In what is an unprecedented outcome in Nigerian cinema, two Nollywood films made more money overall than Hollywood films in cinemas across the country in 2016. The huge box office successes of Kemi Adetiba’s The Wedding Party and AY Makun’s A Trip to Jamaica ensured that the highest grossing Hollywood film Batman v Superman finished in third place on the chart of the films that made the most money in Nigerian cinemas last year. Despite its December release, The Wedding Party made N203 million according to figures obtained by TNS. A Trip to Jamaica finished the year with N178.5 million…
Author: David Folami
We’re in awe of Jennifer Lopez! At 47, the actress and singer can easily pass for a woman in her 20’s. She shared this breathtaking photo of her getting dolled up for her new show, World of Dance, and we can’t stop gushing about how amazing she looks. J.Lo just might be the modern day Marilyn Monroe.
Recently, Nollywood actor Prince Eke said he and Muma Gee have been separated for three months now. The director in a recent interview opens up on their failed marriage, his abduction, encounter with the robbers, fatherhood and much more. “I was kidnapped in December 2015 and I was with the kidnappers for 12 days. When they abducted me, they did not know I was the one because I was driving a vehicle with tinted glass. It was later they realised that I was an actor. They told me they like my films, and that actually made them not to be…
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and wife, Cynthia Obianodo recently lost their mum. The wife of the owner of Young Shall Grow Motors, Ifeoma, died few days ago. The TV host took to Twitter and Instagram to express his sad thoughts and goodbyes. “Mummy, we really miss you. And we always will… Praying that you continue to rest peacefully with God as you kindly watch over all of us. You will never ever be forgotten,” he wrote alongside a photo of his mother-in-law on his wedding. Meanwhile, Ebuka welcomed a baby girl with wife, Cynthia Obianodo early this month. Their little bundle of…
Falz The Bahd Guy is currently spending some quality time in Tanzania. Enjoying mother nature, the funny singer paid a visit to a Tanzanian wildlife reserve. In several shots, Falz and friends can be seen mingling with the Masai warriors as they danced their hats off. With over 1.3million followers on Instagram, when it comes to humour, Falz is king. Falz’s videos and skits go viral within hours. His funny personality has helped push him to the forefront of the rap scene and he’s regarded as the funniest Nigerian artiste on Instagram.
He definitely deserves this! After waiting five long years for his bundle of joy, Seyi Law will not be missing any precious moments in her life, not if he can help it. The comedian shared an adorable snap via his Instagram page on Friday, January 20, 2017, capturing a sweet daddy and daughter moment between himself and his lovely daughter, Tiwaloluwa. Seyi Law expressed gratitude to his wife, Stacey for capturing the timeless moment, as he napped with his baby lying on his chest. He wrote alongside the snap, “One Of the times, Tiwaloluwa wants to sleep only on Daddy’s…
It’s all about love for popular OAP Toke Makinwa! The TV host, Vlogger and OAP shared a loved-up photo of new bae, Seyi Kuye and she looks like she’s glowing! In a shot that has since been taken down by the writer, the duo can be seen staring lovingly into each other’s eyes. News of their relationship started when blogger, Stella Dimokokorkus shared photos of the TV host all loved up with a mystery man on Facebook. “How do love stories start…. with you!” he wrote alongside a photo of the pair on Facebook. Meanwhile, Toke recently talked about her…
A French newspaper Sunday published Kim Kardashian’s testimony to police of how a robber threatened her at gunpoint when she refused to hand over a ring worth millions of dollars. In the account of the Paris robbery she described how she was bound and gagged and said one of the gang was wearing a jacket emblazoned with police insignia. The Journal du Dimanche said it had exclusive access to the handwritten report based on Kardashian’s account, in which she said that the robbers seemed “inexperienced”. The newspaper also said it had a transcript of a brief interview given to police…
The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Onofiok Luke, has said that he will support President Muhammadu Buhari for re-election in 2019. Luke, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also praised Buhari for his war against corruption. He made the comments during a recent radio interview in Uyo, the state capital. “I thank God that he has been able to put that fear in public officials when they handle public finances. For that, I give kudos to c Buhari,” Luke said according to Premium Times. “If he continues this way and does a few…
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has condemned the recent raid on the home of former president Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience. According to Leadership newspaper, Dickson said if not for anything, the Muhammadu Buhari administration should respect Jonathan for his contribution to the country in the area of peace, stability and smooth transition. The Governor was said to have stated this at the weekend during a session with some media executives. He said the way the former president’s family is being harassed is sending a wrong signal about Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade. Over 20 policemen had on January 4 ransacked the former…
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun has explained why former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume was removed by the party’s Senate caucus. According to Oyegun, Ndume was removed in order to restore unity to the party and its Senate caucus. “We all regret that it took so long for us to arrive at the position we are today. What is important is that it has finally happened. The APC caucus in the senate will now take full charge, control and dominance as the governing party and the majority party in the senate,” Oyegun said according to Daily Trust. “What is…
