South African Amapiano artists, Killer Kau and Mpura have died in a fatal car accident. According to reports, the two were involved in a car accident on their way to Rustenburg for a gig. Initial reports had falsely claimed amapiano star, Kabza De Small had also perished in the accident as he was with Killer […]
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Hell was let loose Monday evening at the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) House when prospecting lovebirds, Angel and Sammie had a fight after a truth or dare game. The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates had earlier, in their first week, bonded and started picking out whom their love interests might be. Angel and Sammie were […]
The pandemic has seen many countries around the world implement restrictions to stop the spread of the virus and keep its nationals safe. As people who are forced to isolate must stay at home, they typically resorted to entertainment to get them through this period of isolation. These could include activities such as gambling using […]
“Precious has never been denied access to the children. She can visit them at any time. You can ask her lawyer. She walked out of the house over the issue at the hotel because she wanted to continue with her affairs.” Regina, the first wife of an ex-minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has waded into […]
Nigeria: As ‘Big Brother’ Settles in
The sixth season of the Big Brother show started last month. The winner of this ‘Shine Ya Eye’ edition is expected to go home with a grand prize of N90 million. A handsome fee for doing nothing meaningful, alongside others of no particular definition, while the rest of the world stares at you; isn’t it? […]
The Duke of Shomolu Productions, one of the fastest-growing theatre production houses in the country, is all set to stage two very exciting plays at the prestigious Glover Memorial Hall, this August. The two plays – Awo and Aremu, represent a mold breaking initiative that would see for the very first time, two major productions […]
The grand finale of the 4th Beeta Playwright Competition organised by Beeta Universal Arts Foundation, ended last Wednesday, August 4, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos with Temilolu Fosudo, son of veteran actor and academic, Prof. Sola Fosudo emerging the overall winner. The Beeta Playwright Competition, BPC, initiated by Beeta Universal Arts Foundation, BUAF, which […]
Three of the BBNaija 2021 housemates, Yerins, Niyi and Beatrice have been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 6 show. Recall that Niyi, married to a white lady who was seen appealing to fans to vote for her husband, saying she and the son don’t want him home yet, told big brother in […]
A first book providing the history and the plants in the Fond Ferdinand nature reserve on Seychelles’ second-most populated island of Praslin is now available from author Steen G. Hansen. The 110-page book entitled ‘Le Ravin de Fond Ferdinand’ is another collaboration of Hansen, a Danish biologist living in Seychelles, with Seychellois environmentalist Victorin Laboudallon. […]
This is a presentation made by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda at the launch of President Mnangagwa’s biography “A Life of Sacrifice” at State House on Thursday. The book “A Life of Sacrifice” is undoubtedly a bold attempt by the authors to capture and chronicle the life and history of […]
WITH a grandfather who was raised in King Mzilikazi court and maternal links to the great Munhumutapa State, President Mnangagwa was from an early age poised for greater heights. On the day that his historic biography was launched, President Mnangagwa gave an insight into his life which started with his grandfather firing three shots in […]
AFROFUSION musician Mazarura yesterday released a hit single “Tochema Magamba” in honour of Zimbabwe’s heroes and heroines as the nation celebrates Heroes Day next week. The song comes with a high quality video shot at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. Mazarura, real name, Ranson Madzamba, said “Tochema Magamba” was inspired by the need to […]
Fungai Lupande — The statue of Mbuya Nehanda (Charwe Nyakasikana), one of Zimbabwe’s most revered occults, is a symbol of protracted anti-colonial struggle and the subsequent victory. Mbuya Nehanda’s spirit inspired Zimbabwe’s protracted liberation struggle and the fact that the war was agog with songs that testified to her influence, cannot be doubted. The song […]
Nigerian-born sensational artiste, Nazarene, formerly known as Juneflamez is stamping his new name on music lovers all over the country. The unconventional artiste, whose birth name is Godwin Amuh and is currently signed to Captain of the Ship Entertainment (C.O.T.S.E.) recently released the video for his song, ‘I Position’ and it’s all music lovers are […]
The untitled movie project is based on the Bloomberg article, “The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master,” about Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi. EbonyLife Studios, a Nigerian production company, owned by media entrepreneur and filmmaker, Mo Abudu, has acquired the rights to produce an action thriller based on the life story of the […]
Kampala — Ugandan music star Edirisa Musuuza – alias ‘Eddy Kenzo’ – has been involved in a ‘nasty’ road accident, Thursday morning. The accident happened around Maya, along the Kampala – Masaka highway. Sources intimate with this website said the celebrated singer was heading to Kyotera with two other colleagues at the time of the […]
Bongo flava singer from Kings Music, Ally Saleh Kiba – popular by his stage name ‘Alikiba’ – has remained a formidable force in the Bongo flava industry for more than a decade despite the rise of new generations of artistes in the music business. In an era mostly dominated by digital trends, Alikiba has managed […]
Ayodeji Ake The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), has taken its manpower training in media and communication studies to another level by floating a film and television academy. The academy which commenced academic activities this August, offers courses in screen acting, film directing, film sound editing and film editing, according to a release by NIJ […]