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Late Actress Ada Ameh to be Buried in Benue State

12Aug

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Movies and Films

Late Actress Ada Ameh to be Buried in Benue State

The burial arrangements have been made for the late popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh who died last month at a hospital in Warri, Delta State. The news of her death came as a shock as the actress revealed a few weeks before her demise that she was battling mental health issues. See Also: Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap Ameh was well known for playing the comic character “Emu” in The Johnsons which aired on Africa Magic Family. The late actress was born on the 15th of May, 1974, in Ajegunle, Lagos, She came into the limelight after playing the character “Anita” in the 1996 Nollywood blockbuster Domitila. On Friday, August 19, 2022, a novelty match and candlelight service will be held in her honour in Lagos while another candlelight service ...

Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania

9Aug

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Music, Tanzania

Kizz Daniel Arrested Over Missing His Concert in Tanzania

The Tanzanian police have arrested Nigerian Singer, Kizz Daniel after failing to show up at a concert he was scheduled to perform in the country. The “Buga” hit-singer was scheduled for a live performance at the Warehouse, Old Nextdoor Area in Tanzania on Sunday but failed to be in attendance on his show, the fans who were enraged by this act began to destroy properties in the arena as captured in a viral video. See Also: Davido Gifts a Lucky Female Fan N2 Million and His Sneakers (Video) In another video circulating on the internet, the 28-year-old was arrested and taken into a truck by the Tanzanian police. In the video, an angry fan was heard saying: “Kizz Daniel, you’ll go in for it. He’ll cause damage to this country. He must go in for it.” Source: The Nation ...

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

8Aug

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Movies and Films, Nigeria

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke opens up about what she experienced when she was held captive by unknown Kidnappers. The actress alongside actor, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi were kidnapped while returning from a set in the outskirt of Enugu State but they were later released unharmed on Wednesday. She spoke in a video on Friday that they were held captive for a week without being given food or water, she also thanked her colleagues, fans, and security agencies for procuring their release. See Also: Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom The actress said: “My people, this is mama Cynthia Okereke, God is a faithful God and I have every reason to say Hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know I have people and I have friends, good colleagues, people that...

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

4Aug

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Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Security

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has confirmed the safe release of its members, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel (Agbogidi), who were kidnapped while returning from a set in Enugu State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Guild’s Director of Communications, Monalisa Chinda Coker. The statement partly read, “This is to inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, have been released, unhurt. The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Rollas, announced their release by the abductors who were touched by the spirit of God to set them free and unharmed. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star “The guild has arranged for medical checks and psychological support for the victims. ...

Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom

1Aug

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Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Security

Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed that the abductors of missing actors, Clemson Cornel and Cynthia Okereke have contacted their families and they are demanding ransom. The AGN President, Emeka Rollas reported that the kidnappers have contacted the families of the abductees and are demanding a ransom of $100,000. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star The Nollywood actors were declared missing on Thursday by the AGN president when they failed to return home from a film set located at Ozalla town in Enugu State. He also noted that the Union is working with various security operatives to ensure the release of the actors. “The kidnappers have made contact and are demanding the sum of $100,000. “We are not sure what to expect from t...

Cater Efe hits no.1 spot on Apple Music with debut Single

31Jul

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Music, Nigeria

Cater Efe hits no.1 spot on Apple Music with debut Single

Popular skit maker Cater Efe has hit the no.1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria charts with his recently released debut single “Machala” The skit maker, who is a diehard Wizkid fan, released the hit track on Friday which topped the charts within two days of its release. See Also: I Studied At Four Universities Before Graduating – Mr Macaroni The member of the proclaimed fanbase of Wizkid known as Wizkid FC also bragged on his Instagram page about being the first skit maker and comedian to pull off the feat. He wrote on his Instagram page: “First comedian to top music chart in Nigeria, if e easy do am.” Source: The Nation

Offset Hints at Possible Collaboration with Burna Boy

31Jul

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Music

Offset Hints at Possible Collaboration with Burna Boy

Offset, an American rapper and member of rap trio the Migos hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a song with Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy. A few weeks ago, the 30-year-old rapper commented on the comment section of an Instagram post by Burna Boy asking him to check his DM. See Also: Burna Boy: Afrofusion and Afrobeat are Not the Same The “Walk It Talk Talk” rapper gave the hint on his Instagram page of a possible collaboration with Burna boy when he replied a fan with “cooking it up” when the fan asked if he has a song with Burna boy. The rapper was in attendance at the listening party for Burna Boy's latest album “ Love Damini” which recently took place in the United States. Source: The Nation

Nollywood Stars Suspected to Have Been Kidnapped by Gunmen

30Jul

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Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Terrorism

Nollywood Stars Suspected to Have Been Kidnapped by Gunmen

Nollywood stars Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell have reportedly been abducted by suspected gunmen after returning from a movie set in Enugu. Monalisa Chinda of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) disclosed the information on her Instagram page. She stated that the film stars were declared missing by their family members when they didn’t return from a movie set located at Ozalla Town in Enugu State. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) advised members to stop going to cities’ outskirts to film unless security was provided. See Also: Seven Wedding Guests Killed by Suspected Gunmen in Imo The statement reads: “Two members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka (Agbogidi) were reportedly missing after their family mem...

Queen Nwokoye Denies Having an Affair with Apostle Suleman

28Jul

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Movies and Films, News, Nigeria

Queen Nwokoye Denies Having an Affair with Apostle Suleman

Nollywood actress, Queen Nwokoye has denied the allegations of having an affair with the popular pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman. A popular blog online listed several actresses and other female stars that the pastor had allegedly had sexual relations with and the actress's name was also included. She did admit to knowing the Man of God but denied having any sort of sexual relation with him. She said although she had made mistakes in the past, having an affair with the clergyman isn’t one of them. See Also: Viral Audio: I’m Sorry For Being Angry – Apostle Suleman She said the instigator of these rumours is just trying to tarnish the reputation of the man of God. In a post she shared on Instagram she wrote: “It is a Nigerian thing to always ass...

Reactions as Asa performs “Fire on The Mountain” at The Unveiling of NNPC LTD

21Jul

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Music, Nigeria

Reactions as Asa performs “Fire on The Mountain” at The Unveiling of NNPC LTD

Nigerian singer, Asa, performed her once popular hit song “Fire on the Mountain” at the transitioning of the Nation National Petroleum Corporation to the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited Company, (NNPC LTD) exhibition. The performance of the singer’s 2007 hit track aroused reactions online, with the majority noting that the song refers to the leaders showing no concern about the welfare and development of the country. What drew the public attention was that President Muhammadu Buhari and other prominent leaders were present when Asa performed her song. See Also: NNPC To Nigerians: Avoid Panic Buying, We Have 1.7bn Litres Of Petrol In Stock Social media users praised the singer for her bravery in using the opportunity to address the leaders with the meaningful lyrics of ...