Popular Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has led a protest to the Lagos State Police Command Criminal Investigation Department in Yaba to demand for the release of BABA IJESHA. The actor, whose real name is James Olanrewaju Omiyinka, is accused of sexual molestation of a fourteen-year-old girl under the care f popular comedienne, Princess. However; Fabiyi, and other…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set up a nine-member committee to oversee the government’s empowerment programme for the creative industry. The Committee include Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Film and TV producer, Mo Abudu, and veteran movie producer, Kunle Afolayan. At the inauguration of the committee, Governor Sanwo-Olu pointed out that the state government had set aside…
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…
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…
Late afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The late afrobeat legend was nominated alongside international artistes like JAY-Z, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner, LL Cool J and Chaka Khan. The Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Skyles, described the list of…
Nigerian actress, Barbara Odoh, known for her role in 1994 Kenneth Nnebue’s Nollywood classic, ‘Glamour Girls’, is set to return to the screen after seven years’ absence in a Yoruba movie, ‘Omije Oloore’. Barbara told the News Agency of Nigeria that she is excited to feature in the movie which will be her first time acting a…