US hardcore rapper, DMX has died at the age of fifty, five days after suffering a heart attack. The performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been placed on life support and died with his family by his side. His family in a statement said he was a warrior who fought till the very end. They…
Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has suspended the Chairman of the Calabar Carnival Commission, Gabe Onah. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, confirmed Onah’s suspension in a statement. However, the statement by Ita did not mention why Governor Ayade suspended Onah, although the action was taken after the maiden award ceremony…
Gets N10m crowdfunding appeal The Burna Boy Mega Homecoming Concert in Port Harcourt has sparked a controversy in the entertainment circles because of the handling of the event by the Rivers State Government. Governor Nyesom Wike’s ten-thousand-naira cash gifts to each of the entertainers is also being seen by some persons as an attempt to humiliate fast-rising…
Nigerians are singing the praises of Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tiwa Savage for their awards at this year’s Grammy. Fellow singers, such as Davido, Dj Cuppy, Don-Jazzy, Adekunke Gold, Small Doctor, Timi Dakolo, and M.I, described the awards as victory for all Nigerian artists. Also, the President of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Pretty Okafor, described…
The entertainment and tourism sectors in Lagos State have receive a major boost following the completion of the renovation of the Glover Memorial Hall on the Lagos Island. The facility, which is locate on Customs Streets of the Lagos, was first opened in 1887, and is the first host film shows and theater performances in Lagos. The…
Nigeria’s Doctor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has inspired a new trend on social media, with goes with the hashtag: BeLikeNgoziChallenge. The subject started trending soon after the former Finance Minister was confirmed as the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation on Monday. Women of all ages, from within and outside Nigeria, have been making short videos and…