Babatunde Olagunju the first son of late Highlife maestro Fatai Rolling Dollar describes his father as a disciplinarian who even flogged his grown up children. . The retired civil servant describes his father as a disciplinarian who carried out the biblical injunction of not sparing the rod and spoiling the child to the latter by caning any child who offends him no matter the age or size. . ‘My father did not spare the rod. He used to beat us whenever we did anything wrong. Even as old as I am, up till his death, he could use the cane…
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Contrary to widespread media reports that she recently resigned from Monalisa Chinda’s publication, Estella Ogbonna has disclosed that she left the employ of the magazine over a month ago. . In a statement released exclusively to Theinfostrides, Estella says, ’I left ‘Monalisa over 30 days ago. I’m surprised that blogs are just reporting what is already stale news without any form of verification. This would never happen in America. It goes to show the kind of Journalism practised here’. Why is it in the media now? I left that place a week before Christmas 2013! There is no news here!…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an order restraining popular rapper Vector from further breaching his contract with record label YSG Entertainment. . To put it in simple English, V.E.C cannot act in full capacity as an artiste. That means NO recording, releasing or distributing of any song or musical work. He cannot record any music video or perform on any stage. . The injunction documented as Suit no FHC/L/ CS/1252/13, filed against him at the said court, was granted on Friday, January 31, 2014, by presiding judge J.T Tsoho. . ‘Pursuant to persistent breach of contract by…
Jeta Amata’s former wife Mbong Amata has landed her first acting role after splitting from her husband in 2013. . Mbong will be playing the lead role alongside Ghanaian star Majid Michel in a flick titled ‘Darima’s Dilemma‘. The movie is being produced by Emem Isong and directed by Lancelot Imasuen. . The movie also features upcoming act IK Ogbonna. Casting for other roles is still going on.
Orode Okpu-Uduaghan, the 24-year-old daughter of Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan’s has produced a Nollywood movie which features renowned Actors, Liz Benson-Ameye and Nobert Young. . Veteran Actress, Liz Benson who makes a return to Nollywood after a 14-year absence says being an evangelist was pivotal in motivating her to accept the script, especially because of its theme which championed and brought to fore the societal cause of ‘creating awareness about Breast Cancer. . ‘With my status as a pastor, I have to be critical on the movies or productions I appear in. As someone that counsels people in church,…
[divider]In the wake of Nollywood celebrity break ups, Nollywood actress Toyin Adewale believes that the industry does not support the break ups. . The actress who has been married for 20 years, believes that the entertainment industry shouldn’t be blamed for broken marriages rather it is the actresses’ inability to tolerate, forgive and be submissive to their husband that had led to frequent marriage break ups. . ‘Let me correct one notion. The industry does not support broken marriages. I think our ladies in the movie industry should just learn to be tolerant because marriage is all about tolerance. If…
We all need a close friend to lean on once in a while; Ice Prince says his bestie is dentist turned rapper/pop star Dr SID. . The Chocolate City rapper revealed this during his performance at the Loud ‘N’ Proud Live concert which held at Soul Lounge, Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday, January 30, 2013. . ‘You guys might not know but Dr SID is the closest friend I have in this music industry. . That’s my bestfriend right there,’ Ice Prince said as he pointed to the Mavin Records artiste who was standing in the VIP section…
Sources say that pop star Wande Coal and rap rave of the moment Olamide are currently not on speaking terms. . The brouhaha is believed to have started back in late 2012 when Olamide released his YBNL album. On the track titled ‘Picture’, Olamide rapped about not letting his guard down when it comes to interacting with obsessed female fans. . ‘Oloso (prostitutes) thinking of how to ruin me, but I know what I’m doing/they want to Wande Coal me, they want to Davido me,’ he rapped. . Both Wande Coal and Davido have been involved in controversies over nude/half…
It’s been exactly two months and nine days since Tiwa Savage and manager Tunji ‘Tee-Billz’ Balogun tied the knot at that grand wedding held in Lagos. The couple might just be expecting their first child together. . The RnB/Pop star a few minutes ago posted a photo of herself and her honey boo going out to watch the movies. Her caption has got us asking, is Tiwa expecting her first child? . ‘On a date with my boyfriend #nofilter #thebillz #bestfriend #soontobebabydaddy #birthdayin5days #turnup #fineboy #nomoreharshtag cc @teebillz323‘, she wrote. . There have been several rumours about Tiwa getting knocked…
