ENTERTAINMENT
Lekki Shooting: Burna Boy Captures Grief, Frustration In New Single ‘20:10:20’
Barely one month after the release of his critically acclaimed ‘Real Life’ video featuring Stormzy, international multiple award-winning superstars and Afro-fusion pioneer, Burna Boy, has released a new song born from a place of profound devastation: “20:10:20”. Released on Friday, October 30, ’20:10:20′ talks about the recent uprising in Nigeria where, in a space of 12 days, hundreds of youth...
Sen. Kalu Mourns Renowned Igbo Musician, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka (Morocco)
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has described the demise of Igbo legendary and philosophical singer, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as "Morocco" as a big loss to the country. Lamenting the passing of the music maestro and social crusader, Kalu acknowledged the contributions of the late musician to the social, economic,...
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...
#ENDSARS: My Heart Is Melted For Nigeria, Says Celine Dion
Legendary American-Canadian, Celine Dion has also reacted to the #ENDSARS protest in Nigeria, saying her heart is melted for Nigeria, regarding the killing of protestors. End Special Anti-Robbery Squad or #EndSARS is a social movement in Nigeria that started on Twitter calling for the banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force. It is a...
#EndSARS: KCEE, Phyno, Zoro Takeover Enugu Streets (Photos, Video)
As the protest against Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operation continues across the country, popular musicians have taken over the street of Enugu to vent their grievances against the police unit. ABN TV reports that among those who joined in the Tuesday protest include KCEE, Phyno, Zoro and others. Recall that despite the announcement of disbandment of the squad by the Inspector...
Nigerian Singer, Oxlade Injured, Manager Tortured, Arrested At Surulere #SARSMUSTEND Protests (Photos, Video)
On October 11, 2020, Nigerian singer, Oxlade was injured at the #EndSARS protests in Surulere, Lagos. The singer who had gone there to protest had said that his manager, Ojah B was being tortured by the Nigerian police. This comes after news that legend, Femi Kuti finally joined the #EndSARS protests around the Ajuwon area of Lagos. He wrote, "They’re torturing...
Entrepreneurship: Sen. Kalu Extols De Latinos CEO
The Senator representing Abia North, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu has commended the entrepreneurial spirit of the CEO De Latinos Concept, Emmanuel Okenini. ABN TV reports that De Latinos Concept is an entertainment giant operating cinemas, clubs, bars and event centres. Welcoming Mr Okenini, popularly known as Bello who came in the company of Super Eagles football star, Samuel Chukwueze at his...
Singer Blackface Loses Father
Ahmedu Ocholi, father of singer, Augustine Ahmedu, otherwise known as Blackface, is dead. The singer announced this sad development via a tweet on Thursday night. ABN TV gathered that Ocholi, a retired soldier hailed from Agatu, Benue State. He wrote, “Today 8th October 2020 the great Mr Ahmedu Ocholi passed away “You played your part well Papa. “You are the first Elder Statesman that...
You’re A Dumbkid — Lauretta Onochie Slams Wizkid For Tackling President Buhari (Photos)
Lauretta Onochie social media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari has described the outburst of pop singer Wizkid on Sunday at the president as “crass ignorance, insensitivity and childishness”. Wizkid had in the heat of the outrage on Twitter against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) told Buhari to concentrate on ending indiscriminate killings by SARS. “Donald Trump is not your business! Old...
BREAKING: Hushpuppi’s Trial Suspended Till March 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trial of Ramon Abbas, the Nigerian Instagram celebrity facing wire fraud charges in the U.S., has been moved to 2021. According to the chambers orders of Judge Otis Wright released September 23, the jury trial will continue by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021. Across the globe, respiratory disease has been contracted by over 35...
