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The premiere of the biopic about Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a distinguished Nigerian educator, activist, and mother of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, took place in Lagos on Sunday.
Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Elouise Kelly appointed COO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Chinedu Okeke named MD, Universal Music Nigeria
American singer and Reality TV star, Tamar Braxton, 42, broke-up with her Nigerian boyfriend, David, but reconciled less than 24 hours later. She let the world know that they are still together after causing a social media frenzy over breakup claims where she announced she was "single" on Instagram Less than twenty four hours after that, the mother of one…
Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy has revealed the secret behind his name. Born Damini Ogulu, he spoke in an interview with Pulse where he disclosed that the inspiration came from super hero characters. According to him, he used to draw cartoons and found himself fascinated by super hero characters so he chose one for himself 'Burna Boy'. From his revelation,…
Nigerian dancehall singer, Timaya says it will cost N36 billion to make him shave his beards. He spoke to Punch online where he disclosed that he will never cut the beard which has taken him five years to grow. The Ukwu singer said, “Maybe N36bn ($100m) would make me shave off my beard. Other than that, I won’t shave it…
In a bare it all question and answer session with Punch Nigeria, legendary Nollywood actress, Patience shares her thoughts on marriage, money and divorce. The actress who recently celebrated 60 years birthday talked about marriage where she cited money as the major reason behind divorce amongst celebrities. She urged men and women to look beyond money as the motivating factor…
Nigeria-Romanian broadcaster, Daddy Freeze, has had the Church of Satan write him on his stance about marriage. The divorced freeze who is in a live-in relationship with another divorcee allegedly wrote that marriage vows are satanic. He supported his claim with questions why Bible prophets such as John The Baptist and Elijah did not marry. “Many of you are living…
Watch Episode 12 as the Globacom-sponsored reality show 'Dance with Peter' enters its final stretch with Teejay, T-Rubber and Miracle evicted from the Academy at the semi-finals.
WizKid has released his much awaited collaboration single featuring top Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti, titled 'Jaiye-Jaiye'. The song was produced by Sarz.
Lil Wayne is taking seizure medication following his mid-air medical emergency last month – when he suffered seizure-like episodes on two back-to-back flights – so says the rapper. Weezy was giving an interview with MTV when the room got ho...
Mercy Aigbe is a sultry actress and always a delight to watch having honed her acting skills and featured in over fifty films mostly in Yoruba which has made her as one of the most sought after actress in Nollywood. Her comedy flick, Osas has received ...
The path of self-discovery and originality from cradle to greatness is less travelled by adventurers because it is long, dusty, and turbulent with no shortcuts to the preferred destination. Great men like Charly Boy are not necessarily perfect. They on...
Recently, a University don made public presentation of his 14 fiction and non- fiction works. CHIKA OKEKE writes that the erudite author garnered much commendation from literary icons as well as the Arewa consultative Forum (ACF), at the launch of the ...
Many young female Nigerians are finding their feet in the entertainment industry especially in pageantry and modelling. 21-year-old charming Precious Afolabi, a student of Federal polytechnic, Nasarawa is one of them. She spoke to ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM o...
Keri Hilson is performing today for Face of Sofa Lounge at the international conference centre, Abuja. This is the second edition of the eventt. This year’s edition is packed with different activities. Events lined up include comedy, acrobatic fo...