Handsome 18year old Omorinmade Kuti, first son of Femi Kuti is currently in the UK where he is to pursue a degree in music and dance at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. . The young lad will study at the same school where his legendary grandfather, Fela Anikulapo Kuti studied music many years ago. Pic above shows him, his dad, aunt Yeni and cousin Rolari who is Yeni’s daughter when he left for London this year.
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First child of billionaire businessman and scion of the Ibru family, Olorogun Oscar Ibru, Makashe Ibru and her husband Kayode Awogboro welcomed their first child, a boy, recently. Both mother and child are said to be doing great. Congrats to them. . Makashe & Kayode got married in a superlative destination wedding (with the biggest wedding cake I’ve ever seen) in France in August 2012.
The spate of death plaguing the Nigerian film industry in recent time continued as two Nollywood actors, Shehu Jubril and Charles Warren, died on Thursday, January 30, 2014. . Jubril, a famous Kannywood actor cum comedian, passed on on Thursday morning in his country home in Talatan Mafara, Zamfara State, while Charles Warren was said to have complained of chest pains in the evening of the same day. Warren was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead on arrival by doctors. . Jubril, before his death, was quite popular in the Hausa speaking Kannywood and was known…
Lyrikal PH-based rapper Lyrikal says Jude ‘M.I’ Abaga once told him he isn’t a fan of legendary US rapper Nas. . In a new freestyle ‘Tom ford‘ remix, released last week, Lyrikal recounts his first conversation with M.I in 2011. While discussing Hip-Hop and rappers in general, Lyrikal says M.I told him he ‘isn’t a fan of Nas’. The PH rapper says he was disappointed. . ‘…we in Lagos, going about our little agenda. Met Mister Incredible, he drove us in his vehicle/ we conversing, the topic was rappers, yea I’m feeling Jude/dude all of a sudden talking compromised/ got…
Congo born South Africa musician Capso has collaborated with Grammy Award winning artist Wyclef Jean on a song titled ‘Fivestars’. The track seeks to inspire the youths of Africa to be ambitious, courageous and determined. . The artists met in New York and recorded the track at Legendary Daddy’s house studios in Manhattan, USA. Capso’s first shot at the limelight came from the 2013 release of a hit song titled ‘Dreams’, which brought him continental recognition. . Haitian, Wyclef, who has collaborated with a number of African artists including Sound Sultan, 2face and Fuse ODG, advised African youths to never…
On January 19, 2014 OJB Jezreel and his family including his three wives Mabel, June and Korede Okungbowa and seven children attended a thanksgiving service at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Ikeja. . Questions are now being asked about why the Catholic Church welcomed the musician who’s obviously a polygamist. . The Roman Catholic Church clearly condemns polygamy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists it in paragraph 2387 under the category ‘Other offenses against the dignity of marriage‘. It states that it ‘is not in accord with the moral law‘. . Also in paragraph 1645 under the category ‘The Goods…
The movie industry turned out en masse to celebrate veteran actor Jide Kosoko, who turned 60 on Sunday, January 12, 2014. . A 2-in-1 event which held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, was put together by Seun Oloketuyi of Best of Nollywood to honour the thespian. . ‘It is a great feeling to be honoured by people who consider you an influence in their lives,’ Kosoko said, ‘But most importantly I am grateful to God for having led me through all these years.’ . Turning 60 is indeed a great landmark for the actor, who revealed plans to capture his…
Just like Nollywood screen diva Genevieve Nnaji who was caught smoking by Charles Novia few months back, another star actress has been caught in the act. . The lady in question in Posh hair CEO, Ebube Nwagbo. . The actress reportedly said this is what Nollywood stars do in the line of duty. . Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh recently said she has been delivered from the spirit of smoking.
She may not be a popular face to Nollywood movie lovers nationwide but she was once an actress before getting married. . Information coming from Rivers State chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria disclosed that Ijeoma Okorie NOT Angela Okorie passed away in the wee hours of Sunday February 2nd, 2014 in the labour room while delivering her twin babies. . Because her blood pressure was not monitored, the actress reportedly died due to doctors error yesterday. . Sources from Rivers State said the actress was healthy before being rushed to the labour room. . Late Ijeoma Okorie was a…
Over the weekend, popular Yoruba movie producers and actors had a lengthy mind to mind talk over their future in the growing movie industry. . Movie celebrities spotted at the meeting are Adebayo Salami popularly called Oga Bello and his son, Femi Adebayo, Jide Kosoko and his daughter Sola Kosoko, Tunde Kelani, Kunle Afolayan, Muyiwa Ademola alias Authentic, Bimbo Manuel, Yinka Akanbi and Tunji Bamisigbin. . The meeting reportedly lasted for about two hours.
