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DJ Cuppy: Nicki Minaj Inspired My love for Pink

24Sep

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Music

DJ Cuppy: Nicki Minaj Inspired My love for Pink

Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has explained the reason for her obsession with the colour pink. See Also: Ice Prince Released from Prison after Meeting Bail Demands The female Disc jockey said her love for pink came about when American female rapper, Nicki Minaj released her debut video for “Massive Attack”, in 2010. Cuppy said she had not seen anything like it before hence her obsession with the colour, pink. Cuppy tweeted: “I’ve never actually explained how I fell in love with the colour pink: well it was when Nicki did her debut video for “Massive Attack”. I had never seen anything like it. “12 years later and Nicki is still my biggest inspo. There would be no Cuppy without @NickiMinaj.” Source: The Nation

Rita Dominic Debunks News of Her Giving Birth to Twins

22Sep

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Movies and Films

Rita Dominic Debunks News of Her Giving Birth to Twins

Famous Nollywood Star, Rita Dominic, has debunked news of her giving birth to a set of twins. See Also: Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad News surfaced on Wednesday about the Nollywood actress and her husband, Fidelis, welcoming a set of twins in the United Kingdom. Nigerians began to congratulate her but the actress revealed the news was false. On her Twitter page, she uploaded a picture with the caption “Fake news.” Rita Dominic wedded her husband in April 2022 with Nollywood stars, Chidi Mokeme, Kate Henshaw, Joke Silva, and Ini Edo in attendance. Source: Daily Post

8Sep

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Africa, Movies and Films, News

Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad

Nollywood Actress, Uche Jombo, said on Tuesday that the kind of leadership from African and Nigerian Leaders saddens her. Speaking at an event held in Dubai, She said Nigerian leaders visit other countries but don’t apply what they learned from their trip. See Also: Peter Okoye Gives Reason Why Opponents attack Peter Obi Jumbo also gave an example of how Dubai was developed using its crude oil, adding that Nigeria which is an oil nation should follow suit. "It makes me sad with the kind of leaders we have. This is my individual opinion and I have to say it. I mean Nigeria is an oil country. We can do so much if we have the right leadership," She said. “Look at what Dubai is doing. Dubai constantly shows and reminds you of what is possible. ” Also present at the event...

Ice Prince Arrested for Abducting and Assaulting Police Officer

3Sep

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Music, Nigeria

Ice Prince Arrested for Abducting and Assaulting Police Officer

Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince Zamani has been arrested for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer. Police Command Spokesperson, Ben Hudeyin, revealed via his official Twitter handle on Friday that the rapper abducted the officer after he was pulled over for driving without license plates. See Also: Wizkid Gifts N20million to Upcoming Singer Candybleakz “At 3 am today, @Iceprincezamani was stopped for driving without license plates." “He agreed to be taken to the station. He, thereafter, abducted the police officer in his car, assaulted him, and threatened to throw him in the river." “He has been arrested and would be arraigned today,” Hundeyin wrote. The rapper stole the limelight after releasing his single “Oleku” and he later won the 2009 Hennessy Artist...

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 ...

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...

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

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 ...

Davido Expresses Delight as Voters Refuse to Sell Their Votes

17Jul

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Africa, Elections, Music, Nigeria

Davido Expresses Delight as Voters Refuse to Sell Their Votes

Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido expresses delight over voters' comportment during the Osun governorship election. The “Stand Strong” hit singer applauds the voters for rejecting pecuniary offers from vote buyers to sell their votes. See Also: Osun Elections: EFCC Deploy Operatives To Checkmate Vote Buying Davido described the action of the voters as hope for a better Nigeria. He made this statement known via a tweet on Twitter. Davido tweeted “People rejecting money being offered to them left n right of the state today … GREAT TO SEE … there is still hope for Nigeria,” Source: The Nation

Baba Ijesha Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

15Jul

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Africa, Breaking News, Child Abuse, Crime, Human Rights, Justice, Lagos News, Nigeria

Baba Ijesha Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences convicted the actor in a two-hour court judgement on Thursday. Baba Ijesha was convicted on the charges of attempted sexual assault, sexual assault by penetration, and molestation of the minor. see also: Baba Ijesha to Arraigned in Court Today Over Alleged Molestation But the defendant was only prosecuted for counts one and six, which were sexual assault by penetration and attempted sexual assault as the trial failed to find him guilty of all the charges against him. Taiwo then convicted the actor to 16 years imprisonment after the offences of the actor...