Nigeria’s premier annual hip hop awards otherwise known as The Headies produced several popularly acclaimed winners as it sought to reward talent. Some of the winners of the just concluded 13th Headies are Rookie Of The Year: Barry Jhay Best Vocal Performance (Female): Teni (Uyo Meyo) Wurld (Wishes and Butterfly) Best Vocal Performance (Male): Best…
French luxury shoe designer Christian Louboutin said Friday he has won a long-running legal battle against a Dutch company that copied his signature red-soled high-heeled shoes. A court in The Hague ruled that Dutch shoe maker Van Haren must stop selling the look-alike footwear, which went on the market in 2012, and pay damages…
A Nigerian-American filmmaker, Chinonye Chukwu, emerged the first Black woman to win the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for her U.S. Dramatic entry, “Clemency.” Chukwu, is a Nigerian-born, Alaskan-raised screenwriter, producer and director, whose works had received several recognition, grants and awards. She joins Desiree Akhavan, Ryan Coogler, Damien Chazelle, Rebecca Miller,…
Afro-beat singing sensation Burna Boy has emerged as the first ever brand ambassador for Star lager beer. The 28-year old whose real name is Damini Ogulu had a highly successful 2018 where he won four awards at the Soundcity MVP Awards including “African Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for his hit…
Zimbabwe’s most successful and internationally renowned musician Oliver Mtukudzi died on Wednesday after suffering from diabetes, ending a career that spanned four decades and 67 albums. The 66-year-old singer, affectionately known as “Tuku”, died at a local clinic on Wednesday afternoon, the Minister of Information Monica Mutsvangwa said. Reuters reports that as news…
Nigerian journalist, Kemi Omololu Olunloyo has yet made another allegation on the Adeleke’s family by exposing what she alledged was the cause of the superstar’s mother, Veronica Adeleke’s death. While Kemi tweeted on her social media handle, she made it known that she was once a close friend of the deceased who was always unhappy…
R Kelly has been accused of holding women and girls against their will in Chicago, where he has a recording studio, and Georgia, where he has properties. Prosecutors urged alleged R. Kelly victims to come forward in a press conference on Tuesday night following the airing of “Surviving R. Kelly,” in which several women accused the singer of…
The entertainment sisters, Teni and Niniola paid a heartfelt tribute to their dad Simeon Olaosebikan Apata who was murdered by hired assassins over 2 decades ago. Their who father was a retired Nigerian Army Brigadier-General and was assassinated on January 8, 1995. Teni Entertainer wrote: “APATA GANGA!!!!! ERINLAKATABU!!!!!! Hey daddy your little girl ain’t so…
Nollywood actor identified as Brakin Face has advised Efe Ejegba the Big Brother Naija “See Gobe” winner and the 2018 Big Brother Naija “Double Wahala” contestant Tope Adenibuyan, professionally known as Teddy A, to pick up a business such a manufacturing table water rather than going into music without a talent. The actor gave a…
Nigerian Sensational Singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi is set to tie the nuptial knot few weeks after their secret wedding introduction in Lagos. The musical lovers earlier had their ‘secret wedding introduction’ few days before the end of 2018 Currently it’s been gossiped on various social media platforms that the ‘Joromi’ singer and the ‘Orente’…
Kim and Kanye are reportedly expanding the family with a fourth baby via a surrogate and it’s a boy. According to US Weekly, Kim, 38, and Kanye, 41, used the same surrogate who carried their daughter Chicago who was born eleven months ago, on January 15. The site reports that the couple had one more…
Choreographer and Guinness world record holder, Kaffy, has advised people never to emulate whatever is been portrayed on social media as they are fake and lies. The dancer took to her social media handle to express how she feels following how a lot of youngsters resort to suicide while battling depression, she also advised that…
Nollywood actor Gbenga Akintunde popularly known as Burger has given up on life after a brief illness. In an instagram post by Kunle Afod, an actor and producer, who announced his death said, Akintunde died on Thursday, January 3, 2018, after visiting the hospital to complain of malaria. “You called yesterday to confirm if I…
Kevin Hart says he is still thinking about hosting the 2019 Oscars after fellow comedian Ellen DeGeneres told him she reached out to the Academy of Motion Pictures on his behalf and they said they still wanted him for the job. The comedian said he is “evaluating” retaking the hosting job during an episode of…
Madonna is speaking out following recent speculation from fans that she enhanced her backside. On Thursday, the 60-year-old singer went on Instagram where she shared a close-up photo of herself and appeared to address the Internet’s claims in the caption, writing: “Desperately Seeking No Ones Approval. And Entitled to Free Agency Over My Body Like…