It’s indeed not a good time for actor Emeka Ike and his wife, as the owners of the property that housed their Secondary School, St. Nicholas College, which they started in 2008 has evicted them from the building with the help of the law court. The building was sealed last week Friday after a court case that lasted for 5years. . The said owners also accused them of not paying their dues before now. Sources said, St. Nicholas College has been experiencing a lot of troubles especially, when the actor started owing the teachers and employing incompetent hands. . A…
An unconfirmed report on twitter has stated that kannywood Actor Boloko is dead. The cause of his death was not stated. . May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
According to Obi Emelonye, producer and director of Mirror Boy and Last Flight to Abuja this development is not due to the fault of the actresses rather, they have become victims of their own success. . In a recent chat with TheNollywoodReporter Emelonye said: . “Genevieve and Omotola are the two biggest actresses we have in Nollywood, they cannot afford to charge less than their status and that is where the problem comes in. Their charges are probably above what the industry can afford. Their charges are like half of the entire production budget so which producer can afford that?”…
It Seems The relationship between Afro Pop Star, Wizkid and his Long Time lady love, Tania Omotayo is believed to have ended last year. . Looks like they had everyone fooled because the Couple seem to be going strong indeed..lol! . The couple shared photos with Tania rocking a very large ring set with diamonds. . What Do You Think?? That is an Engagement Ring
Dozage Records signed artiste, Lace, is set to drop his debut album ‘Benin 2 Nigeria’ on Valentine’s Day. . The launch will take place at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, with a press conference billed for February 7, 2014, at Club Vegas in Ikeja. . The album launch will be anchored by versatile comedian Omobaba 1 and Labi while DJ Spinall of Beat FM will thrill the crowd. . Expected collaborations on the album include songs with 9ice, Ice Prince, Skales and Yemi Alade.
In a new interview with P.M News, Wande Coal reveals he has a secret love child who is 5 years old. . “Nobody is going to surprise me anymore. Let me then announce to the whole world that I already have a five-year old son. I had the boy since 2008 before I released my debut album,‘Mushin 2 Mo’Hits’. I have been keeping it secret ever since then but think it’s high time people should know,” Wande Coal said.
Nothing is hidden under the sun and former BBA winner, Uti Nwachukwu just confirmed that by exposing few dirty secret of ladies who are making waves in the entertainment industry. He was on Ebony Life TV and the guy made the revelation with confidence, indication he knows what he’s saying. . According to Uti: “Most celebrity women in the entertainment industry have had to sleep with one big man or the other to have the comfortable life they live. Its common knowledge”. . Uti Nwachukwu didn’t stop there. He went ahead to disclosed that a lot of ladies in the…
Hip hop artiste, Dude Tetsola, and younger brother to former Miss Nigeria (2000) Vien Tetsola, whose wedding pictures went viral last year, in a new interview with Punch, has claimed he is not married. . Dude Tetsola had supposedly tied the knot with his Dublin-based longtime girlfriend Stephanie Ogbeiwi on Nov. 9th in Benin, then they had their white wedding at the Federal Marriage Registry, Ikoyi Lagos on the 30th of November. . But according to the singer, the marriage was for his elder brother who couldn’t attend his own wedding. . “I stood in for my elder brother. He…
The veteran actor said to motivate each of his six children, he bought them all cars upon graduation from the university. . “I wanted to motivate them and keep them away from peer pressure. Parents must be able to motivate their children and set target for them. . The minimum target for each of them was to graduate from higher institution; their reward upon graduation is a car. And where I come from, it is important to keep one’s word; I bought the car for each of them. Yul who is over 30 is the last born and he got…
The Drums are rolling to usher in the ninth edition of the Screen Nation Film and Television Awards. . Seven talented Nigerians have received nods – Alexx Ekubo, Anthony Monjaro, Femi Jacobs, and O.C Ukeje were all nominated for the Favorite Male African International Rising Screen Talent award while Adepero Oduye, Linda Ejiofor and Damilola Adegbite are up for the Favorite Female African International Rising Talent award. . The Nigerian actors however have tough competition from Ghanaian hunk Chris Attoh who’s also nominated in the same category. Same goes for the female category as talk of the moment, ’12 Years…
Theinfostrides has confirmed the British reggae/pop icons and US recording artiste Brandy will perform at Classic FM 97.3’s annual Valentine Concert holding on February 16, 2013. . Last year’s concert featured US Grammy winning singer Maxwell. . ‘This year we’ve made sure there’s something for everyone. We are excited about the 16th of February. There’s no better way to celebrate your valentine’s than this’, Classic FM Programmes Director, Chico Aligwekwe says. . The names of A-list Nigerian music acts who will join their foreign counterparts will be revealed soon, organizers say. . Tickets are available at Afritickets.com and Adibba.com.