ENTERTAINMENT
AGN President Confirms Junior Pope’s Death [VIDEO]
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope. ABN TV reports that the late actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday. https://youtube.com/shorts/ZSUL0mA5A-A?si=bfmiSOp5wq2zmIgF Rollas took...
Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Is Dead
Charlie Watts, the self-effacing and unshakeable Rolling Stones drummer who helped anchor one of rock’s greatest rhythm sections and used his “day job” to support his enduring love of jazz, has died, according to his publicist. He was 80. Bernard Doherty said Tuesday that Watts “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” “Charlie was a...
Why I Go To TB Joshua’s Church For My Mother’s Healing: Jim Iyke
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed what led him to seek healing for his mum at the late TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church Of All Nations in 2013. In an interview shared on YouTube on Tuesday with Teju Babyface, the award-winning actor said desperation made him seek healing for his mother at the church. However, his mum, Esomugha, died on April 1,...
Fela Kuti, Jay-Z Nominated For 2021 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti has been named among 16 nominees up for possible induction into the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary singer was among the seven artistes appearing on the list for the first time alongside Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner. Other first-timer on the list include the Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden and Dionne Warwick. Carole King,...
The Headies Disqualify Portable
Organisers of The Headies Awards 2022 edition have disqualified singer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable from the list of nominees for threatening to kill his co-nominees. The Headies stated that Mr Habeeb Okikiola (@portablebaeby ) ...
80s ‘Baby Don’t Cry’ Crooner Chris Mba Is Dead
A veteran Nigerian pop musician, Chris Mba, who was reportedly down with heart disease, is dead, ABN TV reports.
Police Summon OAP, Do2dtun Over Allegation Of Domestic Violence By Estranged Wife
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned an on-air-personality, Kayode Oladotun, popularly known as Do2dtun, over an ongoing investigation bordering on alleged unlawful entry, malicious damage to property, criminal trespass and illegal use of police officers against his estranged wife, Omotayo. According to a document, the Force Criminal Investigation Department expects the presence of the OAP for an interview concerning the...
Popular Tiktok Star, Ahuofe ‘Ghana 2pac’ Is dead
Ahuofe Abrantie, also known as 'Ghana 2pac,' a popular Ghanaian Tiktoker, was found dead in his Kumasi apartment on Thursday. Rapper Jay Bhad of the Kumasi-based hip-hop crew Asakaa Boys shared the heartbreaking news on his social media account. He posted a video of Ahuofe with the touching comment, "Life is too brief, Ahuofe, rest well." You will be remembered forever." The...
Wizkid Wins Big at 2021 AFRIMA Awards
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2021 African Music Awards. The ‘Essence’ crooner was named the Best African Artiste of the year at the event which was held on Sunday night at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Wizkid grabbed three awards on the night but...
Davido Set To Feature In “Coming To America 2”
Top African singer, Davido is set to feature in the new "Coming to America 2", a follow up to the original "Coming to America'' that featured star Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy and was a major hit in the late 80s. The movie is set to be released later this year and in a post shared on Twitter, Davido was officially listed...