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dakuku Peterside has said that Governor Nyesom Wike “lacks a sense of accountability and responsibility.” Peterside made the comment in reaction to Wike’s attempt to repeal a law enacted by his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi. He made the remarks via a statement released by his media team and sent to Daily Post. The statement reads: “At a time when countries of the world are working hard to secure a sustainable future for their people, looking for more avenues to increase their saving for future needs, when the Federal Government is doing…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said that the 2019 general elections are not a priority at this time. Atiku made the comment on Monday, January 16, during a visit to Minna, the Niger State capital. “The issue at stake now is not about 2019 but, how to make life comfortable for the people,” the former Vice President said. “Who is talking about 2019 when there is no food on the table for Nigerians? Whoever is talking about 2019 is being unfair to the people. For now, no Nigerian will listen to you talk about 2019; that will be disservice…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe on Tuesday readmitted the party’s Women Leader and other members of the state executive council who were suspended last year for insubordination and indiscipline. Alhaji Abubakar Bakabe, the state Secretary of the party, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen in Damaturu. Abubakar said: “The party had stripped the affected persons of their offices at the state, local and ward levels and, they remain ordinary members of the party. “Having demonstrated remorsefulness by the affected officials, the state executive council has with effect`from today, lifted the suspension while the indicted officials have…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane dismissed criticism of his side’s talisman Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday following a dip in form that has coincided with Real losing two consecutive games after setting a Spanish record unbeaten run of 40 games. Ronaldo struggled to influence Real’s 2-1 home defeat at by Celta Vigo in the King’s Cup on Wednesday and the 2-1 reverse to Sevilla last Sunday that cut their lead at the top of La Liga to a point, although he did convert a penalty. The forward recently won the 2016 Ballon d’Or and Fifa’s The Best accolade for leading Real…
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists he is responsible for the European champions’ back-to-back defeats as they look to return to winning ways when Malaga visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Madrid hadn’t lost in 40 matches in all competitions stretching back nine months until conceding twice to lose 2-1 at Sevilla last weekend, and followed that up with a shock defeat by the same scoreline at home to Celta Vigo in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal on Wednesday. Zidane played down his concern, but admitted “something is wrong for sure” after Madrid lost on home…
Borussia Dortmund have been hit by fresh injury problems ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at Werder Bremen with midfielders Sebastian Rode and Emre Mor the latest to be ruled out. The German league restarts after the four-week winter break, but Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel has a dwindling pool of players. Top striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Gabon while Germany defender Sven Bender is out for the foreseeable future with an ankle injury. Meanwhile French winger Ousmane Dembele (hip) and Greece defender Sokratis (ankle) are still doubtful after picking up strains at Dortmund’s training camp…
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has acknowledged England left-back Luke Shaw is enduring a testing period in his Old Trafford career due to illness and injury. Shaw, 21, spent most of last season recovering from a double leg break sustained in September 2015 and has made only 12 starts since Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal in the close season. Despite reports Shaw could be on his way out, Mourinho gave no indication that United are open to offers for him, but he did concede the former Southampton player is having a tough time of it. Asked if Shaw’s history of…
City’s 4-0 thrashing at Everton last Sunday was the heaviest league loss of Pep Guardiola’s glittering managerial career and left them languishing 10 points behind Chelsea after a second defeat in their last three league games. That prompted Guardiola to write off City’s title hopes and led critics to question whether the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona chief can succeed in England. Tottenham pose another threat to Guardiola’s equilibrium after reeling off a six-game winning run. But Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino, who handed Guardiola his first defeat as City boss in October, is certain his rival will eventually make his…
Chelsea will bid to put the Diego Costa crisis behind them when the Premier League leaders host Hull, while title chasing Tottenham aim to maintain their hot streak at troubled Manchester City on Saturday. Blues striker Costa reportedly clashed with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte last week over the club’s treatment of his back injury. Amid reports that Costa was also the subject of a lucrative offer from Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian, Conte kept his players focused as they crushed Leicester 3-0 last weekend despite the absence of the Spain striker. With Chelsea refusing to consider selling their leading…