The up-and-coming actress, Angela Okorie, has passionately debunked death rumours trailing her. . The promising actress based in Rivers State, Ijeoma Okori was reported to have died during childbirth on February 2, 2014, Sunday. Some of the online media mistook the mentioned late actress to be Angela. . The falsely reported death story grew into misunderstanding, which kept some of Angela’s fans very worried. . In her reaction, the actress, berated those spreading the false death rumours about her and threatened to deal with them. . “Don’t mind the haters, it is their handwork, I’ll deal with them very soon,…
In what can arguably be regarded as the biggest concert this quarter of 2014, Nigeria’s first of a kind radio station, Classic FM 97.3 have announced plans for its annual Valentine Concert! . Basking in the euphoria of last year’s successful concert, Classic FM 97.3 is raising the bar this year and has promised Lagos another spectacular evening come February 16th as the radio stations’ 2014 Valentine concert will now feature Live music performances by British reggae/pop icons UB40 and American recording artiste Brandy Norwood! . The names of A-list local music acts who will be on the same stage…
Reading the 40 page will, Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said Mandela’s third wife, Graca Machel, is entitled to half the estate under South African marital law but could waive her claims and opt for specified assets that include properties in her native Mozambique. Machel has not made a decision on whether to weave her rights, Moseneke said. . The will directs that each of his children and some of his grand-children are to receive $300,000. His upscale Johannesburg house, where he spent most of his life after being freed from apartheid prison, would be home to his deceased son…
Forbes magazine has released its 2014 list of The 10 Most Powerful Men In Africa and 3 Nigerians made it. . They are; 1. Simdul Shagaya: Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of Konga.com and DealDey.com 2. Chinedu Echeruo: Tech Entrepreneur & Founder of Hopstop.com and Tripology.com 3. Kola Karim, Nigeria, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Shoreline Energy International. 4. January Makamba, Tanzania, Deputy Minister of Communication, Science & Technology and Member of Parliament 5. Ashish Thakkar, Uganda, Founder and Managing Director of Mara Group, Mara Foundation and Mara Online 6. Mamadou Toure, Cameroon, Founder and Executive Director of…
Yesterday Tiwa posted a pic and wrote that she was on a date with her ‘soontobebabydaddy’ and folks assumed she was already pregnant. . The headline yesterday was ‘Tiwa expecting first baby with Teebillz’. But the married songstress has shut down the pregnancy rumour. Her tweet below… . “Na wa o. This thing don cause wahala o. It will happen in God’s time amin. :)” – @Tiwasavage
Last night former Plantashun Boiz members 2face, Blackface and Faze re-united on stage at a show in Festac organized by Nigerian Breweries. It was their first performance together since their reunion at 2face Idibia’s album concert in April 2012.
thoughPopular Nollywood-Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu has been featured in a new Hausa movie titled Jinin Jiki Na. It is based on a violent romance story. . The movie also star other Hausa actors like Abdul M Shareef, Zaharadeen Sani, Rahama Sadau and Fati Washa. . Jinin Jiki Na was produced by Umar M Shareef and directed by Ali Nuhu. . Ali Nuhu on movie set . I don’t understand a thing in this movie…..Nice presentation though!
The husband of singer Muma Gee is currently in the United States of America for vacation. . The popular actor was spotted at a mall in Texas shopping away. . He was seen at Macy’s and T-mobile store.
Nollywood runs girl, Halima Abubakar is currently on holiday in New York city. . The actress just bought an expensive brand new Nissan car. . Halima Abubakar is a car freak and one of her mission for travelling to America is to buy a car and ship it down to Nigeria. . Now that her mission has been accomplished, she is set to return to Nigeria in the next two weeks. . She was pictured with her New York-based childhood friends. . If Nollywood is this lucrative, I wan join sharp sharp… . Congrats to her.
If the story making round is anything to go by, then America’s First family is set to break apart any moment from now. . The 21-year-old solid marital union between President Barack Obama and his 50-year-old wife, Michelle is likely to end when he finishes his tenure. . The National Enquirer in its latest issue titled ‘ Obama Divorce Bombshell‘ reported that the marital relationship between the couple have been plagued with messy fight for several weeks. . There have been rumours swirling around Washington that the marriage of the American first Couple has been racked by screaming rows, allegations…