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Legendary High-life Singer Prince Morocco Maduka Is Dead
The death of veteran Igbo high-life singer Prince Emeka Morocco Maduka has been confirmed. According to local media reports, the singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2020. He was aged 76. Prince Morocco’s death has also been confirmed by the chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (Anambra Chapter), Ikeme Mazeli. Mazeli announced the passing of the legendary singer...
Popular Juju Musician Shina Peters Becomes Bishop
Popular Afro Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has been ordained a bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The legendary singer was ordained at a ceremony in a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos on Saturday. The singer shared a video and photo of his ordination on his Instagram handle on Sunday with the caption, ‘‘Bishop with...
American Jazz Musician Chick Corea Dies At 79
A rare form of cancer has killed American composer, keyboardist and bandleader, Chick Corea. The artist who won 23 Grammy awards and was the fourth most-nominated artist in Grammys history, died from “a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently”, according to a post on his Facebook page. “Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the...
Burna Boy To Perform At The 2021 Grammy Award Premiere Ceremony
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has been confirmed as one of the performers at the 2021 Grammy pre-show which will be livestreamed on GRAMMY.com on March 14. He will perform with Lido Pimienta, Poppy, Rufus Wainwright, and more ahead of the 63rd annual ceremony. Burna Boy is also nominated in the Best Global Music Category alongside Tuareg desert rock group Tinariwen, NYC afrobeat...
At 74: Pete Edochie Icon Of Nigerian Movie Industry — Gov. Ikpeazu
Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has felicitated with veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie as he clocks 74, describing him a living legend and an icon of the Nigerian movie industry. The Governor who spoke on Sunday on the heels of the 74th birthday of the celebrated actor, stated that Pete Edochie has used the platform of movies to...
Stella Osisiogu Says Yes To Her Heartthrob Kenneth Onyenegecha In Holy Matrimony
All is now set for the wedding ceremony of Miss Stella Nkeiruka Osisiogu and Kenneth Ositadinma Osisiogu who have both found love in each other. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Mater Dei Cathedral, Umuahia Abia State at 10am. The reception will take place at Palm Garden, Mater Dei Cathedral. READ ALSO: WAEC Fixes...
Boma Evicted From 2021 #BBNaija Show
Boma has been evicted from BBNaija Shine Ya Eye show. Organisers of BBNaija had announced that Sunday’s eviction will be a ‘Kingsize’ eviction.
BBNaija: See How Viewers Voted For Tega, Peace, Michael, Boma, Saga, Nini
Here is how BBNaija Viewers voted for their favourite housemates: Tega: 0.67 Peace: 0.81% Boma: 0.96% Michael: 1.62% Saga: 1.73% Nini: 2.16%
Abiriba Fixes Date For Convention, To Display Cultural Heritage, Talents, Others
All is now set for the people of Abiriba in Ohafia local government area of Abia state to organize its convention tagged Abiriba Reminiscence Convention which seeks to chart a new developmental course, exhibit the cultural heritage of the people as well as unifying them more. The event being hosted by Abiriba Communal Improvement Union, ACIU a body of Abiriba...
Ekpe Festival Opportunity To Revive Our Tourism Value – Ezieogo Akanu Ohafia (Photos, Video)
As the traditional festival of Igba Ekpe of Akanu Ohafia ancient kingdom, Ohafia local government area of Abia state holds today 15th September 2021, the Odu Ugwuonyiriegbe Mbazueke of the community, HRM Ezieogo, Mba Odo Okereke JP, has said the annual festival avails the people opportunity to revive its tourism advantage. According to the Royal Father, the hospitality and tourism...