ENTERTAINMENT
Mayor Lucky Igbokwe To Receive Unsung Heroes Award At Prestigious London Event
The Women at the Well of Living Waters UK Global Convention is set to take place on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, at the St. Edmund's Catholic Church Banqueting Hall in London. The event, themed "Boundless (A License to Dream)", will feature the Unsung Heroes Award, with Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, also known as Don Lulu, as the awardee. The convention will begin...
Veteran Singer Onyeka Onwenu Slumps, Dies After Performance In Lagos
Tragedy struck on Tuesday night at a birthday party in Lagos, where veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu slumped and died shortly after performing. According to sources close to the family, Onyeka Onwenu was attending a friend's birthday party of the chief executive officer (CEO) of Emzor Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, Dr Stella Chinyelu Okoli, when she took to the stage to perform. Immediately...
MURIC Calls For Ban Of Movie With Nancy Isime In Niqab
The Muslim Rights Concern calls for ban of a yet-to-be-released movie of actress Nancy Isime and others on purdah, with dangerous weapons. The group described the movie as ‘satanic’, adding that it depicts Muslim women as criminals and incites the public against them. The call was made in a statement signed by the Executive Director, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Thursday. The...
Abia To Host Pioneering Film Festival, Sparking Global Interest, Youth Empowerment (Photos, Video)
Abia State is gearing up to host its first-ever international film festival at Confidence Hotel, Umuahia, an event that promises to place the state prominently on the global map. Dr. Alex Elekwa, president and founder of the initiative, emphasized the urgency and significance of this development, stating, "Having an international film festival in Abia is long overdue." The festival is designed...
Singer Chima Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
A contestant, Chima, has won the ninth season of the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. Chima emerged as the show’s season 9 winner after several weeks of rigorous training and intense performances. ABN TV reports that three finalists— Chima, Lammy, and Chioma— had fought many ‘battles’ to get to the final; and their respective fans are wracked with nervousness as...
After 57 Years Of Marriage, Dolly Parton Reveals Truth About Her Husband
Although Dolly Parton is 78, she isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon. Her incredible career is still going strong, but when she’s not in the spotlight, she enjoys a peaceful life with her husband Carl. Recently, Dolly shared a new, never-before-seen picture of them together. There’s one particular detail in the photo that’s driving fans crazy. Dolly Parton has loved...
NFVCB Warns Skit Makers Against Contents That Have Same-sex Scenes
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has issued a warning cautioning Nigerian filmmakers and skit creators against producing and streaming content that is prohibited or not approved. In an Instagram post on June 26, 2024, the agency expressed concerns about the activities of certain individuals it described as “unscrupulous” within the industry. Specifically, the NFVCB highlighted the presence of...
“I Met My Husband After Worst Heartbreak” – Sharon Ooja
Nollywood actress and latest bride in town, Sharon Ooja Egwurube, has shared her inspiring love story with her husband, Ugo Nwoke. Sharon and her husband tied the knot traditionally in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking with BellaNaija on the sideline of her wedding, the movie star revealed that she met her husband after recovering from her “worst heartbreak.” READ ALSO: Court Grants Mohbad’s...
Court Grants Mohbad’s Family Permission To Conduct Second Autopsy
The Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State has granted the family of the late singer Mohbad permission to conduct a second autopsy. DAILY POST reports that the singer’s family had expressed dissatisfaction with the initial autopsy results, which were deemed inconclusive. The 27-year-old singer died under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. Following the calls from...
Davido, Chioma Wed In Lavish Ceremony In Lagos
Afrobeat star Davido has wedded his long-time heartthrob Chioma Rowland in a lavish event attended by the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry and other top dignitaries. The event, held on Tuesday at Harbour Point in the Victoria Island area of Lagos State, marked the culmination of years of friendship and, as expected, generated buzz on social media. Tuesday’s...
