Mo’Cheddah is a name that rings nostalgic bells for followers of the Nigerian music industry in the mid 2000s when the pop scene was evolving as a mainstream genre. The talented rapper/singer soon exited the scene at a point when she was being touted as the next big thing. Earlier in the year she shared a post on her Instagram page, revealing that she had battled depression at some point in her life. In a recent edition of the Dang Monologue, Mo’Cheddah opens up on her career, her battles and how she wanted to take her life at some point.…
Author: David Folami
2face Idibia’s support of a nationwide protest against the policies of the federal government in January 2017 is part of the story that formed Izu Ojukwu’s recent movie project, ‘Power of 1’. Efe Omorogbe, the executive producer of the movie, ‘Power of 1’ revealed this in an exclusive chat. Omorogbe admitted that the advocacy movie is partly fiction and events of a true life story of the Nigerian born singer, Innocent Idibia. Continuing, Omorogbe said, “The movie is a mix of fiction and real life events and when you read the synopsis, you don’t see it all until you get…
Sola Sobowale would not play some characters in a movie if the role will have her going naked or getting smooched while on set. In a recent interview, the ‘King of Boys’ star said she won’t bring herself so low to kiss and cuddle amorously just because she needs to interpret her role perfectly. She said, “Yes ooh, they are so many. I am not going to go naked, definitely and no smooching. Nobody is coming to smooch me, no smooching. I am a typical African woman, let’s stay like that don’t let us take it to the foreign land…”…
Terry G shares the visuals to his new single, ‘Chimo.’ The eccentric artist who became popular with his ‘Free Madness’ single is making a return to the scene after a quiet spell with the release of this one he titles, ‘Chimo’, which translates to ‘God.’ ‘Chimo’ has all the elements of the energetic singer as the groovy beat, raw lyrics and trappings of Busta Rhymes ‘Dangerous’ influence as Terry Genius acknowledges the presence of a higher being in his life all makes this a worthy listen. The video was directed by 44 Tripple G Films.
From ‘Bumper To Bumper’ to ‘Baby Hello, ‘Iskaba’ and now ‘So Mi So’, Wande Coal is a man whose catalogue contain multitude number of hit records. The singer who recently headlined his debut UK concert at the Indigo at the O2 London Arena on Sunday, November 11, 2018 has proven overtime to indeed be the black diamond of the industry, shining ever so bright through different eras. Days leading to the concert, Wande Coal stopped by TimWestwood TV for an interview with the prolific disc jockey, Tim Westwood, where he discussed his days at Mo Hits, the impact of D’banj…
Toke Makinwa is shaking a table that has a lot of men on it as she says men with money don’t usually complain when they want to help a woman. The media personality made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. “You will never hear a guy that has money complaining about women loving money, it’s always the Gorillas with coins,” she wrote. The post by Toke Makinwa will definitely start off a conversation which is not actually new. As some people have always been of this same opinion like that of Toke Makinwa. Well, I…
For the first time, Lola Okoye has come out to explain how she handles all the negativity around especially with the recent drama in the Okoye household. The beautiful mother of two and wife to Peter Okoye made this known via her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. In a long post, the gorgeous mum said what people think about you is now of your business. This constant need for validation from randoms is so unhealthy, she said “People send me DM’s asking me how I remain sane and composed when so much negativity is thrown my way and…
Leon Balogun is the latest personality to be dragged by Dencia over his comments on Blac Chyna’s visit to Nigeria and his family wasn’t left out. The American based singer took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, where she dragged the Nigerian football international for trolling Blac Chyna. His parents weren’t left out as she didn’t spare them in her bid to pass across her message. “Then you have niggas who can’t even pay for their momma to have a proper wash and blow dry talking shit. Pulled up his profile, been playing over 15 years and…
Oprah Winfrey’s mum, Vernita Lee passed away recently and she has expressed her appreciation to everyone, saying that her mother lived a good life. The media mogul took to her Instagram page on Monday, November 26, 2018, where she thanked everyone for their love and messages since the demise of her other. “Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lee’s passing. It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now at Peace,” she wrote. Vernita Lee passed away at the age of 83 at her Milwaukee home on…
Today Tuesday, November 27, 2018, is Pasuma Wonder’s birthday and the singer is thanking God for adding another year and making him achieve all that has been to do this year. The music great took to his Instagram page where he couldn’t hide his joy as he clocked a new age. He went on to thank God for his success story so far. “Ya Allah, Thank u for another year and all the experiences that u gave me this past year…Thank u for givin’ me all d success & achievements dat will always be happy memories for me…Thank u for…
Olisah Metuh, the embattled former spokesperson of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) on Tuesday prayed the Federal High Court, Abuja to order the EFCC to unfreeze his bank accounts. Metuh, who expressed shock over the development, said he learnt of the no-debit order placed on his account after his failed transaction on one of the accounts on Tuesday. Metuh made the oral application while led in evidence by his Counsel, Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN). The EFCC is prosecuting Metuh and his Destra Investments Limited, on seven counts of money laundering and fraudulent receipt of N400 million from the Office of…
Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled his planned five-day private visit to Daura, Katsina State, as a mark of respect for victims of Boko Haram attacks across the battlefields in the Northeast zone of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President had planned to visit his home country, Daura, Katsina State from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. The president, according to NAN, had earlier cancelled his official trip to Benin City, Edo, where he was initially billed to inaugurate the Edo-Azura Power Plant and grace the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference. NAN reports that already…
Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola who won September’s governorship election in Osun State, has been sworn as the new governor of the state. Oyetola was inaugurated by the Chief Judge of Osun at the Osogbo township stadium on Tuesday, November, 27 as the 5th civilian governor of the state. The new governor takes over from Rauf Aregbesola who served as governor of the state from 2010 to 2018. The Inauguration ceremony was attended by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the national leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu and the national Chairman…
The Federal Government has charged the media not to allow itself to be used as fake news purveyors during the campaigns for the 2019 general elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition on Tuesday in Port Harcourt at the opening of the 71st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON). The minister, who was represented by Mr Sunday Baba, the Director of Media and Protocol in the ministry, specifically charged the broadcast organisations and practitioners to pursue national development and progress in the discharge of their responsibilities. “A major social challenge is…
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom state has accused the Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo of working with some sacked lawmakers to take over the House of Assembly. The Governor made this known while speaking to newsmen during a world press conference on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The seats of the lawmakers were declared vacant on November 19, 2018, by the House Speaker, Onofiok Luke after they dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives’ Congress (APC). Earlier on Tuesday, Governor Emmanuel stormed the House of Assembly to stop the sacked lawmakers from sitting and holding proceedings. The News…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has called on President Buhari to sack Nigeria’s security chiefs over the recent killing of over 100 soldiers in Borno state. According to reports, Boko haram attacked a military base in Metele on Monday, November 19, 2018. According to Daily Post, the President of the group, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro said “We, the youth under the umbrella of Ohanaeze Youth Council received the news of our soldiers who were massacred last week by the Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri with great shock and wish to issue a statement concerning that, because it is a national loss…
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday called on Nigerians to shun violence and be vigilant as the nation prepares for the 2019 general elections. Sanwo-Olu, at the ongoing five-day revival crusade of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (TLCCRM) in Lagos, also called for improved security in the nation. The theme for the crusade is “Hope for the Needy’’. The APC candidate said: “Election is coming next year, everybody should go about their campaigning in a peaceful and orderly manner. Christmas is coming, let everybody pray and live in a healthy environment. “Government is meant to create a safe environment for…
Lai Mohammed says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) under President Muhammadu Buhari has so far recovered over N540 billion through the Whistleblower Policy. The Minister disclosed this on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the 71st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “To this end, as at May this year, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through the Whistle Blower Policy, has recovered over N527 Billion, $53 million, and £122,890,” he said. Mohammed, who was represented by the ministry’s director, Public Relations and Protocol, Sunny Adejoh Baba, said the EFCC…
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has expressed readiness to fight for the rights of Nigerians and eradicate poverty in the country. She said this at a dinner in Lagos where Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, endorsed her presidential ambition. During the dinner, which was organised by Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), Ezekwesili narrated her age-long friendship with Sirleaf, part of which was her role as a senior adviser on economic reforms to the ex-Liberian president. The ACPN presidential candidate explained that the exemplary leadership of Sirleaf showed that when “a woman stands up to say ‘I want to lead’, she is…
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the alleged plot to impeach the Governor of Akwa-Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel. According to reports on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, five lawmakers who were sacked by the Akwa-Ibom state House of Assembly for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tried to commence impeachment proceedings against the Governor. Emmanuel however stormed the Assembly complex and stopped the lawmakers from sitting, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). In his reaction, Atiku described the action of the lawmakers as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. According to Daily Post, the PDP…