Scene One productions Ltd have announced the DVD release of the first and second season of multi award winning TV comedy series “Jenifa’s Diary.” The seasons stars Funke Akindele, Bervely Osu, Alex Ekubo, Wunmi Obe, Ali nuhu, with cameo appearances from Waje, Banky W, BASH Comedian and more. Since its debut, the series has also featured Lolo 1, Falz, Lota Chukwu, Ali Nuhu, Toke Makinwa, Juliana Olayode, Amechi Mounagor among others. “Jenifa’s Diary” is a comedy television series that depicts the hilarious and amazing adventures of Suliat, a.k.a Jenifa. A secondary school dropout turned hairdresser who lives in a backwater…
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Praise Adejo, who is popularly known by his stage name Praiz, is the latest addition to the MTN Project Fame TV show. A talented singer who came into limelight as a contestant on Project Fame West Africa Season 1, Praiz has joined the show as a judge. He joins other judges on show including Bibie Brew and TY Mix. The search for the next Project Fame star kicked off on Sunday, July 24, 2016, as 14 contestants were received into the academy. In 2013, Praiz became an MTN ambassador. In 2014, his double album Rich and Famous was released. The…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimahku, has denied allegations connecting her to an alleged fund-raising scam for the operation of Ahmed Mayowa, a lady diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Aimahku has in a video gone viral appealed to well meaning Nigerians, in a bid to raise a sum of 100,000 dollars for the treatment of the patient. Things appeared promising, as donations came in to support the invalid, who was admitted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Unfortunately, unconfirmed stories started making the news rounds, accusing Aimahku of being part of an organised fraud. The actress in an Instagram comment posted on…
Rising gospel singer, Sandra Ifudu, has revealed her admiration for Sputnet Records rapper, Phyno. In an interview with Punch News’ Saturday Beats, Ifudu listed the rapper as one of her favourite Nigerian music stars, alongside Davido, Dare Art-Alade and Asa. “I like Davido. I think he is amazing. I also like Phyno. He has captured my heart. Dare Art-Alade is awesome… Yes! I would love to work with them, including Asa”, she said. Her admiration for Phyno however does not to seem enough to spur Ifudu in respect to dating, as the singer mentioned that she will like to focus…
Ace comedian Bovi Ugboma has returned to his first love with a feature in an upcoming movie, 4-1-Love, alongside Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo and actress Lilian Esoro. Bovi who first gained popularity for his acting skills is back on the big screen in the Okey Ezugwu-produced movie which is filled with lessons on love, life and its consequences. The movie which also stars Kenneth Okonkwo and Bobby Michaels, is set to hit cinemas on August 19.
As ID Cabasa celebrates his birthday today, the Coded Tunes boss also revealed his plans for the future. The veteran producer unveiled a new CEO for the company as well as a new artiste. The new CEO is Marvellous Imabeh and was officially unvieled today. The new CEO spoke at the press conference about the direction the company would be taking in the future. ID Cabasa also announced the signing of a new artiste, Gaise whose new joint, ‘Frog In Boiling Water’ will be released soon.
Following the recent controversy surrounding the #SaveMayowa campaign, many Nigerians have taken to social media to accuse Toyin Aimakhu for playing a major role in the uncertainty about the true intention of the funds raised. However some of our celeb friends have come to her defence. Iyabo Ojo posted a video where she warns Nigerians that blaming Toyin is not right.
Harrison Tare Okiri famously known as Harrysong visited City of David Orphanage home on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State. As part of activities to hold before his concert on July 31, the Five Star Music act, alongside his One Delta Peace Movement team donated some relief materials to the children. Expressing her gratitude and appreciation, Evangelist Hephzibah Oluwadare coordinator of the orphanage home said, ‘The children and I are overly excited on your visit today just as it is evident in the kind of reception they gave you when you enterer the premises;…
Mavin Records singer, Tiwa Savage raised eyebrows when she was seen throwing up the diamond sign during her performance at the One Africa Music Fest a few days ago. With many believing the sign was as a result of her deal with Roc Nation, the singer has stated the Jay Z-owned management company isn’t trying to change her. Days after her performance, Tiwa sat down for an interview with popular Hot 97 New York radio host, Ebro Darden where she discussed African music, and her deal with Roc Nation. ‘I met B High (Jay Z’s cousin, and Roc Nation chief…
After weeks of speculations, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has officially confirmed signing a deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation. Though she’s yet to give details of the deal, insiders tell Thenetng that ‘she signed a management deal not a record deal. Mavin Records still remains her parent record company, Roc Nation will only give her the international representation and branding’. The talented mother of one now joins international acts like DJ Khaled, Big Sean, Meek Mill, Rihanna and others who all have signed management deals with Roc Nation. With the new deal, Tiwa Savage’s new music video ‘Bad’ featuring Wizkid…
