ENTERTAINMENT
Veteran Nollywood Actor Papa Ajasco Is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi popularly known as Papa Ajasco, is dead, ABN TV reports. His death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with #NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on the popular #waleadenugaprod...
After Backlash, Music Star, Brymo Apologises For Derogatory Remark On Ndigbo
Olawale Brymo, a Nigerian singer, has apologised over his derogatory comments on the Igbo. This comes after some Nigerians signed petitions to stop the singer from winning the All Africa Music Award which he was nominated in the ‘Song Writer of the Year’ category The singer had been under fire for stating that the Igbos are not ready to produce a...
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...
American Artiste, Lisa Presley Dies At Age 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis, has died at the age of 54. Her mother, Priscillia confirmed her death, saying: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Lisa Marie was rushed to hospital earlier on Thursday. US media say she...
No Need Asking For Your Partner’s Body Count — Joeboy
Contemporary R&B singing sensation Joeboy has said a person’s body count is inconsequential. Body count is the total number of people killed in a particular event. But as a slang in the context in which it was used by the singer, it refers to the number of individuals one has had s3xual relations with in the past. In a tweet, the “Sip...
AMAA Award Founder, Anyiam-Osigwe Dead
One of the pillars of the entertainment industry in Nigeria and the Founder of the prestigious AMAA Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead. She reportedly gave up the ghost at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos after being in a coma since Saturday. While colleagues and close friends, some of whom went to see her at hospital wouldn’t believe news of her demise, maintaining...
I Didn’t Want To Die – Teni Explains Weight Loss
Nigerian artiste Teniola Apata has explained the reason behind her dramatic weight loss. The plus-size singer revealed that she lost 75 pounds without surgery. In a video showing her weight loss journey on Sunday, the ‘Uyo meyo’ crooner said she feared for her health. Teni said she didn’t want to die. “I realised you only have one life. Me, I don’t want to...
Nkem Owoh Breaks Silence On Why He Rejected Joining Politics
Veteran actor, Nkem Owoh, has said despite attempts by people to lure him into politics, he rejected the bid because he might get to heights where he would become afraid and get infected by the ‘disease’ affecting Nigeria’s political system. Owoh, who described himself as a fearless person in a chat with Midweek Entertainment, also said he shunned politics because...
Asake Concert Crush: Another Victim Dies
A 23-year-old female security guard, Gabriella Hutchinson, has lost her life following the injuries she sustained from the stampede at the music concert hosted by singer Asake in 02 Academy, Brixton, United Kingdom. Daily Mail reports that the victim, who was working as a contracted security provider at the concert, died on Monday at the hospital four days after the...
Hold Your Govt Responsible, Stop Blaming Celebrities – Peter Okoye Tells Nigerians
Popular singer and internet personality Peter Okoye has asked entitled Nigerians who are fond of blaming celebrities for their poor standards to hold the government responsible. The singer during an Instagram live session told Nigerians to stop looking for people to blame as they are not entitled to help them. ”Those in power are sending their children abroad for quality education...