shortly.
A good first single! Listen and let me know your thoughts.
Dare Art Alade Releases New Single “Stroke Me!”
Dare Art Alade Nigerian R&B Star has released a New Single called “Stroke Me!”
He lived up to his billing giving his numerous fans and listeners a piece.
CLICK HERE to listen to it.
Biography of Dare Art Alade
For over seven years, Dare Art Alade, born to legendary Nigerian Jazz pioneer Art Alade and Olapeju Alade has [...]
Big Brother Africa Reality TV Show (4th Edition) Finals Tomorrow
For the first time in the history of Big Brother Africa reality TV show, a Nigerian is set to win the big prize. Indeed, as the curtain draws on the 4th season of the show tomorrow, there is the possibility that one of our own, Kevin, might cart home the grand prize of 200,000 US [...]
ION International Film Festival 2009: Artiste Unites for Peace
In line with its objective of promoting global awareness and peace through arts, culture and films, IONIFF Port Harcourt ‘09 scheduled to hold between 9th and 12th of December in the Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital , is set to celebrate peace.
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Rivers State, Hon. Marcus Nle [...]
Entertainment Channel, SoundCity is Losing Some its Best Hand
Entertainment channel, Soundcity, is gradually losing some of its best hands.
The Lagos-based youth platform, which runs Soundcity TV, Soundcity Music Video Awards, Soundcity Blast and Spice TV, is now battling to adjust following the departure of key hands – most of whom are throwing in the towel in quick succession.
According to report, those who had [...]
Mode Men Awards: Darego, Browz, Maino to Lead
Having successfully captured and shared the exploits of Nigerian men within and outside our shores for three solid years, the Mode Men team is poised to organise the second edition of its annual men of the year award ceremony. It aims at celebrating men who have profoundly affected lives in the society within the current [...]
Star Mega Jam 2009: Busta Rhymes and Ludacris Promises Best Performance to Nigerians
Busta Rhymes and Ludacris, the two international artistes featuring in the upcoming Star Mega Jam 2009, have promised music lovers in Nigeria the best performances ever witnessed at a live music concert. According to them, featuring in Star Mega Jam, Nigeria’s most exciting and enduring music concert which draws a multitude of music fans [...]
Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) Moves From Ghana to Nigeria
The Pan African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST) is set to shift base from Ghana, a traditional home where it has held for several years, and relocate to Nigeria.
Taiwo and Kehinde Oluwafunso, PANAFEST representatives in Nigeria, reveal that all arrangements have been concluded to make this happen in a grand way. But then the first [...]
Rihana New Album: Rated R
LOS ANGELES — “Barf!” Rihanna squealed, at the sight of a pair of pale pink satin Brian Atwood stilettos. In her world this is a compliment. “Usually it’s ‘ill’ or ‘I want to throw up on it,’ ” she explained. “But barf is the worst,” meaning the best. “Barf is 10 out of 10.”
In a [...]
Segun Arinze Becomes the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)
In an improper resolve to move the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, forward after several months of leadership crisis, the Board of Trustees of the guild last weekend set aside the constitution of the body to uphold the election of Segun Arinze as the new president of the guild.
The Board also dissolved the Kanayo [...]
Jimmy Cliff, Alpha Blondy named ECOWAS Ambassadors
Awards of ECOWAS Peace Ambassador were given to Alpha Blondy of Coted’Voire and legendary reggae giant Jimmy Cliff. Their citations were read to the admiration of the audience as they were both honoured by the ECOWAS President.
Jimmy Cliff was the first to perform as he did acapela of some of his great hit songs including [...]