Fans of HKN Music leader, Davido can finally have a listen to his first body of work since his debut album, Omo Baba Olowo was released in 2012. The long-awaited follow up to the singer’s debut album now has a September 2016 release date and is set to be Davido’s first release under Sony Music Entertainment. An excited Davido shared the news on his Snapchat today, July 29, writing about the yet-to-be-titled project: ‘I’m happy I waited, I’m about to turn up,’ he shared. ‘Happiest day of my life, finally got my date of release. September about to be a…
Pep Guardiola wanted current Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel to be his replacement at Bayern Munich, according to the German champions’ technical director Michael Reschke. The Spaniard recommended Tuchel for the role back in 2014 when Reschke joined Bayern, prompting him to set up a meeting between the two managers. Reschke told 11 Freunde that Guardiola had said to him: “Thomas has to become my successor at Bayern.” At the time Tuchel, now Dortmund coach, was on an enforced break after leaving Mainz before the end of his contract. “I had a trusting relationship with Thomas Tuchel, and knew that…
Diego Simeone has backed Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann to become one of the three finalists for the 2016 Ballon d’Or. Griezmann scored 32 goals in all competitions as Atletico reached the final of the Champions League and finished just three points behind champions Barcelona in LaLiga. The 25-year-old went on to clinch the Golden Boot at Euro 2016 after scoring six times in France’s run to the final on home soil, where they were beaten 1-0 by Portugal. Despite his failure to lift silverware in the past year, Simeone insists that Griezmann deserves to be among the final three…
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti is unfazed by the rising figure of transfer fees, insisting it is simply a result of clubs receiving increased money from lucrative television deals. Ancelotti was responding to questions in relation to the present transfer market, which is reportedly set to see Manchester United spend a record-breaking £100million to lure Paul Pogba back to Old Trafford. Juventus also forked out €90million to sign Gonzalo Higuain, the third most expensive deal in world football following Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale’s moves to Real Madrid in 2009 and 2013 respectively. But speaking ahead of Bayern’s International Champions…
Gonzalo Higuain has accused Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis of pushing him into the decision to join Juventus. The Argentina international sealed a €90million switch to the Serie A champions this week, after agreeing a five-year contract worth a reported €7.5m per season. De Laurentiis claimed he felt “betrayed” by Higuain’s decision, accusing Higuain of showing ingratitude towards Napoli despite three strong seasons with the club. But the former Real Madrid forward has hit back at De Laurentiis, saying that the duo never saw eye-to-eye. “My relationship with him was never good because his way of thinking was not like…
Unai Emery has said there is a possibility Paris Saint-Germain will attempt to sign Real Madrid striker Jese Rodriguez this summer. Real coach Zinedine Zidane has said that if he were a family member he would advise Jese to look for playing time wherever he can get it. Sky Sports quote new PSG boss Emery as having an interest in the 23-year-old attacker. “It’s a possibility, as are other opportunities in the transfer window,” Emery said. “I know Jese well, the club knows Jese well, he is a good player.” Jese featured in 38 games across all competitions for Real…
Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Kevin Gameiro from Sevilla on a four-year contract, with Marca reporting the fee as €32 million rising to €40m with add-ons. Gameiro, 29, will travel to Madrid on Saturday evening to complete the deal and undergo a medical. The France international striker was not part of Les Bleus’ Euro 2016 squad despite another impressive season with Sevilla, in which he won the Europa League for a third consecutive season. In his three campaigns for Sevilla, Gameiro scored 67 goals and assisted a further 17. He will link up with fellow Frenchmen Antoine…
It’s “important” that Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez remains with the Foxes this season, says manager Claudio Ranieri. The defending Premier League champions have already seen standout midfielder N’Golo Kante transfer to Chelsea this summer, and are desperate to keep hold of the PFA Player of the Season despite reported serious interest from Arsenal. But Ranieri said he’s confident he’ll be able to count on the Algeria international at the King Power Stadium for at least another Prem campaign. “If he wants to sign a new contract it is OK. For me it is important that this season he stays…
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri believes the absence of the club’s marquee names from their pre-season tour of Asia might prove a blessing in disguise as he prepares the Turin giants for a tilt at an unprecedented sixth straight Serie A title. “It has given young players their chance,” Allegri said on Saturday as the Juventus tour came to a close. “From what we have learned we will go back to Italy now and some will stay and some will move on to get experience from other teams. So it has been very positive.” This summer’s European Championship, coming on the…
Liverpool’s new German goalkeeper Loris Karius is set to be out for up to 10 weeks with a broken hand suffered in a 1-0 friendly defeat by Chelsea during the club’s US tour, British media reported on Friday. The 23-year-old, who joined the Reds for £4.7 million from Mainz in May, accidentally punched teammate Dejan Lovren as he came out to clear a cross in Wednesday’s clash in Pasadena, California. Karius carried on playing despite the damage to his hand sustained just before the hour mark but was sent for a scan on Thursday which confirmed the fracture. He was…